flyingpostman
Well-Known Member
Hi all,
A genuine congratulations on your win and your travelling support last night. Meadow lane always looks poor for the cameras as the Sirrel stand (opposite the camera gantry) is either empty or full of opposition support! However you played a part in the atmosphere, and whilst the result was a primary factory, having the away section taking over the acoustics from about 80min onwards was both bitter and sweet.
Firstly, that was our "England 1-4 Germany" last night, no 2 ways about it. A lot of our fans feel chated and i have to agree. Whilst we were outplayed - and unusually outfought - for the first half, we got a late lifeline that changed both teamtalks. We came out in the 2nd as we should have started the first, and, less said about the second "goal", the better. At 2-2 with the momentum shifted, it would have been entirely different game and.....anyway, its like the Aunty, balls and Uncle situation though, it is what it is. Over the course of a season fortunes always level out so we shouldn't complain.
If I am honest, without any black and white specs, we didn't deserve it; not just on last night, but dare I say it, on the season. Our hardworking team of journeymen scraped and battled to a lot of early wins, but faded from jan onwards. They are now a year older, and would not have fared well against the likes of Gillingham, Bristol Rovers etc. Let alone the giant resources of Sunderland, Barnsley, Bradford, Charlton etc. We were fading as a team (clear top in Dec to 5th), whereas you seemed to be hitting a stride this calender year.
I know one or two Coventry fans personally and they enthuse about your youth system and local products, and therefore, it would seem you are indeed geared better to build whilst we still have a slightly sandy foundation. A day out at Wembley is always nice, but genuinely, I don't think we are ready. Nevertheless, we shall lick wounds, rebuild, and go again.
I was very impressed by the movement of your front two all night, you looked dangerous every time you attacked and whilst it might be down to some of our own immobility, hopefully it shows us what we are missing in our own team.
I wish you all the best for Exeter next week, if for no other reason, I want Coventry City out of the way as you'd be another thorn next season The better side won. Good luck from an exiled Magpie!
Finally, I always like to offer opposing fans memories of players we've share as clubs
- so here's my three, "John Williams (hence the username)", "David Pipe" and "Richard Duffy" (not the centre half that rutted with your forward last night!).
A genuine congratulations on your win and your travelling support last night. Meadow lane always looks poor for the cameras as the Sirrel stand (opposite the camera gantry) is either empty or full of opposition support! However you played a part in the atmosphere, and whilst the result was a primary factory, having the away section taking over the acoustics from about 80min onwards was both bitter and sweet.
Firstly, that was our "England 1-4 Germany" last night, no 2 ways about it. A lot of our fans feel chated and i have to agree. Whilst we were outplayed - and unusually outfought - for the first half, we got a late lifeline that changed both teamtalks. We came out in the 2nd as we should have started the first, and, less said about the second "goal", the better. At 2-2 with the momentum shifted, it would have been entirely different game and.....anyway, its like the Aunty, balls and Uncle situation though, it is what it is. Over the course of a season fortunes always level out so we shouldn't complain.
If I am honest, without any black and white specs, we didn't deserve it; not just on last night, but dare I say it, on the season. Our hardworking team of journeymen scraped and battled to a lot of early wins, but faded from jan onwards. They are now a year older, and would not have fared well against the likes of Gillingham, Bristol Rovers etc. Let alone the giant resources of Sunderland, Barnsley, Bradford, Charlton etc. We were fading as a team (clear top in Dec to 5th), whereas you seemed to be hitting a stride this calender year.
I know one or two Coventry fans personally and they enthuse about your youth system and local products, and therefore, it would seem you are indeed geared better to build whilst we still have a slightly sandy foundation. A day out at Wembley is always nice, but genuinely, I don't think we are ready. Nevertheless, we shall lick wounds, rebuild, and go again.
I was very impressed by the movement of your front two all night, you looked dangerous every time you attacked and whilst it might be down to some of our own immobility, hopefully it shows us what we are missing in our own team.
I wish you all the best for Exeter next week, if for no other reason, I want Coventry City out of the way as you'd be another thorn next season The better side won. Good luck from an exiled Magpie!
Finally, I always like to offer opposing fans memories of players we've share as clubs
- so here's my three, "John Williams (hence the username)", "David Pipe" and "Richard Duffy" (not the centre half that rutted with your forward last night!).