Match Thread Coventry City - Middlesbrough Match Thread - Monday 16th Feb (35 Viewers)

[torchomatic]

And still people moaning about the home WIN against Watford Absolutely incredible stuff this forum at times.

My favourite was yesterday when it said we were top of the league but we weren't a "credible" top.of the league team.

Desperate stuff.

 

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[Otis]

Rudoni false 9, pack the midfield

I was thinking the same thing. We are useless up front for winning headers or holding the ball up for any possible supporting players.

 

[quinn1971]

Simms has scored 3 in his last 4 starts

That’s what i mean, great when he“s scoring wouldn’t even know he was playing v QPR. but id start him over wright on Monday, wright looks like he doesn’t want to be here

 

[AFCCOVENTRY]

Do you know what the absolute love affair with Boro now in the media and sofa pundits has shifted the focus away from us, which puts us as the underdogs now. Mentality shift might suit us.

 

[Covcraig@bury]

This could be a classic watch for me, 1.30am KO sat in a bubble tub with her indoors half pissed in Agonda . It doesn’t get much better as long as we win . 3-2 🩵

 

[Skyblueabo1111]

Might aswell, when Simms and wright aren’t scoring they don’t offer much else,

Simms is scoring, when he starts..10 in 13.

 

[quinn1971]

Simms is scoring, when he starts..10 in 13.

Which makes it even stranger when Lampard doesn’t start him over wright who looks like he’s never going to score again, put Simms in and leave him in for a few games but he never does, must have a good reason ?

 

[thekidfromstrettoncamp]

Anyone know the record matchday pages. The match is not till 8pm Monday evening and we are already page 9 at Wednesday teatime .Over 5 days away.
Such is the nerviousness.
Enjoy the ride

 

[Skyblueabo1111]

Which makes it even stranger when Lampard doesn’t start him over wright who looks like he’s never going to score again, put Simms in and leave him in for a few games but he never does, must have a good reason ?

Can't think what it is Quinn. Certainly not on Simms. Didn't pick him for one minute in play off semi finals. Perhaps looks too layed back, but so does Wright. All that matters is he scores ( recently anyway), on a regular basis.

 

[Offhegoes]

Simms has scored 3 in his last 4 starts

If we are playing shit both strikers offer next to nothing’. If we’re playing alright Simms is the better choice. He causes more headaches for the defenders. Yes things bounce off him, but his mere presence gives more room for others. Still not convinced Haji is a CF , and his form this season since October has been just puzzling. Frank has put all of faith in him. When he comes back from injury, it’s like Simms has one quiet game and Haji is back in.. Haji may have several poor games but he’ll still start. Robins it seems got way more out of Haji than Frank has.

 

[quinn1971]

Can't think what it is Quinn. Certainly not on Simms. Didn't pick him for one minute in play off semi finals. Perhaps looks too layed back, but so does Wright. All that matters is he scores ( recently anyway), on a regular basis.

Strange one, problem is with both of them I think we’ve seen the best of them, and it’s never really been good enough, still think Asante is the difference and We‘ll be ok once he’s back,

 

[CovValleyBoy]

The love for BTA is notable.
Maybe an occasion when absence makes the heart grow fonder.

 

[robbiethemole]

BTA back v Baggies? ...............the script don't need writing!!

 

[JSL]

I was thinking the same thing. We are useless up front for winning headers or holding the ball up for any possible supporting players.

^^ This! It often amuses me as to why we play with two wingers

 

[Ian1779]

Rushworth
MVE
Woolf
Thomas
Da Silva
Grimes
Onyeka
Torp
EMC
Simms
Esse

 

[quinn1971]

The love for BTA is notable.
Maybe an occasion when absence makes the heart grow fonder.

Don’t think some realise how important he is for us, just as good off the left ,upfront and in the 10, gives us options,he was brilliant for us before he got injured,

 

[quinn1971]

Rushworth
MVE
Woolf
Thomas
Da Silva
Grimes
Onyeka
Torp
EMC
Simms
Esse

Lati for Thomas and that’s about our best team

 

[CovValleyBoy]

All season our fine home record has been achieved with Kitch & Thomas.
I can't see how Frank can now leave out Lati & Woolf having made the massive call v Oxford.
Arguably the most decisive selection move of this season to date.

So the pressure is well & truly on the new pairing.
Wish them well.

 

[Matt smith]

All season our fine home record has been achieved with Kitch & Thomas.
I can't see how Frank can now leave out Lati & Woolf having made the massive call v Oxford.
Arguably the most decisive selection move of this season to date.

So the pressure is well & truly on the new pairing.
Wish them well.

Thomas and Kitching will start

 

[Ian1779]

Lati for Thomas and that’s about our best team

I’d be comfortable with Kitching and Thomas starting