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Match Thread Coventry City - Oxford United Match Thread - Saturday 7th Feb (2 Viewers)

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quinn1971

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  • Feb 6, 2026
  • #386
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

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  • Feb 6, 2026
  • #387
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.
 
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quinn1971

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  • Feb 6, 2026
  • #388
SkyBlueSoul said:
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.
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Torp linking everything together , brilliant that day
 
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Gibbo

Well-Known Member
  • Feb 6, 2026
  • #389
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
 
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Perennial Lurker

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  • Feb 6, 2026
  • #390
Rushworth
MvE
Latibeaudiare
Thomas
KKH
Onyeka
Torp
Eccles
Sakamoto
Wright
Esse
 

Captain Dart

Well-Known Member
  • Feb 6, 2026
  • #391
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

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  • Feb 6, 2026
  • #392
skybluelee said:
Frank's availability dependent on whether his wife goes into labour between now and tomorrow afternoon.
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Is this real?!
 
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Brighton Sky Blue

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  • Feb 6, 2026
  • #393
Skyblueweeman said:
Is this real?!
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Yes, mentioned in the presser.
 
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Ccfcisparks

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  • Feb 6, 2026
  • #394
I'd be trying something different
Rushworth

MVE Thomas Woolfenden JDS
Onyeka Grimes

Esse Rudoni Wright
Simms
 
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shmmeee

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  • Feb 6, 2026
  • #395
Captain Dart said:
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.
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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

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  • Feb 6, 2026
  • #396
Captain Dart said:
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.
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The Middlesbrough game is on a Monday? FFS!
 

AFCCOVENTRY

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  • Feb 6, 2026
  • #397
Nick said:
Should have put no paternity leave into his 3 month probation period FFS. Bet he gets sick pay as well.
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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

Well-Known Member
  • Feb 6, 2026
  • #398
Captain Dart said:
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.
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He’s having a fitness test this afternoon so how have they revealed he’s not fit?
 

fernandopartridge

Well-Known Member
  • Feb 6, 2026
  • #399
Gibbo said:
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
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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?
 
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clint van damme

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  • Feb 6, 2026
  • #400
Marty said:
The Middlesbrough game is on a Monday? FFS!
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12.30pm kick off
 
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clint van damme

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  • Feb 6, 2026
  • #401
fernandopartridge said:
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?
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All the tweaks and changes been suggested really only apply to away games, our home form could hardly be better.
 
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MickM

Active Member
  • Feb 6, 2026
  • #402
clint van damme said:
12.30pm kick off
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20.00pm kick off
 

fernandopartridge

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  • Feb 6, 2026
  • #403
MickM said:
20.00pm kick off
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No such time exists, that would be 8am Tuesday morning mate
 
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SomersetSB

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  • Feb 6, 2026
  • #404
They’ve only sold 1,100 piss poor support just up the road!!
 
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Speedie's Head

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  • Feb 6, 2026
  • #405
alexccfc99 said:
I mean if we have ever made a signing that we need to come in and hit the ground running then surely it is Onyeka?

I would be majorly disappointed to sign a player with Premier League and International pedigree and him need time to 'bed in'
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It's not about bedding in it's whether the rest of the team know how to play with him. It's a risk which ever way you look at it, that's why I think it's 50-50 but now we know his wife is about to give birth too so he'll likely be sleep deprived for bloody weeks as well like Haji.
 

Ricketts

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  • Feb 6, 2026
  • #406
shmmeee said:
Where is this from Lampard said it wasn’t certain and was a minor injury?
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It’s just made up rubbish. If people stopped clicking on it and posting it, maybe the plonkers trying to sell advertising would go away.
 
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JSL

Well-Known Member
  • Feb 6, 2026
  • #407
Is there a maternity ward in the fans village? Come on Doug, a missed opportunity there!
 
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skybluebristol

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  • Feb 6, 2026
  • #408
Ah. I'm already getting confused between the Franks. I spent the last page thinking Lampard might not be around tomorrow
 

alexccfc99

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  • Feb 6, 2026
  • #409
SomersetSB said:
They’ve only sold 1,100 piss poor support just up the road!!
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About right for them really, one of the divisions smaller sides - If roles were reversed and we were 23rd playing top of the league we probably wouldn't muster much more of a following
 
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Lamps

Well-Known Member
  • Feb 6, 2026
  • #410
Speedie's Head said:
It's not about bedding in it's whether the rest of the team know how to play with him. It's a risk which ever way you look at it, that's why I think it's 50-50 but now we know his wife is about to give birth too so he'll likely be sleep deprived for bloody weeks as well like Haji.
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His position is different to most. He is an enforcer and cuts out attacks covering all of the pitch. The last time we signed a player in a similar position was Grimes and he slotted straight in. Onyeka is a premium Grimes.
 

JSL

Well-Known Member
  • Feb 6, 2026
  • #411
Gibbo said:
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
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Einstein's Parable of Quantum Insanity

Einstein refused to believe in the inherent unpredictability of the world. Is the subatomic world insane, or just subtle?
www.scientificamerican.com
 

Gaz71

Well-Known Member
  • Feb 6, 2026
  • #412
Ricketts said:
It’s just made up rubbish. If people stopped clicking on it and posting it, maybe the plonkers trying to sell advertising would go away.
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Exactly this, the poster has now added, he may miss the game instead of will miss the game.


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
 

Sky_Blue_Dreamer

Well-Known Member
  • Feb 6, 2026
  • #413
Major Tom said:
A massively improved Da Silva is looking venerable again. I would put KKH in that position and swap Esse and Sakamoto over.
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Is that autocorrect?
 
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COVKIDSNEVERQUIT

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  • Feb 6, 2026
  • #414
JSL said:
Andy Turner just reported that EMC is undergoing a fitness test today
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He also went on to say that, Frank the tank may not be playing because his wife is about to give birth, you just couldn't make it up.
 

Nick

Administrator
  • Feb 6, 2026
  • #415
COVKIDSNEVERQUIT said:
He also went on to say that, Frank the tank may not be playing because his wife is about to give birth, you just couldn't make it up.
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Lampard said that hours ago
 

COVKIDSNEVERQUIT

Well-Known Member
  • Feb 6, 2026
  • #416
Nick said:
Lampard said that hours ago
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Ok I never heard him say it.
 

clint van damme

Well-Known Member
  • Feb 6, 2026
  • #417
Nick said:
Lampard said that hours ago
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Misses the 4-0 win v Oxford but scores the winner v boro and dedicates it to his new born twins, Kevin and Kyle
 
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Otis

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  • Feb 6, 2026
  • #418
COVKIDSNEVERQUIT said:
He also went on to say that, Frank the tank may not be playing because his wife is about to give birth, you just couldn't make it up.
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You can, but only if it's the Virgin Mary.

Everyone usually needs sperm and an egg..
 
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Shannerz

Well-Known Member
  • Feb 6, 2026
  • #419
fernandopartridge said:
No such time exists, that would be 8am Tuesday morning mate
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They really don't give a fuck about the match-going fan anymore, do they.
 
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Speedies_Chips

Well-Known Member
  • Feb 6, 2026
  • #420
Marty said:
The Middlesbrough game is on a Monday? FFS!
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Finger on the pulse!
 
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