Match Thread Coventry City vs Rochdale Match Thread - Saturday 1st Sep (2 Viewers)

Ricketts · Sep 1, 2018

skyblueelephant76 said:
In other news I just found out that possession stats stats in football are just proportion of passes made and nothing to do with how long you have the ball.......mind blown.

Sorry for taking this off topic for a sec, but that means if our goalie keeps possession for 89 minutes, without passing it to anyone, then they have it for a minute and pass it 19 times, it will show they have had massively the most possession?????? (something like 95%)

And back on topic, if we were going to play 2 up front we could have used JCH and Hiwula. I see him playing an identical role to McNulty.

Edited to add, its a nice day, we havent been at home for a couple of weeks, and we have a new signing. 11,000 would be nice.

Sky Blue Harry H · Sep 1, 2018

First home game for me, as I've missed first two due to hols. Really looking forward to it!

Sky Blue Harry H · Sep 1, 2018

pusbccfc said:
Nowhere near 12,000. Will be around 8500.

Strange one re: attendance. Most will be back from their hols now, so they should be back (me included). nice day plus Chaplin, so a few extra walk ups. I think anything above 9,000 is reasonable given a) the opposition, b) their lowish away following and c) the core level of home support we had last year.

Nick · Sep 1, 2018

I have a feeling Chaplin will replace Ponticelli on the bench, then get on for Andreu on about 65-70.

pusbccfc · Sep 1, 2018

Sky Blue Harry H said:
Strange one re: attendance. Most will be back from their hols now, so they should be back (me included). nice day plus Chaplin, so a few extra walk ups. I think anything above 9,000 is reasonable given a) the opposition, b) their lowish away following and c) the core level of home support we had last year.

Godiva being on won't help. Day trippers will be there.

harvey098 · Sep 1, 2018

Been to every game so far but strangely looking forward to this one more than any so far. CMON CITY

CovInEssex · Sep 1, 2018

I see they've signed Zak Clough...

Sky Blue Pete · Sep 1, 2018

Gibbo said:
I think a 4 year deal is nuts. 2 year max at this level, the turnover of players is too high. Not sure why they extended Kelly's for instance.

Investment

Gibbo · Sep 1, 2018

Nick said:
I have a feeling Chaplin will replace Ponticelli on the bench, then get on for Andreu on about 65-70.

That would be the sensible thing to do

Gibbo · Sep 1, 2018

Sky Blue Pete said:
Investment

And if the investment turn out to be a dud, where is the escape? I think the 2 year strategy followed last year is the wisest

fatso · Sep 1, 2018

Gibbo said:
And if the investment turn out to be a dud, where is the escape? I think the 2 year strategy followed last year is the wisest

If he turns out to be as good as we hope, he’d have to be sold after 1 year or risk him walking away for nothing after 2 years.
MR obviously has faith in the lad, and his contract shows that.

lord_garrincha · Sep 1, 2018

13/2 on Chaplin first goalscorer at 365... will it be a Robbie Keane like debut???

Although the 11/2 on Biamou 1st goal really takes my eye!!!

Gibbo · Sep 1, 2018

fatso said:
If he turns out to be as good as we hope, he’d have to be sold after 1 year or risk him walking away for nothing after 2 years.
MR obviously has faith in the lad, and his contract shows that.

we shall see............

Sky Blue Harry H · Sep 1, 2018

If you have all players on 2 yr contracts, you are constantly having to negotiate / review. The players must have it on their mind, which must be unsettling. A longer contract (barring the odd dud - David Bell?) removes the uncertaint and, with a good player, drives up the selling price. It must be a real ball ache having to deal with agents all the time. Wouldn't fancy it myself (I know i'd lose my temper a lot, and I'm easy going!)

cc84cov · Sep 1, 2018

Gibbo said:
I think a 4 year deal is nuts. 2 year max at this level, the turnover of players is too high. Not sure why they extended Kelly's for instance.

3 years for Biamou was baffling.

cc84cov · Sep 1, 2018

lord_garrincha said:
13/2 on Chaplin first goalscorer at 365... will it be a Robbie Keane like debut???

Although the 11/2 on Biamou 1st goal really takes my eye!!!

Just watched his debut on you tube now lol great day.

Joey123 · Sep 1, 2018

Personally I'm hoping he tries out a 532 with willis, davies and hyam as full backs, and sterling and mason as web's. could be exciting.

Got a question guys. Anyone know any follow links to watch the match? Tried the VPN thing but couldn't get it working for the last game.

CovInEssex · Sep 1, 2018

Joey123 said:
Personally I'm hoping he tries out a 532 with willis, davies and hyam as full backs, and sterling and mason as web's. could be exciting.

Got a question guys. Anyone know any follow links to watch the match? Tried the VPN thing but couldn't get it working for the last game.

Welcome!

Where do you live?

Gibbo · Sep 1, 2018

Sky Blue Harry H said:
If you have all players on 2 yr contracts, you are constantly having to negotiate / review. The players must have it on their mind, which must be unsettling. A longer contract (barring the odd dud - David Bell?) removes the uncertaint and, with a good player, drives up the selling price. It must be a real ball ache having to deal with agents all the time. Wouldn't fancy it myself (I know i'd lose my temper a lot, and I'm easy going!)

You need a higher % than most managers achieve of successful purchases. Of ours at least three out of six are lookung dubious

Joey123 · Sep 1, 2018

CovInEssex said:
Welcome!

Where do you live?

I live in the UK.
I do go to matches but live in London so can't always travel up. I set up a vpn to watch a couple of games this season through follow but that isn't working any more :/

Joey123 · Sep 1, 2018

CovInEssex said:
Welcome!

Where do you live?

And Hello!

Sky Blue Pete · Sep 1, 2018

Gibbo said:
You need a higher % than most managers achieve of successful purchases. Of ours at least three out of six are lookung dubious

Who?? After 5 games?

CovInEssex · Sep 1, 2018

Joey123 said:
I live in the UK.
I do go to matches but live in London so can't always travel up. I set up a vpn to watch a couple of games this season through follow but that isn't working any more :/

Just try a new VPN...old one may be blocked.

Joey123 · Sep 1, 2018

CovInEssex said:
Just try a new VPN...old one may be blocked.

aha didn't know they could do that. I was using Nord.

Marty · Sep 1, 2018

Joey123 said:
aha didn't know they could do that. I was using Nord.

VYPR looks to have been blocked too.

skyblueelephant76 · Sep 1, 2018

Ricketts said:
Sorry for taking this off topic for a sec, but that means if our goalie keeps possession for 89 minutes, without passing it to anyone, then they have it for a minute and pass it 19 times, it will show they have had massively the most possession?????? (something like 95%)

And back on topic, if we were going to play 2 up front we could have used JCH and Hiwula. I see him playing an identical role to McNulty.

Edited to add, its a nice day, we havent been at home for a couple of weeks, and we have a new signing. 11,000 would be nice.

You are correct in your crazy off topic example.

In other news I'm in the casino and it's the quietest I've seen it at this point for a very long time.

SkyBlueCRJ · Sep 1, 2018

Londonccfcfan said:
How have they signed Zak Clough!?

Jeez thats the signing of the season...he got Bolton promoted 2 years ago and is a proven in the championship. £3M plus he cost.

Hopefully cant play tommorow

God knows how they've signed him but a great signing by all accounts. He'll be a big threat today.

Nick · Sep 1, 2018

Joey123 said:
Personally I'm hoping he tries out a 532 with willis, davies and hyam as full backs, and sterling and mason as web's. could be exciting.

Got a question guys. Anyone know any follow links to watch the match? Tried the VPN thing but couldn't get it working for the last game.

Just try different VPNs / Servers.

Joey123 · Sep 1, 2018

ye

Nick said:
Just try different VPNs / Servers.

ah think I got it sorted now. Thank you!

clint van damme · Sep 1, 2018

skyblueelephant76 said:
You are correct in your crazy off topic example.

In other news I'm in the casino and it's the quietest I've seen it at this point for a very long time.

Nice one. On the way up. Means I'll get served quicker.

skyblueelephant76 · Sep 1, 2018

clint van damme said:
Nice one. On the way up. Means I'll get served quicker.

Still really quiet, no queue at the bar.

Sky Blue Pete · Sep 1, 2018

At least 9200 expected

jordan210 · Sep 1, 2018

I_Saw_Shaw_Score · Sep 1, 2018

Decent bench!

Sky Blue Pete · Sep 1, 2018

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