Match Thread Coventry City - Queens Park Rangers Match Thread - Saturday 23rd Aug (22 Viewers)

[HJones23]

Lampard summed it up perfectly, at it from minute and we ran all over them. Haji looked like a 15 million striker today he bullied the CB’s. Torp & Rudoni a class apart aswell.

As good as we were, their manager if clueless persisting with playing from the back, it was clear to everyone in that ground we were going to catch them out.

 

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[Marty]

Honestly the disrespect for Torp. If there are people that still can't see how good he is yet I'm not sure what to say.

I wanted to trade him in tbh, at the time I did rate him but his first 18 months with us but he always seems to either be injured or recovering from injury. I'm glad I don't get a say in transfers as so far he finally looks fully fit and looks fantastic.

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

I wanted to trade him in tbh, at the time I did rate him but his first 18 months with us but he always seems to either be injured or recovering from injury. I'm glad I don't get a say in transfers as so far he finally looks fully fit and looks fantastic.

He was getting into good nick before he picked up that freak injury last season. Just so refreshing for midfielders to shoot at the goal, I’ve been starved of it too long.

 

[DT-R]

Lampard summed it up perfectly, at it from minute and we ran all over them. Haji looked like a 15 million striker today he bullied the CB’s. Torp & Rudoni a class apart aswell.

As good as we were, their manager if clueless persisting with playing from the back, it was clear to everyone in that ground we were going to catch them out.

It's not coincidence that since we bout in one of the world's all time best goal scoring CMs, our CMs have all stepped up a gear and shown huge improvements. Long may it continue.

If only he could bring Rooney in as striker coach and JT as defender coach and Cashley as wingback coach!


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[shmmeee]

I wanted to trade him in tbh, at the time I did rate him but his first 18 months with us but he always seems to either be injured or recovering from injury. I'm glad I don't get a say in transfers as so far he finally looks fully fit and looks fantastic.

He was getting a little lost in games at first, he’s imposing himself much more now.

 

[Nuskyblue]

Apparently QPR fitness is a shambles and the guy in charge doesn't believe in being peak condition on august

Well see how good we are over next few games I guess for sure

Cook has taken that to heart, the fat fuck looks like he's be more at home stumbling out of the city arms than playing football.

QPR were absolutely honking, they could be fucked this season. They've been circling the plug for a while.

 

[SkyblueTexan]

What was pleasing was that they shared the ball unselfishly to make good chances better. Hence this led to 7 goals. I still think we need a CB and possibly another CM in the Hamer mould to really anchor things and make us more solid defensively.

 

[Mucca Mad Boys]

Has anyone seen a more dominating performance live or on TV? I don’t think I have.

Fair play to the team, at 7-0 we were still looking for goals. Credit to Lampard et al!

 

[David O'Day]

What was pleasing was that they shared the ball unselfishly to make good chances better. Hence this led to 7 goals. I still think we need a CB and possibly another CM in the Hamer mould to really anchor things and make more solid defensively.

Top marks for the dedication

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[Matt smith]

Grimes Torp and Rudi is a scary midfield three

Torp is really growing in confidence

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

We had a not dissimilar set of fixtures last season and pissed it up the wall. You play what’s in front of you and while the opposition will get tougher, we’ll also improve as we get sharper.

 

[shmmeee]

Grimes Torp and Rudi is a scary midfield three

Torp is really growing in confidence

If we can keep them all fit and in form (let’s be honest if we can keep Torp fit the other two seem pretty indestructible *touches wood*) we’re going to have a great season, just unplayable today.

 

[skybluetony176]

Some day. The best news the club has had in decades followed by an emphatic and stylish win rarely seen as a sky blue. It just feels like the stars are aligning. Early doors but it’s starting to feel like it did the season we won league one. Like momentum is unstoppable.

 

[skybluegod]

A fantastic performance and occasion well done to the boys.

However, the drive home has allowed me to temper the overexcitment.

First, I will say - we were in control for the whole match and it was a fantastic performance with some brilliant performances and goals...

However couple points to note - our xG was actually relatively meh 1.27, and whilst I'm not a massive stats person it firstly proves two things:
1 - that stats don't matter
2 - that today was very much just our day, good strikes yes, but also their keeper was the reincarnation of Collins, truly awful, and that should be taken into account.

We deserved today and were very assured but this QPR team were being asked to play in a way that caused them their own problems for much of the game. Manager won't last long persisting with that.

 

[Deity]

At half time today Brau left the dug out, stepped to the edge of the pitch and clapped every team mate off the pitch … he was on his own but he did it …. Says a lot for him and the spirit we are building ….

 

[Calista]

just enjoy tonight with a few Lidl's own version of Malibu and coke and a couple of white chocolate baileys by the campfire!

CCFC have made huge statements both on and off the field today, so nobody can blame you for pulling out all the stops with your celebration

 

[Chris1987]

If we can keep them all fit and in form (let’s be honest if we can keep Torp fit the other two seem pretty indestructible *touches wood*) we’re going to have a great season, just unplayable today.

Fuck me . What's altered you from total negativity to this ?

 

[Sick Boy]

Some day. The best news the club has had in decades followed by an emphatic and stylish win rarely seen as a sky blue. It just feels like the stars are aligning. Early doors but it’s starting to feel like it did the season we won league one. Like momentum is unstoppable.

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

Fuck me . What's altered you from total negativity to this ?

Winning 7-1 on the same day as buying a stadium will do that to a man

 

[Perennial Lurker]

Grimes Torp and Rudi is a scary midfield three

Torp is really growing in confidence

Said preseason there isn't many better as a three in the division

 

[Terry_dactyl]

Just got back.

Well, that was alright huh? Stadium to call our own, biggest win I’ve ever seen, no fucking traffic on the M5/M4.

What a time to be alive!

 

[DT-R]

Said preseason there isn't many better as a three in the division

Name a better midfield squad in this league? With Sheaf, Eccles and Allen in the sidelines. You'll be hard pushed to find a better midfield

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[StrettoBoy]

Grimes Torp and Rudi is a scary midfield three

Torp is really growing in confidence

I totally agree. I posted the other day that I think we have the best midfield in the Championship.

As good a player as Gus Hamer is, we now have (as a group) a better midfield than when we had him and O'Hare. Torp and Rudoni are great players at this level and Grimes just holds everything together.

 

[fatso]

Honestly the disrespect for Torp. If there are people that still can't see how good he is yet I'm not sure what to say.

He always looked top quality, he just needed to bulk up a bit and get used to the pace and physicality of the British game, along with having an extended run.

He's now proving what a great signing he was, and what a great bit of scouting it was by the club.

 

[Johhny Blue]

Just watched a QPR vlog. They left early and heard their fans cheer the goal. They thought it was another city goal and were discussing an 8-0 defeat. Then our fans started cheering their goal and they thought it was
9-0. They finally realized they had scored and started cheering not knowing if it was
7,8 or9-1

 

[Great_Expectations]

Anyone know what happened post game with the QPR fans and Kolli (their 26). He went over to them on his own, after pretty much all the rest of his team had already gone down the tunnel.

Loads of stewards around. Couldn’t work out if it was all kicking off or he was just apologising and actually speaking to them.

 

[fatso]

VAR would give that a red

Glad it wasn't a red, because that would of taken the gloss off the score line.

 

[Bassette Deck]

This might genuinely be the funniest one I've ever seen of these. Got a lot of respect for their fans after today.

 

[CovInEssex]

This might genuinely be the funniest one I've ever seen of these. Got a lot of respect for their fans after today.

Tbf I know most of them are young lads but they clearly have plenty of passion, I'd be raging too.

 

[SkyBlueCV2]

Ladies and gentlemen, what a time it is to be a Coventry City fan! I know it's still early days but we've also started the season quite quickly which is another welcomed change.

Who knows, maybe, just maybe the stars are finally starting to align with our sights set on the PL...

I'm enjoying this journey so far anyway.

 

[COVKIDSNEVERQUIT]

1-1 to QPR

Don't give up the day job.

 

[COVKIDSNEVERQUIT]

I have no idea what I just witnessed! Rudoni 30 million at least, he’s unreal

He will be a Premier League player one day and let's hope it's with us.

 

[BlueSkiesForever]

On reflection after having rewatched the highlights, what I loved today was the direct through balls behind the defence. Clean, quick, decisive balls along the ground, none of this “loop it in the air and hope for the best” bollocks, just silky smooth football along the ground.

We play so much better when the ball is slightly in front of our attackers so they can run on it and the decisions are quick, not pissing around going backwards and forwards to the defence. Looked like a different team today, albeit QPR’s defence and keeper were shocking.

 

[covcity4life]

Has anyone seen a more dominating performance live or on TV? I don’t think I have.

Fair play to the team, at 7-0 we were still looking for goals. Credit to Lampard et al!

I also love that lampard said he wasn't happy with the final 20 minutes

We need the highest standards. I thought Simms and KKH were poor as subs and whilst it's not worth a meltdown or pile on it's encouraging to know lampard wants more from everyone

 

[COVKIDSNEVERQUIT]

Ref giving them free kicks for nothing again

Feeling sorry for them.