Match Thread Coventry City - Wrexham AFC Match Thread - Sunday 26th Apr (14 Viewers)

[Earlsdon_Skyblue1]

Lampard to rotate according to journo at presser

Hopefully not going to cuck for Wrexham.

 

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[Brighton Sky Blue]

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.

I agree, but it’s a response to the argument from Southampton fans and others who are keen to ‘prove’ that we only succeeded because the league was poor.

Notwithstanding that Southampton have far, far more money at their disposal.

 

[Pendragon]

In Benidorm on Sunday for Wrexham game. Any recommended bars where Cov fans be at?

 

[Mucca Mad Boys]

I agree, but it’s a response to the argument from Southampton fans and others who are keen to ‘prove’ that we only succeeded because the league was poor.

Notwithstanding that Southampton have far, far more money at their disposal.

It’s also objectively a bullshit claim. Teams have won the league with 81 points in the past and teams winning promotion straight from L1. Under Lampard we also hit traditional automatic promotion form last season too, just not on track for 100+ points. Most seasons, Sheff U’s 92 points see them promoted and we will almost definitely surpass that.

None of the promoted teams from L1 got relegated, the parachute payment teams are comfortably in the playoffs/automatics… what’s uniquely bad about the league this year then?

We’re on track to finish on about the same points as Maresca’s Leicester team and won the league earlier than them.

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

It’s also objectively a bullshit claim. Teams have won the league with 81 points in the past and teams winning promotion straight from L1. Under Lampard we also hit traditional automatic promotion form last season too, just not on track for 100+ points. Most seasons, Sheff U’s 92 points see them promoted and we will almost definitely surpass that.

None of the promoted teams from L1 got relegated, the parachute payment teams are comfortably in the playoffs/automatics… what’s uniquely bad about the league this year then?

We’re on track to finish on about the same points as Maresca’s Leicester team and won the league earlier than them.

We also had a freak outbreak of illness at the most fixture intensive and punishing part of the season. Without that I think we’d be pushing 100 points in all seriousness.

 

[Mucca Mad Boys]

We also had a freak outbreak of illness at the most fixture intensive and punishing part of the season. Without that I think we’d be pushing 100 points in all seriousness.

Exactly, for all the Southampton fans saying ‘what if Eckert started the season’, we could equally say the same about signings we made in Jan, particularly Onyeka.

We’ve lost one game since he joined and the draws I’m pretty confident would’ve been wins if weren’t cruising to the title.

 

[TewkesburySkyBlue]

I agree, but it’s a response to the argument from Southampton fans and others who are keen to ‘prove’ that we only succeeded because the league was poor.

Notwithstanding that Southampton have far, far more money at their disposal.

I dislike Southamton immensley particularly after their treatment of Frank at St Marys.
What a spoiled entitled bunch .

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

Exactly, for all the Southampton fans saying ‘what if Eckert started the season’, we could equally say the same about signings we made in Jan, particularly Onyeka.

We’ve lost one game since he joined and the draws I’m pretty confident would’ve been wins if weren’t cruising to the title.

Norwich fans will also be asking ‘what if Clement had started the season’. Well, he didn’t. Just as we asked last season ‘what if we had Lampard all along’. Yeah, but we didn’t.

But he will start next season, as will ‘Tonda’, so they can prove how good they are then.

 

[Mucca Mad Boys]

Norwich fans will also be asking ‘what if Clement had started the season’. Well, he didn’t. Just as we asked last season ‘what if we had Lampard all along’. Yeah, but we didn’t.

But he will start next season, as will ‘Tonda’, so they can prove how good they are then.

Southampton and Norwich fans should take heed of this young man:



The absolute is clear: we won the league without breaking much of a sweat. Mission ‘HMS Piss The League’ accomplished.

 

[wingy]

Would that queue be called a Herring bone pattern?

Roll up!Roll up!!

 

[wingy]

We also had a freak outbreak of illness at the most fixture intensive and punishing part of the season. Without that I think we’d be pushing 100 points in all seriousness.

No if buts or maybes?

 

[Danceswithhorses]

It would be a nice touch, when Grimes is asked to lift the Championship trophy, that he calls over Eccles, as a Cov lad, to jointly lift it with him.

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

No if buts or maybes?

Well yes, anyone can play that game but the only game that matters is what actually happened. Except for Ipswich’s cheating though, that needs a look.

 

[skybluecam]

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

FA Cup semi final generally isn't an issue if you're quick enough and get logistics sorted. Jim Ratcliffe ran it before watching us v Man United.

 

[wingy]

Well yes, anyone can play that game but the only game that matters is what actually happened. Except for Ipswich’s cheating though, that needs a look.

Can only be compared on what we did to last year with Frank joining us Later than Tunda!

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

Can only be compared on what we did to last year with Frank joining us Later than Tunda!

I think Clement has done so at Norwich and I expect them to have a very good season next year.

 

[Saddlebrains]

It’s also objectively a bullshit claim. Teams have won the league with 81 points in the past and teams winning promotion straight from L1. Under Lampard we also hit traditional automatic promotion form last season too, just not on track for 100+ points. Most seasons, Sheff U’s 92 points see them promoted and we will almost definitely surpass that.

None of the promoted teams from L1 got relegated, the parachute payment teams are comfortably in the playoffs/automatics… what’s uniquely bad about the league this year then?

We’re on track to finish on about the same points as Maresca’s Leicester team and won the league earlier than them.

If i was rich id bet you we wont. But as im not, I will just disagree. We wont get more than 1 point from the next 2, jobs done, no one gives a shit and that will be reflected

 

[quinn1971]

If i was rich id bet you we wont. But as im not, I will just disagree. We wont get more than 1 point from the next 2, jobs done, no one gives a shit and that will be reflected

We’re getting 3 on Sunday ?

 

[Skybluedogwood]

They beat us last time as Moore had a good game and Thomas was suspended. Bobby would love a good scrap if they start with Moore again and we should have too much for them. Got to freshen things up though as need a high energy performance. Torp in for tank, Eccles in for Rudi and kKH / MVE combo up the right, with Simms up top. Then tell them to press hard from the front and each time one of them stops working for the team fresh legs replace them. I don’t want to see Esse out there showboating and know Eccles isn’t a natural number 10 but he brings energy, knows how to put a foot in and is good like Torp at taking a shot from around the box.

 

[Greer]

He won't.
But those are the 3 players that Lampard speaks highly of for their influence around the club.

Think people are hoping they get some minutes Sunday to say thank you and goodbye. But he certainly won't be starting Wilson.

As others have said, this is an important game for the play offs, we owe it to the others to give it our best.

We owe it to ourselves to pump these and lift the trophy in style.

 

[robbiethemole]

Sam Allison is the ref so don't expect things to go smoothly

 

[Johhny Blue]

KKH could be worth a run out, looked good last night I thought when he came on.

His goals/ minute stats are pretty good

 

[Johhny Blue]

Strongest team. Like to see Markelo.

Which is it?

 

[Johhny Blue]

Anyway, do Wrexham have to give us a guard of honour?

Only at the beginning of the game.
After the game is optional

 

[Johhny Blue]

I’m singing at evensong at 5 can’t ruin my voice

how’s that for a reason

Is the Bobby Thomas song on your list?

 

[Great_Expectations]

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

FA Cup semi final generally isn't an issue if you're quick enough and get logistics sorted. Jim Ratcliffe ran it before watching us v Man United.

The same thing happened to me for the Man U semi - as in I was running London that day too. Managed to make it just as the players were coming out.

Getting from the Marathon finish to Wembley was an absolute ballache!

 

[mark82]

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….

"Sorry love, the airline said I have to travel home"

 

[COVKIDSNEVERQUIT]

Don't want the Hollywood Superstars doing the double over us, couldn't stand the Sky love in.

 

[CovValleyBoy]

Strongest team available surely.
If not we lose & lift Championship Trophy with them celebrating playoffs.

 

[Otis]

Strongest team available surely.
If not we lose & lift Championship Trophy with them celebrating playoffs.

Might have to rest one or two maybe, but this is a game we want to win. KKH wouldn't be a bad shout. Maybe Markelo or Eccles too.

Don't believe Wrexham can actually confirm the playoffs if they beat us (Hull would still be able to catch them), but they will all but be there if they do and yeah, they would be giving it the big un with a victory.

Don't mind a draw so much, but really don't want us to lose this one.

And we have been so very good at home. Would hate to have a defeat in our last home game.

 

[Lamps]

If i was rich id bet you we wont. But as im not, I will just disagree. We wont get more than 1 point from the next 2, jobs done, no one gives a shit and that will be reflected

Not at all.

The pressure is off us now. Just like it was for our last game and we won that 5-1. The pressure is fully on Wrexham who are only in the top 6 by 2 goals from Hull. Give them the pasting they deserve to finish their season.

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

If i was rich id bet you we wont. But as im not, I will just disagree. We wont get more than 1 point from the next 2, jobs done, no one gives a shit and that will be reflected

I think Watford are the most on the beach side in the league so we’ll see.

 

[Otis]

Not at all.

The pressure is off us now. Just like it was for our last game and we won that 5-1. The pressure is fully on Wrexham who are only in the top 6 by 2 goals from Hull. Give them the pasting they deserve to finish their season.

Would be nice.

Do think we will have to rest one or two though

KKH for MVE might not be a bad shout. Eccles perhaps.

Could we possibly risk Bidwell in place of Dasilva? He looked okay when he came on against Portsmouth, but we had the game won by then.

I think we would save the last game for Allen, at Watford and he will get some game time there

 

[Lamps]

Would be nice.

Do think we will have to rest one or two though

KKH for MVE might not be a bad shout. Eccles perhaps.

Could we possibly risk Bidwell in place of Dasilva? He looked okay when he came on against Portsmouth, but we had the game won by then.

I think we would save the last game for Allen, at Watford and he will get some game time there

I can't see Lampard keeping MVE out of the game. He is the one that makes our squad tick with his antics and will want to play.

We will be lifting the trophy and those who deserve it the most will be on the pitch to give us the win.

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

I can't see Lampard keeping MVE out of the game. He is the one that makes our squad tick with his antics and will want to play.

We will be lifting the trophy and those who deserve it the most will be on the pitch to give us the win.

I don’t think he’ll be allowed to use his Super Soaker on Hyam and Doyle