Sunderland make major stadium change to combat Coventry’s secret weapon before Championship playoff

SUNDERLAND have gone to drastic measures to stop Coventry’s secret weapon ahead of their Championship play-off tie.

The Sky Blues travel to the Stadium of Light for the second leg of their semi-final clash this evening.

Coventry’s long throw tactic could be stopped by the advertising board moveMilan Van Ewijk usually launches the ball into the box with his throw-ins

lead 2-1 after victory in the first game and have gone to unusual lengths to prevent a comeback.

A picture has emerged online that suggest the advertising hoardings around the pitch have been moved closer to sidelines.

It is thought to be to prevent ‘s long throw-in tactic.

Right-back Milan van Ewijk has wreaked havoc under with his direct deliveries.

talkSPORT claim the advertising boards has been moved “two metres”;; nearer.

Sunderland fans have found the unique ploy hilarious, with one saying: “The games so back.”;;

Another added: “No more woke nonsense.”;;

A third joked: “He’s a great hurdler I heard.”;;

Either Sunderland or Coventry will meet in the play-off final at Wembley on May 24.

They winner will join and Burnley in the next season.