Non AMP
Sky Blues Talk
  • Home
  • Forums
  • Coventry City Football Club
  • Coventry City General Chat
This is a mobile optimized page that loads fast, if you want to load the real page, click this text.

21/22 Summer transfer mega-thread (15 Viewers)

  • Thread starter Ccfcisparks
  • Start date Apr 22, 2021
Forums New posts
Prev
  • 1
  • …
  • 215
  • 216
  • 217
  • 218
  • 219
  • …
  • 240
Next
First Prev 217 of 240 Next Last

skybluegod

Well-Known Member
  • Aug 15, 2021
  • #7,561
shmmeee said:
Just hope we can either hold onto everyone first team or get enough to add quality in several positions if we do lose someone.

Feeling quite positive about the first XI, but we’ve got three more loans we could use and it’d be nice to get some cover in across the pitch.

Slightly concerning we didn’t trust Jones to make an impact over Allen when chasing the game yesterday and that Bright still isn’t around the first team. If they aren’t going to make it maybe an AM loan in, maybe a ST until Jan while Walker and Godden are recovering. CM obviously a concern while Kelly and Eccles are out.
Click to expand...

I actually thought he wouldn't add much? Maatsen and Dabo were providing good width and causing issues, we needed Allen on to provide that extra runner beyond the defence and the front men, and tbf it worked, we just missed the bloody pen it got us!
 
Reactions: fernandopartridge, cc84cov and shmmeee

Saddlebrains

Well-Known Member
  • Aug 16, 2021
  • #7,562
What do we reckon this last loan is then?


I reckon a CM. MR will see were missing a James'esque player there and hopefully try and remedy
 

SBAndy

Well-Known Member
  • Aug 16, 2021
  • #7,563
Saddlebrains said:
What do we reckon this last loan is then?


I reckon a CM. MR will see were missing a James'esque player there and hopefully try and remedy
Click to expand...

All reports suggest a wing back. As I’ve said before, I’ll be disappointed to once again have 2 loans competing for the same position. Also still think we need a CM to improve our overall squad.
 
Reactions: TwistAndShoutCCFC1987 and Saddlebrains

shmmeee

Well-Known Member
  • Aug 16, 2021
  • #7,564
It’s a LWB, he’s said this multiple times. Said a CM will wait until Jan.

Sky Blues boss wants one more and looks to January window

The Sky Blues have made seven senior signings so far this summer and Mark Robins is hopeful of adding one more this month before continuing the club's recruitment in January
www.coventrytelegraph.net
 

shmmeee

Well-Known Member
  • Aug 16, 2021
  • #7,565
It’s a real shame short term loans aren’t a thing any more, a CM and a ST for a month would be perfect.
 

Hobo

Well-Known Member
  • Aug 16, 2021
  • #7,566
shmmeee said:
It’s a real shame short term loans aren’t a thing any more, a CM and a ST for a month would be perfect.
Click to expand...

Why? By the time they find their feet they would be gone.
 

shmmeee

Well-Known Member
  • Aug 16, 2021
  • #7,567
Hobo said:
Why? By the time they find their feet they would be gone.
Click to expand...

Because we’ve got 2 CMs and 2 STs out injured?

Although it looks like Godden is back which is good
 

Frostie

Well-Known Member
  • Aug 16, 2021
  • #7,568
shmmeee said:
It’s a LWB, he’s said this multiple times. Said a CM will wait until Jan.

Sky Blues boss wants one more and looks to January window

The Sky Blues have made seven senior signings so far this summer and Mark Robins is hopeful of adding one more this month before continuing the club's recruitment in January
www.coventrytelegraph.net
Click to expand...

In fairness, the Telegraph have contradicted themselves on this (shock, horror) so can understand the confusion.

They initially said we were targeting a CM & had given up on a 2nd LWB, now they've flipped it. One from the CC84 playbook meaning they're right either way (and ignoring the fact that they are also wrong either way too).
 

shmmeee

Well-Known Member
  • Aug 16, 2021
  • #7,569
Frostie said:
In fairness, the Telegraph have contradicted themselves on this (shock, horror) so can understand the confusion.

They initially said we were targeting a CM & had given up on a 2nd LWB, now they've flipped it. One from the CC84 playbook meaning they're right either way (and ignoring the fact that they are also wrong either way too).
Click to expand...

When did they say that? I’ve only ever seen them say 2LWBs and a CB
 

Saddlebrains

Well-Known Member
  • Aug 16, 2021
  • #7,570
Pretty sure we all agree the CM position is much more important to get covered than LWB
 
Reactions: TwistAndShoutCCFC1987 and no_loyalty

shmmeee

Well-Known Member
  • Aug 16, 2021
  • #7,571
Saddlebrains said:
Pretty sure we all agree the CM position is much more important to get covered than LWB
Click to expand...

TBH we’ve only got options at AM if Jones and Bright can get mentally and physically fit both of which are huge question marks. So I’m not yet massively happy there either.

Someone who could cover both AM and CM, or a LWB who can cover RWB or LCB would be ideal.
 
K

KersleyDigs

Well-Known Member
  • Aug 16, 2021
  • #7,572
shmmeee said:
TBH we’ve only got options at AM if Jones and Bright can get mentally and physically fit both of which are huge question marks. So I’m not yet massively happy there either.

Someone who could cover both AM and CM, or a LWB who can cover RWB or LCB would be ideal.
Click to expand...
Ryan Giles would have been perfect ;-) Can cover LWB, AML, AMR
 

Frostie

Well-Known Member
  • Aug 16, 2021
  • #7,573
shmmeee said:
When did they say that? I’ve only ever seen them say 2LWBs and a CB
Click to expand...

End of July, just before Maatsen signed...



 

Great_Expectations

Well-Known Member
  • Aug 16, 2021
  • #7,574
Saddlebrains said:
Pretty sure we all agree the CM position is much more important to get covered than LWB
Click to expand...

Not sure. While not ideal we at least have cover at CM in Allen and Shipley - and even Howley.

We have nothing at LWB if Maasten gets injured. DaCosta is an option in theory but most of this forum have written it off at RWB never mind left. Reid is way too green, so we’d be left with someone like Pask playing massively out of position.

I’d also argue the wing backs are absolutely pivotal to our formation and system, and are single points of failure. At least at CM there’s two of them and/or you can switch formation to a three to account for any weaknesses.

But absolutely agree two loan LWB is poor. It’s really disappointing we don’t have a young hot prospect coming through.
 
Reactions: Saddlebrains
N

Northants Sky Blue

Well-Known Member
  • Aug 16, 2021
  • #7,575
Players who are genuinely comfortable in 2 positions would solve a lot of issues going forward.
We hear Gus can cover, maybe Jones too, not sure about the rest?

Obviously Dion stands out in the past as a more than competent emergency centre-half
 

shmmeee

Well-Known Member
  • Aug 16, 2021
  • #7,576
Frostie said:
End of July, just before Maatsen signed...

View attachment 21414
View attachment 21415
View attachment 21416
Click to expand...

Sifferent readings I guess I don’t read that as CM more important just another pos we need. Looks like it may have been 2, now it’s 3.
 

Alkhen

Well-Known Member
  • Aug 16, 2021
  • #7,577
Seems a bit odd to get 2 LWBs on loan, gonna be hard to keep them both happy and not disrupt the squad like it was with Giles and McCallum. Would Reid be that bad a backup? I trust in Robins obviously but would like a another CM option at least until Kelly and Eccles areback
 

slowpoke

Well-Known Member
  • Aug 16, 2021
  • #7,578
From what I saw Saturday It looked to me that Maatsen is more than capable of doing the business at LWB and could be even better after a few games and with JCS next to him on that basis I would prefer getting in an attacking midfielder ahead of LWB we need other options in that area imo.
 
Reactions: zuni

shmmeee

Well-Known Member
  • Aug 16, 2021
  • #7,579
Alkhen said:
Seems a bit odd to get 2 LWBs on loan, gonna be hard to keep them both happy and not disrupt the squad like it was with Giles and McCallum. Would Reid be that bad a backup? I trust in Robins obviously but would like a another CM option at least until Kelly and Eccles areback
Click to expand...

Im guessing Kelly isn’t a million miles away if Goddens started today and they were both about the same distance away
 
Reactions: TwistAndShoutCCFC1987

PUSB-We_are_going_up

Well-Known Member
  • Aug 16, 2021
  • #7,580
Sounds as if Robins will go for the position of which any decent player becomes available …… Cm……. *cough* Jack Wilshire *cough*
 
Reactions: Ccfcisparks

better days

Well-Known Member
  • Aug 16, 2021
  • #7,581
slowpoke said:
I think Maatsen showed us yesterday what a good player he is and is going to be and with the left sided Salter-Clarke next to him will improve so do we need another on loan LWB ahead of another midfielder not sure we do, permanent maybe I don’t want a repeat of last season with two loaned in young LWBs one hardly being used at the expense of possibly an attacking midfield player to me that’s just a waste of a loan place.
Click to expand...
Pretty good call I reckon
 
D

Deleted member 5849

Guest
  • Aug 16, 2021
  • #7,582
Given we changed our minds about loaning Reid back so he could be cover last season after Giles was recalled, what changes to stop him being the same this season?
 
P

procdoc

Well-Known Member
  • Aug 16, 2021
  • #7,583
Tom Carroll has signed for Ipswich
 
N

Northeast sky blue

Well-Known Member
  • Aug 16, 2021
  • #7,584
Deleted member 5849 said:
Given we changed our minds about loaning Reid back so he could be cover last season after Giles was recalled, what changes to stop him being the same this season?
Click to expand...
Probably decided he's not good enough or not ready for first team football
 

Saddlebrains

Well-Known Member
  • Aug 16, 2021
  • #7,585
procdoc said:
Tom Carroll has signed for Ipswich
Click to expand...


If they dont win L1 by 20 points and gain a record points tally theyve failed
 

Frostie

Well-Known Member
  • Aug 16, 2021
  • #7,586
Saddlebrains said:
If they dont win L1 by 20 points and gain a record points tally theyve failed
Click to expand...

16 summer signings!
That said, getting them all to gel is a challenge but incredible strength to have at L1 level.
 
Reactions: Saddlebrains

AFCCOVENTRY

Well-Known Member
  • Aug 16, 2021
  • #7,587
So has Robins switched targets now with IM at LWB and capturing JCS who can also play in that position?
 

better days

Well-Known Member
  • Aug 16, 2021
  • #7,588
AFCCOVENTRY said:
So has Robins switched targets now with IM at LWB and capturing JCS who can also play in that position?
Click to expand...
He has started to make comments that may suggest that in recent interviews
 
Reactions: AFCCOVENTRY

Grendel

Well-Known Member
  • Aug 16, 2021
  • #7,589
AFCCOVENTRY said:
So has Robins switched targets now with IM at LWB and capturing JCS who can also play in that position?
Click to expand...

ask your mate at the game
 

ceetee

Well-Known Member
  • Aug 16, 2021
  • #7,590
So was the long term target a defender or midfield?
 

shmmeee

Well-Known Member
  • Aug 16, 2021
  • #7,591
ceetee said:
So was the long term target a defender or midfield?
Click to expand...

Was JCS wasn’t it? We’ve been looking for a LCB since the start of last season and have been sharing a ground with Brum for the last two years while he’s been there so I’d imagine he’s been on the radar a while.
 
Reactions: ceetee and better days
S

skyblueinswansea

Well-Known Member
  • Aug 16, 2021
  • #7,592
Frostie said:
In fairness, the Telegraph have contradicted themselves on this (shock, horror) so can understand the confusion.

They initially said we were targeting a CM & had given up on a 2nd LWB, now they've flipped it. One from the CC84 playbook meaning they're right either way (and ignoring the fact that they are also wrong either way too).
Click to expand...

could CC84 actually be Andy Turner? Has anyone ever seen them in the same room?
 
Reactions: mr_monkey

AFCCOVENTRY

Well-Known Member
  • Aug 16, 2021
  • #7,593
Grendel said:
ask your mate at the game
Click to expand...

At least I have some mates unlike you.
 

Grendel

Well-Known Member
  • Aug 16, 2021
  • #7,594
AFCCOVENTRY said:
At least I have some mates unlike you.
Click to expand...

past their sell by date still in your wallet?
 

SleepyGinger

Well-Known Member
  • Aug 16, 2021
  • #7,595
Kyle Hudlin the 6ft9 striker from Solihull that was mentioned on here is being watched by Man City scouts according to the athletic.
 
Prev
  • 1
  • …
  • 215
  • 216
  • 217
  • 218
  • 219
  • …
  • 240
Next
First Prev 217 of 240 Next Last
You must log in or register to reply here.

Users who are viewing this thread

Total: 16 (members: 0, guests: 16)
Share:
Facebook Twitter Reddit Pinterest Tumblr WhatsApp Email
  • Home
  • Forums
  • Coventry City Football Club
  • Coventry City General Chat
  • Default Style
  • Contact us
  • Terms and rules
  • Privacy policy
  • Help
  • Home
Community platform by XenForo® © 2010-2021 XenForo Ltd.
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Home
  • Forums
    • New posts
    • Search forums
  • What's new
    • New posts
    • Latest activity
  • Members
    • Current visitors
  • Donate to the Season Ticket Fund
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?