The Rams combative midfielder had previously been involved in several scuffles and numerous Coventry players surrounded Savage after Clarke was dismissed, while Sky Blues skipper Clinton Morrison protested in vain to the referee.

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Coventry City substitute Runar Normann scored his first goal for the Sky Blues to earn them a point with a draw against Sheffield Wednesday at Highfield Road.

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Strachan enjoyed a glittering playing career with Dundee, Aberdeen, Manchester United, Leeds and Coventry and embarked on a managerial career as player-manager with the Sky Blues in 1996.

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