In pictures: How THAT goal clinched promotion and started Sky Blues' party

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Bobby Thomas scored a late equaliser securing the team's place in the Premier League [PA Media]

The image of Bobby Thomas powering home a header just six minutes before the final whistle against Blackburn Rovers will live long in the memory of Coventry City supporters.

With the dramatic late equaliser, the player wrote his name in Sky Blues' history and sealed the club's return to the Premier League after 25 years.

Here are some of the other moments capturing the scenes of jubilation as players and fans celebrated the team's return to the top flight.

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Frank Lampard has taken Coventry City to the top flight for the first time since 2001 [PA Media]
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The Sky Blues secured a top-two finish in the Championship after the 1-1 draw [PA Media]
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City's Josh Eccles takes a selfie with fans as they celebrate [PA Media]
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Player Jay Dasilva filmed on his phone as the team celebrated [Getty Images]
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Fans held up signs in a nod to their relegation 25 years ago [Getty Images]

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