Match Thread Coventry City v St Pauli (Friendly) - Sat 2 Aug 3:30 PM (13 Viewers)

[Jamesimus]

First time I’ve seen us this preseason and looks much like last. Defence has a mistake or two in, midfield lacks dynamism and creativity and forwards can’t finish. Hopefully Haji fixes the latter.

First time I’ve seen us this preseason and I thought we looked pretty decent with a few glaringly obvious issues.

 

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[Shannerz]

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The first goal we scored was awful defending by them too.

Posting skillz.

 

[djr8369]

This is Pep’s fault. Made the game copy his mentality of ‘keeper needs to act like an outfield player’. Now all keepers think they’re Pirlo

It doesn’t really work anymore though, teams are too good at pressing. Game has moved on so frustrating how we persist at times.

 

[AFCCOVENTRY]

 

[shmmeee]

Straight out car park A, bring back 11k crowds

 

[Gynnsthetonic]

Watching on the St Pauli stream and the score came up at HT as 1-1 (2-2). Anybody any idea what the 2-2 bit is all about?

Should of had a bet

 

[SeaSeeEffCee]

Pretty optimistic for this season overall. I think continuity is a powerful thing in football and we’ve managed to keep together a side who were pretty good last season. Expecting us to finish top 6 again and looking forward to Hull.

(Cue Coventry City 0-1 Hull next weekend and meltdown ensues)

 

[procdoc]

I hope we can bring in a centre half and striker this week but still in a healthy place overall

 

[Winny the Bish]

Not sure Sheaf has put in a single impressive performance this preseason...

 

[stevefloyd]

Not sure Sheaf has put in a single impressive performance this preseason...

Or last season

 

[mark82]

Is the pitch still small @mark82 or has the ketamine worn off now?

I swear it looks smaller.

 

[PVA]

The defence is very worrying, and not just individual performances - the shape and organisation is all over the place.

 

[SBT]

Our strikers both scored and we had quite a few problems at the back, but everyone's convinced we need to keep signing strikers every season?

Get rid of Bassette by all means and spend the cash on someone who's Championship-ready, but how much money do people want us to keep spending on CFs?

 

[Speedie's Head]

Oggy making something of Simmo's apparent disinterest.

 

[Martw]

Oggy making something of Simmo's apparent disinterest.

He looked like he didn’t care when he scored albeit it’s pre season

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

He looked like he didn’t care when he scored albeit it’s pre season

Didn’t care is an understatement, I’ve celebrated farts with more enthusiasm

 

[mark82]

Striker is definitely the biggest concern. BTA got in some good positions but his finishing is woeful.

 

[Ccfcisparks]

It’s clear we seem to be intent on spamming crosses in, particular from cut backs.

Aderby fan summed up Lampard that he would play loads of passing football and wait for Mount to do something special.

it does feel like that sometimes with us and rudi

 

[coop]

Do we think our goal keeping coach is the problem seems to destroy good keepers very quickly.

 

[Sky Blue Goblin]

Think it was a good performance.

Second goal looks like Bidwell got dragged out of position. Hope the left sided CB comes in but overall controlled the game and without a moment of madness would of won.

Lots more direct balls through the middle which helped BTA get into some good positions.

Rapha looked good in his cameo and imo might be decent enough if we can’t get an option to back up the right wing.

Tldr good work out, need a left sided CB and a ST

 

[SBT]

Do we think our goal keeping coach is the problem seems to destroy good keepers very quickly.

What's he doing, telling the keepers to let the opposition have the ball whenever he gets pressed? Not sure that's something the keepers tend to rely on the coaches for tbh...

 

[Sky Blue Goblin]

It’s clear we seem to be intent on spamming crosses in, particular from cut backs.

Aderby fan summed up Lampard that he would play loads of passing football and wait for Mount to do something special.

it does feel like that sometimes with us and rudi

See I thought it was more through the middle today and not as cross heavy as normal

 

[PVA]

Do we think our goal keeping coach is the problem seems to destroy good keepers very quickly.

I think it's a tad early to say Rushworth has been destroyed.

 

[shmmeee]

I christen him Rushback

 

[Flying Fokker]

Straight out car park A, bring back 11k crowds

That wasn’t 11k

 

[AFCCOVENTRY]

Rudoni has a knock and should be fine for Hull.

 

[shmmeee]

That wasn’t 11k

Whatever k gets me home before six is fine by me

 

[fernandopartridge]

It’s clear we seem to be intent on spamming crosses in, particular from cut backs.

Aderby fan summed up Lampard that he would play loads of passing football and wait for Mount to do something special.

it does feel like that sometimes with us and rudi

I don't think that's the case at all, we're creating chances for Rudi not dependent on him

 

[David O'Day]

It's a pre season game not played at full pace. Let us see how we plat next week

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[Speedie's Head]

I think it's a tad early to say Rushworth has been destroyed.

He'll get that arrogance knocked out of him by next week.

 

[Speedie's Head]

He looked like he didn’t care when he scored albeit it’s pre season

Not a happy camper!

 

[Briles]

The defence is very worrying, and not just individual performances - the shape and organisation is all over the place.

It's very much the high risk high reward I mentioned after the Betis game. We will score and concede loads

 

[coop]

I think it's a tad early to say Rushworth has been destroyed.

Tongue in cheek comment.

 

[Ricketts]

This ref just gives a free kick when they want

You do know he is a local boy and City fan, don’t you??

 

[AFCCOVENTRY]

Lampard interview:

Good game. Could have scored more against a tough team.
Haji is fully over his injury
Rudoni slight calf injury but should be ok
Bassette is same situation. Big Justin ahead of him. He needs to train at the top level.