COVENTRY FANS QUESTION MATT GRIMES AFTER HULL DEFEAT AS LAMPARD FACES TOUGH DECISION

The Sky Blues’ first Premier League home game in 25 years ended in crushing disappointment as Hull City snatched a late 1-0 victory — and one player has been singled out for brutal criticism by furious supporters demanding the club cut their losses immediately.

The Performance That Has Fans Fuming

Coventry City’s historic return to Premier League home action ended in heartbreak as Hull City snatched a devastating 1-0 victory through Liam Millar’s 82nd-minute winner .

The Sky Blues dominated possession with nearly 69% of the ball and created the better chances, including Taiwo Awoniyi’s first-half header that forced a save from Hull goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis . But a failure to convert dominance into goals proved costly.

And while the defeat was painful enough, one player has been singled out for particularly brutal criticism — with furious supporters demanding the club “sell him NOW”.

Coventry remain on zero points after two games, having lost 3-0 to Arsenal on the opening day. They are now joint-bottom of the Premier League table . The 25-year wait for a Premier League win continues .

The Player Fans Want Gone

While frustration was directed at the entire team, one player in particular has been singled out for the harshest criticism: Matt Grimes.

The Coventry captain — hailed as the best No. 6 in the Championship for years — was completely overrun in midfield against Hull’s dynamic setup. The 31-year-old, who completed 46 Championship appearances last season with an average rating of 7.26 , struggled to impose himself at Premier League level.

Angry fans have flooded social media with demands to sell the captain. One fan wrote: “Grimes is an impostor. He’s not fit to wear the armband. Get him out NOW.”

Another fumed: “He was anonymous. Offered nothing. No leadership, no presence, nothing.”

A third added: “I’ve been saying it for weeks — Grimes is not Premier League quality. He’s a Championship player at best. The pace of this league has exposed him.”

The Stats That Tell the Story

The statistics from the match paint a damning picture of Coventry’s performance:

· 68.7% possession yet unable to find a breakthrough
· 11 shots but only 3 on target
· 21 touches in the opposition box
· Missed chances — Awoniyi failed to convert multiple opportunities

The level of the performance was encapsulated by one sequence where Grimes completely lost track of his runner, allowing Hull to create the counter-attack that led to Millar’s winner .

The Goal That Broke Coventry’s Hearts

Liam Millar, who had earlier wasted a big chance by dragging a shot wide in the 74th minute , made no mistake second time around.

In the 82nd minute, Mohamed Belloumi picked out Millar on the left. The Canada international raced through, beat two defenders and slotted confidently past Carl Rushworth .

The away end erupted with chants of “we’re going to win the league” as Frank Lampard stood with arms folded, unmoved .

The Fan Reaction

Coventry supporters have been left devastated by the result. The historic occasion was marred by a defeat that leaves them rooted to the bottom of the table.

One fan wrote: “We thought we could compete. After two games, it’s clear we’re miles off. It’s going to be a long season.”

Another added: “Lampard has to take some blame. The squad isn’t good enough. We needed more quality signings. Now we’re paying the price.”

Some fans also expressed frustration at the ticket situation, with reports of empty seats and digital ticketing problems on the day .

Lampard’s Dilemma

Frank Lampard now faces a difficult decision. Does he stick with Grimes and hope he improves? Or does he drop the captain and admit he made a mistake?

Lampard has already shown he’s not afraid to make tough decisions. But dropping the captain is a different level of statement.

One supporter wrote: “Lampard needs to drop Grimes. He can’t start the next game or he’ll be destroyed. He needs a wake-up call.”

Another added: “Grimes has lost the respect of the fans. He can’t be captain. Give it to someone who actually wants to fight.”

The Verdict

Coventry City’s first Premier League home game in 25 years ended in defeat — and the fans are absolutely furious.

The Sky Blues were caught on the counter-attack, with Liam Millar scoring the only goal of the game in the 82nd minute.

Captain Matt Grimes has been singled out for particularly brutal criticism, with fans demanding the club “sell him NOW” .

Frank Lampard faces a difficult decision: stick with his captain or admit he made a mistake.

One thing is certain: Coventry fans have lost patience.