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Match Thread Notts County v Coventry Friday 18th May (1 Viewer)

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I_Saw_Shaw_Score

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  • May 14, 2018
  • #36
Otis said:
I like the idea of 2 McNulty's. Double the potency.
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Doesn’t do a lot for the first few months of the season mind!
 
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Otis

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  • May 14, 2018
  • #37
I_Saw_Shaw_Score said:
Doesn’t do a lot for the first few months of the season mind!
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Twice as bad?
 

itsabuzzard

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  • May 14, 2018
  • #38
Otis said:
I like the idea of 2 McNulty's. Double the potency.
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It is indeed a sad day when even you, Otis, catch the superfluous apostrophe disease. It's enough to drive a man to drink.

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steve82

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  • May 15, 2018
  • #39
Ive tried to put my MR head on and it’s tricky on how to approach this. Will Forte play is key for me on how we can set up. It is a tricky call, for me it’s who you partner with Hyam who is the closest we’ve got to Davies should a ban be given after his appeal.

As I put on the Tom Davies thread...
I’ve concerns over both Willis and Mcdonald. Willis has pace to get out of jail but has been exposed a few times this season by a target man but has also contained some and is in much better form than Mcdonald who’s looked well off the pace we seen in the first 3 months.
Secondly with Hyam the back line needs a leader that Davies brings to the side. Willis doesn’t have that leadership qualities and McDonnald has not really shown this either. However Mcdonald if he turns up might just be the physical presence we need to cover with a likely front two Stead and Ameobi but his head seems elsewhere lately. MR would be putting a lot of faith in him.

It’s very likely if MR is forced to make a decision it will be Willis who’s been consistent since December and Hyam, but it’s a tough call to make.

For me the only change will be the one at the back. I’d stick with McNulty and Biamou despite my early thoughts on playing JCH as well.



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Otis

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  • May 15, 2018
  • #40
itsabuzzard said:
It is indeed a sad day when even you, Otis, catch the superfluous apostrophe disease. It's enough to drive a man to drink.

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You are so nit-picky!

Two McNultys'.

Now you happy?
 

Londonccfcfan

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  • May 15, 2018
  • #41
steve82 said:
Ive tried to put my MR head on and it’s tricky on how to approach this. Will Forte play is key for me on how we can set up. It is a tricky call, for me it’s who you partner with Hyam who is the closest we’ve got to Davies should a ban be given after his appeal.

As I put on the Tom Davies thread...
I’ve concerns over both Willis and Mcdonald. Willis has pace to get out of jail but has been exposed a few times this season by a target man but has also contained some and is in much better form than Mcdonald who’s looked well off the pace we seen in the first 3 months.
Secondly with Hyam the back line needs a leader that Davies brings to the side. Willis doesn’t have that leadership qualities and McDonnald has not really shown this either. However Mcdonald if he turns up might just be the physical presence we need to cover with a likely front two Stead and Ameobi but his head seems elsewhere lately. MR would be putting a lot of faith in him.

It’s very likely if MR is forced to make a decision it will be Willis who’s been consistent since December and Hyam, but it’s a tough call to make.

For me the only change will be the one at the back. I’d stick with McNulty and Biamou despite my early thoughts on playing JCH as well.



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GRimmer is the weak link
 

standupforcity

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  • May 15, 2018
  • #42
Londonccfcfan said:
GRimmer is the weak link
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Grimmer is good going forward, but needs cover behind...Willis is that man for me!
 

steve82

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  • May 15, 2018
  • #43
I think we all know grimmer has his issues at times and after playing over 50 games has looked jaded now and more error prone. Its near enough double what he’s ever played in a season

I’d still pick him on the right ahead of Willis tho. When Willis filled in this season he looked lost, Willis looks better and more comfortable in the central role.


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itsabuzzard

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  • May 15, 2018
  • #44
Otis said:
You are so nit-picky!

Two McNultys'.

Now you happy?
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No. You're just trying to wind me up. No need for any apostrophes.

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Otis

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  • May 15, 2018
  • #45
steve82 said:
I think we all know grimmer has his issues at times and after playing over 50 games has looked jaded now and more error prone. Its near enough double what he’s ever played in a season

I’d still pick him on the right ahead of Willis tho. When Willis filled in this season he looked lost, Willis looks better and more comfortable in the central role.


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Yeah, Willis is would there, but his distribution is poor and the position just doesn't really suit him at all.
 

Otis

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  • May 15, 2018
  • #46
itsabuzzard said:
No. You're just trying to wind me up. No need for any apostrophes.

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Ever? Wow!

You intend ripping up the English language???

Your nuts.
 
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itsabuzzard

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  • May 15, 2018
  • #47
Otis said:
Ever? Wow!

You intend ripping up the English language???

Your nuts.
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My nuts are what?

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Otis

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  • May 15, 2018
  • #48
itsabuzzard said:
My nuts are what?

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Salty?
 

itsabuzzard

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  • May 15, 2018
  • #49
This thread is heading in an unsavoury direction. Time to pull the plug (that's not a euphemism, for all you Carry On fans out there).
Otis said:
Salty?
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Otis

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  • May 15, 2018
  • #50
itsabuzzard said:
This thread is heading in an unsavoury direction. Time to pull the plug (that's not a euphemism, for all you Carry On fans out there).

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I agree. I am not sure I like wear your taking this.
 

Londonccfcfan

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  • May 15, 2018
  • #51
steve82 said:
I think we all know grimmer has his issues at times and after playing over 50 games has looked jaded now and more error prone. Its near enough double what he’s ever played in a season

I’d still pick him on the right ahead of Willis tho. When Willis filled in this season he looked lost, Willis looks better and more comfortable in the central role.


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99% of the time id say yes and agree.

But on this occasion We need to keep a clean sheet. If we do that we win plain and simple as i think we have a goal in or two in us over 90 or 120 mins.

Keep a clean sheet. The only was we do that is sniffle their one dimensional attacking threat.

Willis, rod , Hyam , Stokes for me.

Anyway lets just hope Davies doesnt get banned, then id still want Willis in for Grimmer especially away from home.
 

steve82

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  • May 15, 2018
  • #52
Londonccfcfan said:
99% of the time id say yes and agree.

But on this occasion We need to keep a clean sheet. If we do that we win plain and simple as i think we have a goal in or two in us over 90 or 120 mins.

Keep a clean sheet. The only was we do that is sniffle their one dimensional attacking threat.

Willis, rod , Hyam , Stokes for me.

Anyway lets just hope Davies doesnt get banned, then id still want Willis in for Grimmer especially away from home.
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Issue with that is yes they are direct in there play but Notts county have 3rd best scoring defence with 14 compared to our 1 goal, they also have the best scoring midfield with 24 goals tho that’s largely down to Jorge Grant getting 15.

They are such a threat at set pieces.

Our strikers are superior or Marc McNulty is for that with our strikers credited with 44 with county’s strikers getting 30.

Take away Jack Grimmer for Willis and your taking away one of our few ball carriers even tho it rarely amounts to anything but it occupies Dan Jones who is a threat.



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Londonccfcfan

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  • May 15, 2018
  • #53
steve82 said:
Issue with that is yes they are direct in there play but Notts county have 3rd best scoring defence with 14 compared to our 1 goal, they also have the best scoring midfield with 24 goals tho that’s largely down to Jorge Grant getting 15.

They are such a threat at set pieces.

Our strikers are superior or Marc McNulty is for that with our strikers credited with 44 with county’s strikers getting 30.

Take away Jack Grimmer for Willis and your taking away one of our few ball carriers even tho it rarely amounts to anything but it occupies Dan Jones who is a threat.



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I agree completely. Id still go for Willis im afraid at right back. Imo hes so much better defensively compared to Grimmer. We need no nonsense defending. And we win imo.

Grimmers crossing when he does get forward has been woefull and very wastefull.

I suppose im looking at keeping it very tight.

The good thing is we have options. Likely Grimmer wont be dropped for Willis.
 
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Nick

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  • May 15, 2018
  • #54
Londonccfcfan said:
I agree completely. Id still go for Willis im afraid at right back. Imo hes so much better defensively compared to Grimmer. We need no nonsense defending. And we win imo.

Grimmers crossing when he does get forward has been woefull and very wastefull.

I suppose im looking at keeping it very tight.

The good thing is we have options. Likely Grimmer wont be dropped for Willis.
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You are saying you want to keep it tight but also put Mcdonald back in?
 
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covcity4life

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  • May 15, 2018
  • #55
willis or macdonald for davies if banned

jch for biamou as i think robins tasked biamou with being defensive 1st leg but 2nd leg we need to go for win really. maybe he will play biamou first 60 mins though
 

Londonccfcfan

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  • May 15, 2018
  • #56
Nick said:
You are saying you want to keep it tight but also put Mcdonald back in?
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Cmon now ypur just being silly. Mcdonald isnt that bad.

Id give hime another chance, if hes not up for this chance he wont ever be up for anything.

Rod has his faults but is easily the most comfortable on the ball off all our defenders by a country mile. Physically is the strongest. He hasnt become a bad defender overnight. Like i said at wycombe he was immense vs Akinfenwa.

He makes the odd gaffe like all of them do.

I hope theres not a different underlying reason why hes out of favor or been underperforming compared to other games earlier in season.
 
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Londonccfcfan

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  • May 15, 2018
  • #57
covcity4life said:
willis or macdonald for davies if banned

jch for biamou as i think robins tasked biamou with being defensive 1st leg but 2nd leg we need to go for win really. maybe he will play biamou first 60 mins though
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Agree with JCH over max for this one.
 

Sky Blue Harry H

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  • May 15, 2018
  • #58
itsabuzzard said:
It is indeed a sad day when even you, Otis, catch the superfluous apostrophe disease. It's enough to drive a man to drink.

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I think he's offering you a lift to the pub Otis ?!
 
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itsabuzzard

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  • May 15, 2018
  • #59
As long as the first round's on Otis.
Sky Blue Harry H said:
I think he's offering you a lift to the pub Otis ?!
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MatthewWallis

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  • May 15, 2018
  • #60
I reckon 1-0 at HT to us then they’ll equalise late on, it will go to pens. Who wins from there I don’t have a clue
 
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CCFC88

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  • May 15, 2018
  • #61
covcity4life said:
willis or macdonald for davies if banned
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You must be the brains of the operation
 
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covcity4life

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  • May 15, 2018
  • #62
CCFC88 said:
You must be the brains of the operation
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lol
 

Londonccfcfan

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  • May 15, 2018
  • #63
You just never know with Robins he may even bring back Haynes.
 

Amcoventry

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  • May 15, 2018
  • #64
3-1 us. We were the better team last game and should have scored more. We will this game!
 

Gibbo

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  • May 15, 2018
  • #65
Is there a "wisdom of the crowds" emerging here, not withstanding the outliers like Londonccfcfan
Burge: Grimmer, Willis, Rod & Stokes at the back, no change in midfield, Sparky and JCH up front

McDonald was the star player for the first half of the season. Check the player ratings

Where the weight of opinion is on this site eventually settles sometimes gets there ahead of MR - again excluding the outliers liker Otis's protracted love affairs with first Beavon and then Vincenti, Grendel's hate figures and so on

It is interesting to me at least how settled the team is, were everybody to be available.
 
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Otis

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  • May 15, 2018
  • #66
itsabuzzard said:
As long as the first round's on Otis.

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Rounds'!!!

Dear me.
 
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Otis

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  • May 15, 2018
  • #67
Gibbo said:
Is there a "wisdom of the crowds" emerging here, not withstanding the outliers like Londonccfcfan
Burge: Grimmer, Willis, Rod & Stokes at the back, no change in midfield, Sparky and JCH up front

McDonald was the star player for the first half of the season. Check the player ratings

Where the weight of opinion is on this site eventually settles sometimes gets there ahead of MR - again excluding the outliers liker Otis's protracted love affairs with first Beavon and then Vincenti, Grendel's hate figures and so on

It is interesting to me at least how settled the team is, were everybody to be available.
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Did I hear someone mention Beavon?

All the sensor alarms in the house just started going off like crazy!
 
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CCFC88

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  • May 15, 2018
  • #68
Anyone received their tickets in the post yet?
 

steve82

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  • May 15, 2018
  • #69
CCFC88 said:
Anyone received their tickets in the post yet?
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Yes last Friday.


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itsabuzzard

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  • May 15, 2018
  • #70
Otis said:
Rounds'!!!

Dear me.
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I'm afraid you've lost the plot. Perhaps it's the excitement in the build up to Friday's epic battle. Excusable in the circumstances.

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