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shmmeee

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  • Feb 16, 2022
  • #1,086
oldfiver said:
Did they pick the formation and substitutions last night?
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Yes.

They refuse to fund a full squad so gave the manager few options in who to play.
 
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shmmeee

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  • Feb 16, 2022
  • #1,087
I don’t think having players too knackered to move up front was a tactic TBH.
 

Londonccfcfan

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  • Feb 16, 2022
  • #1,088
Malaka said:
Really? I didn't think so
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Sheaf and Hyam have literally played every second of every game recently including the 120 minutes.

Sheaf is just plain tired.
 

Londonccfcfan

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  • Feb 16, 2022
  • #1,089
skyblues83 said:
Been really poor, when’s Dabo due back ?
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Again it doesnt make sense how poor Kane has been last 2 games. It must surely be down to fatigue.
 

Londonccfcfan

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  • Feb 16, 2022
  • #1,090
The only positive for me last night was Bidwell doesnt as look as bad as I thought I think he looked pretty solid. A bit better.
 

stupot07

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  • Feb 16, 2022
  • #1,091
I'm still pissed off about last night. I'm as pissed off at Robins as I am the owners.



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Brighton Sky Blue

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  • Feb 16, 2022
  • #1,092
shmmeee said:
I don’t think having players too knackered to move up front was a tactic TBH.
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A half energetic Gyo buries that chance, zombie Gyo can’t cut it
 
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PVA

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  • Feb 16, 2022
  • #1,093
Liquid Gold said:
Why can't we afford it. We've got above average attendances, record season ticket sales and, apparently, the best deal we've ever had at the arena?

People delighted with the ownership cos we used to play Exeter though.
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Firstly, I never said I was delighted with the ownership.

Secondly, I don't think you realise how expensive it is to have 23 championship quality players. There aren't many teams in this league who have that.

We can get there, but it needs more than 2 seasons in the league. We've already improved the squad massively since last season.

People want to click their fingers and have a squad of 23 championship level players. Ain't gonna happen.
 

shmmeee

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  • Feb 16, 2022
  • #1,094
Brighton Sky Blue said:
A half energetic Gyo buries that chance, zombie Gyo can’t cut it
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I think people are being harsh on him TBH, he got it on target and with power and the keeper did well. Our problem was we didn’t create anything like enough. And that’s mostly down to having Shipley in the team and no Hamer.
 
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Brighton Sky Blue

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  • Feb 16, 2022
  • #1,095
shmmeee said:
I think people are being harsh on him TBH, he got it on target and with power and the keeper did well. Our problem was we didn’t create anything like enough. And that’s mostly down to having Shipley in the team and no Hamer.
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Well no if it was either side of the keeper it goes in. But you’re right, it was about the only clear chance created so it gets most of the scrutiny.

The problem as has been painfully clear for a while is the lack of cutting edge and we did nothing about it when we had the chance.
 

slowpoke

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  • Feb 16, 2022
  • #1,096
shmmeee said:
I think people are being harsh on him TBH, he got it on target and with power and the keeper did well. Our problem was we didn’t create anything like enough. And that’s mostly down to having Shipley in the team and no Hamer.
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Agree Can’t criticise Gyo for that did everything right 6 inches either the keeper it’s a goal.
 
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CovBrummie94

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  • Feb 16, 2022
  • #1,097
SlowerThanPlatt said:
Will need a 4-5 game winning streak now, think 2 is the most we’ve managed this season
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Haven't won back to back league games since September they said on Sky Sports last night
 

Hobo

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  • Feb 16, 2022
  • #1,098
Brighton Sky Blue said:
We had a cross put a sitter on a plate and Gyo just goes straight at the keeper. McF has a glorious chance from the corner with time and space but can't even get it on target.

It's a meme
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One over 90 minutes. Their striker had two good opportunities in first half and was subbed before half time.

They scored twice in the second half. When they atteacked they looked far more threatening than us. Despite all our possession in the first half it was like a day off for their two centre backs.
 
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SlowerThanPlatt

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  • Feb 16, 2022
  • #1,099
CovBrummie94 said:
Haven't won back to back league games since September they said on Sky Sports last night
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That’s poor, one step forward two steps back. We lack the ruthlessness of a good side
 
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Wyken Sky Blue

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  • Feb 16, 2022
  • #1,100
SlowerThanPlatt said:
That’s poor, one step forward two steps back. We come together like opposites attract
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Corrected

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SlowerThanPlatt

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  • Feb 16, 2022
  • #1,101
Barnsley said:
we had a winning formula, and ripped up the blueprint, to play a more attractive style of football, to try and make our players more desirable to other clubs.
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Are you going to do the double over us on Saturday?
 
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Sky Blue Harry H

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  • Feb 16, 2022
  • #1,102
SlowerThanPlatt said:
Are you going to do the double over us on Saturday?
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They have an excellent chance based on potential energy levels. If we don't score the first goal, I think it looks nailed on. Need a scruffy goal, or MR to shake things up a bit - although he is likely to have limited options,
 

Hobo

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  • Feb 16, 2022
  • #1,103
Nick said:
What does Robins see to think a half fit Waghorn who is slow when fully fit is going to trouble those Cardiff defenders more than a bit of pace?

At 1-0 down what did we have to lose by throwing somebody on who's eager to impress? Nah lets swap full backs.
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For me it didnt matter who we had or didnt have up front. It was the none existant quality ball into the box.

We managed one over 90 mins. You can argue all daylong whether he should of scored or not - but he got it on target and forced the keeper into a very good save.

I think the keeper got lucky - like ours with the shot first half from the lad that got subbed.

Our passing game is brilliant. But we dont know how or when to deliver the final ball.

If you play wide (and I have) you know the ball should come to you. You can often cross with your first touch. Take the centre halfs by suprise. Cross from a deeper angle you dont always have to get round the back of a defence.

But no our players want a touch - opportunity gone. They want to telegraph a sliding pass down the outside of their FB/WB, opportunity gone.

We are just too predictable and safe in the final third.
 
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Macca

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  • Feb 16, 2022
  • #1,104
The owners need to make some serious decisions in the summer otherwise it’s back to operation survival in August
 
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Deleted member 9744

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  • Feb 16, 2022
  • #1,105
Deleted member 5849 said:
People always criticise their employers in public interviews, tends to go down exceptionally well and make for a fine working relationship.
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Sisu would simply sack him. This is a ridiculous idea.
 

Hobo

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  • Feb 16, 2022
  • #1,106
fernandopartridge said:
Yes, it does feel a bit inevitable. It's also fair to say that some of our stars eg Gyok and O'Hare were not necessarily purchased as part of any masterplan just loan signings we were able to make permanent.
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And that is typical of football - you pick players up when you can and within your budget..

Good signings can pancake and average signings can blossom. It is why the January transfer window is so difficult. Everyone knows what they need - but no one wants to sell unless at an inflated price.

So, you either gamble by paying over the odds or gamble by going cheap and cheerful on someone who has hardly played all season?

We all know to progress we need to upgrade on the likes of Shipley and Allen. But we could easily pay a small fee, pay more in wages and end up with pretty much the same quality?

Team building isn't easiy, especially with a club like Coventry (and we are just one of the majority) when you know you have to sell your best players at some stage.

Football is largely a confidence game built around teamwork, as much as skill. I have lost count of young players who looked good at Liverpool and Manchester United in the first team but getting limited opportunity. Moved on and looked very ordinary.
 
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Skybluebeliever

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  • Feb 16, 2022
  • #1,107
covcity4life said:
When is dabo back?
When Is godden back?
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Dabo should be in contention for weekend

Godden I think could be longer than originally thought could be another 2 weeks at least
 
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SlowerThanPlatt

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  • Feb 16, 2022
  • #1,108
Skybluebeliever said:
Dabo should be in contention for weekend

Godden I think could be longer than originally thought could be another 2 weeks at least
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Do you know what the situation with Jones is - is it as simple as the manager doesn’t think he can contribute?
 
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stupot07

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  • Feb 16, 2022
  • #1,109
Skybluebeliever said:
Dabo should be in contention for weekend

Godden I think could be longer than originally thought could be another 2 weeks at least
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Dabo should only play if he is 100%, Robins has managed his injuries appallingly the last 2 seasons.

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Brighton Sky Blue

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  • Feb 16, 2022
  • #1,110
stupot07 said:
Dabo should only play if he is 100%, Robins has managed his injuries appallingly the last 2 seasons.

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The decision to keep him on in the Cup was plain daft
 
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Grendel

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  • Feb 16, 2022
  • #1,111
SlowerThanPlatt said:
Do you know what the situation with Jones is - is it as simple as the manager doesn’t think he can contribute?
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it’s bizarre - people drone on about Tavares but surely he should have some game time. The season is pretty much dead now - if he doesn’t play him it’s a bit odd
 
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SlowerThanPlatt

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  • Feb 16, 2022
  • #1,112
Grendel said:
it’s bizarre - people drone on about Tavares but surely he should have some game time. The season is pretty much dead now - if he doesn’t play him it’s a bit odd
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3 seasons of not playing due to injury now fit and 58 league minutes all season. Whatever he’s on it’s a waste of the budget
 

pusbccfc

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  • Feb 16, 2022
  • #1,113
Where's Bapaga? Thought we recalled him?

For me, he's more a player I'd like to try ahead of Taveres.
 

SlowerThanPlatt

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  • Feb 16, 2022
  • #1,114
pusbccfc said:
Where's Bapaga? Thought we recalled him?

For me, he's more a player I'd like to try ahead of Taveres.
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On the naughty step - he, Howley and Tavares are the ones who train with the first team
 
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oldfiver

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  • Feb 16, 2022
  • #1,115
shmmeee said:
Yes.

They refuse to fund a full squad so gave the manager few options in who to play.
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And you know that how?
 

shmmeee

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  • Feb 16, 2022
  • #1,116
oldfiver said:
And you know that how?
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Well either Robins and Boddy are lying about the budget and running us light for kicks, or that’s the case. I’m going Occam’s Razor here.

Our problem is we can’t put out a match day squad of fit players of the required level. That’s why we started Kane who isn’t fully fit, why we have no options to change the game, why we have no one to come in for Hamer.

As has been said this is abnormal, we use fewer players and make fewer subs than other teams at this level. Are you claiming this is a choice from Robins and Joy is sat there chequebook open wondering why we aren’t signing anyone?
 

Hobo

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  • Feb 16, 2022
  • #1,117
Grendel said:
it’s bizarre - people drone on about Tavares but surely he should have some game time. The season is pretty much dead now - if he doesn’t play him it’s a bit odd
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I dont necessarily think the season is dead despite last nights disapointing performance.

However winning at home is essential back up with consistent away draws or a win in one of three away games. A run needs to be put together March to Easter. We need to get some momentum back.

I agree, not convinced Tavares is ready or the answer?

Also agree on Jones. He is no worse than Allen or Shipley so may as well chuck him into the mix of squad rotation and game time? Shipley has 60 mins in his tank, with Eccles injured so I don't understand why Jones isn't given a chance?
 

SlowerThanPlatt

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  • Feb 16, 2022
  • #1,118
Hobo said:
I dont necessarily think the season is dead despite last nights disapointing performance.

However winning at home is essential back up with consistent away draws or a win in one of three away games. A run needs to be put together March to Easter. We need to get some momentum back.

I agree, not convinced Tavares is ready or the answer?

Also agree on Jones. He is no worse than Allen or Shipley so may as well chuck him into the mix of squad rotation and game time? Shipley has 60 mins in his tank, with Eccles injured aI don't understand why Jones isn't given a chance?
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At this point can only assume there’s a personal issue between Jones and MR. I know he’s missed a couple of games because had to isolate
 

clint van damme

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  • Feb 16, 2022
  • #1,119
oldfiver said:
Did they pick the formation and substitutions last night?
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No, but their actions have a massive effect on what Robins can do.
That doesn't mean he doesn't make wrong calls but he's hampered what he's got to work with.
 
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better days

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  • Feb 16, 2022
  • #1,120
Hobo said:
I dont necessarily think the season is dead despite last nights disapointing performance.

However winning at home is essential back up with consistent away draws or a win in one of three away games. A run needs to be put together March to Easter. We need to get some momentum back.

I agree, not convinced Tavares is ready or the answer?

Also agree on Jones. He is no worse than Allen or Shipley so may as well chuck him into the mix of squad rotation and game time? Shipley has 60 mins in his tank, with Eccles injured so I don't understand why Jones isn't given a chance?
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Perhaps because two of the subs last night were contractual obligations and the other was a senior player who had been making waves about not playing?
Purely speculation of course
 
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