Championship thread 25/26! (10 Viewers)
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David O'Day
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not for me
fernandopartridge
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Even if they do get promoted they're obliged to buy players that aren't really that good. If they think Brady and co are in it for the long term they are deluded.
KenilworthSkyBlue
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It's a really strange strategy from Birmingham.
They've done some nice business through bringing in Doyle, Cashin and Osayi-Samuel. But then with their 'marquee' signings, they've opted to target players whose careers are on a downward trajectory, yet will still demand high fees / wages.
For a club that currently has the capital available to spend freely in the window, the direction they've taken is pretty bizarre.
They've done some nice business through bringing in Doyle, Cashin and Osayi-Samuel. But then with their 'marquee' signings, they've opted to target players whose careers are on a downward trajectory, yet will still demand high fees / wages.
For a club that currently has the capital available to spend freely in the window, the direction they've taken is pretty bizarre.
Lamps
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Spot on. Signed players but not a team ready for a long hard season in the Championship. If the younger players are knackered by the end of the season what are the players coming towards the end of their careers going to be like?
ccfcchris
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Coventry reached the play-off semi-finals last season, but they were unable to get past an organised Sunderland outfit. The Sky Blues have some fantastic talent within their squad, including goalscoring midfielder Jack Rudoni, new keeper Carl Rushworth, and talented wideman Ephron Mason Clark, yet there are questions about Lampard's tactical nous.
His tenures tend to rely on individual brilliance and players stepping up as opposed to rigid tactical discipline, and that approach will get results against many of the weaker teams in the division; however, it may not be quite enough to better last season's finish.
There's a lot to like about this Coventry squad, and with the addition of Kaine Kesler-Hayden and the improvement from Victor Torp, they will undoubtedly be one of the most exciting teams to watch in the second tier. That may just be enough to sneak into the top six.
His tenures tend to rely on individual brilliance and players stepping up as opposed to rigid tactical discipline, and that approach will get results against many of the weaker teams in the division; however, it may not be quite enough to better last season's finish.
There's a lot to like about this Coventry squad, and with the addition of Kaine Kesler-Hayden and the improvement from Victor Torp, they will undoubtedly be one of the most exciting teams to watch in the second tier. That may just be enough to sneak into the top six.
Shannerz
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They seem to be reverting to the Barry Fry school of managing Birmingham City; throwing money at it and hoping something sticks.
I'm half expecting them to put a bid in for Ricky Otto anytime soon.
AFCCOVENTRY
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Lamps
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Where he goes isn't as important as Ipswich giving them a lesson on the pitch. Looking forward to the richest club in the world getting put back in their place
SkyBlueStallion_89
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Be funny if Ipswich smashed them 4 nil and watch those blue noses get put back in their place,Where he goes isn't as important as Ipswich giving them a lesson on the pitch. Looking forward to the richest club in the world getting put back in their place
Don't worry I've heard we've put a late bid for him and are close to hijacking it.
Sky Blue Goblin
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True but I’ve heard Sheffield have put a late bid in to hijack our hijacking
shepardo01
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Blues seemingly gazumped! Getting closer!
Lamps
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A great deal for Ipswich if true. Send him back if they somehow fail. £7M for helping them get back to the Prem would be peanuts. And best of all he doesn't go to Birmingham
Lamps
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But like I said they're in a no lose situation. Promotion or send him back. An extra body ready for a long, hard season in the Championship.
fernandopartridge
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Ipswich are very short on numbers up front, it is a strange signing out of kilter with their previously successful approach but I guess needs must
SkyBlueCharlie9
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Wrexham first time in 2nd tier since 1981 (only 4 seasons there in their entire history 77-81) and they haven't sold out their tickets for first game away at Saints. Very embarrassing that.
shepardo01
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McBurnie to Hull.
shepardo01
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Name mentioned on here. (Linked also to Norwich and Sheffield United)
Another for Rangers.
Another for Rangers.
Sky_Blue_Dreamer
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OR...A great deal for Ipswich if true. Send him back if they somehow fail. £7M for helping them get back to the Prem would be peanuts. And best of all he doesn't go to Birmingham
they stall on the deal until the weekend's over then pull out just so Brum can't have him for their game.
fernandopartridge
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What's embarrassing about it?
Warwickhunt
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apparently he is a bit of a Cu&t in the dressing room
AOM
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Yeah, I think that clip is the most I'm going to watch of the series. Not bothered with the Wrexham documentary either
SkyBlueCharlie9
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They keep telling everyone they are a big club now and need a big stadium.
larry_david
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Watford have sold Portious for 750k to MLS
Shame, one of the worst defenders I've ever seen
Shame, one of the worst defenders I've ever seen
shepardo01
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AFCCOVENTRY
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Made my day 