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Evo1883

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  • Aug 31, 2024
  • #281
HuckerbyDublinWhelan said:
And I’m assessing properly after 10 games. ATM it’s looking it did last season.

What’s annoying me is the looking back at where we were a few years back. It’s ultimately irrelevant.

I’d also argue that the semi final was reasonably lucky. League One Oxford at home, bottom of the league Sheffield Weds and Maidstone pretty much meant we should have
Made the quarter final admittedly We were excellent against Wolves but that was the only game we weren’t arguably favourites
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And I'd argue we were unlucky to not make the final after being denied by VAR .. what a run that would have been .
 
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Hutch11

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  • Aug 31, 2024
  • #282
procdoc said:
I don’t claim to know more than Robins but I certainly know more than you. I really don’t like having to play this card but having been involved (and paid) in the game at a good level I speak from experience. You just spout happy clappy shite. Even Stevie Wonder could see we needed to sign a decent midfielder
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You do claim to know more with all the crap you spout though
You don't know what standard I played at but you still spout shite
I bet you were just as much of a wet wipe last season with Simms and Wright

And you still haven't stated what you'd like to happen , just keep spouting reactionary shite
 
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Chris1987

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  • Aug 31, 2024
  • #283
procdoc said:
We have had 2 and a half windows to improve that area, we haven’t. How is that so difficult for you to understand? Would you like me to draw you a picture seems as words don’t seem to work?
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Seeing as you're such an expert you explain to the recruitment team how it's done. It's obviously so blindingly easy.
Maybe you could raid your piggy bank before you leave for school.
 
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Brighton Sky Blue

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  • Aug 31, 2024
  • #284
pusbccfc said:
I agree with this.

We've got 3/4 big strikers and on the 94th minute we finally played a long ball up to Asante and Norwich looked petrified.

We have to mix it up.
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We had a fair bit of joy in the first 10-15 minutes from playing it over the top for Simms to chase, or from getting Wright to run at their RB. Then steadily it reverted to type.
 
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Pusb1

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  • Aug 31, 2024
  • #285
i’ve not read all this thread so sorry if this has been covered.

The thing that p*****s me off the most about Robins downplaying us this season..

If we flop this season, we’ll almost certainly lose Sheaf in the summer, plus most likely one of MVE/Haji or perhaps both.

Then it puts us exactly back to square one next season. Needing a huge overhaul of the squad. Likely failing to bring in players on time, same moaning about “agents and players wanting too much money”

then panic buying players, then starting shit again next season because the “players need to gel”

it will just be one endless cycle of shit
 
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SeaSeeEffCee

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  • Aug 31, 2024
  • #286
The overwhelming feeling I’ve had watching us so far this season is just that of confusion. Things felt so positive in pre-season. We were playing well, and playing some really tidy football as well. Camp seemed happy, the new coaches looked like they’d settled in well, all the talk was that we were going to aim to really push on this year and we’d be ready to attack the season. What happened in the week and a half between Everton/Werder Bremen and Stoke? It’s just so baffling how under-prepared and disorganised we’ve looked since the season actually got underway. I don’t think it’s really fair to have a pop at the fans for the expectations being too high when the expectations are high because of what the owner and manager have said, plus the gigantic investment in the squad over the past 12 months.
 
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procdoc

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  • Aug 31, 2024
  • #287
Hutch11 said:
You do claim to know more with all the crap you spout though
You don't know what standard I played at but you still spout shite
I bet you were just as much of a wet wipe last season with Simms and Wright

And you still haven't stated what you'd like to happen , just keep spouting reactionary shite
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Well I actually defended Wright and Simms when others were giving them pelters. So you can shove that incorrect statement up your arse for a start. Most people that know me on here know I’m usually positive. However the fact we haven’t addressed the GLARING issues is disappointing. If you played the game you would be able to see this
 

Evo1883

Well-Known Member
  • Aug 31, 2024
  • #288
Pusb1 said:
i’ve not read all this thread so sorry if this has been covered.

The thing that p*****s me off the most about Robins downplaying us this season..

If we flop this season, we’ll almost certainly lose Sheaf in the summer, plus most likely one of MVE/Haji or perhaps both.

Then it puts us exactly back to square one next season. Needing a huge overhaul of the squad. Likely failing to bring in players on time, same moaning about “agents and players wanting too much money”

then panic buying players, then starting shit again next season because the “players need to gel”

it will just be one endless cycle of shit
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So for you it's promotion or bust ?
 
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procdoc

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  • Aug 31, 2024
  • #289
Chris1987 said:
Seeing as you're such an expert you explain to the recruitment team how it's done. It's obviously so blindingly easy.
Maybe you could raid your piggy bank before you leave for school.
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Shut up you dickhead. You haven’t come out with one decent counter point, just ‘well thaacktually’ shite without actually making a good argument as to how I’m wrong. Spoiler alert, I’m not wrong
 
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Pusb1

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  • Aug 31, 2024
  • #290
Evo1883 said:
So for you it's promotion or bust ?
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You know what i’ll be realistic to a point.

I had a season ticket in the league two days and we regularly spoke about how being a ‘stable championship club’ as successful.

I don’t think bust. i think probably pinning our hopes on one miracle season or miracle loan signing to push us over the line one year. But i think it would be a fluke
 

Hutch11

Well-Known Member
  • Aug 31, 2024
  • #291
procdoc said:
Well I actually defended Wright and Simms when others were giving them pelters. So you can shove that incorrect statement up your arse for a start. Most people that know me on here know I’m usually positive. However the fact we haven’t addressed the GLARING issues is disappointing. If you played the game you would be able to see this
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Again , you have absolutely no idea what standard I played at but still spout shite
And you still haven't addressed the GLARING question of what you'd like to happen
You think by continually spouting shite you'll prove a point but reality is, you're about as knowledgeable as a sprout
A sprout spouting shite
 

Evo1883

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  • Aug 31, 2024
  • #292
End of the day , we are 4 games into the season and haven't played with our captain and best midfielder once in the league .

Way too early for this
 
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procdoc

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  • Aug 31, 2024
  • #293
Hutch11 said:
Again , you have absolutely no idea what standard I played at but still spout shite
And you still haven't addressed the GLARING question of what you'd like to happen
You think by continually spouting shite you'll prove a point but reality is, you're about as knowledgeable as a sprout
A sprout spouting shite
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There’s no point talking to you is there. You’re actually thick as fuck. You and Chris can talk amongst yourselves although that conversation will be as intellectual as a chat between Forest Gump and Groot
 
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Pusb1

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  • Aug 31, 2024
  • #294
Pusb1 said:
You know what i’ll be realistic to a point.

I had a season ticket in the league two days and we regularly spoke about how being a ‘stable championship club’ as successful.

I don’t think bust. i think probably pinning our hopes on one miracle season or miracle loan signing to push us over the line one year. But i think it would be a fluke
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however saying that, this year will be our best chance for a while.

next year i imagine we’ll repeat the cycle of the Leicester’s of this world, Southampton- and probably finally Everton being relegated. All 3 will likely come straight back up.

I think Burnley and Luton represent 2 of the weaker relegated sides we’ll see for a good while
 
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Hutch11

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  • Aug 31, 2024
  • #295
procdoc said:
There’s no point talking to you is there. You’re actually thick as fuck. You and Chris can talk amongst yourselves although that conversation will be as intellectual as a chat between Forest Gump and Groot
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What do you want to happen?


You won't answer because you're as clueless as a sprout
 

Chris1987

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  • Aug 31, 2024
  • #296
procdoc said:
Shut up you dickhead. You haven’t come out with one decent counter point, just ‘well thaacktually’ shite without actually making a good argument as to how I’m wrong. Spoiler alert, I’m not wrong
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You haven't come out with any decent explanation of how you would solve the problem dickhead. You haven't got a clue as to how the transfer process works . I've come out with a very valid counter view inasmuch there were obviously plenty of attempts to sign midfielders. What else do you want ? Again you haven't answered the question. Would you be prepared to sign anybody just to fill the gap regardless of whether they were suitable or not?
I've fully addressed your questions bellend.
 
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Hutch11

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  • Aug 31, 2024
  • #297
Chris1987 said:
You haven't come out with any decent explanation of how you would solve the problem dickhead. You haven't got a clue as to how the transfer process works . I've come out with a very valid counter view inasmuch there were obviously plenty of ettempts to sign midfielders. What else do you want ? Again you haven't answered the question. Would you be prepared to sign anybody just to fill the gap regardless of whether they were suitable or not?
I've fully addressed your questions bellend.
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He's as brainy as a sprout
 
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Chris1987

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  • Aug 31, 2024
  • #298
procdoc said:
There’s no point talking to you is there. You’re actually thick as fuck. You and Chris can talk amongst yourselves although that conversation will be as intellectual as a chat between Forest Gump and Groot
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And you really exhibit as a high flying intellectual don't you ?
 
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SkyBlue_Bear83

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  • Aug 31, 2024
  • #299
Evo1883 said:
End of the day , we are 4 games into the season and haven't played with our captain and best midfielder once in the league .

Way too early for this
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I just wish we had signed some better midfielders that could be effective without Sheaf.
 
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procdoc

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  • Aug 31, 2024
  • #300
Hutch11 said:
He's as brainy as a sprout
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Good one. And what does it matter what I want to happen? I want us to actually play with some fluidity and have a game plan. When half the team presses and the other half doesn’t we will be easy pickings for a half decent side, as proven today. Our midfield were largely static. They didn’t create anything at all. I said the midfield wasn’t good enough without Sheaf, it’s not that controversial
 
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Hutch11

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  • Aug 31, 2024
  • #301
SkyBlue_Bear83 said:
I just wish we had signed some better midfielders that could be effective without Sheaf.
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I do too but who?
 

Hutch11

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  • Aug 31, 2024
  • #302
procdoc said:
Good one. And what does it matter what I want to happen? I want us to actually play with some fluidity and have a game plan. When half the team presses and the other half doesn’t we will be easy pickings for a half decent side, as proven today. Our midfield were largely static. They didn’t create anything at all. I said the midfield wasn’t good enough without Sheaf, it’s not that controversial
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So what's the answer Einstein, sack Robins or the coaching staff or the recruitment team , I'm genuinely interested in what you think we should do to address your worries
 

SkyBlue_Bear83

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  • Aug 31, 2024
  • #303
Hutch11 said:
I do too but who?
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Not my job, we have a team for that.
 
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procdoc

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  • Aug 31, 2024
  • #304
Chris1987 said:
And you really exhibit as a high flying intellectual don't you ?
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Fuck off you twat. I don’t care what you think of me, I’ll always say what I think regardless. I won’t respond to you now, you don’t deserve my attention
 

Hutch11

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  • Aug 31, 2024
  • #305
SkyBlue_Bear83 said:
Not my job, we have a team for that.
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But apparently they have no clue but many posters on here do
Not including you in that btw
 

Chris1987

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  • Aug 31, 2024
  • #306
procdoc said:
Fuck off you twat. I don’t care what you think of me, I’ll always say what I think regardless. I won’t respond to you now, you don’t deserve my attention
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When someone slings back what you've thrown in the first instance you throw your toys out.
You utter hypocritical pillock.
 
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procdoc

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  • Aug 31, 2024
  • #307
Hutch11 said:
So what's the answer Einstein, sack Robins or the coaching staff or the recruitment team , I'm genuinely interested in what you think we should do to address your worries
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When did I say sacking Robins was the answer? It’s not my job to come up with the solutions. As a supporter that pays to watch it’s not unreasonable to offer criticism.
 
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Hutch11

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  • Aug 31, 2024
  • #308
procdoc said:
When did I say sacking Robins was the answer? It’s not my job to come up with the solutions. As a supporter that pays to watch it’s not unreasonable to offer criticism.
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It's not your job to spout reactionary shite either but it doesn't stop you
 

Evo1883

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  • Aug 31, 2024
  • #309
Also , and it was said last year and is a sign that things should improve .

We are underperforming infront of goal , after 4 games we have the 7th highest expected goals and sit 16th ..

Simms should have bagged today

 
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procdoc

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  • Aug 31, 2024
  • #310
Hutch11 said:
It's not your job to spout reactionary shite either but it doesn't stop you
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How is it reactionary shite? We have played well in one game and even in that we had to rely on a dodgy back pass in the 96th minute, if you’re happy then fine, don’t let me spoil your enjoyment
 
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SlowerThanPlatt

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  • Aug 31, 2024
  • #311
Evo1883 said:
Also , and it was said last year and is a sign that things should improve .

We are underperforming infront of goal , after 4 games we have the 7th highest expected goals and sit 16th ..

Simms should have bagged today

View attachment 38224
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No league goal for Simms since Leeds, 10 games.
 
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letsallsingtogether

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  • Aug 31, 2024
  • #312
AiS86 said:
I don't get why people think it's so easy to just buy who you want. We clearly tried for centre mids and failed. We don't have control over that. I'd rather we play the long game and get players we actually want and not panic buy for the sake of it. We're four games in, it's just another slow start. Once Sheaf is back we'll be fine and can then try again in Jan.
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Exactly this

People expect us to buy top players on top money.
Apparently Palmer wanted 25,000/wk does anyone seriously believe he is worth any where near that.
Loved him but not at any cost.

Get a grip we are Coventry City, a club who have always sold there best players in the 55 years I have been going up, why are people angry?
PUSB
 

Chris1987

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  • Aug 31, 2024
  • #313
procdoc said:
Fuck off you twat. I don’t care what you think of me, I’ll always say what I think regardless. I won’t respond to you now, you don’t deserve my attention
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Very mature.
 

Evo1883

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  • Aug 31, 2024
  • #314
procdoc said:
How is it reactionary shite? We have played well in one game and even in that we had to rely on a dodgy back pass in the 96th minute, if you’re happy then fine, don’t let me spoil your enjoyment
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Being balanced I'd say 3 goals we've conceded so far this season 2 we're deflections and 1 should have been disallowed .

Not saying we are playing well , but we aren't getting much luck either
 

Offhegoes

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  • Aug 31, 2024
  • #315
steve101 said:
Our Performance Director started in February. This is one of Dr Roberts' quotes, when she was interviewed by CET.
“I say this to Doug all the time, that we need to make sure that our players are the best conditioned, the best prepared, physically and mentally, for the season ahead."

Since mid-March we have been noticeably flat in our performance levels apart from a few games. It would be harsh to use the end of season downfall to judge her impact, but you would hope that we would have at least started this campaign with some energy and endeavour. However, there has just been a continuation of our end of season apathy.
Maybe in the long term, approaches and practices introduced by her will show some benefits, but performance wise it has been a decline since.
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Last season our performances were questionable in the league after the Leicester win in January (apart from Leeds game).
Would be interested to know our stats post Leicester at home last season, league only.
 
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