covcity4life
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Saka has worked hard last few games. Could see esse getting a start perhaps.
Match Thread Coventry City - Stoke City Sat 28th Feb 3pm ko (22 Viewers)
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SkyblueTexan
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Can't see the same starting 11 for this on such a quick turnaround. Think maybe Kitching, Torp, Eccles, BTA, KKH, Esse and Simms may get extended minutes.
Mcbean
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I reckon you can’t let your foot off the pedal at this stage as the closer the end of season gets the more they fight - at home get the first goal with the strongest team then back off
Mcbean
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We started our poor patch with flu injury and suspension - I think we have a fired up 11
just my opinion
StrettoBoy
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I want to see us beat Stoke (obviously) and keep a clean sheet.
Our defensive record has been much improved of late. In our four games in February we have kept two clean sheets and conceded only two goals, one each against Middlesbrough and Sheffield United. We conceded in every single one of our seven games in January.
With Onyeka now settled in the side and some other defensive improvements, I hope that we can continue to be good defensively.
Stoke have the best defensive record away from home in the whole division, having conceded (from memory but I'm sure it's correct) fifteen goals in seventeen games. I can't see it being a goal fest on Saturday but I can see us winning 1-0 or 2-0. I will be delighted with that
Our defensive record has been much improved of late. In our four games in February we have kept two clean sheets and conceded only two goals, one each against Middlesbrough and Sheffield United. We conceded in every single one of our seven games in January.
With Onyeka now settled in the side and some other defensive improvements, I hope that we can continue to be good defensively.
Stoke have the best defensive record away from home in the whole division, having conceded (from memory but I'm sure it's correct) fifteen goals in seventeen games. I can't see it being a goal fest on Saturday but I can see us winning 1-0 or 2-0. I will be delighted with that
Legia Sky Blue
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I'd be wary of resting too many players. The Charlton game should be a warning for doing so against weaker opposition. If Wright is injured then fair enough, but not sure I'd change much else.
Ccfcisparks
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be brill to see Ben get a run out in this one.
Sky_Blue_Dreamer
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Don't get ahead of ourselves. There might well be 11 days before the game after, but there's still only three days between last night and Stoke. Some of the players looked tired.
Wright might be carrying an injury so definitely consider Simms. I think Stoke will sit deep so we need plays that are capable of a bit of magic or will put them under pressure, so Esse for Saka is a maybe and BTA could be useful, though maybe bring him off the bench.
And if we don't make changes, we have to use the subs sooner. Eccles and Torp are option for any of the three midfielders and KKH for one of the full backs.
Mercian In Anglia
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Any news on Rushworth's injury? Looked bad at the time, even Wilder was fuming the game wasn't stopped sooner.
Sky_Blue_Dreamer
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Touch and go. He's in ICU in a coma. But playing Sheffield United will do that to you.
Sky Blue Pete
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Lots of people will be whinging when we get some muscle injuries
shepardo01
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I have a feeling Wright has popped/done his AC joint. (Collarbone/shoulder blade ligaments)
He was visibly carrying it after the game - wasn't moving his arm when he came off too.
It isn't a dislocated shoulder - but it could be a few weeks out.
Did it when I played, got through to the end of the game - but an hour afterwards, couldn't lift it above chest height.
Could be wrong though.
He was visibly carrying it after the game - wasn't moving his arm when he came off too.
It isn't a dislocated shoulder - but it could be a few weeks out.
Did it when I played, got through to the end of the game - but an hour afterwards, couldn't lift it above chest height.
Could be wrong though.
Gynnsthetonic
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Stoke have the best defensive record in the division
SkyBlueMatt
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Would make a couple of changes, at most but I think it's needed. Esse for one of the wingers and considering the ground that The Tank has covered, switch him out.
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long way home
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All are big games now, but if we get 3pts from this one it really piles pressure on those chasing. If all are fit same starting 11, any doubts we don't drop the standard if we had to start Esse or BTA.
Lamps
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We don't need to be at our best to win this one. They have a big injury list and their confidence is blown. Their win against Oxford midweek was their first win since they beat us in the cup.
If any of our players are not 100% fit rest them. We're at the business end of the season and it has been a long, hard grind. We have a strong bench so it won't be a problem bringing in 1 or 2 for a bit more game time. We're at home against a side struggling.
If any of our players are not 100% fit rest them. We're at the business end of the season and it has been a long, hard grind. We have a strong bench so it won't be a problem bringing in 1 or 2 for a bit more game time. We're at home against a side struggling.
RoboCCFC90
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There are arguments to be made for rotation and keeping the same side, but I trust Frank whichever choice he makes. Stoke have had the same schedule as us, so it will be the same problem for them.
Massive opportunity at home to get another three points and take us closer to the end goal. It won’t be easy and Robins won’t roll over, but I think the lads have got what it takes.
Massive opportunity at home to get another three points and take us closer to the end goal. It won’t be easy and Robins won’t roll over, but I think the lads have got what it takes.
clint van damme
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Be just our luck after him finding a bit of form recently.
Hopefully Bristol win so it gives him a bit longer to recover without missing a game.
CovValleyBoy
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What game was it ?
Dog & Duck versus ?
Para1140
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Our resident surgeon Gimoc will be along shortly with an update but it isnt looking good
SleepyGinger
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Knowing Robins he will have prioritised Oxford and will come here with a really defensive line up. It’s a quick turn around for both teams, we have a much better squad so feel like we should use it.
I’d freshen up the wingers with one or both of BTA and Esse coming in. Possibly Torp for Onyeka as we’re likely to have much more of the ball.
I’d freshen up the wingers with one or both of BTA and Esse coming in. Possibly Torp for Onyeka as we’re likely to have much more of the ball.
Torquay Sky Blue
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I wouldn't touch that midfield and centre backs. There the reason we've upped the level of performance. Tats and EMC could probably do with a rest but reluctantly.
standupforcity
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Rest coming..
Pezza
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Ipswich win
Birmingham win
Hull win
Millwall draw
That is my prediction, happy with this if we can also get a win.
IF we can win, that is a 8 point gap to Boro before they go into the Brum game, which would be massive,
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