Match Thread Luton Town - Coventry City Match Thread - Saturday 26th Apr (7 Viewers)

StrettoBoy · Apr 25, 2025

I think that, over the weekend fixtures, Bristol and us will lose and Middlesbrough and Millwall will win.

That will mean Bristol will have 67 points and the other three will have 66, so it would go to the wire. A draw against Middlesbrough at the CBS would mean that they finish above us on goal difference.

We really need a point tomorrow.

Cov4Ever · Apr 25, 2025

I've rarely watched Luton play this season but I don't think they've been terribly lately - bit like Plymouth they'll hit us on the counter a lot.

Wilson surely has to start. Same with Dasilva for a bit more pace down the left side.

Sheaf should be fit to start.

Not sure who should start up top - I'd like to hope Bassette is fine so he can be an option late on to bring off the bench.

Further note, need to get Rudoni, Grimes and Sakamoto on the ball more - they'll provide the creativity to break down what's expected to be a low block tomorrow.

Skyblue Bangkok · Apr 25, 2025

Ashdown said:
Probably a blessing in disguise

You may be correct lol.

AOM · Apr 25, 2025

Otis said:
I am thinking the same and if we are beaten again tomorrow, I am just going to accept the fact that we probably are just not good enough for a top 6 place.

Been a great season regardless of what happens really, considering how it started.
Saying that, I'm still fully expecting us to be in that final at Wembley

Covcraig@bury · Apr 25, 2025

AOM said:
Been a great season regardless of what happens really, considering how it started.
Saying that, I'm still fully expecting us to be in that final at Wembley

Hotel booked ( free cancellation) FL make this happen

Sky Blue Pete · Apr 25, 2025

Still anxious

clint van damme · Apr 25, 2025

Sky Blue Pete said:
Still anxious

It's not going to get any better between now and kick off Pete!

mmttww · Apr 25, 2025

Sky Blue Pete said:
Still anxious

How about now?

Skyblue Bangkok · Apr 25, 2025

AOM said:
Been a great season regardless of what happens really, considering how it started.
Saying that, I'm still fully expecting us to be in that final at Wembley

Regardless of what happens it's been a fine season, look at how many points we had when we played Plymouth at home at Xmas.

Skyblue Bangkok · Apr 25, 2025

Skyblue Bangkok said:
You may be correct lol.

Bad news new TV being delivered tomorrow, 6.30.ko for us in Thailand.

Macca1987 · Apr 25, 2025

Sky Blue Pete said:
Still anxious

Where are you now Pete

AOM · Apr 25, 2025

Skyblue Bangkok said:
Regardless of what happens it's been a fine season, look at how many points we had when we played Plymouth at home at Xmas.

Got a great base to build from as well, and I'm looking forward to seeing who Frank can bring in, regardless of what league we're in

fernandopartridge · Apr 25, 2025

It would be a massive disappointment and in truth a failure if we did not make the play offs now, given that we broke into the top 6 at the beginning of March.

Tommo1993 · Apr 25, 2025

Lump it between the defence and keeper and Luton will be absolutely fine.

Tealeaf · Apr 25, 2025

I just want to get to Wembley again , I can take the loss , used to it now.

itsabuzzard · Apr 25, 2025

Mucca Mad Boys said:
We have a top end Championship team, since Lampard has come in we’ve been operating at Top 4 form. Even under Robins the underlying data metrics suggested we were massively underperforming.

It’s the defensive mistakes and GK errors that have cost us dearly this season throughout.

Regardless of how this season ends, we need a better defence (including GK) as well as a couple of additions in the forwards, including out wide.

This team is really close to being right up there in this league.

You're talking about replacing over half the team. How can it be "really close to being right up there"?

Mucca Mad Boys · Apr 25, 2025

Sky_Blue_Dreamer said:
Whereas with 2CB's we've consistently conceded two a game.

We’ve also scored goals to compensate…

The personnel that made 5-3-2 work are not available and this is something people have overlooked when calling for 5-3-2.

shepardo01 · Apr 25, 2025

Tommo1993 said:
Lump it between the defence and keeper and Luton will be absolutely fine.

This is what they will do!!

CCFCAnalysis · Apr 25, 2025

torchomatic said:
Don't often (ever) say "must win", but this is a must win.

Hopefully JDS and Sheaf will be back in the 11. As for the keeper situation, I think we're between a rock and a hard place. Neither of our choices are great.

The only must win is ‘Boro at home, if we lose this one

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Mucca Mad Boys · Apr 25, 2025

itsabuzzard said:
You're talking about replacing over half the team. How can it be "really close to being right up there"?

First and foremost, it’s a squad game and there’s been times this season where there isn’t any game changers to bring on. The best example is our wide players, we only have 2 out and out wingers contracted for 25/26.

There’s also planning ahead for some departures which could be anything from 5 players around the fringes of team, that assumes the likes of Sheaf, MVE and Wright stay.

Since Lampard has joined the club, most teams have played 27 games and in that period, we’ve been the 4th best team in the league and only 2 points off Sheff U. If you add more quality, then we’re gonna even better and pushing towards the Top 2 and you can’t underestimate that gap from 4-6th and the top 3 in the Championship.

shmmeee · Apr 25, 2025

Mucca Mad Boys said:
First and foremost, it’s a squad game and there’s been times this season where there isn’t any game changers to bring on. The best example is our wide players, we only have 2 out and out wingers contracted for 25/26.

There’s also planning ahead for some departures which could be anything from 5 players around the fringes of team, that assumes the likes of Sheaf, MVE and Wright stay.

This. We’re lacking options up front and at fullback, which are both areas you want high energy and the ability to refresh. First team is probably only a CB/LB short in theory but beyond that we’re thin.

Sky Blue Pete · Apr 25, 2025

Macca1987 said:
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Where are you now Pete

Past vertical without doubt

Mucca Mad Boys · Apr 25, 2025

shmmeee said:
This. We’re lacking options up front and at fullback, which are both areas you want high energy and the ability to refresh. First team is probably only a CB/LB short in theory but beyond that we’re thin.

Particularly with our wingers. Sakamoto and EMC are good players but when they have ineffectual games, who is on the bench to change the game? I’m hoping for more from EMC next season as he’s shown some great glimpses but the season has been stop-start for him. Sakamoto, imo, would make a fantastic role player in a top 3 team but he doesn’t have the consistent output to be the main guy.

It’s lucky MVE is a robust player because he’s had to play nearly every minute of every game this season and last.

Even at CM, the people happy with Andrews being a 4/5th choice in preseason were made to look silly given how many injuries we’ve picked there.

At LB, Bidwell and JDS aren’t really Top 6 calibre imo. Defensively, I’m not convinced with Lati and Binks as backups and a top end CB would elevate Thomas and Kitching imo.

Sky Blue Pete · Apr 25, 2025

mmttww said:
How about now?

Worse

Balli001 · Apr 25, 2025

From Lampards press conference: EMC and Bassette both out for rest of league season. Thomas hopefully back for Boro game

Sky Blue Pete · Apr 25, 2025

Balli001 said:
From Lampards press conference: EMC and Bassette both out for rest of league season. Thomas hopefully back for Boro game

Bloody hell

Brighton Sky Blue · Apr 25, 2025

What has Bassette done?

Balli001 · Apr 25, 2025

Brighton Sky Blue said:
What has Bassette done?

Quad injury

mmttww · Apr 25, 2025

Sky Blue Pete said:
Bloody hell

It sounds like a fancy way of saying they're out for a week. Missing Bassette for week we can handle. EMC was out already. Positive spin, everyone's back fit if we make the playoffs, and Thomas is back sooner.

napolimp · Apr 25, 2025

Does anyone have a list of fit players?

Balli001 · Apr 25, 2025

mmttww said:
It sounds like a fancy way of saying they're out for a week. Missing Bassette for week we can handle. EMC was out already. Positive spin, everyone's back fit if we make the playoffs, and Thomas is back sooner.

Dovin isn't...and that's the key one let's be honest

Nick · Apr 25, 2025

Balli001 said:
Quad injury

Shouldn't be on motorbikes with the risks involved

lord_garrincha · Apr 25, 2025

I think we can rule out wing backs with 3 fit CBs... Although you could play Bidwell at LCB & can flex with a back 4... but I doubt it & would expect the same formation, with Wilson, DaSilva & Sheaf coming in.

lord_garrincha · Apr 25, 2025

Nick said:
Shouldn't be on motorbikes with the risks involved

Rik Mayall was never the same!

clint van damme · Apr 25, 2025

Nick said:
Shouldn't be on motorbikes with the risks involved

Who'd have though Bassette would fail to control something?

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