Who do we think we are? (31 Viewers)

[wingy]

We currently have to many players out of form, in particular all of the back four and our backups Wolf,Bidwell and Brau are not up to standard. Grimes dropped off, Torp injured to often, Rudoni not the player he was last season, Saka great as an impact player, Simms an enigma and Wright hit and miss. Put this all together and the fact that teams have worked out how to beat us, you can see why we are struggling.

I am also really surprised with Lampard, I just don't understand why he keeps playing the same players and formation when its clear we have issues. When we were playing well, he would make tactical changes during matches and we all thought he was a tactical genius, what's changed, has he dropped off a bit as well?

I love our football club, it was so good when we were playing well, scoring for fun but I was also realistic in that it wouldn't last all season. I think though a lot of us are just sad at the massive drop off, I don't think anyone thought it would have been this much. Teams around us have had wobbles but I don't think as bad as what we are going through and that's also annoying. Middlesborough and Hull, have kicked on again, can we find form again, I hope so don't forget we are Coventry City and never do things the easy way.

Of course they are capable for one game at a time!

 

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[Earlsdon-Loyal-Blue]

Our anthem is
Singing together
Fight till the game is won

We were always better supporters than other teams because of the Phoenix Rising from the flames reborn stuff
Much like most of the history it’s been forgotten or misused

Most of our fans wouldn’t know what fight till the game is won means, as we only ever get half arsed PUSBs nowadays that die out at Tottenham or Chelsea….

The team has been shit for 2 months and the crowd and atmosphere has been shit for longer.

 

[cooperskyblue]

Football is a funny game that can change very quickly and unexpectedly. We have 2 home games which we are capable of winning. Boro have Sheff Utd away then obviously our game. It is quite possible we are 4 or 6 points ahead of Boro after our game. And their fans would feel like we do now.

 

[StrettoBoy]

I fall into the camp of those who are worried about what has happened to us in the past couple of months because (a) I love this club, which I have supported for 63 years, and - as I turn 71 in a couple of weeks - am fearful that, if we don't come up this season, I may never see them in the top flight again and (b) the contrast between how we were up the the end of November and since then is frankly astonishing. We have gone from dominating the league to having the form of relegation candidates.

I would probably feel better if we were in our current position having played at a reasonably consistent and decent level throughout the season. It is the fall from brilliant to rubbish that is doing my head in. I just hope that FL can find the answer quickly and that we can perhaps get a couple of players in who can make a difference, although my optimism on that front is fading as well.

Life was ever thus as a Sky Blues fan! At least, even if we don't get promoted this season, things are still a million times better than they were. It's not that long ago that we had terrible owners, were spiralling down the league pyramid, thought we might go out of existence and didn't even play in Coventry. Looking back at that, I've just cheered myself up a bit

PUSB

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

I fall into the camp of those who are worried about what has happened to us in the past couple of months because (a) I love this club, which I have supported for 63 years, and - as I turn 71 in a couple of weeks - am fearful that, if we don't come up this season, I may never see them in the top flight again and (b) the contrast between how we were up the the end of November and since then is frankly astonishing. We have gone from dominating the league to having the form of relegation candidates.

I would probably feel better if we were in our current position having played at a reasonably consistent and decent level throughout the season. It is the fall from brilliant to rubbish that is doing my head in. I just hope that FL can find the answer quickly and that we can perhaps get a couple of players in who can make a difference, although my optimism on that front is fading as well.

Life was ever thus as a Sky Blues fan! At least, even if we don't get promoted this season, things are still a million times better than they were. It's not that long ago that we had terrible owners, were spiralling down the league pyramid, thought we might go out of existence and didn't even play in Coventry. Looking back at that, I've just cheered myself up a bit

PUSB

I’m half your age and don’t think I’d see it in my lifetime, never mind yours!

 

[Otis]

Bar the Ipswich games, our other defeats (all away) have been 2-3, 2-3, 1-2, 1-2. Fine margins, and yes, we have obviously been below par lately. Yet, we have an incredible home record (second to none), and if we (team and fans) can galvanise for the next couple of games (hopefully with at least one reinforcement), there is no reason we can't kick on.

Some reinforcements could give us such a boost

Not players like Markelo though. They have to be oven ready and able to slot in immediately.

 

[Skyblue Bangkok]

Some reinforcements could give us such a boost

Not players like Markelo though. They have to be oven ready and able to slot in immediately.

We desperately needed reinforcements in CM and defence so we bring in Markelo whose not even match fit and a winger.

 

[Cally Fedora]

The reaction to the QPR loss is incredible to be frank. I can only conclude that people actually believed we would just blow this league away. It was never going to happen. This is a dogfight of a league.

 

[Skyblue Bangkok]

The reaction to the QPR loss is incredible to be frank. I can only conclude that people actually believed we would just blow this league away. It was never going to happen. This is a dogfight of a league.

I don't think.many did what they didn't expect was the poor performances , a wide open defence and a midfield with all the pace of an OAP.

 

[Ccfcisparks]

The reaction to the QPR loss is incredible to be frank. I can only conclude that people actually believed we would just blow this league away. It was never going to happen. This is a dogfight of a league.

It was a disgusting performance

 

[robbiethemole]

We desperately needed reinforcements in CM and defence so we bring in Markelo whose not even match fit and a winger.

Even fucking Lesta are signing midfielders, Joe Arebo on loan from Saints. How difficult is it to get just one fucker in? Doug is playing a dangerous, stupid game

 

[robbiethemole]

The reaction to the QPR loss is incredible to be frank. I can only conclude that people actually believed we would just blow this league away. It was never going to happen. This is a dogfight of a league.

Why not plat a more defensive game when we got the lead? Frank plays us too open and look what happens

 

[Cally Fedora]

I don't think.many did what they didn't expect was the poor performances , a wide open defence and a midfield with all the pace of an OAP.

Why? We’ve conceded soft goals for 3 years. We play with a back 2 and chanced our arm. Rushworth has kept us in endless games and we had a period where everything came off at the other end. Anyone could see we were ridiculously open and now it’s hurt us a couple of times.

 

[SeaSeeEffCee]

The reaction to the QPR loss is incredible to be frank. I can only conclude that people actually believed we would just blow this league away. It was never going to happen. This is a dogfight of a league.

How many points clear should a team be before the fans can start expecting to do well? Clearly 13 wasn’t enough so would 20 do the trick?

 

[Ashdown]

Why? We’ve conceded soft goals for 3 years. We play with a back 2 and chanced our arm. Rushworth has kept us in endless games and we had a period where everything came off at the other end. Anyone could see we were ridiculously open and now it’s hurt us a couple of times.

You’re right there, according to the TV coverage I watched yesterday Rushworth has stopped more goal bound chances than any other keeper in the championship. Speaks volumes for how open and vulnerable we have become.
We have to change the set up , numerous recent performances have shown things are not working out.

 

[Boicey]

Why? We’ve conceded soft goals for 3 years. We play with a back 2 and chanced our arm. Rushworth has kept us in endless games and we had a period where everything came off at the other end. Anyone could see we were ridiculously open and now it’s hurt us a couple of times.

I mean mate you have to be the most clueless fooker on here and that's saying something.
'and now it's hurt us a couple of tines'
We've been playing shit and gradually falling apart for a couple of months.
This tactic has been found out, it doesn't work any more. It has to change especially away from home.
It's not that difficult to understand.

 

[Cally Fedora]

I think it’s you that is clueless buddy. You make the exact point I’ve made. We’ve played how we’ve played all season but just got away with it. We haven’t in the last two games.Now that is fairly easy to understand - surely.

 

[jimmyhillsbarmyarmy]

I think others have rightly pointed out, and the QPR game illustrates this succinctly, is that the rest of the league have worked us out.
My take on what I have seen is that the players cannot adapt to that reality. They cannot up their game to overcome it.

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

I think others have rightly pointed out, and the QPR game illustrates this succinctly, is that the rest of the league have worked us out.
My take on what I have seen is that the players cannot adapt to that reality. They cannot up their game to overcome it.

If we were playing anything like before I would agree, but it’s so much more disjointed and slow, mixed in with aimless hoofs up the pitch.

 

[SeaSeeEffCee]

Definitely seems like a mental thing to me. Compare the first half away at Southampton or the away performances at Stoke and even Middlesbrough and it’s night and day. Personally think that home loss to Ipswich knocked something out of us and we’ve really struggled to recover.

 

[COVKIDSNEVERQUIT]

You are right Pete, and people who are saying 'who are you to tell people how they feel' please shut up. A few older fans on here do not like it when others behave like spoilt brats and throw their toys out their pram, and please continue Pete to express yourself. It's pathetic the way some of you behave and if you act like this because of footie God help you when you really do face a challenge in your lives.

I hope this country doesn't have to go to War, we don't have a leader or the people to save us this time.

 

[Otis]

I hope this country doesn't have to go to War, we don't have a leader or the people to save us this time.

Not even these?

 

[Sky Blue Pete]

I hope this country doesn't have to go to War, we don't have a leader or the people to save us this time.

We didn’t last time I think that’s the point

 

[wingy]

We didn’t last time I think that’s the point

So what was Winston about?Doing?

 

[Sky Blue Pete]

So what was Winston about?Doing?

Sorry
The people were you and me who lived normal lives as normal people with normal hopes and normal dreams
I think there were skills even Winston didn’t know he had until they were required and in order to rebuild they voted him out
Interesting to consider what those skills were

Stubborn
Proud
Belief
Clear sighted
Trust in experts
Could deliver a good speech
Plus many others but not all of them make for good leadership in every situation

 

[DT-R]

Sorry
The people were you and me who lived normal lives as normal people with normal hopes and normal dreams
I think there were skills even Winston didn’t know he had until they were required and in order to rebuild they voted him out
Interesting to consider what those skills were

Stubborn
Proud
Belief
Clear sighted
Trust in experts
Could deliver a good speech
Plus many others but not all of them make for good leadership in every situation

Where are the normal people nowadays though?

The World is full of women in their "masculine phase" that'll soon revert back to type as soon as it comes to going to war. Feminists that want to put men down on everything, until it comes to putting their own lives on the line.

You've got men who get offended if you misgender them and complain about their anxiety over having to sit in an office with 15 other people. What chance have they got on the eastern front?

In the war we had 14-15 year olds faking ages to get a chance to sign up and fight Jerry. The 18-30 year olds of today are too busy dancing on tiktok in supermarket aisles.

The only positive I can see with this generation, is with all the drones and the likes that are used in war nowadays, the years spent on CoD and Fortnite etc will help

Also, i wouldnt say Starmer has ANY of the attributes it would take to lead a country to war like Churchill did. Pride? None. Clear beliefs? Proven he'll back-track on a back-track many times. Clear sighted? Hardly. Deliver a good speech? Dont make me laugh!
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[robbiethemole]

Hey, I’m a 5 star General on CoD, surely I’ll be chosen as a leader, the only downside is I’m 71, so couldn’t be on the frontline obviously

 

[TomRad85]

Politics to the politics thread please.

 

[Sky Blue Pete]

Politics to the politics thread please.

Sorry

 

[shmmeee]

Where are the normal people nowadays though?

The World is full of women in their "masculine phase" that'll soon revert back to type as soon as it comes to going to war. Feminists that want to put men down on everything, until it comes to putting their own lives on the line.

You've got men who get offended if you misgender them and complain about their anxiety over having to sit in an office with 15 other people. What chance have they got on the eastern front?

In the war we had 14-15 year olds faking ages to get a chance to sign up and fight Jerry. The 18-30 year olds of today are too busy dancing on tiktok in supermarket aisles.

The only positive I can see with this generation, is with all the drones and the likes that are used in war nowadays, the years spent on CoD and Fortnite etc will help

Also, i wouldnt say Starmer has ANY of the attributes it would take to lead a country to war like Churchill did. Pride? None. Clear beliefs? Proven he'll back-track on a back-track many times. Clear sighted? Hardly. Deliver a good speech? Dont make me laugh!
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You really need to get off the internet man.

 

[shmmeee]

I hope this country doesn't have to go to War, we don't have a leader or the people to save us this time.

Maybe you fuckers could stop voting for Russian interests then.

 

[SBT]

In the war we had 14-15 year olds faking ages to get a chance to sign up and fight Jerry. The 18-30 year olds of today are too busy dancing on tiktok in supermarket aisles.

Tbf to the 18-30 year olds of today, we mostly took care of Jerry already.

 

[wingy]

Where are the normal people nowadays though?

The World is full of women in their "masculine phase" that'll soon revert back to type as soon as it comes to going to war. Feminists that want to put men down on everything, until it comes to putting their own lives on the line.

You've got men who get offended if you misgender them and complain about their anxiety over having to sit in an office with 15 other people. What chance have they got on the eastern front?

In the war we had 14-15 year olds faking ages to get a chance to sign up and fight Jerry. The 18-30 year olds of today are too busy dancing on tiktok in supermarket aisles.

The only positive I can see with this generation, is with all the drones and the likes that are used in war nowadays, the years spent on CoD and Fortnite etc will help

Also, i wouldnt say Starmer has ANY of the attributes it would take to lead a country to war like Churchill did. Pride? None. Clear beliefs? Proven he'll back-track on a back-track many times. Clear sighted? Hardly. Deliver a good speech? Dont make me laugh!
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Something for you to ponder.

 

[Grimetime]

Where are the normal people nowadays though?

The World is full of women in their "masculine phase" that'll soon revert back to type as soon as it comes to going to war. Feminists that want to put men down on everything, until it comes to putting their own lives on the line.

You've got men who get offended if you misgender them and complain about their anxiety over having to sit in an office with 15 other people. What chance have they got on the eastern front?

In the war we had 14-15 year olds faking ages to get a chance to sign up and fight Jerry. The 18-30 year olds of today are too busy dancing on tiktok in supermarket aisles.

The only positive I can see with this generation, is with all the drones and the likes that are used in war nowadays, the years spent on CoD and Fortnite etc will help

If you're going to post this load of old shite to try and lampoon the kids of today the least you can do is post a photo of all your medals for military valour. Surely with such a rant you had a distinguished career in fighting for freedom? What's that, it's a load of utter bollocks from you as usual? I'm shocked.

 

[SBT]

If you're going to post this load of old shite to try and lampoon the kids of today the least you can do is post a photo of all your medals for military valour. Surely with such a rant you had a distinguished career in fighting for freedom? What's that, it's a load of utter bollocks from you as usual? I'm shocked.

I think he is a veteran in fairness, no idea about how distinguished.