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  1. Gibbo

    Unbeaten runs

    We lost to Crystal Palace at home, and JH dropped our marquee signing Ian Gibson (pictured left!). We then lost away as well (Huddersfield if you say so, I can't remember). JH then reinstated Gibbo for the home game against Cardiff. He ripped them apart. The 3-2 scoreline flattered Cardiff, for...
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    Match Thread Coventry City vs. AFC Wimbledon Match Thread - Tuesday 17th Sep

    4 points for every two games = 92 points - should get you in the top 2. So no, you actually don't need to win away, in theory at least
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    Talksport 12:30 (approx)

    No, given our League position (good) and our off field position (bad) clearly the journalists see a story. Fisher has done the professional thing and re-stated the facts, which for a non-Cov City fan will be news of sorts. Talk Sport does have fans other than ours after all, they were the...
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    Would another promotion propel Robins into the same legendary status as Jimmy Hill

    Sillett was a one hit wonder. Hill did it in easier times. Robins getting us promoted given the backdrop would be a massive achievement
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    Match Thread Coventry City vs. AFC Wimbledon Match Thread - Tuesday 17th Sep

    I always think the "Robins Revival" started with the acquisition of McDonald. Indicated there was a definite plan to get out of L 2. That was my impression anyway And for the first few months he was a real rock. Then......
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    Match Thread Coventry City vs. AFC Wimbledon Match Thread - Tuesday 17th Sep

    Just to point out what a good strike it was from Westbrooke, very unlucky
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    Is anyone else scared of losing Robins?

    I suspect he's on a relatively good deal-to compensate for the less than perfect working conditions. He's very employable after what he has achieved here. I also suspect, but have no proof, that he is very comfortable working with younger players. The grief has been with some (not all) of the...
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    Match Thread Coventry City vs. AFC Wimbledon Match Thread - Tuesday 17th Sep

    Marosi Dabo MacF Hyam mason Westbrooke Walsh O'Hare Jobello Godden Hiwula Robins is flagging Mason is fit, and Shipley less so
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    Match Thread Coventry City vs. AFC Wimbledon Match Thread - Tuesday 17th Sep

    They came close to a result in their grudge match with MK Dons - went ahead before losing 2-1. I just think of the team that played this lot away last season at about the same time - included O'Brien, Brown, Ogogo, Doyle and Andreu plus Baka and Tom Davies. We will be a tad stronger on...
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    Top of the league

    Stirling was an accomplished player with clear Prem potential, now in theChampionship, who after a sticky start was a class act, and MOM on several occaisions. Dabo is good L 1. and a booking waiting to happen. No contest really.
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    Top of the league

    Blackpool are there
  12. Gibbo

    Top of the league

    I reckon Blackpool and Pompey will disappoint.
  13. Gibbo

    Top of the league

    Marosi v Burge - Upgrade Dabo v Stirling - Downgrade Mcfadz v Willis - Different type of player, marginal upgrade Hyam - as last year Mason - Better player than last year, upgrade Kelly / Walsh - As last year. Better cover for Kelly's not infrequent injuries Shipley v Bayliss - Different type of...
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    Top of the league

    Definitely in the mix: Posh, Sunderland, Ipswich, Rotherham, Contenders: Sky Blues, Fleetwood, Blackpool, Donny and Burton Outsiders: MK Dons, Pompey There are some big clubs in there, and some with strong financial backing We are stronger than last year. so should be contenders, but not...
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    £100 to buy a ticket?

    Basically our services cost more than we are prepared to pay - Health used to be 5% of GDP, now 18% and rising still. Govt has to find other ways of raising cash other than charges. One way or another if we want stuff we are going to have to pay. And please don't say efficiency savings. I think...
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    Development Players: Will somebody help me understand the idea?

    To single out occasional instances in the past like Gillespie, Wallace and even Jones misses the point. We have always had instances like that from time to time. But now there is a concerted programme This programme is based on the assumption that a %, maybe quite a high one, will not make it...
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    Match Thread Burton Albion vs. Coventry City Match Thread - Saturday 14th Sep

    I don't think we can pick up 3 points without a defeat. The points options from 2 games without a defeat are 2, 4 or 6.
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    Development Players: Will somebody help me understand the idea?

    No, I am impressed too. I think it is an excellent way to hold a larger squad at Div 1 level. A good young player from a higher league is just as good as and cheaper than some seasoned pro. And easier to be rid of if they don't make it.
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    Max Chomping at the bit

    Lovely bloke, good squad member, spectacular if sporadic goals - but not top 6 Div 1 standard, and no obvious place unless Godden is injured or Robins reverts to 4-4-2. The latter is unlikely. See him on his way at the end of the season with a big thank you, not least for that wonder strike...
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