Match Thread Coventry City vs Fulham (H) - Coventry Building Society Arena - Sat 24th October (3pm KO) (78 Viewers)

[PVA]

Fuck me I wish I was as out of shape
Gus is fine , similar build to John Mcginn and nobody questions him

These are not the same

 

[Hutch11]

These are not the same

Mcginn is breathing in

 

[baldy]

Was on about Hamer

I said IF he was in shape & 'on it'

 

[baldy]

Shaqiri when he was at Liverpool was a little tubster too

 

[clint van damme]

I said IF he was in shape & 'on it'

He didn't

Doesn't FL like Torp?!! I'd like to see Torp and Hamer in midfield.. they both know how to spread the ball and they both should be on the field for free kicks!

 

[lowblocklounge]

Rushworth
KKH Thomas Pinnock Jay
Yirenkyi Torp
Tchaouna Rudi Gboho
Cherif

Milan could do with being dropped, would like to give KKH a proper run out.

Torp for grimes as Torp is just more mobile, better forward passer and his dead balls are the best in the squad. Also i worry King will do what Maddison did and drop into good areas at will with Grimes in the side.

Loum/Gboho have had their punishment now, time to move on and give them both a start. I'd be asking them to prove why they both think they be plying more. Go out and show us.

Bench of Bentley, Milan, Mfuni, Grimes, Onyeka, BTA, Tats, EMC then either Simms or Awoniyi.

Torp/Gboho can be the 10 cover instead of Hamer.

Shame this won't happen, Frank does like his favourites.

 

[Offhegoes]

You a Fulham fan?

 

[CovValleyBoy]

Try & leave the anxiety at home.
Will be wet, gloomy & probably lights on.
A win & we are on a great run, 3 from 4.

 

[Offhegoes]

Rushworth
KKH Thomas Pinnock Jay
Yirenkyi Torp
Tchaouna Rudi Gboho
Cherif

Milan could do with being dropped, would like to give KKH a proper run out.

Torp for grimes as Torp is just more mobile, better forward passer and his dead balls are the best in the squad. Also i worry King will do what Maddison did and drop into good areas at will with Grimes in the side.

Loum/Gboho have had their punishment now, time to move on and give them both a start. I'd be asking them to prove why they both think they be plying more. Go out and show us.

Bench of Bentley, Milan, Mfuni, Grimes, Onyeka, BTA, Tats, EMC then either Simms or Awoniyi.

Torp/Gboho can be the 10 cover instead of Hamer.

Shame this won't happen, Frank does like his favourites.

Torp played the Grimes role against Plymouth & Villa and was the MOTM in both. We would need energy and a tackler next to him (Yirenkyi or Onekya). But dropping your captain for a home game where we could take 3 points from on paper would be a massive call from Frank. KKH might be worth a start and given Milan's suspect start to the season deserves a shot now. Sakamoto must start, and I'm sure EMC will start on the left. BTA will be a useful option this season, but not out wide, and he shouldn't be shoehorned into the starting 11 when we have natural wide men on the bench,

 

[fernandopartridge]

This is a really difficult game on Saturday. Fulham's underlying numbers suggest they're far better than their league position, and now they've got a win they will have some confidence. We need lots of legs in midfield as they are a high possession team. It is not the game for Torp imo but I'd be inclined to go with wing backs and 3 in midfield.

 

[Skybluedogwood]

Kinda tempted to see Torp in the Grimes role now. Worry with us playing both Onyeka and Yirenki that they can be sloppy in possession and with us having less of the ball it’s key to use it well.

Yirekyi is usually sloppy in possession as at times he's been a one man midfield. MVE and JDS have been playing it safe, BTA does a lot of running about but doesn't have much vision, Grimes sits deep and Saka and EMC haven't shown much. Rudi has tried to drop deep to help, but it's clear too many times that when Yirenkyi does get the ball, he wants to be positive with it but there aren't the options around him as too many players are sitting deep rather than rushing to join in play and create forward momentum.

I thought Spurs were pretty poor, but (accepting they have a far more expensive squad) they were a LOT better at breaking in numbers in a positive way. We need to be braver to try to push other teams back, resting Grimes is a start but we need MVE and JDS to join in with attacks more and are absolutely crying out for more support from our expensive absent wide players.

 

[alexccfc99]

This is a really difficult game on Saturday. Fulham's underlying numbers suggest they're far better than their league position, and now they've got a win they will have some confidence. We need lots of legs in midfield as they are a high possession team. It is not the game for Torp imo but I'd be inclined to go with wing backs and 3 in midfield.

They beat a Hull side who put in a dreadful performance 1-0 and probably would have sacked their manager had they not, there are no easy games at this level but this is one we have to be targeting a result from

The next two matches against sides we can realistically target finishing above at home are piviotal

We haven't drew one this season yet... I personally think we may be due one

 

[CV22SBA]

Thought we were heading for a sell-out as only a few tickets left in the home-end. Apparently Fulham on GS and not sold out though - shame.

 

[robin.starling]

It's going to be 9 of the Championship team again, isn't it?

 

[Hincha]

Rushworth
Yirenkyi Mfuni Thomas Pinnock JDS
Onyeka Grimes
Rudoni BTA
Cherif

Yirenkyi isn't ready for a midfield 2 yet. Would benefit from playing RWB as he adapts (similar to Eccles in 22/23) and MvE needs to be dropped

hope Ghobo/Tchouna are ready to make an impact off the bench

 

[coop]

Thought we were heading for a sell-out as only a few tickets left in the home-end. Apparently Fulham on GS and not sold out though - shame.

Looks pretty much full apart from right the corner and only £35 a ticket for this game.

 

[Hybridtheory]

Tough game Fulham aren't as bad as their position suggests imo

 

[Saddlebrains]

I know Sessegnon is suspended but didnt they have to take off Bobb and Josh King injured Saturday?

 

[Nuskyblue]

Tough game Fulham aren't as bad as their position suggests imo

A bit like Spurs.

 

[edgy]

I know Sessegnon is suspended but didnt they have to take off Bobb and Josh King injured Saturday?

There's no suggestion that they will be missing on their forum. Most predicting an unchanged line-up.

 

[AFCCOVENTRY]

Well done to Gus by the way. Lampard has said he told him he wants to play in the U21 game the other day because he wants to stay match sharp and get minutes. Great pro.

 

[Skybluedogwood]

Rushworth
KKH Thomas Pinnock Mfuni
Yirenkyi Torp
Tchaouna Rudi Gboho
Cherif

 

[David O'Day]

There's no suggestion that they will be missing on their forum. Most predicting an unchanged line-up.

good, their mental manager keepers picking for example their shitter striker as he had him at Real B

 

[CovValleyBoy]

Rushworth
KKH Thomas Pinnock Mfuni
Yirenkyi Torp
Tchaouna Rudi Gboho
Cherif

That team won't be happening

 

[fernandopartridge]

Well done to Gus by the way. Lampard has said he told him he wants to play in the U21 game the other day because he wants to stay match sharp and get minutes. Great pro.

Good that he wants to play. Hopefully he extends that to his overall physical condition

 

[Skybluedogwood]

That team won't be happening

I know as he will go with pretty much an unchanged team, Grimes appears to be a lock regardless! Doesn’t mean I can’t hope though, that would have been a MUCH more exciting team to watch.

 

[CovValleyBoy]

I know as he will go with pretty much an unchanged team, Grimes appears to be a lock regardless! Doesn’t mean I can’t hope though, that would have been a MUCH more exciting team to watch.

Exciting doesn't come into it.
We want a 1-0 in the rain.

 

[OldBedrocker]

Rushworth
Yirenkyi Mfuni Thomas Pinnock JDS
Onyeka Grimes
Rudoni BTA
Cherif

Yirenkyi isn't ready for a midfield 2 yet. Would benefit from playing RWB as he adapts (similar to Eccles in 22/23) and MvE needs to be dropped

hope Ghobo/Tchouna are ready to make an impact off the bench

Playing 6 at the back then as Grimes will drop level or behind the cb’s

 

[Skybluedogwood]

Exciting doesn't come into it.
We want a 1-0 in the rain.

Sometimes the best form of defence is attack.

 

[Sky_Blue_Dreamer]

Well done to Gus by the way. Lampard has said he told him he wants to play in the U21 game the other day because he wants to stay match sharp and get minutes. Great pro.

Can he tell him he wants him to stay away from Fizzy Moon's as well then?

It's incredible how Hamer seems to completely separate work and private life to the extent that he's seemingly willing to train well, play for the U21's etc but as soon as he's away from the club environment he's happy to fill his body with crap.

 

[SkyBlueAussie]

I'm enjoying the way Ethan Pinnock is playing. His laid back attitude reminds me of Trevor Peake, cool calm and collected.

 

[Ashdown]

Have seats about 9 rows back from the front. Tad concerned about the weather forecast, it looks shocking. Will the club be giving out clear plastic ponchos

 

[clint van damme]

Have seats about 9 rows back from the front. Tad concerned about the weather forecast, it looks shocking. Will the club be giving out clear plastic ponchos

Theyre only a quid, get yourself down the pound shop!

 

[edgy]

Have seats about 9 rows back from the front. Tad concerned about the weather forecast, it looks shocking. Will the club be giving out clear plastic ponchos

https://www.amazon.co.uk/TIECHI-Disposable-Rain-Ponchos-Waterproof/dp/B0DSJ85471/?tag=skblta-21

 

[Gustavo38]

Travelling up to Hull Saturday of all places to take my daughter up to Uni so won't be able to watch the game but will be listening. Not sure what is worse. Having to watch or listen. It has been hard viewing other than the Newcastle game so far. Forest was a tense one even though we won. I just want us to be less afraid and seize the momentum more. We do that we will win