Around 130 City supporters, some of whom have been following City for over seventy years, enjoyed an excellent lunch with wine before enjoying the guest speaker and former Sky Blue Bob Wesson.
Bob Wesson shares a joke with Joe Elliott.
Bob joined City in 1958 and enjoyed his time at Coventry under the Jimmy Hill years even if he was not first choice keeper.
He mused about the City support which travelled in large numbers in the 1960's and commented on that FA Cup game in 1963 against Manchester United which the third United goal still rankles him.
He was sold to Walsall in September 1966 and played for the Saddlers for seven seasons before he had his shoulder kicked out in an FA Cup tie at Kettering.
He retired from the game and started wondering what to do for a living. Along with his wife, he became a licensee in Appleby Magna and stayed in the pub trade for twenty years. When asked what he does now. "As little as possible", was the reply.
Then came the racing. No money was involved with the betting which was a shame as yours truly had the winner of the first race!
Now being Ascot, female Diamond Club members and guests were invited to wear their hats. There were some excellent entries. This one entitled "Hat Trick Hero" and included pictures of George Hudson, Clarrie Bourton and Colin Stein, caught my eye.
However, the panel of judges which included former Sky Blue and Diamond Club member Ron Farmer and guest Bob Wesson can be seen here with the winning entry.
The next Diamond Club lunch will be in September and members will be written to with full details.