Match Thread Sheffield Wednesday - Coventry City Match Thread - Saturday 4th Oct (13 Viewers)

[shmmeee]

I mean they'll try, but if we keep moving the ball around at decent tempo and win the ball as high up the pitch as we do, they can only do so much.

The only winning move is not to play. Ten men behind the ball at all times. Every goal kick hoofed as far as possible.

 

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[Perennial Lurker]

Pompey winning

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

The only winning move is not to play. Ten men behind the ball at all times. Every goal kick hoofed as far as possible.

It's far too early days to be comparable, but there wasn't much of a 'right' way to play against Leeds last season. You kind of got torn apart whether you tried to sit in deep or take them on.

 

[Sky Blue Goblin]

Teams will adjust to us. I’m honestly surprised how open some teams still are against us.

It’s funny tho as I noticed first half today and against Millwall how we flipped the script.

Happy to drop possession to force teams to approach us and create space, at that point it’s going to be hard to come up with a way to block us out. Especially with how fluid we are and the amount of goal threats

 

[KenilworthSkyBlue]

It’s funny tho as I noticed first half today and against Millwall how we flipped the script.

Happy to drop possession to force teams to approach us and create space, at that point it’s going to be hard to come up with a way to block us out. Especially with how fluid we are and the amount of goal threats

100% this. When teams sit back we're almost happy to sit back as well to draw them out of their low block and then hit them on the counter once the ball is turned over.

There will be some games where it doesn't come off but I don't think we'll find it as consistently challenging playing against teams that just put 10 men behind the ball as we did last season.

 

[SkyBlueChris]

0-5 Today! BTA x2 Simms, Saka and Hadji

Mental that is!

 

[SkyBlueStallion_89]

Feel a 6 is coming!

If we took the other chances it could of been 9 nil lol

 

[Dougin]

If someone had told me that we'd be 13 points ahead of Sheffield United after 9 games I'd have thought they were mad.

With a 33 goal difference swing

 

[Covcraig@bury]

0-5 Today! BTA x2 Simms, Saka and Hadji

I hope you put a bet on ?

 

[Matt smith]

The improvement in BTA is absolutely phenomenal

 

[skyblueeyesrevisited]

0-5 Today! BTA x2 Simms, Saka and Hadji

Nostradamus in disguise

 

[David O'Day]

Probably because we fully supported their protests?

mate, you'd still be raging if we did that after losing 5-0

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

0-5 Today! BTA x2 Simms, Saka and Hadji

 

[pusbccfc]

mate, you'd still be raging if we did that after losing 5-0

Yeah in normal circumstances.

 

[David O'Day]

Yeah in normal circumstances.

any circumstances

 

[Bernie Rhodes Nose]

Teams will adjust to us. I’m honestly surprised how open some teams still are against us.

I think we're less predictable - long throws (mis-throw from MVE lol), corners, free-kicks, quick throw outs, long punts from the keeper, cross field balls from the centre back etc

 

[David O'Day]

I think we're less predictable - long throws (mis-throw from MVE lol), corners, free-kicks, quick throw outs, long punts from the keeper, cross field balls from the centre back etc

CB's also aren't afraid this season to play it long.

Much more vertical and threatening than last season.

 

[Chris1987]

When we attacked today we always had multiple options. Always looked dangerous

 

[wingy]

Nine I believe!

Are we on for a Ben Wilson type stretch, culminating with Rushworth up front for a set piece scoring the winner?🫣

 

[Covcraig@bury]

Lampard out !! Only 2 goals in the second half is just not good enough!!

 

[wingy]

Lampard out !! Only 2 goals in the second half is just not good enough!!

Uphill though according to Oggy!

 

[skyblueeyesrevisited]

Raging. There was a five minute period early in the first half when we didn’t touch the ball once. Sort it out Frank!

 

[Ibby]

Stunning win

 

[Mercian In Anglia]

Uphill though according to Oggy!

As the lads are referencing classic goals from yesteryear this season, it's a shame Rushworth didn't have a pop at goal from a drop kick today. Had the wind behind him and everything.

 

[steve101]

The calmness and steadiness of Grimes from walking out onto the pitch; on and off the ball during game time; and post-match interview. You can sense his influence as a captain.

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

Just watched the highlights, that third goal is about the most offside I've ever seen, but balances out Wright missing the chance Grimes put on a plate for him earlier on.

Sweet finish from Sakamoto too.

 

[Grendel]

The general criticism or sneering around Jamie Allen is embarrassing. Allen could easily get into a lot of championship teams but is seemingly happy to play as and when required.

Not many teams would have an experienced pro like Allen who can step into games when there is injuries to 2 or 3 key players

 

[Mcbean]

Made me smile - off the Owls website

Lampards having a better Saturday than me, his teams won 5 nil and he gets to bang his fit wife later. How the other half live

 

[Speedie's Head]

If we took the other chances it could of been 9 nil lol

I'm not so sure. Nothing was really that clear cut once you see it back. The xG was less than the 5 in the end.

 

[Chris1987]

The general criticism or sneering around Jamie Allen is embarrassing. Allen could easily get into a lot of championship teams but is seemingly happy to play as and when required.

Not many teams would have an experienced pro like Allen who can step into games when there is injuries to 2 or 3 key players

Absolutely. Some criticise squad depth like a stuck record.

 

[steve cooper]

I wonder what this week's EFL team of the week will look like?

 

[Great_Expectations]

At a wedding, can’t wait to read this thread tomorrow.

Just wanted to say; Simms redemption arc is on!

And my best man speech mocks a load of Leicester fans who are here.

Good times.

 

[Ccfcisparks]

Absolutely. Some criticise squad depth like a stuck record.

So rent free!

 

[CovRes]

The general criticism or sneering around Jamie Allen is embarrassing. Allen could easily get into a lot of championship teams but is seemingly happy to play as and when required.

Not many teams would have an experienced pro like Allen who can step into games when there is injuries to 2 or 3 key players

I'm surprised that Wrexham or Charlton weren't in for him.

 

[Sky Blue Wozza]

Just got back - quite incredible to be a City fan at the moment. Enjoy every minute everyone!

Great performances all round today, but Saka was immense. So glad he got a goal!

What a dump Hillsborough has become. Great support from our fans towards their protest.