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 have moved the advertising hoardings closer to the pitch to stop Coventry’s long throws pic.twitter.com/HBtYbZlzSk
— Second Tier podcast (@secondtierpod) May 13, 2025 Shutterstock EditorialCoventry’s long throw tactic could be stopped by the advertising board move[/caption] GettyMilan Van Ewijk usually launches the ball into the box with his throw-ins[/caption]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 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.
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.
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