Match Thread Coventry City - Portsmouth FC Match Thread - Tuesday 21st Apr (33 Viewers)

[SkyblueTexan]

Thomas got us promoted, who’s winning the league for us ? I’ll go for a Patterson moment from Eccles

If you’re going for acrobatics, I’m more inclined to think EMC could do it.

 

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[Ccfc_Addy]

We have a much better team than them and they have lost 2 important players to hamstrngs.

We should win

I do think we win, but it'll be gritty.

 

[SleepyGinger]

Rushworth
MVE Thomas Lati Dasilva
Onyeka Grimes
Markelo Rudoni EMC
Wright

 

[Ccfcisparks]

Rushworth
MVE Thomas Lati Dasilva
Onyeka Grimes
Markelo Rudoni EMC
Wright

Swap Torp for Onyeka and possibly Da Silva for Bidwell

 

[PaulPUSB]

Iv had the Bobby Thomas song stuck in my head all morning! I Plan on singing this and every other song untill my throat is raw tonight!

PUSB!!

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[skybluejelly]

Don’t think pompey will set up a deep block , and hopefully frank releases the shackles of the wing backs , if so I think 3-0

 

[Sky_Blue_Daz]

Eccles to score a worldie , City to seal the deal with a 3-1 win

 

[Graham64]

I'd like to see Markelo get some decent minutes tomorrow. Esse won't be here next year.

It's about winning the league so strongest side possibly if that's esse then so be it

 

[Pendragon]

We seem to have been a little shackled of late, hopefully after the last round of results the shackles can be released and we win the championship with a solid 3 points tonight.
CARPE DIEM

 

[Trueskyblue20]

City’s going up and the Leicester’s going down belting around the stadium after the final whistle for 20 minutes.

 

[CovveeBreak]

In two minds on this one.

Either hangover (literal) from last night means a very scrappy draw, or the pressure of promotion lifted means we play with a sense of freedom that means it’s a simple win.

These scenarios contingent on FL not pulling that formation change bullshit again mind you

Revising my prediction a few days on.

Now more drawn towards this being a decent win.

Pompey have been slogging for 3 games straight and churning out results - feel like tonight could be a bit of either a) run out of steam or b) sit back as to improve chances of a draw. They've got 2 much more winnable games to see out the season, with 7 points ahead of the relegation places and the prospect of WBA's impending deduction too.

Plus Cov from Pompey on a Tuesday night is a sccchhlep.

 

[quinn1971]

If you’re going for acrobatics, I’m more inclined to think EMC could do it.

You don’t think Eccles could pull off a bicycle kick ?

 

[COVKIDSNEVERQUIT]

We sang that too him at Incester when we went 1 nil up. Unfortunately Dewesbury - Hall scored 2 second half, we lost and looked like twats.

He who laughs last, laughs best.

 

[Manchester_sky_blue]

Has Bidwell ever scored for us?

 

[jto123]

On the train up now. So excited for the match. Should be a great atmosphere!

 

[PVA]

Eccles scoring the winner would be fairytale stuff!

Has Bidwell ever scored for us?

Yes 3 times apparently! I can't picture any of them

 

[Manchester_sky_blue]

Eccles scoring the winner would be fairytale stuff!



Yes 3 times apparently! I can't picture any of them

Genuienly no memory of any of them

 

[Balli001]

Eccles scoring the winner would be fairytale stuff!



Yes 3 times apparently! I can't picture any of them

Fairly sure Bidwell scored with his face against Rotherham once

 

[edgy]

Markelo on the right please Frank.

 

[PVA]

Genuienly no memory of any of them

Just looked it up, they came in these games:

1-1 draw v Bristol City (H) - Jan '23
2-1 loss v Southampton (A) - April '24
3-0 win v Blackburn (H) - Oct '24

 

[Flying Fokker]

https://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/2026/april/21/an-important-message-to-supporters-from-owner-and-executive-chairman-doug-king/

 

[quinn1971]

About due a win aren’t we ?

 

[David O'Day]

Rushworth
Milan
Thomas
Lats
Jay
Grimes
FTT
Rudi
Esse
Wright
EMC

Get it won nice and early

 

[YorkSB]

Does anyone know if it'll be available to watch on a Now TV day pass..? Have only ever bought one when we've been a main game so I'm not sure if I can view matches that are on the red button.

 

[Ccfc_Addy]

I'm manifesting a Torp winner today. He was robbed of his moment in history and it would be an unforgettable full circle moment

 

[Jonny]

Does anyone know if it'll be available to watch on a Now TV day pass..? Have only ever bought one when we've been a main game so I'm not sure if I can view matches that are on the red button.

Yes, it will appear in the EFL section and be available 5-10 mins before kick off.

 

[Saddlebrains]

https://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/2026/april/21/an-important-message-to-supporters-from-owner-and-executive-chairman-doug-king/

He can shove his dicks out for Doug tribute then

 

[Sky Blue Pete]

Has Bidwell ever scored for us?

Yep

 

[shmmeee]

Want a Jay Dasilva rocket tonight. Got to happen.

 

[quinn1971]

Surely atmosphere should be something else ?the voice has come back just in time

 

[quinn1971]

If you think fireworks are a bit naff You’re gonna hate tonight, might not need them until Sunday

 

[Captain Dart]

Pitch invasion would have no consequences beyond a fine.

They happen every season, can’t think of any time a club has faced sporting consequences.

Which can be considerable. So don't!

https://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/2026/april/21/an-important-message-to-supporters-from-owner-and-executive-chairman-doug-king/

 

[Manchester_sky_blue]

Which can be considerable. So don't!

https://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/2026/april/21/an-important-message-to-supporters-from-owner-and-executive-chairman-doug-king/

Not to mention you can end up with a police record yourself. Don't do it.

 

[Otis]

You don’t think Eccles could pull off a bicycle kick ?

He could if he had stabilisers

 

[TomRad85]

Eccles scoring the winner would be fairytale stuff!



Yes 3 times apparently! I can't picture any of them

A header against Blackburn towards the end of the Robins era and a first time finish at the far post away at Southampton from i think a Tavares cross. Can't remember the third.