It’s time to give Jay Dasilva the respect he deserves
20.09.26, 07:59 Updated 20.09.26, 07:59 5 Minute Read
Rich Chamberlain
We need to talk about Jay Dasilva.
In my book Back At Last, I spoke at length about the diminutive full-back and his journey from bit-part player to nailed-on first-teamer. In light of Dasilva’s superb start to the Premier League season, I have revisited that text and added some updated reflections.
We must start with – what a bloody goal! Dasilva scored Coventry City’s first Premier League goal in 25 years. He joins Andy Whing as a staple of Sky Blues quiz questions. In years to come, when you’re asked, ‘Which player scored Coventry City’s first goal upon their return to the top flight in 2026?’ you will confidently answer: ‘The Welsh Roberto Carlos!’
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Rich Chamberlain Rich is a lifelong Coventry supporter and the author of several books about the club, including When The Sky Was Blue, Benno: My Life in Football and Sky Blue Fall.