Team news ahead of Thursday's JPT semi-final clash between Coventry and Preston (3 Viewers)

[smileycov]

Coventry left-back Blair Adams extended his loan stay from Sunderland on Tuesday and is therefore available, along with fellow loanee James Bailey.

The pair both started City's quarter-final success over Sheffield United.

Striker Leon Clarke did not play in the competition during his loan spell with Scunthorpe over the first half of the season and is therefore not cup-tied.

Manager Mark Robins is also unlikely to have any fresh injury concerns to contend with.

Therefore the only players who may not be considered are returning long-term absentees David Bell (toe) and Callum Ball (foot), who are both on the brink of full fitness.

Joe Garner is in line to make his Preston debut.

 

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[ccfcway]

he wil go for

---------------------Murphy------------------
Christie------Wood----------Edge---Adams
----------------Jennings---Bailey------------
----Baker----------Moussa-----McSheffrey
-------------Clarke---------------------------

Subs

Dunn
Clarke
Cameron
Fleck
Elliott
Barton
Thomas

 

[smileycov]

looks decent that though. Bit of bite in middle and decent passing abilities in Bailey, baker on his day is a threat. Solid at back with good options to press up and in Clarke we will have to wait and see but a cracking full debut? Why not

 

[Mucca Mad Boys]

Also the same midfield that got 'battered!'

He'll make changes.

 

[kg82]

Another pleasing aspect is I think that bench looks very strong.

 

[ccfcway]

Also the same midfield that got 'battered!'

He'll make changes.

what do you think he'll go for ?

 

[Mucca Mad Boys]

what do you think he'll go for ?

I think it is more likely he'll stick with Jennings + Bailey in the middle, but I wouldn't be surprised to see CT4 and/or Fleck play...

 

[covcity4life]

hes gonna prepare them differently

everytime a manager has a problem it doesnt mean the only solution is change

they manage...let him manage our first 11 to a win

 

[North York’s Blue]

Fairly sure that you're only allowed 5 subs in this competition.

 

[smileycov]

They will also be prepared in what they may face as well!

 

[mhuntcov1989]

I'd prefer to see Elliott given a crack - let Clarke sit on the bench and earn his place, also looks like he had an over indulgent Christmas if you ask me..

 

[shmmeee]

Nah Clarkes a big battering ram. Just what you need against Preston.

Personally I'd like to see Thomas in the Moussa role and Sheff dropped to the bench. Just gives us a bit of height and a bit more steel in the middle.

 

[kg82]

I'd prefer to see Elliott given a crack - let Clarke sit on the bench and earn his place, also looks like he had an over indulgent Christmas if you ask me..

I think that's just his general body shape! Always been like that when I've seen him play!

 

[PVA]

I think Adams is injured...

 

[smileycov]

report said no new injury worries, where you getting that from?

 

[mhuntcov1989]

Has he impressed you when you've seen him in the past? I saw his run outs against shrews / spurs obviously not enough to judge... I hope your right! 2-1 City tonight.. Lump on!

 

[PVA]

report said no new injury worries, where you getting that from?

It was in an article in the CET today. They say Clarke will play LB and Christie at RB.

 

[smileycov]

Yea, can't see that. Half the reason his loan was extended was this game. Surely it would have made news somewhere if he was crocked!! Not buying it sorry

 

[PVA]

OK well i can't find the exact CET article which says 'Blair Adams is injured', but it mentions it on the Cov Mad site below and the lineup in the CET article below has no Adams:

http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/coventry-city-fc/coventry-city-fc-news/2013/01/10/92746-32580890/?

http://www.coventrycity-mad.co.uk/news/tmnw/city_to_field_strong_team_for_jpt_tie_778177/index.shtml?

 

[TrueSkyBlueLiam]

Personally, i think it should be
Dunn
Clarke Edje Wood Adams
Baker Sheffers Thomas Moussa
Elliott Clarke

Subs
Murphy Cameron Christie Fleck Jennings Bailey Cody

Last time we lacked any sort of fire power against Preston so a denser attack is our best chance. Jenno had an uneventful game at Spur and Bailey was crap in my opinion so lets give Thomas a go. Murphy is doing decent but i personally, i wanna see Dunn given his big break

 

[Paxman II]

I feel Thomas will come in tonight. Leon Clarke will play and maybe return for Christie.

 

[johnwillomagic]

Dunn you cannot be serious....in for Murphy who has already won two penalty shoot outs for us!! :facepalm:

 

[ccfcway]

Dunn, really ?

Why not try Daniels in Centre Mid and Cameron up front

 

[Astute]

Personally, i think it should be
Dunn
Clarke Edje Wood Adams
Baker Sheffers Thomas Moussa
Elliott Clarke

Subs
Murphy Cameron Christie Fleck Jennings Bailey Cody

Last time we lacked any sort of fire power against Preston so a denser attack is our best chance. Jenno had an uneventful game at Spur and Bailey was crap in my opinion so lets give Thomas a go. Murphy is doing decent but i personally, i wanna see Dunn given his big break

I couldn't remember why I don't take you seriously. I now remember :facepalm:

I bet you would have the two Clarkes the wrong way round as well

 

[Tomh111]

Personally, i think it should be
Dunn
Clarke Edje Wood Adams
Baker Sheffers Thomas Moussa
Elliott Clarke

Subs
Murphy Cameron Christie Fleck Jennings Bailey Cody

Last time we lacked any sort of fire power against Preston so a denser attack is our best chance. Jenno had an uneventful game at Spur and Bailey was crap in my opinion so lets give Thomas a go. Murphy is doing decent but i personally, i wanna see Dunn given his big break

Why would we give Dunn his break? I trust that the manager and Oggy who train with him all week know whether he is up to scratch or not over his game against Saints where he was shit and a cameo appearance against Derby. Your too quick to jump on Murphy who has been more than solid this season, I don't remember a match going by where he hasnt made atleast 1 good stop, maybe Walsall but we fucking spanked them scoring all 6! Also we cant judge our players based on a game against a premiership team, why drop someone for having an 'uneventful' match against Scott Parker an England international and one of the most underrated players in the English game? he didnt make any errors or do anything wrong so it would just be demoralising for him and the team. I personally dont see the obsession with Thomas he hasnt done enough to warrant walking straight into the first team and is only just come back off of an injury lay off so shouldnt start as wont be fully match fit, personally I wouldnt have him on at all tonight in case he aggravates his injury against this bunch of thugs.
It has to be the team we have been playing regularly with Clarke in for McG, the only change I may be tempted to make would be to bring Clarke in for Christie who's form has dropped off recently.

 

[ccfcway]

TEAM

No Moussa

---------Murphy
Clarke--Wood--Edge--Adams
--------Jennings--Bailey
-Baker------Fleck------Sheff
-----------Clarke

 

[PVA]

Fleck definitely deserves the start. Cet was wrong about Adams.

 

[ccfcway]

Coventry City: Murphy (GK), Adams, J. Clarke, Wood, Edjenguele, Jennings, Bailey, Fleck, Baker (c), McSheffrey, L. Clarke.

Subs: Dunn (GK), Cameron, Moussa, Elliott, Thomas.


No Barton or Christie in Sqaud

 

[ccfcway]

Preston North End: Simonsen (GK), Cansdell-Sherriff, Wroe, Holmes, Byrom, Garner, Buchanan, Welsh (c), King, Foster, Beavon.

Subs: Stuckmann (GK), Robertson, Monakana, Procter, Beardsley.

 

[Astute]

Personally, i think it should be
Dunn
Clarke Edje Wood Adams
Baker Sheffers Thomas Moussa
Elliott Clarke

Subs
Murphy Cameron Christie Fleck Jennings Bailey Cody

Last time we lacked any sort of fire power against Preston so a denser attack is our best chance. Jenno had an uneventful game at Spur and Bailey was crap in my opinion so lets give Thomas a go. Murphy is doing decent but i personally, i wanna see Dunn given his big break

Glad you got half the team wrong so far....including the goalscorer