Match Thread Coventry City - Derby County Match Thread - Friday 3rd Apr (24 Viewers)

[Mercian In Anglia]

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Hope they all got back in ok

 

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[CovValleyBoy]

Agree he doesn't seem to be able to beat his man and he holds onto the ball too long.

I rate Esse. Thought he did OK yesterday.

 

[Saddlebrains]

Good game. Great win. Never a penalty; could see that even from where I was.

I know I'm old and grumpy but can't people manage to contain their bladders for 45 minutes and also get in their seats when the game starts. Up down, up down. People in front up, down, up, down. Particularly when they come and go as a gang of 5-6. Rant over

Tbf ive gotten into the habit of going for a piss in the last few minutes purely because Im so nervous im terrified of seeing whats on the pitch in front of me

Didnt even need one in the 88th minute yesterday but standing in the toilets forcing out a dribble of wee passes 2 or 3 minutes

 

[Flying Fokker]

Classy John Eustace delighted Coventry City heading back to Premier League

Coventry City match reaction from CoventryLive as we take a look at what Derby County boss and former Sky blues star John Eustace said after Friday night's game

www.coventrytelegraph.net

 

[Tile Hill Phil]

Was a bit disappointed to see people leaving last night with 7 minutes injury time still to play. The game wasn’t won and Derby could have nicked an equaliser

 

[skybluecam]

Was a bit disappointed to see people leaving last night with 7 minutes injury time still to play. The game wasn’t won and Derby could have nicked an equaliser

Send them another email Doug

 

[stevefloyd]

I thought he didn't need to go off if their player was booked?

That stupid rule punishes the innocent by having to go off and the culprit gets to play on but yes I thought they didn't have to go off if theres a card shown

 

[clint van damme]

Classy John Eustace delighted Coventry City heading back to Premier League

Coventry City match reaction from CoventryLive as we take a look at what Derby County boss and former Sky blues star John Eustace said after Friday night's game

www.coventrytelegraph.net

He's right to say they want to emulate us.
I could see him building something at Derby if he's given time. He's a good manager.

 

[mrtrench]

What I like about Ellis' performance yesterday is that you can see the massive improvement from Simms 1.0 and what the coaches have been working on.

I mentioned a few weeks ago how his hold up play and laying off had improved. Yesterday we saw him turn his man and run full pelt at the goal more than once - Vik style. He's not quite at the Vik level of converting those charges yet, but he's getter there and at least taking the ball away from danger now - when once the ball would have ricocheted off his foot towards our goal and to an opponent.

I note that Josh is back taking corners too and they are improved. Next focus must be finishing one-on-one if he's going to play as a 10 occasionally.

 

[stevefloyd]

Was 'the penalty' actually a pen

10000000000000000% NO

 

[clint van damme]

What I like about Ellis' performance yesterday is that you can see the massive improvement from Simms 1.0 and what the coaches have been working on.

I mentioned a few weeks ago how his hold up play and laying off had improved. Yesterday we saw him turn his man and run full pelt at the goal more than once - Vik style. He's not quite at the Vik level of converting those charges yet, but he's getter there and at least taking the ball away from danger now - when once the ball would have ricocheted off his foot towards our goal and to an opponent.

I note that Josh is back taking corners too and they are improved. Next focus must be finishing one-on-one if he's going to play as a 10 occasionally.

While I totally agree with your post I still don't think he'll be here next season.

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

He's right to say they want to emulate us.
I could see him building something at Derby if he's given time. He's a good manager.

With the direction football is moving in tactically, players who really know each other and have good cohesion matter more than ever. Add in a top keeper and that is the formula for getting out of this division.

Rushworth again bailed us out in the first half yesterday, not for the first time.

 

[mrtrench]

While I totally agree with your post I still don't think he'll be here next season.

I agree. But he moves on to a Championship side a better player and worth more than when he arrived.

 

[stevefloyd]

They won't even consider looking at it because there was contact between the two players.

and the useless fuckin ref won't get looked at either

 

[Lamps]

Classy John Eustace delighted Coventry City heading back to Premier League

Coventry City match reaction from CoventryLive as we take a look at what Derby County boss and former Sky blues star John Eustace said after Friday night's game

www.coventrytelegraph.net

Great quote from Eustace after being asked about the penalty.

Eustace didn’t got into the details, but he clearly had his tongue firmly in his cheek when he joked: “I thought he was excellent the referee – best game he’s had in his career!”

 

[stevefloyd]

Is this him?

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I suppose Fergie will come out in sympathy with him now, peas and all

 

[stevefloyd]

While I totally agree with your post I still don't think he'll be here next season.

No disrespect against Simms but I HOPE he is not here next season, he has scored some important goals at times and surprised us all, as well as himself by the look on his face, he seems a nice guy but we definitely need more quality for the prem and unfortunately thats not him!

 

[Mcbean]

The best quote of the season from the Leicester forum

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Seeing their fans happy is the equivalent of contracting a virus that leaves you on the shitter for days

Can we keep the Leicester forum in the list of forums for next season even if they are a league 1 team please

 

[Sick Boy]

Seeing incester where they are and potentially relegated will bring me just as much joy as promotion.

Really?

 

[eyesee]

any idea what rudi's beef was late on as he walked over to take a corner?
he seem quite animated towards the bench.

 

[Mucca Mad Boys]

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FootMob’s numbers has changed and our xG is higher now, I’m pretty sure they initially downplayed Rudoni’s two goals.

Derby are a good outfit and gave us a tough game. Nonetheless, we limited them to 3 shots on target and one of them was a penalty. We managed the game and disappointment of being pegged v well.

 

[mmttww]

disappointment of being pegged...

 

[jordan210]

A couple of points on the pen.

the ref was desperate to give he. He was adamant it was a pen and would not listen to players or even consult the linesman.

Diaz actually dives. You can see him start to two footed jump before rushworth is next to him

 

[Grendel]

A couple of points on the pen.

the ref was desperate to give he. He was adamant it was a pen and would not listen to players or even consult the linesman.

Diaz actually dives. You can see him start to two footed jump before rushworth is next to him

Diaz didn’t dive he made sure the keeper made contact. Alan shearer did it all the time.

 

[Cally Fedora]

Really enjoyed Sakamoto’s performance. He’s such a constant threat and his delivery is fantastic.

 

[jordan210]

Diaz didn’t dive he made sure the keeper made contact. Alan shearer did it all the time.

still simulation. He was going down before the contact. Rather than making contact and going down

 

[glasgowfan]

100% not a pen. Sky showed it from at least 4 angles and Rushworth got the ball each and every time.

That's why we need VAR. The ref only sees it once, from one angle, and in real-time. Can't really blame the ref

 

[skybluecam]

Rudoni absolutely bamboozled these three for his first last night

 

[robbiethemole]

View attachment 50373Rudoni absolutely bamboozled these three for his first last night

A goal of pure beauty

 

[CraigSBA]

Btw the agyemang fear was a little OTT and no , i dont want to sign him if we go up

 

[Shannerz]

A couple of points on the pen.

the ref was desperate to give he. He was adamant it was a pen and would not listen to players or even consult the linesman.

Diaz actually dives. You can see him start to two footed jump before rushworth is next to him

Tbf, he shouldn't be listening to the players.

 

[Mercian In Anglia]

View attachment 50373Rudoni absolutely bamboozled these three for his first last night

must be something about playing in sky blue

 

[alexccfc99]

I would have been disgusted if that penalty last night ended up costing us all 3 points... Shambolic decision and credit to the players for putting it right

 

[Mercian In Anglia]

I agree. But he moves on to a Championship side a better player and worth more than when he arrived.

Can see him going to somewhere like Boro, Saints or Hollywood if they don't go up. Easily a 15 goal a season striker in the champ if he's the main man for a team, just have to accept he'll blow hot and cold a lot.

 

[Lamps]

FootMob’s numbers has changed and our xG is higher now, I’m pretty sure they initially downplayed Rudoni’s two goals.

Derby are a good outfit and gave us a tough game. Nonetheless, we limited them to 3 shots on target and one of them was a penalty. We managed the game and disappointment of being pegged v well.

A penalty doesn't count as a shot on target but still very good.

You don't need to look at the stats for us winning the title. They have a big lead and they will run through brick walls to extend it.