SUNDERLAND have gone to drastic measures to stop Coventry’s secret weapon ahead of their Championship play-off tie.
The Sky Blues travel to the Stadium of Light for the second leg of their semi-final clash this evening.
Sunderland lead 2-1 after victory in the first game and have gone to unusual lengths to prevent a comeback.
A picture has emerged online that suggest the advertising hoardings around the pitch have been moved closer to the sidelines.
It is thought to be to prevent Coventry’s long throw-in tactic.
Right-back Milan van Ewijk has wreaked havoc under Frank Lampard with his direct deliveries.
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talkSPORT claim the advertising boards has been moved “two metres” nearer.
Sunderland fans have found the unique ploy hilarious, with one saying: “The games so back.”
Another added: “No more woke nonsense.”
A third joked: “He’s a great hurdler I heard.”
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Either Sunderland or Coventry will meet Sheffield United in the play-off final at Wembley on May 24.
They winner will join Leeds and Burnley in the Premier League next season.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
