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    Crewe (Home) Match Thread

    What was the secondary applause in aid of? I think it was instigated by the Crewe fans but couldn't quite see?
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    Crewe (Home) Match Thread

    This is rubbish - all us "real" fans being made to wait so last minute glory supporters don't miss kick off. Booooooooo
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    Crewe (Home) Match Thread

    Took my girlfriend to her first Coventry game in years last season, against Peterborough I believe. At half time we were losing 2 0, it was freezing, the football was rubbish and the 'queue for hot drinks was too long', so she left to go shopping at the arena park. We scored 3 in the...
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    Crewe (Home) Match Thread

    With TM managing Reda's games to ensure he remains fit for as long as possible, is there a chance he won't start tonight? Bearing in mind it will be two games in four days. I expect he will have been on light training since Saturday and as a result will start. But, if he doesn't start...
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    Vincelot and fleck

    Even if Vincelot's sole achievement at the end of the season was to support Fleck in finally reaching his early potential, that would be enough. The fact he appears to be the perfect foil and provides the grit we have been missing for years, makes RV a very astute signing.
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    The Phone In

    I am sure there are some who firmly and absolutely believe in NOPM and the objectives it hopes to achieve. I am also sure it is an excuse for a lot of "fans" to hide behind. It's convenient to use it as an excuse or justification, rather than admitting the real reasons behind no longer...
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    New signing

    Boo, another unproven, lightweight youngster, just like Armstrong. Spend some bloody money SISU and back the unproven nobody manger (and his back room staff) you contracted to this club against the wishes of all fans.
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    74pts - 20wins 14 Draws

    Great idea! Can't wait to see the line continually moving upwards......!!
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    Pennington availability increasing?

    Why would we not want him? He was one of the only players to finish last season with any credibility. Ricketts looks a class above most League One CB's but is 34, so won't play 46 league games, plus JPT, FA Cup etc. Johnson is good, but inevitably at some point will pick up an...
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    Rochdale (Away) Match Thread

    Disappointing to be knocked out early on, predominantly from a revenue and excitement (potential draw of a bigger team etc) perspective, but nothing more. The squad isn't big enough to cope with three cups and the league anyway..... Of all the people to miss, RL is probably one of the worse -...
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    Player Ratings

    Burge - 6 - due to a solid defensive display he wasn't called upon too much, bar the odd long range desperation shot. Made a good close range save in the first half too. Marked down for his kicking, how many went straight out of play/to their keeper? Not good for retaining possession. Willis -...
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    Wigan Athletic (Home) Match Thread

    Nah, he's an 18 year old unproven lightweight nobody.
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    Wigan Athletic (Home) Match Thread

    They are keen to play it out of their defence rather than a long ball to the strikers and we are nullifying that well. Ironically our weakness is also distribution from the back, predominantly from Johnson. Too many long balls being played to a miniature strike force. While Johnson is the...
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    Wigan Athletic (Home) Match Thread

    Are we genuinely playing 4-2-4?!
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    Wigan Athletic (Home) Match Thread

    No, but he's more of a hold up/link player than JM/RL/AA. With those three there is no focal point. Not necessarily a criticism, as it can work against a slow defensive unit, just an observation.
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    Wigan Athletic (Home) Match Thread

    Do you know the bench? Surprised at no Tudgay and the pint sized attack. We must be hoping they cannot cope with our movement.
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    Today's Betting

    Anyone at the ground yet - any betting outlets available or will all bets have to be via mobile again?
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    Couldn't be better....

    Goosebumps......
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    Wigan Athletic (Home) Match Thread

    Based on the formation TM has favoured pre season, coupled with the players available, I think we will line up as below: Burge Willis Ricketts Johnson Stokes Vincelot Fleck JOB Armstrong Lameries Tudgay All things considered, the...
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    Couldn't be better....

    AND we are hours away from witnessing the start of our promotion season......
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