Simms, 22, has had to be patient in his search for goals so far. He will be hoping his brace against the Hoops will give him confidence now.
Robins has said, as per CoventryLive: “He’s got high potential and he’s certainly not the finished article. He scored a goal for Everton against Chelsea last season and it was absolutely incredible.
“He’s got it all and can be a real handful.” And sometimes it’s simply understanding the game and feeling comfortable in the way he operates, rather than trying to mould him into something you want him to be, but working within his skills and comfort zone and pushing him to attempt things he wouldn’t typically try.
“But that will come with experience and also with confidence.”
Coventry man gains confidence
Simms had large shoes to fill at Coventry after being brought in after Viktor Gyokeres left for Sporting Lisbon in the previous transfer window.
Before joining former club Everton as a youngster in 2017, he was on the books of Manchester City and Blackburn Rovers. The Oldham native
The forward left Goodison Park on loan for spells at Blackpool, Hearts and Sunderland to get some experience. He was a hit with the latter in the last campaign and scored seven goals in 17 games before being recalled.
Everton decided to cash in on him in July and it has taken him a while to find his feet at Coventry. However, yesterday was a big day for him and he will be looking to build on it now.
Robins’ men are back in action on Wednesday at home to Blackburn Rovers before facing Norwich City on their own patch on Saturday.
