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100% agreed with this. The first goal is vital. If we ever do get a lead we are going to be incredibly difficult to play against given our possession game. We need a couple of confidence boosting wins and everything will be back on track.

The high rolling days of the Premiership are really long gone! Although Micky Quinn for some unknown reason described TGIF Cov as a 'classy joint' in his autobiography.

Agreed with this and with skybluegod. 10 Bags Bayliss said without hesitation on the recent podcast (which was excellent so thanks to all involved) that Bright was by far the best player he'd ever been on a pitch with. To support Warwickhunt a little bit though it's not completely unknown for...

Most influential: Walsh Most exciting: O'Hare Most attitude/presence: Dabo Maverick: Kast

This is a serious question for Grendel or anyone else who likes stats. Where does an away following of 6,000+ rank us in a league table of away followings for a league game in England this season or last? Given restrictions on away followings at Prem grounds for league games I would think we'd...

Ha! Beyond some banter, I actually think that Godden situation is tricky. I really like 4-3-3 as it is resulting in some brilliant possession football that I love to watch. But in that formation it leaves Godden battling on his own all day long against two 6'4 L1 centre backs. I think in...

We can only wish Dreamer! Just as the sun is guaranteed to rise each morning, Grendel is 100% guaranteed to repeat some pointless and flawed stat millions of times over. The difference of course is that the sun is useful and serves a purpose. Most people's final words are usually along the...

Agree with most of this Dreamer. Agree with the recall of Kelly as the DM. Can't bring myself to drop Walsh though as he's class and I really want to see him play more advanced once Kelly is back. O'Hare should be the focal point of our team but as an attacking midfielder - I don't think he's...

100% agreed with Keresley on all the points above. There could be a case for starting Baka in the front 3 since Hiwula is clearly lacking in confidence and Kasta hasn't proven himself as a starter. I would like to see Max paired with Godden at some point as well (as a plan B in games) but as...

I see where you are going with this Higgs. I'm admittedly a big fan of 10 Bags Bayliss but to be honest I see O'Hare in the attacking midfield role as more than making up for Tom's departure. I do think playing O'Hare out of position today was perhaps not the right decision this time around.

I would usually agree with you Samo. Always a need for a boo boy for some on here - this season alone the usual suspects have targeted Baya (on the bench), Max (hardly played), Hiwula and best of all Burge (not even at the club). So fortunately it looks as if it's getting harder and harder...

Couldn't agree more Rattles. The commentary on Sky Sports was equally very positive.

I actually agree if Allen is as good as everyone thinks he is. We've never had this kind of depth in midfield and there is an argument for many different combinations in our midfield 3. I rate Walsh very highly but looking forward to seeing what Allen can do.

Got it Terry. I seriously see your points but in my view Kelly and Walsh do far more than simply break up play. Westbrooke also set up a fantastic chance for Godden today - that was missed. I see our midfield as a key strength this season and technically above anything we've had in years. As...

Possibly the worst sentence ever written on Sky Blues Talk - and that's quite an accolade. :emoji_smiley:

I see your point Gaz. Personally I'd be more concerned with not creating chances and being played off the park. I see very good things in this team and there's no need to press the panic button. And it may be unfashionable but I truly love our style of play - a joy to watch at times - and...

That's a fair post jungle. What I would say is that Shipley was absolutely everywhere today - he balances our midfield. On the set pieces, I do remember in one of his very first games he came off the bench to score an absolute worldie from a free kick (I think Luton or MK away - not sure)...

Forgot to mention - I personally enjoyed Dabo's 'retribution challenge'. Stupid yellow card admittedly but always like a player who stands up for his team mates and plays on the edge.

I see where you're going with that Tom. I think Kast is more of a wide player from what I've seen. I would go with your original suggestion and as a plan B pair Max with Godden. I actually don't think there's too much wrong with our 4-3-3 to be honest - we are very likely to turn teams over...

Marosi 7 - not tested. could not be faulted for their goal. Dabo 7 - hard not to like his energy and drive Rose 6 - very comfortable, 1 misplaced pass to Marosi Hyam 6 - very comfortable, not tested McCallum 8 - a real talent Westbrooke 7 - doesn't grab the headlines but does his job...