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Match Thread Doncaster Rovers vs. Coventry City Match Thread - Saturday 18th Jan (2 Viewers)

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Sky Blue Pete

Well-Known Member
  • Jan 16, 2020
  • #106
Sky_Blue_Dreamer said:
Really tough selection choice this week. Those that came in for the cup game don't deserve to lose their place, but neither do those from the league game. Don't think the FA Cup tie will affect the mindset of the players.

Ultimately comes down to the opposition and what would be best against them.

Had we been at home against a team in poor form I'd have gone for Max and Godden up front with O'Hare behind. But away against a team in form I think I'd revert to the 2 attacking midfielders and Godden up front, with the option to change it around from the bench if necessary. Energy of Shipley and Westbrooke could be a big difference, although I wouldn't be averse to Allen starting in Westbrooke's place. Wingbacks to change back to the regulars but nice to have the others on the bench, esp Pask who could also be cover for CB and possibly also Kelly/Walsh.

Been a long time since we've had this kind of selection headache and it's very welcome, but ultimately I think it may come down to MR's approach if we take the lead and/or willingness to change/make subs if we don't. So I'll sit on the fence and go 1-1.

Marosi
Rose......Fadz......Hyam
Dabo..............Kelly.......Walsh........McCallum
Shipley.................Allen
Godden

Subs: Wilson, Pask, Mason, Westbrooke, O'Hare, Biamou, Hiwula​
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Look at that bench!!!
 

clint van damme

Well-Known Member
  • Jan 17, 2020
  • #107
Bump. I know the circus is in town but the match thread falling half way down the page on a Friday? Have a word!!
 
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jordan210

Well-Known Member
  • Jan 17, 2020
  • #108
Doncaster are on a good run and have a game in hand on us.

Would take a draw as it stands. But if we can get 3 points would be a big boost. The league is so tight this year only 10 points from 1st to 15th !
 
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superskyblue

Well-Known Member
  • Jan 17, 2020
  • #109
I would also take a point.
 

GaryMabbuttsLeftKnee

Well-Known Member
  • Jan 17, 2020
  • #110
Shipley and Westbrooke have both looked leggy of late. Shipley especially has been slightly off the ball for the last 3 (he wasnt good in the Tranmere game despite scoring). Not really a surprise with the amount of minutes they've both played recently. Given how well Allen & especially O'Hare played on Tuesday, I'd hope the latter if not both come in to deputise for one or both of the aforementioned. Other than that, Dabo & McCallum back in & Godden up top. Win = Incredible, Draw = Good, Lose = We go again!
 
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skybluegod

Well-Known Member
  • Jan 17, 2020
  • #111
Have a feeling we will win, tends to be the type of game we do well in, although every time i go to Doncaster we bloody draw!

Think we might need Allen's experience so would look to get him in
 

GaryJones

Well-Known Member
  • Jan 17, 2020
  • #112
GaryJones said:
This is our most difficult game for a while in my opinion. A draw would be a good result however I can see us losing this one.
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Ive changed my mind - Ive thought about this and now think we might actually win this game - forgive me I was going through the manopause!
Bloody hot in this room - pass me the fan.
No no its freezing get the heating on full blast.
Blimey Im sweating now!
Think you get the drift - Im now going for a narrow win.
 
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GaryJones

Well-Known Member
  • Jan 17, 2020
  • #113
PS If youre under the age of 30 you probably have no clue what Im talking about!
 
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Great_Expectations

Well-Known Member
  • Jan 17, 2020
  • #114
As I always say, and truly believe, if we play our game I’m confident of a victory. I hope MR doesn’t set us up too conservatively .

The Biamou/Godden dilemma is a great one to have. I’d go for Godden - I’m a big fan of Max and he absolutely took his chance last game, but Godden was only dropped to rest, not due to form so he deserves to keep his place.

I’d also give O’Hare another start over Westbrooke. O’Hare looked good the last two games and Westbrooke was quieter than usual. While I think Westbrooke is a better player than Shipley overall, away from home Shipley’s forward runs are crucial.

Dabo v Pask isn’t really a debate for me, it has to be Dabo. Pask is obviously a talent and it won’t be long until he’s in the team, but when he is it probably won’t be RWB, plus he’s only just back from injury, and Dabo is one of the best RB/WB in this league.

1-2, Godden, Walsh.
 
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mmttww

Well-Known Member
  • Jan 17, 2020
  • #115
Where do folks normally go for beers before the game for this one? Any designated Away pubs?
 

JuFoster

Member
  • Jan 17, 2020
  • #116
Doncaster definitely are one of the teams in this league that can really play.
This won’t be an easy game, and expect to be on back foot for a lot of it - but if we can dominate via our defence w. 5 at the back, we should win this.
0-1 or 1-2
Godden will strike again, or Biamou with the winner off the bench
 

Nick

Administrator
  • Jan 17, 2020
  • #117
I'd take a draw I think but overjoyed with a win.
 
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SkyBlueSoul

Well-Known Member
  • Jan 17, 2020
  • #118
mmttww said:
Where do folks normally go for beers before the game for this one? Any designated Away pubs?
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The away guide that bloke posted in another thread said The Leopard by the station is away fan friendly
 
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mmttww

Well-Known Member
  • Jan 17, 2020
  • #119
SkyBlueSoul said:
The away guide that bloke posted in another thread said The Leopard by the station is away fan friendly
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Ta!
 

mark82

Super Moderator
  • Jan 17, 2020
  • #120
bawtryneal said:
The Cheswold Lodge ( think it is a Beefeter) is nearest to the ground. Bit of a family pub and a 5 minute walk to the ground.
I will have a couple of beers at the Turnpike in Bawtry and then drive to Donny and then back to the Turnpike to celebrate ( hopefully) afterwards.
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Is that the one next to the Vue Cinema?
 
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theferret

Well-Known Member
  • Jan 17, 2020
  • #121
Doncaster one of the better teams we've played this season, have a bad feeling about this.

Got a feeling he might go two up top tomorrow.
 

CanadianCCFC

Well-Known Member
  • Jan 17, 2020
  • #122
theferret said:
Doncaster one of the better teams we've played this season, have a bad feeling about this.

Got a feeling he might go two up top tomorrow.
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Hope not
 

Sky Blue Harry H

Well-Known Member
  • Jan 17, 2020
  • #123
Playing great stuff at the moment and our best form of defence is attack. Forward !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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PurpleBin

Well-Known Member
  • Jan 17, 2020
  • #124
2-1 City.
 

itsabuzzard

Well-Known Member
  • Jan 17, 2020
  • #125
Groundhog Day. 4-1 City, Godden hat-trick.

Sent from my LG-H850 using Tapatalk
 
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TTG

Well-Known Member
  • Jan 17, 2020
  • #126
Don't mind me I'm just shitposting Pete's statement on every thread again to make sure nobody misses it.

Sky Blues Talk forum statement
 
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Irish Sky Blue

Well-Known Member
  • Jan 17, 2020
  • #127
theferret said:
Doncaster one of the better teams we've played this season, have a bad feeling about this.

Got a feeling he might go two up top tomorrow.
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I felt that the game against them at St Andrews was one of our best performances of the season. We battered them to a 1-1 draw.
 

AStonesThrow

Well-Known Member
  • Jan 17, 2020
  • #128
3-0 win. Godden x2 & Walsh goals
 
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theferret

Well-Known Member
  • Jan 17, 2020
  • #129
Irish Sky Blue said:
I felt that the game against them at St Andrews was one of our best performances of the season. We battered them to a 1-1 draw.
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Yes, we played well that day, silly amount of efforts on goal second half, but I thought they looked decent. Had a bit of quality about them. They've won 3 on the bounce, 4 out of 5 I think, so tough game tomorrow. A win would be huge.
 

Skybluefaz

Well-Known Member
  • Jan 17, 2020
  • #130
If we get the win tomorrow it would be massive. I hope O'Hare keeps his place.
 

SeaSeeEffCee

Well-Known Member
  • Jan 17, 2020
  • #131
Think we might lose this one. They're a good team in good form and we've played a lot of games recently.
 

hill83

Well-Known Member
  • Jan 18, 2020
  • #132
Fuck this game, it’s all about parking, chants and which pants to wear for the Brum game.
 
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eastwoodsdustman

Well-Known Member
  • Jan 18, 2020
  • #133
hill83 said:
Fuck this game, it’s all about parking, chants and which pants to wear for the Brum game.
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We have a game today?
 

Nick

Administrator
  • Jan 18, 2020
  • #134
eastwoodsdustman said:
We have a game today?
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Just knitting a half and half scarf
 
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eastwoodsdustman

Well-Known Member
  • Jan 18, 2020
  • #135
Nick said:
Just knitting a half and half scarf
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Dark and sky blue I hope!
 
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cv3

Member
  • Jan 18, 2020
  • #136
I hope the players arent as distracted by the cup game as some fans seem to be. If i had to pick one to win, it would be today.
 
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skybluesam66

Well-Known Member
  • Jan 18, 2020
  • #137
cv3 said:
I hope the players arent as distracted by the cup game as some fans seem to be. If i had to pick one to win, it would be today.
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100% would take a 1-0 win today and a 5-0 defeat next week.
 
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ccfcway

Well-Known Member
  • Jan 18, 2020
  • #138
hill83 said:
Fuck this game, it’s all about parking, chants and which pants to wear for the Brum game.
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and block 10 getting open.
 

ccfcway

Well-Known Member
  • Jan 18, 2020
  • #139
they are on decent form, but one things for sure, they won’t be too happy about playing us today.

1-1
 

Nick

Administrator
  • Jan 18, 2020
  • #140
What's their pitch like?
 
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