The 2009-10 campaign was a turbulent but successful fight for survival for Coventry City as the Sky Blues finished a nervy 19th in the Championship, securing their second-tier status for a ninth consecutive season. Leading the charge was the veteran striker Clinton Morrison, whose 11 league goals, including memorable strikes against Ipswich Town and Newcastle United, proved vital in a campaign built on grit and individual brilliance. It was a turbulent year, marked by the mid-season departure of manager Chris Coleman, but the team's status was ultimately secured by the consistent excellence of Player of the Season Keiren Westwood and the morale-boosting Goal of the Season from David Bell.