Match Thread Coventry City - Sheffield Wednesday Match Thread - Saturday 11th Apr (25 Viewers)

[Boicey]

I suspect it will be tougher than many think. I think we need to use the squad and get more energy and intensity early on. Get the crowd going.

 

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[Boicey]

If Haji's taking to the field with a groin injury whilst Simms sits on the bench that's mad.

He's not injured obviously. He needs a lot of time to get his body and mind going at the required levels again.

 

[CCFCSteve]

I suspect it will be tougher than many think. I think we need to use the squad and get more energy and intensity early on. Get the crowd going.

Yeah, there’s some short memories. It wasn’t long ago some fans were disappearing early or booing when oxford came here, shoved 11 behind the ball and nicked a 0-0

Sheff Wed have shown a lot of heart considering they’ve been nailed on for going down for most of the season. Hopefully we get an early goal or two and take it from there though

 

[Sky_Blue_Dreamer]

I think this should be a game to suit Simms, who always seems to get goals against poorer sides, and also giving more minutes to Esse and Markelo. I'd also give KKH a start. Probably start pretty strong though to try and put the game to bed before resting players, and depends on how Saka and Onyeka are as they looked to be struggling a bit towards the end. Might be a good game to give Allen a run off the bench late on to get him one away from 200 appearances.

Rushworth
KKH Thomas* Lati Dasilva
Onyeka (Allen/Eccles) Grimes (Torp)
Sakamoto (Markelo) Rudoni (BTA) EMC (Esse)
Simms

Subs: Wilson, Kitching*, MvE, Allen/Eccles, Torp, BTA, Esse, Markelo, Wright

 

[Otis]

I think this should be a game to suit Simms, who always seems to get goals against poorer sides, and also giving more minutes to Esse and Markelo. I'd also give KKH a start. Probably start pretty strong though to try and put the game to bed before resting players, and depends on how Saka and Onyeka are as they looked to be struggling a bit towards the end. Might be a good game to give Allen a run off the bench late on to get him one away from 200 appearances.

Rushworth
KKH Thomas* Lati Dasilva
Onyeka (Allen/Eccles) Grimes (Torp)
Sakamoto (Markelo) Rudoni (BTA) EMC (Esse)
Simms

Subs: Wilson, Kitching*, MvE, Allen/Eccles, Torp, BTA, Esse, Markelo, Wright

I can't see any way that MVE is rested.

FL will undoubtedly pick his strongest side in order to get us over the line.

Start with the best 11 and then if we are a couple of goals up, then is the time to look at the likes of KKH.

Rushworth
MVE Thomas Lati Dasilva
Onyeka Grimes
Sakamoto Rudoni EMC
Wright

 

[Shannerz]

Won't be easy; they've not really folded for anyone recently.

We can't take the piss. Strongest team until it's in the bag.

 

[no_loyalty]

Jerry Yates to score but hopefully it’s only a consolation and we are already 3 or 4 nil up by then.

 

[covcity4life]

We have to show them respect but we will have enough

 

[Otis]

Jerry Yates to score but hopefully it’s only a consolation and we are already 3 or 4 nil up by then.

It's about time Yates scored a hattrick of own goals. It's more than overdue

 

[no_loyalty]

I’m that confident we will win this, that I’d say if Sheffield Wednesday draw or win @Brighton Sky Blue will buy everyone who likes this post a pre match beer at the Wrexham game .

 

[Matt smith]

3-0 win and when the other results go our way promotion will be confirmed later that day!

Millwall play Friday

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

I’m that confident we will win this, that I’d say if Sheffield Wednesday draw or win @Brighton Sky Blue will buy everyone who likes this post a pre match beer at the Wrexham game .

Speak for yourself!

 

[Lamps]

Won't be easy; they've not really folded for anyone recently.

We can't take the piss. Strongest team until it's in the bag.

Sorry but I disagree. Best side out wins easily, but the side against Derby with players ready to finish it off if needed for me. Keep the energy levels up if needed.

 

[SafeAsMilk]

Don’t mind bringing on the odd player for a run out once a game is well put away.. but we should be playing our best team at all other times looking for the highest points total we can get …

 

[Bernie Rhodes Nose]

It would be very awkward if for some reason we lost this game....

Should be straight forward but Frank must impress on them that this is not over yet.

Tut!

 

[COVKIDSNEVERQUIT]

Cricket score this

They're the worst the league has ever seen, amd weve scored 84 goals at a game that will all but seal it

6 nil

That's exactly what the Leicester fans thought.

 

[Sheffield Sky Blue]

It feels like a cup game against a lower league team. I think it's far more tricky than most are assuming. It would be so on message for us to gift them their second win of the season as a result of complacency.

 

[Matt smith]

Fit feels like a cup game against a lower league team. I think it's far more tricky than most are assuming. It would be so on message for us to gift them their second win of the season as a result of complacency.

Would be the classic football scenario

 

[Great_Expectations]

Start the strongest team available, but definitely want to see Markelo given a decent amount of game time (~30 mins).

I like Esse, but Markelo is the permanent signing (albeit wouldn’t be surprised to see Esse sign) so it’s more beneficial to see him get game time and I think we’ve all been impressed by his limited cameos so far too - so good to see him get a proper go.

 

[HuckerbyDublinWhelan]

2-0 win, as has been said, Wednesday will come to sit back. We just need to be patient and not do anything stupid. Score a couple of goals then see the game out

 

[Marty]

I think we'll be promoted this weekend, obviously need to wait for other results to come in.

6-0.

 

[jto123]

Slightly surprised to hear people talking about giving players some time. I’m with Frank in terms of professionalism. Don’t underestimate Wednesday, play the strongest team and get the three points. Do not take the game lightly.

 

[Mercian In Anglia]

Fit feels like a cup game against a lower league team. I think it's far more tricky than most are assuming. It would be so on message for us to gift them their second win of the season as a result of complacency.

L Palmer 11 seasons in Championship & Scottish international
M Lowe 5 seasons in Champ, plus played in Prem & SPL
D Iorfa 10 Champ seasons
S Ingelsonn 2nd year in Champ, ex Serie A
J Lowe 7 years in Champ
I Ugbo 5 seasons in Champ, also played in Ligue 1 and Canada international
J Yates 6 seasons in Champ
N Chalaboah England full cap, over 50 prem games, ex Serie A
L Cooper Scottish international, 3 years in Prem
M Nakamba 40 Zimbabwe caps, 70 odd games in Prem and Eredivisie
T Adaramola played for City

Not saying that they haven't been gutted by Chansari, or that we shouldn't be winning comfortably (and I wouldn't want any of them even cleaning Rapha's boots), but their squad isn't quite the churchmice and orphans list.

Not a disaster if we're not 5 up after 20 min.

 

[AOM]

Won't be easy; they've not really folded for anyone recently.

We can't take the piss. Strongest team until it's in the bag.

They pushed Ipswich to 78 minutes before conceding as well. Better than we did.

They're playing without any pressure, but we should have more than enough to win

 

[skybluecam]

L Palmer 11 seasons in Championship & Scottish international
M Lowe 5 seasons in Champ, plus played in Prem & SPL
D Iorfa 10 Champ seasons
S Ingelsonn 2nd year in Champ, ex Serie A
J Lowe 7 years in Champ
I Ugbo 5 seasons in Champ, also played in Ligue 1 and Canada international
J Yates 6 seasons in Champ
N Chalaboah England full cap, over 50 prem games, ex Serie A
L Cooper Scottish international, 3 years in Prem
M Nakamba 40 Zimbabwe caps, 70 odd games in Prem and Eredivisie
T Adaramola played for City

Not saying that they haven't been gutted by Chansari, or that we shouldn't be winning comfortably (and I wouldn't want any of them even cleaning Rapha's boots), but their squad isn't quite the churchmice and orphans list.

Not a disaster if we're not 5 up after 20 min.

I mean they are the worst side in championship history.

Lampard is right, we need to show respect though. Can't go in thinking we'll cruise it but also no need to panic if it's 0-0 at HT. Just play the game.

 

[Ricketts]

I’ll take a draw.


just kidding. 18-0, Haji to get golden boot with Simm second, clean sheet for Rushworth,

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

L Palmer 11 seasons in Championship & Scottish international
M Lowe 5 seasons in Champ, plus played in Prem & SPL
D Iorfa 10 Champ seasons
S Ingelsonn 2nd year in Champ, ex Serie A
J Lowe 7 years in Champ
I Ugbo 5 seasons in Champ, also played in Ligue 1 and Canada international
J Yates 6 seasons in Champ
N Chalaboah England full cap, over 50 prem games, ex Serie A
L Cooper Scottish international, 3 years in Prem
M Nakamba 40 Zimbabwe caps, 70 odd games in Prem and Eredivisie
T Adaramola played for City

Not saying that they haven't been gutted by Chansari, or that we shouldn't be winning comfortably (and I wouldn't want any of them even cleaning Rapha's boots), but their squad isn't quite the churchmice and orphans list.

Not a disaster if we're not 5 up after 20 min.

And yet, one win all season.

 

[Mercian In Anglia]

I mean they are the worst side in championship history.

Lampard is right, we need to show respect though. Can't go in thinking we'll cruise it but also no need to panic if it's 0-0 at HT. Just play the game.

Quite right- just think it's interesting when you look at the squad in a bit more detail- should they actually be that bad? Suspect the general low morale/being doomed from day one has been a big factor, but they ain't Bedduth U-9s. Only drawing with Lesta does suggest their spirit is broken.

 

[Shannerz]

And yet, one win all season.

I know, but people are talking like we just have to turn up to score loads of goals.

I get that Lampard's not going to allow the players that complacency, but still.

 

[wingy]

I know, but people are talking like we just have to turn up to score loads of goals.

I get that Lampard's not going to allow the players that complacency, but still.

I hope not.
He needs a shave as well, not a good example that, must have forgot his razor!

 

[Otis]

It feels like a cup game against a lower league team. I think it's far more tricky than most are assuming. It would be so on message for us to gift them their second win of the season as a result of complacency.

No way we will be complacent on Saturday

Not unless we go a couple of goals up and then take the foot off the pedal to give them a way back into the game.

FL will have us fired up for this one. Fabulous home record, been on a great run and know a win would pretty much nail it for once and for all.

It may not be pretty, but I am absolutely confident of 3 points, as we all shoild be.

 

[long way home]

Think Eccles and Thomas start this one, 3 pts is all its about. FL wants to win this league he will not get sentimental until that's gained. So the side he picks will be the best available.

 

[Sheffield Sky Blue]

No way we will be complacent on Saturday

Not unless we go a couple of goals up and then take the foot off the pedal to give them a way back into the game.

FL will have us fired up for this one. Fabulous home record, been on a great run and know a win would pretty much nail it for once and for all.

It may not be pretty, but I am absolutely confident of 3 points, as we all shoild be.

Frank and his team most definitely won't be complacent. Whether that effectively transmits to the players will be interesting.

We have lost so many home cup games against lower division teams in recent years - Wrexham and Northampton spring immediatelty to mind. There are many others. This season, our poor home draws against Norwich (when they were rubbish) and Oxford are also notable.

This match is Sheffield Wednesday's last big chance of a big result, and they'll be up for it. A low block can be a real challenge to break down. The inability of both Simms and Wright to make themselves available for the ball out of defence (the classic case of wining the outback, laying it off and then moving forward with pace) can be such a frustration in these situations. Again, both can do it, but in many games they do not.

We should win, but it's potentially tough if we fail to score early.

 

[Lamps]

We're 1.08 to beat Sheffield Wednesday on the site I use. That's put a quid on to win 8p Even clubs like Barcelona are bigger odds against poor sides. Expecting us to win isn't complacency but reality. They have our team spirit but not skill.

Whilst on about odds... they have Ipswich 40/1 to finish 1st. Worth a nibble for those who are still worried about us finishing 1st. They have us at 1/200. That's a good profit for the bookies.

My 'stupid' bet on Southampton to finish 2nd at 100/1 is looking slightly more promising after just 1 game. Their 1-5 demolition of team Hollywood has put their odds down to 18/1. Ipswich are 2/5, Middlesbrough 7/2 and Millwall at 10/1.

 

[clint van damme]

We're 1.08 to beat Sheffield Wednesday on the site I use. That's put a quid on to win 8p Even clubs like Barcelona are bigger odds against poor sides. Expecting us to win isn't complacency but reality. They have our team spirit but not skill.

Whilst on about odds... they have Ipswich 40/1 to finish 1st. Worth a nibble for those who are still worried about us finishing 1st. They have us at 1/200. That's a good profit for the bookies.

My 'stupid' bet on Southampton to finish 2nd at 100/1 is looking slightly more promising after just 1 game. Their 1-5 demolition of team Hollywood has put their odds down to 18/1. Ipswich are 2/5, Middlesbrough 7/2 and Millwall at 10/1.

Had Southampton at 10/3 for promotion. WishId put a silly couple of quid on for the autos.
Couple more wins like last night and you'll make money on the cash out