Match Thread Middlesbrough - Coventry City Match Thread - Tuesday 25th Nov (128 Viewers)

[TomRad85]

Yep Rudoni too us forward with the ball and we dominated the last 10

Rudoni looks like a man playing against children at this level.

 

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[eyesee]

We've currently only got 1 fit striker, though hopefully Wright back soon

...he's not a striker.
sim-mo, THAT'S a striker.

 

[David O'Day]

My biggest fear is an injury crisis

get through to jan and king has to get some help in

 

[Bigelvesy]

Up until 80 minutes we were absolutely awful lets be honest.

Massively under pressure, pressed in, panicked back line.

Then it just came to life not only after we tweaked the system, Rudoni came on and Boro started to tire.

The never say die attitude is pretty incredible to watch.

“Absolutely awful” is a fucking shocking take

 

[clint van damme]

Remember Boro were unbeaten at home before tonight. The only club with a better home record than them is us.

We've had to go to 2nd place twice, and won both.
You just can't ask for more than that

 

[COVKIDSNEVERQUIT]

Surely woolfenden on makes sense then frank ?

Good job Frank Lampard is the manager init.

 

[Jamesimus]

Wouldn’t mind Danny Fox on there more regularly tbh!

He wasn’t doing my nerves any favours!

 

[Perennial Lurker]

We really were. There were 20 minute spells either half where they could've genuinely scored 5 as well.

The miss by Conway should've sealed the game for them.

I saw it different and I'm too emotionally drained to argue with you .

 

[covcity4life]

We've currently only got 1 fit striker, though hopefully Wright back soon

I think wright prob a week away. Be good for Simms to know he's getting 90 mins every game

But agreed if he got injured would pose a problem. Maybe Woolf in defence and kitching upfront!

 

[MatthewWallis]

We’re going up. Simms golden boot

 

[Sky Blue Pete]

Rudoni looks like a man playing against children at this level.

Yep he’s that good
He also looks a foot taller than I remember

 

[Sky Blue Pete]

We’re going up. Simms golden boot

6 goals in 5 starts

 

[clint van damme]

I think wright prob a week away. Be good for Simms to know he's getting 90 mins every game

But agreed if he got injured would pose a problem. Maybe Woolf in defence and kitching upfront!

I reckon Thomas could do a turn up front in an emergency

 

[Nick]

Elite Tactician to make the changes to change the system....

 

[shmmeee]

6 goals in 5 starts

Less than 600 mins all season. Man is a machine.

 

[bigfatronssba]

6 away wins so far, same as the total amount for the whole of last season

 

[KenilworthSkyBlue]

I saw it different and I'm too emotionally drained to argue with you .

There's no argument to make really. We were dreadful for large spells either half.

The commentators also said the same.

But we've got the win that's all that matters.

 

[Mercian In Anglia]

That was big. Like the point away at Mansfield big. Simms was outstanding, top class hold up play. And Carl Fucking Rushworth. That moment when they looked to be through on the half way line and he just appeared to sort it...

Thomas and Kitch are like the Kray twins. If one fucks up the other will sort it with furious vengeance.

Boro were the best team we've played this season and we've done them 4-2 on their own patch.

I love this team.

SBA knackering my tv speakers as usual, safe journey home you magnificent lads and lasses.

PUSB!!!

 

[Major Tom]

Rudoni looks like a man playing against children at this level.

He’s just walking around creating with every pass. What a gift to have him and Grimes in the team with Torp breaking up play as well. Enjoy it!

 

[Perennial Lurker]

Allen also was at his terrier like best

He is just such a clever player , does the hard yards but does them intelligently

 

[AFCCOVENTRY]

 

[shmmeee]

Bring on Ipswich

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

There's no argument to make really. We were dreadful for large spells either half.

The commentators also said the same.

But we've got the win that's all that matters.

I think there's a lot of tired legs in this team which is causing the opposition to be granted more freedom and opportunities than before. That said, Championship teams have just not proven able to take these opportunities-top flight ones clearly would do and mercilessly so.

 

[skybluecam]

Up until 80 minutes we were absolutely awful lets be honest.

Massively under pressure, pressed in, panicked back line.

Then it just came to life not only after we tweaked the system, Rudoni came on and Boro started to tire.

The never say die attitude is pretty incredible to watch.

We really weren’t awful. Didn’t have control of the game and looked a bit open, but at the same time we were very dangerous on the break.

Let’s not forget we were away at 2nd in the league…

 

[SeshMouseSkyBlue]

Allen also was at his terrier like best

I thought he was gonna get bullied when he came on. Held his own and played it simple!

 

[steve101]

I hope Rushworth isn't recalled in January. He is top quality.

 

[Major Tom]

Remember Boro were unbeaten at home before tonight. The only club with a better home record than them is us.

We put fear into sidss. I know we were under pressure for periods but you don’t score 4 goals alway by luck.

 

[AFCCOVENTRY]

 

[covcity4life]

What a time to be a Cov fan.

Remember those St Andrews years, that L1 relegation season and the L2 redemption.

Means even more if you do.

CTID.

Ya I like to throw that dig in to a guy who used to boycott and back council. He doesn't get to enjoy it like we do!

 

[Matt smith]

Ellis fucking simms

that was honestly an incredible strikers performance

And now you’re gonna believe us we’re gonna win the league

 

[Mr Panda]

I love Ellis - scores his second, in celebration starts to break out into some kind of chicken dance then checks himself and returns to his normal self

Monster tonight

 

[Johhny Blue]

Would have been so different if Conway had buried his chance.
Our goal difference would only be +29

 

[Sky Blue Heaven]

Ellis Simms, that was an immense performance tonight! The best 90 minutes in a Sky Blues shirt. That beats his performance at Wolves. PUSB 🩵⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️

 

[Major Tom]

Our worst overall performance of the season for me and weve still scored 4 away at 3rd in the table

Harsh , they were not second and unbeaten at home by luck.

 

[KenilworthSkyBlue]

I think there's a lot of tired legs in this team which is causing the opposition to be granted more freedom and opportunities than before. That said, Championship teams have just not proven able to take these opportunities-top flight ones clearly would do and mercilessly so.

It's certainly a factor, but I also think as a back line we've reverted to old ways and previous bad habits have started to creep back in, most notably in losing concentration at times.

Last block of games has highlighted that but thankfully we're so ruthless in attack it hasn't mattered.

Just something to watch and correct for future fixtures.