Match Thread Coventry City - Oxford United Match Thread - Saturday 7th Feb (44 Viewers)

[quinn1971]

Just want a game where it all clicks back into place again, nice little 4-0 to set us up for boro,

 

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[skyblueiom]

there are a few that need a rest. I'd bench EMC if fit, def Wolf for Kitch and KKH for da silva. I think MVE needs a rest but if I'm starting KKH on the left then hes playing. But hes not taking any long throws!

The new fella absolutely has to start, weve been in the doldrums for too long now, i do feel if he doesnt make wholesale changes the poor run of form will continue, we have zero confidence at the back.

 

[quinn1971]

I still maintain that's the best half I've seen from us this season in terms of interplay and being on the same wavelength. I know we scored 5 v QPR in the first half but they gave us a big hand, and we could/should have had the same that day.

Torp linking everything together , brilliant that day

 

[Gibbo]

This one is at Lampard's door. If you keep doing the same thing, then do not be surprised if you keep getting the same result.

He played his favoured team and formation v QPR and guess what we got a sub-standard performance yet again. Even the home wins v Swansea, Millwall and Leicester were underwhelming.

He has to mix it up in some way. Yang or Esse will come in for EMC, but that is not a change that will make much difference. I bet he does not throw Frank the Tank in either although he should.

I'd go three at the back and tell MVE and JDS to get forward, Or something like that. Just try something to throw the opposition off track

...and less of the reliance on Rushworth for both saves and long punts, and MVE's long throws. Let's see some variety

 

[Perennial Lurker]

Rushworth
MvE
Latibeaudiare
Thomas
KKH
Onyeka
Torp
Eccles
Sakamoto
Wright
Esse

 

[Captain Dart]

It's most likely Wright will start on the left with Simms playing striker and Esse starting on the right wing.

I think Onyeka will start alongside Grimes with either Rudoni or Eccles playing further forward.

Probably the defence will remain the same.

EMC is not involved.

 

[Skyblueweeman]

Frank's availability dependent on whether his wife goes into labour between now and tomorrow afternoon.

Is this real?!

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

Is this real?!

Yes, mentioned in the presser.

 

[Ccfcisparks]

I'd be trying something different
Rushworth

MVE Thomas Woolfenden JDS
Onyeka Grimes

Esse Rudoni Wright
Simms

 

[shmmeee]

It's most likely Wright will start on the left with Simms playing striker and Esse starting on the right wing.

I think Onyeka will start alongside Grimes with either Rudoni or Eccles playing further forward.

Probably the defence will remain the same.

EMC is not involved.

Where is this from Lampard said it wasn’t certain and was a minor injury?

Can’t see Wright starting on the left, if Lampard was going to make that change he’d have done it when EMC came off, reckon it’ll be the same change he made there with Esse in.

Agree with the rest. Sounds like babies aside Onyeka will start.

 

[Marty]

It's most likely Wright will start on the left with Simms playing striker and Esse starting on the right wing.

I think Onyeka will start alongside Grimes with either Rudoni or Eccles playing further forward.

Probably the defence will remain the same.

EMC is not involved.

The Middlesbrough game is on a Monday? FFS!

 

[AFCCOVENTRY]

Should have put no paternity leave into his 3 month probation period FFS. Bet he gets sick pay as well.

Guess it’s not paternity but making sure his baby arrives safe and being there for the birth.

Not ideal for sure. Hopefully it arrives today or Sunday.

 

[AFCCOVENTRY]

It's most likely Wright will start on the left with Simms playing striker and Esse starting on the right wing.

I think Onyeka will start alongside Grimes with either Rudoni or Eccles playing further forward.

Probably the defence will remain the same.

EMC is not involved.

He’s having a fitness test this afternoon so how have they revealed he’s not fit?

 

[fernandopartridge]

This one is at Lampard's door. If you keep doing the same thing, then do not be surprised if you keep getting the same result.

He played his favoured team and formation v QPR and guess what we got a sub-standard performance yet again. Even the home wins v Swansea, Millwall and Leicester were underwhelming.

He has to mix it up in some way. Yang or Esse will come in for EMC, but that is not a change that will make much difference. I bet he does not throw Frank the Tank in either although he should.

I'd go three at the back and tell MVE and JDS to get forward, Or something like that. Just try something to throw the opposition off track

...and less of the reliance on Rushworth for both saves and long punts, and MVE's long throws. Let's see some variety

He won his last two home games playing his favoured formation, like he's won most this season. Why on earth would you change it?

 

[clint van damme]

The Middlesbrough game is on a Monday? FFS!

12.30pm kick off

 

[clint van damme]

He won his last two home games playing his favoured formation, like he's won most this season. Why on earth would you change it?

All the tweaks and changes been suggested really only apply to away games, our home form could hardly be better.