JSL
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Assuming most go, that's a big turnout for a long distance mid week fixture
Assuming most go, that's a big turnout for a long distance mid week fixtureAll 2117 of them.
I agree, we got caught out down the flanks and that shape is the same be it 4-4-2 or 4-2-3-1.To be fair the midfield wasn't really at fault this time.
How many away tickets have we sold? Anyone know?
Not sure why the majority of players would be knackered for this one. Not many played over the IB , BTA and Rudoni waiting in the wings for the Charlton game. JDS is the one who's had most football. Simms able deputy for Haji.3 game weeks always worry me with our squad depth. Players will be knackered for this one and no Haji limits our attacking options further. Would snap your hand off for a point.
If (I know, IF) we beat Middlesbrough, that opens the door for Ipswich to be 2nd by the time we go there on 6th December, as they play their game in hand before then. Making it 3 in a row!If going away to second in the league is our theoretical toughest fixture, I wonder how many times that has happened twice in a row before? I guess it would be going away to top of the league most seasons, but obviously we can't do that at the moment!
hang on, they've got Hull tomoz, they ain't no pushovers then Oxford and Blackburn, not the easiest of teams now, plus they've got to get past Stoke, Bristol and Preston, who aren't all going to lose points.If (I know, IF) we beat Middlesbrough, that opens the door for Ipswich to be 2nd by the time we go there on 6th December, as they play their game in hand before then. Making it 3 in a row!
I know, it's only a possibility. Main focus is tomorrow, but I thought it was interesting neverthelesshang on, they've got Hull tomoz, they ain't no pushovers then Oxford and Blackburn, not the easiest of teams now, plus they've got to get past Stoke, Bristol and Preston, who aren't all going to lose points.
Always worry you despite the fact that in nearly every 3 game week this season we've picked up 9 points?3 game weeks always worry me with our squad depth. Players will be knackered for this one and no Haji limits our attacking options further. Would snap your hand off for a point.
I suspect that’s more likely to be the case by our home game on 29th December. There is also a small possibility of another one v Bristol City!If (I know, IF) we beat Middlesbrough, that opens the door for Ipswich to be 2nd by the time we go there on 6th December, as they play their game in hand before then. Making it 3 in a row!
True, but you have to consider Grimes, MVE etc because realistically not many are going to be able to play all three matches this week.Not sure why the majority of players would be knackered for this one. Not many played over the IB , BTA and Rudoni waiting in the wings for the Charlton game. JDS is the one who's had most football. Simms able deputy for Haji.
Yes. It’s a great effort what we have managed so far, but are you saying that three game weeks aren’t tough to manage player fitness?Always worry you despite the fact that in nearly every 3 game week this season we've picked up 9 points?
Nice attempt at trying to make Stoke a bit sexy......Go for the statement win, a la Stoke.
Id love for the 2 automatic places to be Cov and Boro!!Morning Coventry - Don't think i have posted on here since our Play Off fixture.
I have no idea how we are still second, it say's more about the teams below us rather than how good we have been - frankly, we have been poor for a few weeks now. The positives are we seem to be able to grab a point and get back into games which we couldn't under Carrick and defensively we are much stronger.
Its the attack that is proving a problem. We just do not create enough chances, we haven't found the right formula and what started as a positive - having options is now working against us.
Its the perfect game to reignite our early season form but i'm struggling to see how we stop you.
New manager will be in the stands as he arrived last night but Adi will still be in charge.
We have a few fitness tests but expect the team to look something like the following:
Brynn
Brittain
Ayling
Jones
Targett*
Morris
Hackney
Whittaker
Nypan
McGree
Conway
Or
The same defence
Browne
Hackney
Morris
Whitaker
McGree
Conway
Safe journey to those travelling, weather is grim.
At this point I don't think its any worse for us than anybody else. We're effectively 11 points clear of third after 16 games, the players seem to be coping ok.Yes. It’s a great effort what we have managed so far, but are you saying that three game weeks aren’t tough to manage player fitness?
Yeah, but... tomorrow???My worry as is every year and often proven right....the FA Cup.
My worry as is every year and often proven right....the FA Cup.
I would rather draw a tough game, lose it and be out of the competition and all focus on the league.
We are in our best position for 25 years and we should be looking to keep players as fit as possible, not playing extra games, risking injuries in cup games when we are a whisker away from the promised land.
Bring in a couple to strengthen in January and concentrate on the league. For cup games I'd play the second string players like Allen, Keysler-Haden and co, and the competative minutes for them would be a huge advantage as the season stretches out...
So we could be safe by new year?If we continue our form into December, we’re not gonna get caught up for 2nd realistically. There’s 24 points between now and the New Year, continuing 2.3 PPG takes us to 55 points, even 1.6 PPG takes us to 50 points.
we are clearly safe. who’s even thinking about relegation ffsSo we could be safe by new year?
Never trust sides claiming they are in a defensive mess.Boro in a bit of a defensive crisis. Espcecially at left back. Bodes well
If you read Adi's interview with the Telegraph, he said categorically that he doesn't want to be a manager. He prefers improving players.Id love for the 2 automatic places to be Cov and Boro!!
I take it Adi wasn't even in the reckoning for the job then?...if you get a result against us with Adi managing, 2 wins and a draw should have got him the job. But maybe he is not fancied..and it would be a shame if the new guy brought in his own team and Adi got kicked out just because of that rat Edwards. Best of luck after tomorrow....a really decent set of fans.
Tbf we claimed it before we played WrexhamNever trust sides claiming they are in a defensive mess.
Often proven right? How so? You one of those that think fa cup semi final run cost us a playoff spot?My worry as is every year and often proven right....the FA Cup.
I would rather draw a tough game, lose it and be out of the competition and all focus on the league.
We are in our best position for 25 years and we should be looking to keep players as fit as possible, not playing extra games, risking injuries in cup games when we are a whisker away from the promised land.
Bring in a couple to strengthen in January and concentrate on the league. For cup games I'd play the second string players like Allen, Keysler-Haden and co, and the competative minutes for them would be a huge advantage as the season stretches out...
Mewe are clearly safe. who’s even thinking about relegation ffs
C’mon lads. If anyone can do it we can.QPRs 22/23 crumble doesn’t really count as they were only top for two weeks. Cardiff 06/07 is still the all time Championship crumble, game 20/21 they dropped off. If we win then we can’t drop off before game 21, meaning we’d need to become the all time crumble champions to fuck it up from there.
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