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Match Thread Coventry City vs Rochdale Match Thread - Saturday 1st Sep (1 Viewer)

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Nick

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  • Aug 28, 2018
  • #1
Discuss the Coventry City vs Rochdale match, tactics and predictions

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Esoterica

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  • Aug 28, 2018
  • #2
Same team and 4-4-2 that started last week's match. City to score early, dominate like last week but Rochdale to collapse. City 4-0. Andreu, JCH x2, Shipley as scorers.
 

skyblueinBaku

Well-Known Member
  • Aug 28, 2018
  • #3
Esoterica said:
Same team and 4-4-2 that started last week's match. City to score early, dominate like last week but Rochdale to collapse. City 4-0. Andreu, JCH x2, Shipley as scorers.
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Yes, same team, same tactics, same intensity. Rochdale have had a poor start to the season, and if we can score early they might well collapse.
 
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HuckerbyDublinWhelan

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  • Aug 28, 2018
  • #4
Coventry 6-1 Rochdale - Chaplin x6 Bakayoko to get sent off. Lee Burge to drop a bollock causing us to start the “we need a new goalkeeper debate” again

Bakayoko Gets sarcastically applauded off whilst the SBA sing we all dream of a team of Conor Chaplin’s as he’s clearly lived up to the hype and pressure of a 63 page thread on SBT
 
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oucho

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  • Aug 28, 2018
  • #5
Esoterica said:
Same team and 4-4-2 that started last week's match. City to score early, dominate like last week but Rochdale to collapse. City 4-0. Andreu, JCH x2, Shipley as scorers.
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Agree. A thumping win to shut up some of the moaners for a bit longer.
 

Terry Gibson's perm

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  • Aug 28, 2018
  • #6
Just for Vow a drab nil nil with Bakayoko missing a hatful of chances.

Always happy
 

pusbccfc

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  • Aug 28, 2018
  • #7
3-0. Bakayoko 2, Willis 1.

Very rarely do I predict a win, however, after the performance on Saturday I'm confident we can blow these out the water.
 

Greggs

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  • Aug 28, 2018
  • #8
Just hope we can get back into the habit of holding onto a lead. If we went 1-0 up last year, you could almost relax and enjoy proceedings! Fancy a win this week!
 

Paxman II

Well-Known Member
  • Aug 28, 2018
  • #9
Some tough fixtures coming up based on how others have started so this one is a must win.
I think we are fully capable of a good win here but will need to address that goalscorer problem.
If Ponticilli is not fancied then we must act before the loan window closes or I feel it will be a long way to the Januarywindow.
2-0
 

Greggs

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  • Aug 28, 2018
  • #10
oucho said:
Agree. A thumping win to shut up some of the moaners for a bit longer.
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Is it moaning, or just people voicing a realistic opinion? Just because you've coloured your glasses sky blue, doesn't mean everyone else has.
 

Otis

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  • Aug 28, 2018
  • #11
We need to be 4-0 up with 15 mins to go, so I can leave early and get up the Godiva Festival.
 
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oucho

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  • Aug 28, 2018
  • #12
Greggs said:
Is it moaning, or just people voicing a realistic opinion? Just because you've coloured your glasses sky blue, doesn't mean everyone else has.
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There's nothing to be critical of at this stage. 5 games ago we won at Wembley. Now we've recorded a decent pair of draws and a solid win; at this stage that's nothing to moan about as we are clearly competitive in this league.
 
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Otis

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  • Aug 28, 2018
  • #13
oucho said:
There's nothing to be critical of at this stage. 4 games ago we won at Wembley. Now we've recorded a decent pair of draws and a solid win; at this stage that's nothing to moan about as we are clearly competitive in this league.
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We have shown enough to show that we should be.
 
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smileycov

Facebook User
  • Aug 28, 2018
  • #14
3-0 I fancy, 1-0 half time two goals late on as they tire. Chaplin to make Home debut!!
 

oucho

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  • Aug 28, 2018
  • #15
Otis said:
We have shown enough to show that we should be.
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Exactly. We're still feeling our way back in the league and getting the feel of a new-look team with many new players to bed in. I don't get why anyone would be critical of our efforts thus far (barring the Oxford cup defeat which by definition was not in the league anyway).
 
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Philosoraptor

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  • Aug 28, 2018
  • #16
Coventry vs Rochdale.

Rochdale are pretty much dark horses for their postition in the ratings.

 
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Greggs

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  • Aug 28, 2018
  • #17
oucho said:
There's nothing to be critical of at this stage. 5 games ago we won at Wembley. Now we've recorded a decent pair of draws and a solid win; at this stage that's nothing to moan about as we are clearly competitive in this league.
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Didn't the club say promotion was our target this season?
 

oucho

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  • Aug 28, 2018
  • #18
Greggs said:
Didn't the club say promotion was our target this season?
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As far as I saw, they said they'd obviously want to make as much progress as possible and obviously if we can get promoted then great. But my sense has been that they haven't been too gung-ho in saying so. Whilst they may have said "we want to challenge for promotion", this is not the same as saying "it'll be a failure if we do not get promoted".

Besides, we've only had 5 games and there is nothing to indicate we won't compete for promotion - 5 games is too short a timeframe in which to read anything much about our prospects for the year. Personally, I wouldn't be unhappy with an unspectacular lower-mid table finish provided we don't get drawn into a relegation dogfight.
 

Sky Blue Harry H

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  • Aug 28, 2018
  • #19
Greggs said:
Is it moaning, or just people voicing a realistic opinion? Just because you've coloured your glasses sky blue, doesn't mean everyone else has.
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Agreed Greggs. You've got a bit of moany juice on yours though. Go on, give them a wipe!
 
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Greggs

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  • Aug 28, 2018
  • #20
oucho said:
As far as I saw, they said they'd obviously want to make as much progress as possible and obviously if we can get promoted then great. But my sense has been that they haven't been too gung-ho in saying so. Whilst they may have said "we want to challenge for promotion", this is not the same as saying "it'll be a failure if we do not get promoted".

Besides, we've only had 5 games and there is nothing to indicate we won't compete for promotion - 5 games is too short a timeframe in which to read anything much about our prospects for the year. Personally, I wouldn't be unhappy with an unspectacular lower-mid table finish provided we don't get drawn into a relegation dogfight.
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1 goal from open play...giving away leads.....no apparent favoured formation or starting 11......doubts about goalkeeper.......
 

AFCCOVENTRY

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  • Aug 28, 2018
  • #21
Interesting to see if Stirling comes straight back in the team as there's a rumour that he must start as part of his loan deal.
 
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Greggs

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  • Aug 28, 2018
  • #22
oucho said:
Exactly. We're still feeling our way back in the league and getting the feel of a new-look team with many new players to bed in. I don't get why anyone would be critical of our efforts thus far (barring the Oxford cup defeat which by definition was not in the league anyway).
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Blackpool away?
 

oucho

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  • Aug 28, 2018
  • #23
Greggs said:
1 goal from open play...giving away leads.....no apparent favoured formation or starting 11......doubts about goalkeeper.......
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Greggs said:
Blackpool away?
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Another way of looking at is that we've picked up a couple of decent away points, a solid home win and suffered a predictable weeknight away defeat. The only disappointment was losing at home on the opening day, but that was first game after promotion to a team who get to the play-off final last season. There's nothing in those facts for me to be downhearted about.
 
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skyblueelephant76

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  • Aug 28, 2018
  • #24
AFCCOVENTRY said:
Interesting to see if Stirling comes straight back in the team as there's a rumour that he must start as part of his loan deal.
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A rumour with no substance like most connected with us. It's more likely that it's a deal where what we pay for him reduces the more he plays.
 

skyblueinBaku

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  • Aug 28, 2018
  • #25
skyblueelephant76 said:
A rumour with no substance like most connected with us. It's more likely that it's a deal where what we pay for him reduces the more he plays.
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If what you say is correct, I'm sure that Tim Fisher would want him to play every game for the senior team and all of the youth/development teams
 

Londonccfcfan

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  • Aug 28, 2018
  • #26
Stick with same team vs Gillingham.
As it finally looked like we gelled.

Not sure if he's fit but Ogogu will have to bide his time if he's fit.

If we don't get Chaplin in time..hope Hiwual and JP get some decent game time.

2-1 city....Andreu and JCH.
 
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fernandopartridge

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  • Aug 28, 2018
  • #27
We've got a terrible record against Rochdale, be happy with 1-0 and a performance to consolidate last week's improvement
 
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Nick

Administrator
  • Aug 28, 2018
  • #28
Vincenti mom
 

Otis

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  • Aug 28, 2018
  • #29
Nick said:
Vincenti mom
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What about her? She as tall as he is?
 

better days

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  • Aug 29, 2018
  • #30
AFCCOVENTRY said:
Interesting to see if Stirling comes straight back in the team as there's a rumour that he must start as part of his loan deal.
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I'd say there's no chance
Apparently he developed the back spasm after realising he wouldn't play on Saturday
He's got a bit to do before he gets back into the team
I think it's wrong to underestimate Mark Robins influence at the club
He wouldn't allow any 'must play' deals
 

mark82

Super Moderator
  • Aug 29, 2018
  • #31
better days said:
I'd say there's no chance
Apparently he developed the back spasm after realising he wouldn't play on Saturday
He's got a bit to do before he gets back into the team
I think it's wrong to underestimate Mark Robins influence at the club
He wouldn't allow any 'must play' deals
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People love a conspiracy. The fact is he's been playing because he is a talented young kid. It's a big step up to men's football whatever the level, it'll take time but I'm sure he'll contribute this season.
 
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Otis

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  • Aug 29, 2018
  • #32
better days said:
I'd say there's no chance
Apparently he developed the back spasm after realising he wouldn't play on Saturday
He's got a bit to do before he gets back into the team
I think it's wrong to underestimate Mark Robins influence at the club
He wouldn't allow any 'must play' deals
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Yep.

Said before that there may be an expectation from Chelsea for us to play him as much as possible, but there wouldn't actually be any concrete agreement in place whereby he has to play.

Of course Chelsea want to see him playing regularly, but at the end of the day it will be down to Mark Robins as to whether he picks him or not.
 
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Earlsdon-Loyal-Blue

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  • Aug 29, 2018
  • #33
IMO we should largely stick with the team selection that started at Gillingham but revert to a 4-4-2, drop Andreu and start Chaplin upfront with JCH.
 
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Esoterica

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  • Aug 29, 2018
  • #34
Earlsdon-Loyal-Blue said:
IMO we should largely stick with the team selection that started at Gillingham but revert to a 4-4-2, drop Andreu and start Chaplin upfront with JCH.
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What formation did we play last Saturday?
 

jordan210

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  • Aug 29, 2018
  • #35
skyblueelephant76 said:
A rumour with no substance like most connected with us. It's more likely that it's a deal where what we pay for him reduces the more he plays.
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This could be the case . Crystal Palace said they will loan league 1 and 2 team players for free. But you have to play them.

Crystal Palace offer loan players to lower league clubs for free if they play


Anyway im going for 2-1 Sky Blues
 
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