This isn't the old Coventry City. Just because we go a goal down, it doesn't mean we automatically lose. The last 3 or 4 seasons should show us that we don't just roll over and get our belly tickled. We can still get something from this.
The pessimist in me says a loss. Hughton's a very good manager at this level, and we don't tend to get going until the first few games of the season are chalked off. I'm going for an undeserved 0-3 defeat.
His removal company will keep him ticking over until he finds a club anyway. Always thought it was an odd side hustle for a footballer, but fair play to the lad for planning ahead.
I suppose the counter argument is that we've lost experience in James, Kelly is injured for the time being, Godden hasn't been fit for a while, and Wilson is inexperienced despite his age, so you end up with a team of youngsters and McFadz as the OAP on the pitch - old heads to come in and give...
Peter Atherton was the first disappointment I had. Not really sure why in hindsight, but I really liked him. I also really liked Andy Pearce. I was a big fan of centre halves as a kid, for some reason.
More modern-day, Leon Clarke leaving pissed me off. I knew he was a mercenary type, and at...
Imho, Osti was by one of our better players and a real grafter for the cause - I'd say only O'Hare gave more in terms of blood, sweat and tears. We all love a trier, but Osti is one who has the ability, and bags of potential as well, to back it up.
U23s for a while, then off the bench as his fitness and confidence increase - that's assuming MR and AV believe he has the ability to have an impact - they probably hope he does, based on the contract extension, but now has to prove it.
Not specific to this tournament, but I don't understand what Rice brings to the team. I assume I'm missing something, but he doesn't seem anything more than bang average to me.