Did we go out of the playoffs due to our defense, genuine question by the way I always had it in my mind we didn't take our chances meaning we had to push forward which left us exposed at the back. If we generated more for our possession we could have sat back more inviting them in to us rather than the other way round.Similarly Dovin having a purple patch doesn’t change the fact we went out of the playoffs because of our defence, and nearly lost the playoffs because of them too. We had a semi decent record when we completely changed our style to five at the back and longer balls out, but that’s not sustainable. Same as how Wilson and RCC are technically our best keepers in terms of clean sheets but we all know it’s because we changed the entire team set up.
As someone else said our CBs really hamper how we want to play and ultimately will be the difference between us going up or not. We may have underperformed out xG but it was the third highest in the division and our xGA was the seventh lowest. Only Bristol had worse in the top six.
Did we go out of the playoffs due to our defense, genuine question by the way I always had it in my mind we didn't take our chances meaning we had to push forward which left us exposed at the back. If we generated more for our possession we could have sat back more inviting them in to us rather than the other way round.
This is mental. We didnt get promoted because of Liam KitchingI agree, but I still don’t think Kitching plays at the consistently high level that you’d need or expect for a promotion-calibre team. Which is probably why we haven’t got promoted while he’s playing in it.
We had the second best attack outside the top two last year. Spending all summer discussing strikers is more nuts TBH
I love cup runs and top six finishes too, but the goal is promotion.This is mental. We didnt get promoted because of Liam Kitchinggot to an FA cup semi final and play offs but ok
If we’re digging out any defender specifically, you’d have to point the finger at MVE who player a part in both goals we conceded at home. Their second goal was unforgivable.We conceded in the final minute because our CB lost his man at a set piece so I’m going to say yes
What happens if you replace Collins stats with Dovin. I can think of the top of my head 8 goals that Collins conceded I would expect Dovin to keep out. There must be more too. With a solid keeper and LB I actually think we'll be fine, we do need to upgrade Binks and Lats, if that pushes Thomas and Kitching to the bench then so be it.
Collins mistakes of the top of my head.
3 v Portsmouth
1 v Luton
2 v Burnley
2 v Plymouth.
Also I wonder if Isidor will be available at Sunderland, the players they're chasing leave most of their squad surplus to requirements.
It happened. That's ITK⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ for @procdocSo you say and I hope your souces are good but nevertheless till it's confirmed it has still not happened.
What happens if you replace Collins stats with Dovin. I can think of the top of my head 8 goals that Collins conceded I would expect Dovin to keep out. There must be more too. With a solid keeper and LB I actually think we'll be fine, we do need to upgrade Binks and Lats, if that pushes Thomas and Kitching to the bench then so be it.
Collins mistakes of the top of my head.
3 v Portsmouth
1 v Luton
2 v Burnley
2 v Plymouth.
Also I wonder if Isidor will be available at Sunderland, the players they're chasing leave most of their squad surplus to requirements.
We only had to go into extra time because our striker couldn’t hit the target unmarked from 3 yards out.We conceded in the final minute because our CB lost his man at a set piece so I’m going to say yes
You might see me in the pub with a beer, but doesn't mean I'm ready to knock back 8 pints without some serious practiceWell yeah. This is my point too. If we even just get one more signing then please be a keeper. Be worth 10 points alone.
Interesting to see Dovin already in the gym. Being a goalkeeper maybe the recovery time is much less. The fact he is 22 and so young will help also. If he is going gym work now I can’t actually see him that far away.
What happens if you replace Collins stats with Dovin. I can think of the top of my head 8 goals that Collins conceded I would expect Dovin to keep out. There must be more too. With a solid keeper and LB I actually think we'll be fine, we do need to upgrade Binks and Lats, if that pushes Thomas and Kitching to the bench then so be it.
Collins mistakes of the top of my head.
3 v Portsmouth
1 v Luton
2 v Burnley
2 v Plymouth.
Also I wonder if Isidor will be available at Sunderland, the players they're chasing leave most of their squad surplus to requirements.
We only had to go into extra time because our striker couldn’t hit the target unmarked from 3 yards out.
Seem to remember most of last season..(first half especially)keeper having no shots to save. Just picking ball up from back of net and wondering where the fuck did that goal come from.The fact we need a solid keeper is a sign the defence isn’t doing its job. A busy keeper isn’t a good thing.
Did we go out of the playoffs due to our defense, genuine question by the way I always had it in my mind we didn't take our chances meaning we had to push forward which left us exposed at the back. If we generated more for our possession we could have sat back more inviting them in to us rather than the other way round.
Wonder how true the rumours of the European striker is. Would be great to get all our players in earlyA problem for us is we should have scored more goals last season.
We need a top class clinical striker.
Haji Wright.A problem for us is we should have scored more goals last season.
We need a top class clinical striker.
A problem for us is we should have scored more goals last season.
We need a top class clinical striker.
A problem for us is we should have scored more goals last season.
We need a top class clinical striker.
Only 3 other teams scored more than us... Leeds, Burnley and Norwich. We conceded 4 more than Hull, who finished 21st surviving only on goal difference. Boring I knowA problem for us is we should have scored more goals last season.
We need a top class clinical striker.
A problem for us is we should have scored more goals last season.
We need a top class clinical striker.
Aren't 2 of Grimes's goals from playing for Swansea?Agree with this. A few saying the "attack" was good last season & 2nd best "attack" etc. Well image how good it would be if our central striker/no 9 actually joined in?
We scored 64 goals in the champo last season. Only about 12-15 were scored by players playing that central fowards role. Imagine how potent we'd be with an upgrade in the No 9 or central foward position.
Total Goals Scored by Coventry City: 66 (Championship only)
Goals by Position These players are primarily midfielders, wingers, or defenders:
Non-Central Strikers
Subtotal (Non-Strikers): 42 goals
- Jack Rudoni (Midfielder) – 10 goals
- Victor Torp (Midfielder) – 6 goals
- Ephron Mason-Clark (Winger) – 6 goals
- Bobby Thomas (Defender) – 5 goals
- Tatsuhiro Sakamoto (Winger) – 4 goals
- Josh Eccles (Midfielder) – 3 goals
- Milan van Ewijk (Full-back) – 2 goals
- Matt Grimes (Midfielder) – 4 goals
- Jake Bidwell (Full-back) – 1 goal
- Jamie Paterson (Midfielder) – 1 goal
Players in cross over positions:
- Haji Wright – 12 goals
- Brandon Thomas-Asante – 4 goals
Central Strikers Subtotal (Strikers): 8 goals
- Ellis Simms – 6 goals
- Norman Bassette – 2 goals
Agree with this. A few saying the "attack" was good last season & 2nd best "attack" etc. Well image how good it would be if our central striker/no 9 actually joined in?
We scored 64 goals in the champo last season. Only about 12-15 were scored by players playing that central fowards role. Imagine how potent we'd be with an upgrade in the No 9 or central foward position.
Total Goals Scored by Coventry City: 66 (Championship only)
Goals by Position These players are primarily midfielders, wingers, or defenders:
Non-Central Strikers
Subtotal (Non-Strikers): 42 goals
- Jack Rudoni (Midfielder) – 10 goals
- Victor Torp (Midfielder) – 6 goals
- Ephron Mason-Clark (Winger) – 6 goals
- Bobby Thomas (Defender) – 5 goals
- Tatsuhiro Sakamoto (Winger) – 4 goals
- Josh Eccles (Midfielder) – 3 goals
- Milan van Ewijk (Full-back) – 2 goals
- Matt Grimes (Midfielder) – 4 goals
- Jake Bidwell (Full-back) – 1 goal
- Jamie Paterson (Midfielder) – 1 goal
Players in cross over positions:
- Haji Wright – 12 goals
- Brandon Thomas-Asante – 4 goals
Central Strikers Subtotal (Strikers): 8 goals
- Ellis Simms – 6 goals
- Norman Bassette – 2 goals
I'm not sure we know yet if he was playing Wright as CF because he really wants to or because he just didn't rate the other options. I guess we'll find out soon. His versatility is a good thing either way.Id argue Rudoni plays a central role often in terms of being on the end of crosses. Wright is our main striker, we can probably upgrade behind him over Simms or BTA, EMC and Saka could chip in with more IMO.
I'm not sure we know yet if he was playing Wright as CF because he really wants to or because he just didn't rate the other options. I guess we'll find out soon. His versatility is a good thing either way.
Id argue Rudoni plays a central role often in terms of being on the end of crosses. Wright is our main striker, we can probably upgrade behind him over Simms or BTA, EMC and Saka could chip in with more IMO.
I'm sure its Lampards idea, someone of that stature wouldn't get cucked by a Championship striker. It's just whether it was his idea because he likes Wright there, or whether it was his idea because Simms and BTA don't really do anything for him, which you couldn't blame him for.Rumour was Wright was asking for it wasn’t it? I’d hope he does want it because at times Wright was out centrally when he really shouldn’t have been or should have been moved/withdrawn. If that wasn’t Lampards idea it’s not the greatest sign. Can’t get cucked by Haji Wright.
Marty said he seen Lampard and Doyle for lunch in London in a fancy restaurant
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Based on his time here yes , I honestly thought he was sensational for us. Based on last season at Norwich , and I know it's the forum throwaway regarding attitude but , has he honestly progressed or improved to the level he looked like he should have been playing at ?
Personal view is he's viewed through sky blue tinted eyes on his form since he left us
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