ROBINS’ VISION IS 20-20

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COVENTRY

Simms 16, 22, Wright 90+4

COVENTRY boss Mark Robins has challenged forwards Ellis Simms and Haji Wright to hit the 20-goal mark following their fine victory at Huddersfield.

Simms (above right with Wright) continued his stellar form in front of goal, hitting a first-half brace to put Coventry in control.

The former Everton frontman has now notched 12 goals in his past nine outings across all competitions.

With 11 minutes left, substitute Rhys Healey pulled a goal back for Huddersfield but Wright made the points safe for the visitors deep into added-on time. Both Simms and Wright have registered 16 goals so far this season.

Robins said: “It’s good and they will be pushing to get to the 20-goal mark. There are enough games in the season for them to do that and I think that’s a realistic target for them both. It’s there for them.

“Their team-mates are creating chances for them. They are being positive. Hopefully we can keep doing the same and keep getting them into good positions to give them opportunities to score.

“There is friendly rivalry between them (Simms and Wright). It is good to see and the confidence is there.”

It is now five matches without a win for Huddersfield as their relegation fears grow.

With seven games left to play, they currently occupy the final spot in the drop zone on goal difference.

Despite their precarious position, head coach Andre Breitenreiter remains confident they can stave off relegation.

“I see the potential and the quality but we have to show the quality to finish and defend the goal,” he said. ”We have to fight together for survival.”