Match Thread Coventry City - Wrexham AFC Match Thread - Sunday 26th Apr (27 Viewers)

[David O'Day]

It's now looking increasingly unlikely we'll get to 100 points but we can get 100 goals, so full-strength teams for the remaining two fixtures please Frank. Half a dozen against Wrexham will make up for the away result, which came just days after I'd placed a small wager on us going the rest of the season unbeaten

I would say that unless they add a few extra games on at the end of the season it's not just unlikely we'll get to 100 points.

 

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[itsabuzzard]

I would say that unless they add a few extra games on at the end of the season it's not just unlikely we'll get to 100 points.

Think you're on safe ground there, but if anyone can do it, Frank can

 

[fernandopartridge]

I actually agree with shmmeee on Onyeka, not necessarily because of his performances but more because the probable nature of the game might suit Torp's extra bit of craft. There is also the merit argument on the part of the latter given his two assists in two games.

 

[fernandopartridge]

I've just seen somebody on the Wrexham forum say that Southampton are better than us. I mean come on that is objectively untrue.

 

[wingy]

I've just seen somebody on the Wrexham forum say that Southampton are better than us. I mean come on that is objectively untrue.

We'd have a fairer point of judgement when the guy's had the same number of game's in the championship, What's Frank's average now?

 

[fernandopartridge]

The league table is the point of judgement

 

[David O'Day]

Think you're on safe ground there, but if anyone can do it, Frank can

wouldn't mind replaying the Sheffield Wednesday home game, so maybe you are on to something

 

[wingy]

The league table is the point of judgement

But not quite the same I'm saying Southampton won't have the same average as us/Frank, and doubt they have across this season I can see them fucking up the PO's just like we did tbf!

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

But not quite the same I'm saying Southampton won't have the same average as us/Frank, and doubt they have across this season I can see them fucking up the PO's just like we did tbf!

Since ‘Tonda’ came in they have just 3 more points than we do.

 

[Nick]

Guard of honour
Trophy lift
Stop Wrexham from getting into the playoffs
Doug pulls out a Deadpool mask on full time to mock

 

[Offhegoes]

Good point. He's got no reason to jump ship

If he's a good trainer, and a great influence around the place, give him a new contract as 3rd choice and develop him into a GK coach.

 

[Offhegoes]

I feel quite prickly about this game. Don't like Wrexham after that away game this season and that FA Cup loss a few years back. Will leave a bad taste if they come here and win, and we're not at the races.

 

[Evo1883]

Lampard to rotate according to journo at presser

 

[Evo1883]

Since ‘Tonda’ came in they have just 3 more points than we do.

That includes our blip

 

[Otis]

asking for a friend, what if somebody was spotted with a blow up doll ?

If you mean Tina, I've told you, I am not letting you borrow her anymore

 

[skybluecam]

Lampard to rotate according to journo at presser

Will Oelrich? He said next couple to be fair, I think Watford we’ll see more. But maybe the likes of Eccles, Simms, Torp could play vs Wrexham, doubt it’s Jamie Allen territory yet.

 

[Evo1883]

Will Oelrich? He said next couple to be fair, I think Watford we’ll see more. But maybe the likes of Eccles, Simms, Torp could play vs Wrexham, doubt it’s Jamie Allen territory yet.

Awww poor jamie

 

[Mucca Mad Boys]

That includes our blip

Conveniently clips out the 15 game start to the season where our record was 10-4-1.

Southampton’s current form is the best stretch to date, to be fair. However, we’ve been coasting to winning the league so we could draw where Southampton needed to win.

I genuinely believe we’d have beaten Sheff Wednesday and Blackburn if the promotion run-in was closer.

 

[Bugsy]

They are relaxing the rules in Hospitality for this game

 

[Speedie's Head]

I actually agree with shmmeee on Onyeka, not necessarily because of his performances but more because the probable nature of the game might suit Torp's extra bit of craft. There is also the merit argument on the part of the latter given his two assists in two games.

Onyeka took a couple of very painful knocks, he's also looked pretty fatigued to me. It's very difficult to tell if that is enough for Torp to start but Torp does bring aspects to his game that Onyeka doesn't have.

 

[Levship20]

They are relaxing the rules in Hospitality for this game

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Once again, brilliant by the club embracing the expected atmosphere… CBS will be Sky blue on Sunday 🩵🩵🩵🩵

 

[Old Warwickshire lad]

asking for a friend, what if somebody was spotted with a blow up doll ?

Someone took one to the Blackburn game.

 

[quinn1971]

Someone took one to the Blackburn game.

it’s never a party without one

 

[DazzleTommyDazzle]

They are relaxing the rules in Hospitality for this game

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I'm not saying that this was due to the email I sent on Monday, but I am implying it quite strongly...

 

[Bugsy]

Anyone know where to find today's press conference can't seem to find it anywhere and it's normally out by now.
Thanks in advance

 

[Great_Expectations]

This match is cursed for me!

I mentioned before it was moved to the same day as London Marathon and after initially prioritising the marathon, I’ve now managed to defer it as most people I spoke to questioned why I’d miss a once in a lifetime event with Coventry after having an ST for ~25 years! So I sorted that.

Next issue; I was due home from holiday today but my partner is ill and we’ve had to extend for an extra night, change flights etc while she (hopefully!) recovers in time….

 

[eyesee]

i would be surprised if there isn't already a keep list, and a sell list.
i expect everyone else to play in the next 2 games. and they will know what is at stake.

 

[scubasteve]

Would Wilson be a step up on Aled Williams….. & has anyone seen him in any of the celebrations ?

I have heard he may have been let go (sacked) in the last week or so.....

 

[CCFC96]

I've just seen somebody on the Wrexham forum say that Southampton are better than us. I mean come on that is objectively untrue.

Standard nonsense that I think comes from the over-analysis of football in general. We've been consistently the best side in the league all season - can't really debate that but people get bored quickly these days.

It started with well Ipswich are actually better and will catch them, then the next hot take was Hellberg's Boro are the best team since Pep's Barca, when that died it shifted to Saints. A side who on another day we'd have had 6 points off comfortably this season. People get bored quick and are desperate for a new hot take.

Also not to be that guy but if Lampard was actually some Swedish bloke called Ikea Herring then we'd have everyone on football twitter queuing up to suck him off.

 

[SkyBlueChris]

Friday afternoon - do we know if the fans zone is open for Sunday yet??

Not seen it anywhere...

 

[SkyBlueChris]

Anyone know where to find today's press conference can't seem to find it anywhere and it's normally out by now.
Thanks in advance

Yea theres 5 mins of it on bbc spunds

Coventry City - Lampard looks ahead Wrexham - BBC Sounds

Coventry City head coach Frank Lampard looks ahead to Sunday's game against Wrexham.

www.bbc.co.uk

But the club havent released it yet I dont believe!

 

[Sky_Blue_Dreamer]

Standard nonsense that I think comes from the over-analysis of football in general. We've been consistently the best side in the league all season - can't really debate that but people get bored quickly these days.

It started with well Ipswich are actually better and will catch them, then the next hot take was Hellberg's Boro are the best team since Pep's Barca, when that died it shifted to Saints. A side who on another day we'd have had 6 points off comfortably this season. People get bored quick and are desperate for a new hot take.

Also not to be that guy but if Lampard was actually some Swedish bloke called Ikea Herring then we'd have everyone on football twitter queuing up to suck him off.

Would that queue be called a Herring bone pattern?

 

[Sky_Blue_Dreamer]

Though I want us to play a strong as team as possible, partly because I want as many points and goals as possible, partly because I want to deny Wrexham a chance of the play-offs, there are caveats to that.

Firstly, anyone who is slightly injured or carrying a knock - don't risk them. If Rudoni needs treatment on that shoulder get it booked in now rather than wait two weeks for a couple of dead rubbers and then every other player will be looking to get treatment done.

Secondly, I would start the likes of Bidwell and Allen, as I assume they will be leaving, and replace them after 50-odd minutes. I know some will say get the game won and bring them on then, but it is a far better and meaningful ovation if they get subbed off after starting. I also want Allen to play the next two as that should bring him to 200 appearances.

With Wilson, he might be staying he might be going, but start Rushworth and bring him off near the final whistle so he can get his round of applause and we can show our appreciation for a player who is probably PotS. After all, at this moment he's the one more likely to not be here next season than Wilson.

I guess we could also try some stuff out looking to next season and who might or might not be required. I'd like to see KKH play on the right WITH MvE and let the two of them alternate between wing and fullback.

 

[Mild-Mannered Janitor]

This match is cursed for me!

I mentioned before it was moved to the same day as London Marathon and after initially prioritising the marathon, I’ve now managed to defer it as most people I spoke to questioned why I’d miss a once in a lifetime event with Coventry after having an ST for ~25 years! So I sorted that.

Next issue; I was due home from holiday today but my partner is ill and we’ve had to extend for an extra night, change flights etc while she (hopefully!) recovers in time….

1. Hope your partner is recovering
2. Hope you get your flights back tomorrow
3. Can I have you tickets if you don't

and good luck with the training for next years marathon although its always FA cup semi final weekend so maybe go for Manchester or another one

 

[Mucca Mad Boys]

I've just seen somebody on the Wrexham forum say that Southampton are better than us. I mean come on that is objectively untrue.

To be fair, Southampton beat them twice so they would say that. If Southampton fail to beat Ipswich, they’ve bottled because the only Top 6 team they would’ve beaten this side of New Year would be us and Wrexham. Had they got better results v Boro, Millwall and Hull (even draws for Boro/Hull) they’d be odds on for automatic promotion now.

The shittest take of the year was the Birmingham idiot saying ‘honestly, you’re the worst team we’ve had up here’ after they beat us and pretty sure he said something about them finishing above us LOL.