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Match Thread Coventry City - West Bromwich Albion Match Thread - Friday 18th Apr (4 Viewers)

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Mcbean

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  • Apr 18, 2025
  • #1,156
Well fuckin happy tonight
 
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SKYBLUES90

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  • Apr 18, 2025
  • #1,157
Some after pub thoughts from myself -

Two players I feel deserve massive plaudits -

Rudoni - Take out the obvious O Hare comparison’s , he’s really stepped up the last couple of months, keeps us ticking and has been my player of the season so far. Is the difference maker most weeks and a massive factor as to why we’ve done so well under

Grimes - Consistent. Nothing fancy, does the basics right. Massive January signing for us, 7 out of 10 every week, his assurance I feel has made us better as a team.

Looking back to the start of the season to now, to still be in with a chance of the playoffs is night and day. Regardless of how the season ends it’s been one hell of a ride, I just hope that if we don’t make it this season we have a proper pre season and give it a right go next. No more of this season starts in October. Players seem to have bought into Lampard's philosophy. The future is bright
 
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Covkid1968#

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  • Apr 18, 2025
  • #1,158
bigfatronssba said:
Saw this picture on Twitter. Hopefully the person who took it doesn't mind it being shared.

Just thought how great the stadium looks

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It’s a great picture….Im in it!!
 

David O'Day

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  • Apr 18, 2025
  • #1,159
SKYBLUES90 said:
Some after pub thoughts from myself -

Two players I feel deserve massive plaudits -

Rudoni - Take out the obvious O Hare comparison’s , he’s really stepped up the last couple of months, keeps us ticking and has been my player of the season so far. Is the difference maker most weeks and a massive factor as to why we’ve done so well under

Grimes - Consistent. Nothing fancy, does the basics right. Massive January signing for us, 7 out of 10 every week, his assurance I feel has made us better as a team.

Looking back to the start of the season to now, to still be in with a chance of the playoffs is night and day. Regardless of how the season ends it’s been one hell of a ride, I just hope that if we don’t make it this season we have a proper pre season and give it a right go next. No more of this season starts in October. Players seem to have bought into Lampard's philosophy. The future is bright
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Grimes is great as he knits things together, offers great cover, is great on the ball and he has help cut out the stupid passed the cbs make as the cbs don't need to pass through the lines as the can just give it to him and he gets things going.
 
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Gint11

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  • Apr 18, 2025
  • #1,160
31K at home is soo good.
I wonder how much demand we had for the game
 

Sky Blue Pete

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  • Apr 18, 2025
  • #1,161
Gint11 said:
31K at home is soo good.
I wonder how much demand we had for the game
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A lot more
Sold out pretty much 2 days out
 
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Great_Expectations

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  • Apr 18, 2025
  • #1,162
Anyone know the deal with Binks?

Anyone else clock him doing a very quick applause to the fans on his own then straight down the tunnel
 

baldy

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  • Apr 18, 2025
  • #1,163
Great_Expectations said:
Anyone know the deal with Binks?

Anyone else clock him doing a very quick applause to the fans on his own then straight down the tunnel
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And from that you presumably think he's off ffs?
 
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Sky Blue Pete

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  • Apr 18, 2025
  • #1,164
Great_Expectations said:
Anyone know the deal with Binks?

Anyone else clock him doing a very quick applause to the fans on his own then straight down the tunnel
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He needed the toilet
 
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Great_Expectations

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  • Apr 18, 2025
  • #1,165
baldy said:
And from that you presumably think he's off ffs?
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Sure.

Or perhaps I was just asking a question as I was curious. That’s generally how questions work in fairness.
 
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Mucca Mad Boys

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  • Apr 18, 2025
  • #1,166
David O'Day said:
whne they are all fit and playing well Grimes, Sheaf and Rudi are some midfield.
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There’s a lot of balance there! Sheaf won a lot of 50:50s, as did Rudoni and his dribbling was on another level! Grimes brought the control and the pressing that led to his goal, which was a fantastic finish!

Genuinely, that midfield today looked miles above the competition.
 
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Great_Expectations

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  • Apr 18, 2025
  • #1,167
Sky Blue Pete said:
He needed the toilet
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Not sure if this is genuine or a joke. But this did cross my mind - and I was hoping that was the case.
 
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ptr

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  • Apr 18, 2025
  • #1,168
Great_Expectations said:
Anyone know the deal with Binks?

Anyone else clock him doing a very quick applause to the fans on his own then straight down the tunnel
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He took one to the face in the battle with Dike towards the end tbf.
 
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Ibby

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  • Apr 18, 2025
  • #1,169
Big win
 
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clint van damme

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  • Apr 19, 2025
  • #1,170
David O'Day said:
whne they are all fit and playing well Grimes, Sheaf and Rudi are some midfield.
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I've been Sheaf critic but that midfield configuration is something else.
As good as Rudonis been this season that was another level yesterday and I'm sure Sheaf and Grimes gave him the platform to deliver it.
 
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MalcSB

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  • Apr 19, 2025
  • #1,171
mark82 said:
I mean, it's our own fucking fault for not beating Hull.
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Not forgetting losing away to Stoke first Championship match of the season.
 
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jas365

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  • Apr 19, 2025
  • #1,172
clint van damme said:
I've been Sheaf critic but that midfield configuration is something else.
As good as Rudonis been this season that was another level yesterday and I'm sure Sheaf and Grimes gave him the platform to deliver it.
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I've given Sheaf some (deseeved) stick this season, but he was excellent yesterday, his best game of the season. Hopefully he's back to his normal level just when we need it.
 
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Kneeza

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  • Apr 19, 2025
  • #1,173
I recall telling my Huddersfield-supporting acquaintance (who lives in Spain nowadays) that we'd signed Rudoni.
His reaction was that he's a bit of a show-pony with little vision, and a lightweight at that.
I'm massively fighting the urge to rub it in.
 
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Martw

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  • Apr 19, 2025
  • #1,174
SKYBLUES90 said:
Some after pub thoughts from myself -

Two players I feel deserve massive plaudits -

Rudoni - Take out the obvious O Hare comparison’s , he’s really stepped up the last couple of months, keeps us ticking and has been my player of the season so far. Is the difference maker most weeks and a massive factor as to why we’ve done so well under

Grimes - Consistent. Nothing fancy, does the basics right. Massive January signing for us, 7 out of 10 every week, his assurance I feel has made us better as a team.

Looking back to the start of the season to now, to still be in with a chance of the playoffs is night and day. Regardless of how the season ends it’s been one hell of a ride, I just hope that if we don’t make it this season we have a proper pre season and give it a right go next. No more of this season starts in October. Players seem to have bought into Lampard's philosophy. The future is bright
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I also hope that if we don't make it, then we avoid the natural crap "some" of the fan base will throw at the team. To be where we sit today after where we were at Xmas is just an incredible achievement that needs remembering and as you say built upon. Gawd only knows what Mondays results will see but regardless we are absolutely right in the mix and it has been a fantastic 4 or so months
 
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SBT

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  • Apr 19, 2025
  • #1,175
Martw said:
I also hope that if we don't make it, then we avoid the natural crap "some" of the fan base will throw at the team.
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I’m honestly more worried about the crap some fans will throw at us if we get promoted and don’t do well!
 
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Mcbean

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  • Apr 19, 2025
  • #1,176
SBT said:
I’m honestly more worried about the crap some fans will throw at us if we get promoted and don’t do well!
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Long way to go yet - don’t get too excited game by game don’t waste the experience - just take it in and enjoy
 
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covcity4life

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  • Apr 19, 2025
  • #1,177
clint van damme said:
I've been Sheaf critic but that midfield configuration is something else.
As good as Rudonis been this season that was another level yesterday and I'm sure Sheaf and Grimes gave him the platform to deliver it.
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Critic is how we're putting it eh? Lol
 
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djr8369

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  • Apr 19, 2025
  • #1,178
JohnWH said:
Good, confident game all around.

For those who may be interested, I find these predicted final table results interesting. If you scroll to bottom it gives predicted scores for the last 3 games. Losing to both Plymouth and Luton but still beating Boro to finish 6th? A little funny if it plays out like that...

Sky Bet Championship | League Table | Predicted Final League Table | 2024-2025 | Football Web Pages

Live Football Scores, League Tables, Form Guides, Attendances, Latest News and other stats from the Premier League, Football League and Non-League football
www.footballwebpages.co.uk
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Wouldn’t surprise me at all
 

Gibbo

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  • Apr 19, 2025
  • #1,179
shmmeee said:
He’s come on hugely, even since his injury he’s gone to another level. Massively impressive.
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I thought Rudoni was good pretty much from the start. There is a post of mine from an early game but I can't be arsed to retrieve it. I likened him to Ian Gibson (see pic left) 1966-70. But he's better, more consistent if less spectacular than Gibbo. I haven't loved a single City player so much in years. His value rises with every game and we will be fortunate to have him next year, but at least we will have a pot of money.
 
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Grendel

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  • Apr 19, 2025
  • #1,180
Great_Expectations said:
Anyone know the deal with Binks?

Anyone else clock him doing a very quick applause to the fans on his own then straight down the tunnel
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We can only dream someone wants him
 

Sky Blue Pete

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  • Apr 19, 2025
  • #1,181
Grendel said:
We can only dream someone wants him
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I said to my lad when he came on let’s hope we don’t concede 2
He can claim the clean sheet though

what about Collins coming and claiming that ball and his clearance first half
 
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baldy

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  • Apr 19, 2025
  • #1,182
Sky Blue Pete said:
I said to my lad when he came on let’s hope we don’t concede 2
He can claim the clean sheet though

what about Collins coming and claiming that ball and his clearance first half
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What a low bar lauding over Collins claiming a ball & clearing it - wow
 
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Lamps

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  • Apr 19, 2025
  • #1,183
baldy said:
What a low bar lauding over Collins claiming a ball & clearing it - wow
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He can only deal with what comes his way. It's stupid going on the attack when he has done nothing wrong.

You need to get over it. He is our 1st choice GK for the rest of the season.
 
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Samueljames1991

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  • Apr 19, 2025
  • #1,184
Kneeza said:
I recall telling my Huddersfield-supporting acquaintance (who lives in Spain nowadays) that we'd signed Rudoni.
His reaction was that he's a bit of a show-pony with little vision, and a lightweight at that.
I'm massively fighting the urge to rub it in.
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This is hilarious one of his biggest strengths is that he's quite big and very athletic definitely not lightweight at all

They all said he has a bad attitude as well when he definitely doesn't at all and seems to be loving life.
 
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eyesee

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  • Apr 19, 2025
  • #1,185
Samueljames1991 said:
This is hilarious one of his biggest strengths is that he's quite big and very athletic definitely not lightweight at all

They all said he has a bad attitude as well when he definitely doesn't at all and seems to be loving life.
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we seem to be quite good at turning reasonable players into good players.
can't be an accident that it keeps happening.
 
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Lamps

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  • Apr 19, 2025
  • #1,186
eyesee said:
we seem to be quite good at turning reasonable players into good players.
can't be an accident that it keeps happening.
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What really helps is our players get a great backing most of the time from us. It helps the confidence and pushes them on. Both Robins and Lampard have made a point of it. But look at what happened before when the crowd turned on Collins. It smashed his confidence. Good to see it is back and hopefully the crowd doesn't get on his back again.
 
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Nuskyblue

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  • Apr 20, 2025
  • #1,187
Was Armstrong's goal offside?

He looked on from where I was sat but 97p pints cloud a man's judgement...
 
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Gynnsthetonic

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  • Apr 20, 2025
  • #1,188
Nuskyblue said:
Was Armstrong's goal offside?

He looked on from where I was sat but 97p pints cloud a man's judgement...
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He looked onside on the replay, lucky to get away with that one
 

Nuskyblue

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  • Apr 20, 2025
  • #1,189
Gynnsthetonic said:
He looked onside on the replay, lucky to get away with that one
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I think our collective arseholes would have caved in had it stood
 
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Tommo1993

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  • Apr 20, 2025
  • #1,190
 
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