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Match Thread Coventry City - Bristol City FC Match Thread - Tuesday 30th Jan (8 Viewers)

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Boicey

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  • Jan 30, 2024
  • #911
Martin180 said:
You his shrink ?
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No.
It’s in the category of ‘the bleeding obvious’.
 

Martin180

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  • Jan 30, 2024
  • #912
Boicey said:
No.
It’s in the category of ‘the bleeding obvious’.
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To you , not everyone else
 

Tommo1993

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  • Jan 30, 2024
  • #913
TomRad85 said:
This is like the vice captain abandoning ship

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@Evo1883 said it was okay to jump in with the women and children.
 
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pusbccfc

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  • Jan 30, 2024
  • #914
He's had quite a few niggling injuries Sheaf. He did his groin before but I'm sure he's done his hamstring too?
 

AFCCOVENTRY

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  • Jan 30, 2024
  • #915
pusbccfc said:
He's had quite a few niggling injuries Sheaf. He did his groin before but I'm sure he's done his hamstring too?
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He did a few years back. Sheaf never gives us a full season.
 

2024/25 League 1 Champs?

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  • Jan 30, 2024
  • #916
skyblu3sk said:
Terrible overall performance, I do think Simms and Wright from the start and we win that game just changes it up Torp did OK but no better than Eccles for me coming on
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Torp was more composed and looked to play more progressive forward passes tonight that Eccles - to be fair I do think Eccles had a particularly off day today, but I also think it highlights the gulf in class between him and Sheaf, in that he obviously struggles without Sheaf in there alongside him.

Torp still looked a bit off the pace, but you could see he was growing into the game as the minutes ticked on… give him a few more games and I’m sure he’ll be a very good player for us.

Be interesting now if we don’t bring in a replacement for Sheaf because Eccles is going to have a lot of pressure to step up his game, which may be exactly what he needs….
 
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fernandopartridge

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  • Jan 30, 2024
  • #917
pusbccfc said:
He's had quite a few niggling injuries Sheaf. He did his groin before but I'm sure he's done his hamstring too?
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He's had a good spell out in each of his seasons here I think

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Brighton Sky Blue

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  • Jan 30, 2024
  • #918
2024/25 League 1 Champs? said:
Torp was more composed and looked to play more progressive forward passes tonight that Eccles - to be fair I do think Eccles had a particularly off day today, but I also think it highlights the gulf in class between him and Sheaf, in that he obviously struggles without Sheaf in there alongside him.

Torp still looked a bit off the pace, but you could see he was growing into the game as the minutes ticked on… give him a few more games and I’m sure he’ll be a very good player for us.

Be interesting now if we don’t bring in a replacement for Sheaf because Eccles is going to have a lot of pressure to step up his game, which may be exactly what he needs….
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Well we really do need one if Lati is the back up
 

Martin180

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  • Jan 30, 2024
  • #919
2024/25 League 1 Champs? said:
Torp was more composed and looked to play more progressive forward passes tonight that Eccles - to be fair I do think Eccles had a particularly off day today, but I also think it highlights the gulf in class between him and Sheaf, in that he obviously struggles without Sheaf in there alongside him.

Torp still looked a bit off the pace, but you could see he was growing into the game as the minutes ticked on… give him a few more games and I’m sure he’ll be a very good player for us.

Be interesting now if we don’t bring in a replacement for Sheaf because Eccles is going to have a lot of pressure to step up his game, which may be exactly what he needs….
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I think if Eccles starts with Torp he will be fine . His strengths are winning the ball and playing it simple , alongside Lati tonight he didn’t have a progressive player to give it simple too
 
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TomRad85

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  • Jan 30, 2024
  • #920
Brighton Sky Blue said:
Well we really do need one if Lati is the back up
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Writing on the wall for Allen if Lati is coming on

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AFCCOVENTRY

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  • Jan 30, 2024
  • #921
We only have 3 recognised central midfield players. Sheaf, Eccles and Torp. Considering we play 2 in the middle and Kelly might be off we need another reinforcement.
 
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Brighton Sky Blue

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  • Jan 30, 2024
  • #922
TomRad85 said:
Writing on the wall for Allen if Lati is coming on

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Allen really isn’t a DM
 
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Mucca Mad Boys

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  • Jan 30, 2024
  • #923
TomRad85 said:
Writing on the wall for Allen if Lati is coming on

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I think we needed Lati for the defensive cover. I don’t think he had the best game either - a square peg in a round hole.
 
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TomRad85

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  • Jan 30, 2024
  • #924
Brighton Sky Blue said:
Allen really isn’t a DM
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No he's better further forward but he's not getting minutes there either.

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CCFCSteve

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  • Jan 30, 2024
  • #925
Decent point in the end from a sub par performance. Thought Bristol city were set up well and pressed us really well. That plus us giving the ball away cheaply too often meant no flow to our play first half at all. Bit better second half, especially down the right

Pleased for Simms. It took all of a minute before someone behind me was having a go…always helps a player when he comes on that. He does need to be more physical in the box though

A great cameo from Torp, some lovely touches and interplay. Almost got punished when he was a bit too casual but initial impressions are that he could be some signing. Earlier days though

ps what a strike by Kitching !
 
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Matt smith

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  • Jan 30, 2024
  • #926
AFCCOVENTRY said:
We only have 3 recognised central midfield players. Sheaf, Eccles and Torp. Considering we play 2 in the middle and Kelly might be off we need another reinforcement.
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Kelly is a welcome addition back to the bench
 
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long way home

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  • Jan 30, 2024
  • #927
We just don't give up in games and always create something. We all can see we are 2 or 3 quality bodies short, but if its not to be, we push on and keep collecting points.

This is a very good squad and everyone will be needed and games like today will pop up. Not losing and see Torp get more minutes is the positive. We seriously cant complain too much its been a great run.
 
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Martin180

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  • Jan 30, 2024
  • #928
long way home said:
We just don't give up in games and always create something. We all can see we are 2 or 3 quality bodies short, but if its not to be, we push on and keep collecting points.

This is a very good squad and everyone will be needed and games like today will pop up. Not losing and see Torp get more minutes is the positive. We seriously cant complain too much its been a great run.
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It’s not going too badly for a season of transition is it ?
 
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stupot07

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  • Jan 30, 2024
  • #929
Saddlebrains said:
Well i was told East Lancashire, Championship team to play with an old friend



But for some reason i keep seeing Bolton being banded about on twitter. And thats not what I've been told, they're L1
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Blackburn with Hyam?

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TomRad85

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  • Jan 30, 2024
  • #930
Dawkins moaning about Simms on Twitter, guess he's not one of the players he's rimming then. Blokes a trouble maker and needs to fuck off tbh.

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HadjiChippo

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  • Jan 30, 2024
  • #931
long way home said:
We just don't give up in games and always create something. We all can see we are 2 or 3 quality bodies short, but if its not to be, we push on and keep collecting points.

This is a very good squad and everyone will be needed and games like today will pop up. Not losing and see Torp get more minutes is the positive. We seriously cant complain too much it’s been a great run.
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Unbeaten in 12, can’t complain about that. Get Torp and Haji back to full fitness, hopefully new found confidence for Simms, and we’ll be firing on all cylinders for the playoff push
 
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lewys33

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  • Jan 30, 2024
  • #932
Fadz to Blackburn is what I’ve been told … 3rd hand from a conversation with the man himself. We shall see.
 

Martin180

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  • Jan 30, 2024
  • #933
TomRad85 said:
Dawkins moaning about Simms on Twitter, guess he's not one of the players he's rimming then. Blokes a trouble maker and needs to fuck off tbh.

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Don’t do twitter but would love some of our fans to call him out
 
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stupot07

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  • Jan 30, 2024
  • #934
AFCCOVENTRY said:
Robins:



We are strong in midfield. Good options. We were negative and playing backwards. Poor press today.
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I did laugh when he said this, I was like yeah, you replaced our midfield driving force with a centre back, when you had Allen and Torp on the bench.


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Manchester_sky_blue

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  • Jan 30, 2024
  • #935
TomRad85 said:
Dawkins moaning about Simms on Twitter, guess he's not one of the players he's rimming then. Blokes a trouble maker and needs to fuck off tbh.

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Well the answer to that is stop reading his tweets
 

TomRad85

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  • Jan 30, 2024
  • #936
Manchester_sky_blue said:
Well the answer to that is stop reading his tweets
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I don't follow him, nor do I even go on Twitter that much actually. It came up on my timeline like many Cov related tweets do. So yeh, not much I can do about that really.

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AFCCOVENTRY

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  • Jan 30, 2024
  • #937
stupot07 said:
I did laugh when he said this, I was like yeah, you replaced our midfield driving force with a centre back, when you had Allen and Torp on the bench.


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Didn’t make any sense.
 

shmmeee

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  • Jan 30, 2024
  • #938
stupot07 said:
I did laugh when he said this, I was like yeah, you replaced our midfield driving force with a centre back, when you had Allen and Torp on the bench.


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Eccles needed to come off on 60, Torp probably isn’t up to 80+ mins and Allen is no DM.
 
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Manchester_sky_blue

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  • Jan 30, 2024
  • #939
TomRad85 said:
I don't follow him, nor do I even go on Twitter that much actually. It came up on my timeline like many Cov related tweets do. So yeh, not much I can do about that really.

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I didn't mean you personally, I just meant that Dawkins craves that attention so we collectively need to cut him off.
 
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TomRad85

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  • Jan 30, 2024
  • #940
shmmeee said:
Eccles needed to come off on 60, Torp probably isn’t up to 80+ mins and Allen is no DM.
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Guess Kellys move to Burton is off then.

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TomRad85

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  • Jan 30, 2024
  • #941
Manchester_sky_blue said:
I didn't mean you personally, I just meant that Dawkins craves that attention so we collectively need to cut him off.
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I'd agree with that. Clown of a man

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shmmeee

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  • Jan 30, 2024
  • #942
TomRad85 said:
Guess Kellys move to Burton is off then.

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Think it’ll depend how long Sheaf is out. 2-3 weeks and we’ll probably hang on.
 
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Earlsdon_Skyblue1

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  • Jan 30, 2024
  • #943
TomRad85 said:
Dawkins moaning about Simms on Twitter, guess he's not one of the players he's rimming then. Blokes a trouble maker and needs to fuck off tbh.

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I take it back. He can shush Dawkins all he wants!
 
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suffolkskyblue24

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  • Jan 30, 2024
  • #944
Under par performances in too many positions tonight.
Loss of Sheaf impacted significantly on the game (and more to come). That combined with Eccles' bad night left us exposed and over run in midfield.
Matty will always be a City legend but is definitely reaching the end of his tenure and it feels like he should see the season out as an impact sub against tired legs (will at least even up the foot races)
The triple substitution brightened things up from an attacking perspective and great to see Simms get a goal. Torp looks quality but rusty.
Collins save kept us in the game so total credit to him although I still wish he could catch.
But it's still a point, we are still scoring and we are still 6th. Let's take it and move on.
 
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StrettoBoy

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  • Jan 30, 2024
  • #945
SkyblueTexan said:
Sheaf is a big loss and not sure how we cover that hole. Lati is clearly not the answer and not sure if Torp can play 90 minutes at this pace albeit he did show some very nice touches.
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We still have Torp, Eccles and Allen to fill those two places plus Lati and Kelly if we are desperate.

Torp is the obvious replacement. My initial impressions are that Torp may not be as good in the holding role but has more creativity. Losing Sheaf is a blow but I don't think we need panic.

I reckon Torp can give us 60 minutes and then probably bring Allen on.
 
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