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I originally thought that as well but based on the Rangers game (admittedly a one off friendly with no preparation time) he was very much in the Walsh role from last season.

I actually saw last year's system as 5311 vs. the midfield box - particularly when we played O'Hare in the free AM/10 position. But on the other hand I see your point Shmmeee; you could argue with Shipley in the side it's a box in midfield as he's very advanced. Trying to think how often...

I think Mr. Panda like most of us you're still haunted by the sight of Nick Proschwitz lumbering about in a City shirt and finding amazing and astonishing ways to miss the target. Any talk of tall German strikers joining us......... has me reaching immediately for the prozac.

Agreed as I mostly do with you Fernando. My argument for DaCosta and Pask as possible starters is all about athleticism and pace - might be more required against elite forwards in the Champ vs. last year.

Obviously will change due to incomings but see the following as starters: GK: Marosi RWB: Dabo 3 CBs: 3 from Dacosta/McFadz/Rose/Hyam/Pask. You could make a good case for any of those players to start. LWB: Giles 3 CMs: Hamer, Kelly, Allen AM: O'Hare CF: Godden

Balotelli signs. 24 hours later.....first GMK recommendation that he plays in goals.....as good players can play anywhere.

I often agree with you cc84 but in this case that's not Godden's game or the system we play. He's not the big lump we launch it forward too to hold the ball up and relieve some pressure. But Godden is brilliant at running the line on his own, often against 2-3 defenders, making intelligent...

It's a good post Littlewood and I see what you are saying in terms of giving the ball away. I understand to be fair though that Kelly was playing through an injury for quite a few games last season - and was out there every week for the Club as there was no one who could replace him in that...

'Getting bullied' seems to be a cliche used a lot on here and it's up there with the obligatory shouts I hear at games such as "FORWAAARDDD" and my all time favourite "SHOOOOOTTTTT." Getting bullied is usually followed by a demand to buy 6'4 footballers in all positions on the pitch (as that...

To be fair Fernando; I love any reference to '10 Bags Bayliss.' Any mention of 10 bags always makes me laugh out loud!

Robins writes: 'People talk about a 12th man – well, the Coventry supporters are exactly that. The role they’ve played in rebuilding the club can’t be overstated. With them behind you, you feel like you can achieve anything.' We can't control the politics around being back at St. Andrews and...

I think in many ways we're on the same page mr_m. We both agree on the previous strategy. That failed as CCC found Wasps. Given the failure of the Wasps experiment in Coventry; I don't see another team from outside Cov beating a path to set up at the Ricoh (if Wasps go). I just take the...

Bloody hell Dreamer - don't destroy all hope for the future my friend :) I'm desperately trying to find an outcome that is ultimately good for us fans!

Easy mr_m. In all commercial negotiations that I've been involved in....NDAs are executed. There are no innocent parties here - SISU/Wasps/CCC have always acted in line purely with their own objectives. That's commercial life and they are all trying to achieve highest returns on their...

Respectfully disagree Mr_M. Simply because there's no other buyer for the Ricoh; if there's only one buyer in town CCC has no other option. That will be the perfect end game for SISU and also arguably for the Club.

I can understand what SISU is trying to do - as before try to get the stadium on the cheap and take no prisoners in doing so. By distressing Wasps out of operation and being then being the only team in the city with a use for the stadium - they might even achieve this. That's a good outcome...

On what evidence Garry? The same was said last season when Max stepped up to L1 after a long injury lay off. Once up to full speed he did not look out of place in any way, and in terms of power and technique I would say he's one of the best in the squad. That goal vs. Peterboro as a best case...

I have never been more invested in a pre-season friendly. You can already see the potential in our team - we're not playing mugs and we're weeks behind in preparation.

Easy on Jack Burroughs lads. He's a 19 year old midfielder playing out of position at right wing back against the likes of Ryan Kent in our first pre-season game. Given the age and inexperience of our defenders, keeping this to 0-0 so far is impressive.