Match Thread Stoke City - Coventry City [FA] Match Thread - Saturday 10th Jan (45 Viewers)

[ccfc1234]

Could the game be called off? Anyone up in Stoke or live close?

 

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[clint van damme]

Could the game be called off? Anyone up in Stoke or live close?

Sons girlfriend lives in Staffordshire.
Said it was really bad last night.
Last 15 minutes of her drive home last night took over an hour.
But a long way to go until tomorrow.

 

[Razzle Dazzle Dean Gordon]

Could the game be called off? Anyone up in Stoke or live close?

Forecast looks similar to here which id say makes it unlikely to be called off. However looking at CVD message if its already bad up there that could swing it.

In summary, i have no idea and haven't really added much!

 

[clint van damme]

Forecast looks similar to here which id say makes it unlikely to be called off. However looking at CVD message if its already bad up there that could swing it.

In summary, i have no idea and haven't really added much!

IfI were to bet on it I'd say it will be on.
I think the only thing that could stop it is a big overnight freeze making conditions under foot dangerous.

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

Could the game be called off? Anyone up in Stoke or live close?

In laws have said it's a bit more than what we got and it's 'gone slushy'.

 

[oneofourown]

Unless we have a day of rain and clearing it will be off. The conditions for fans getting to the ground, in our present condition is too dangerous.

 

[David O'Day]

Unless we have a day of rain and clearing it will be off. The conditions for fans getting to the ground, in our present condition is too dangerous.

you mean like this morning where it seems to be raining in stoke?

Stoke-on-Trent - BBC Weather

14-day weather forecast for Stoke-on-Trent.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Speedies_Chips]

Well Port Vale are due to play at home tonight. That will give us a clue.

 

[edgy]

It's thrawing quite quickly. The roads will have a days worth of traffic over it today/tomorrow. Think it will only be a freeze that scuppers it. We really need this playing tomorrow.

 

[Stafford_SkBlue]

Not much snow in Stafford, it rained afterwards which helped reduce the amount. Think the game be on.

 

[SkyBluePower]

Hope so. Would imagine Mark and Frank just want it over and done with.

 

[Viktor17]

Spoke to supplier in stoke this morning, said slush much like us in Warwickshire now - day of the daily grind on roads will make it fine.

No reason not to be on really.

 

[Alex1987]

All about ice around the stadium and whether they grit it. Imagine the pitch itself will be fine.

 

[clint van damme]

I'm going to swap my usual matchday footwear of Adidas trainers for a pair of walking boots.

Might paint 3 stripes on the side so I don't look too ridiculous

 

[fernandopartridge]

Sons girlfriend lives in Staffordshire.
Said it was really bad last night.
Last 15 minutes of her drive home last night took over an hour.
But a long way to go until tomorrow.

I know it was quite snowy in Buxton which is towards the north Staffordshire border, but Stoke on Trent is on lower lying ground, I am sure it will be fine.

 

[David O'Day]

I'm going to swap my usual matchday footwear of Adidas trainers for a pair of walking boots.

Might paint 3 stripes on the side so I don't look too ridiculous

They got you covered already

 

[MCCFCGA]

Selling 3x adult tickets for this if anyone is interested…

 

[edgy]

I'm going to swap my usual matchday footwear of Adidas trainers for a pair of walking boots.

Might paint 3 stripes on the side so I don't look too ridiculous

Get the rockports out yoof.

 

[Sky Blue Pete]

Asante back yay

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

I'm going to swap my usual matchday footwear of Adidas trainers for a pair of walking boots.

Might paint 3 stripes on the side so I don't look too ridiculous

Salmon pink chinos ironed and good to go here.

 

[David O'Day]

Salmon pink chinos ironed and good to go here.

Cov Rugby at home instead then?

 

[edgy]

Esse in the squad.

 

[A-Lighter-Shade-Of-Blue]

The team has become slower, more predictable, and it feels like we’re waiting for something to happen rather than forcing it. A big part of that is Torp being in and out. When he’s not fully fit, we lose the late runs, the counter-press, and the legs that protect us when we give the ball away. Without that box-to-box engine, we end up with more possession higher up the pitch and a massive space behind us. No surprise teams are running straight through us on the break. That's why we need to bring in No. 8 cover.

Then there’s Rudoni. Not blaming him, but his role has clearly changed. He’s dropping deeper, drifting wide, getting loads of touches, and everything slows down. Instead of runners going beyond the ball, everyone waits for it to come to feet. That makes us easy to set against. The stats back up this up: fewer chances, fewer switches, fewer aggressive runs, but lots of offsides and more goals conceded from transitions. That’s not bad luck, that’s how we’re set up. Frank mentioned after Birmingham that we have no cutting-edge. That's as much a structural thing as player form and tiredness.

After the Christmas schedule, Frank has had a full week of training. The FA Cup seems like a good chance to try out some changes in a real game. I think he will select his strongest team - his first-choice 11. The main goal will be to improve our patterns, quick, straight runs, faster ball movement, and better rest and defence, in preparation for Leicester.

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

The team has become slower, more predictable, and it feels like we’re waiting for something to happen rather than forcing it. A big part of that is Torp being in and out. When he’s not fully fit, we lose the late runs, the counter-press, and the legs that protect us when we give the ball away. Without that box-to-box engine, we end up with more possession higher up the pitch and a massive space behind us. No surprise teams are running straight through us on the break. That's why we need to bring in No. 8 cover.

Then there’s Rudoni. Not blaming him, but his role has clearly changed. He’s dropping deeper, drifting wide, getting loads of touches, and everything slows down. Instead of runners going beyond the ball, everyone waits for it to come to feet. That makes us easy to set against. The stats back up this up: fewer chances, fewer switches, fewer aggressive runs, but lots of offsides and more goals conceded from transitions. That’s not bad luck, that’s how we’re set up. Frank mentioned after Birmingham that we have no cutting-edge. That's as much a structural thing as player form and tiredness.

After the Christmas schedule, Frank has had a full week of training. The FA Cup seems like a good chance to try out some changes in a real game. I think he will select his strongest team - his first-choice 11. The main goal will be to improve our patterns, quick, straight runs, faster ball movement, and better rest and defence, in preparation for Leicester.

It’s all about energy for me. Bit concerning that KKH is out for a while as it means no rest for the already knackered MVE, which will likely mean getting caught out on the break pretty often.

 

[Nick]

It’s all about energy for me. Bit concerning that KKH is out for a while as it means no rest for the already knackered MVE, which will likely mean getting caught out on the break pretty often.

Or its because he's out of position ...

 

[edgy]

Asante back yay

Is he?

 

[Macca]

Hope we don't risk 2 new exciting additions in this game

 

[torchomatic]

Salmon pink chinos ironed and good to go here.

Mustard cords, tweed jacket, check shirt.

 

[torchomatic]

Asante back yay

Thought he was just "close".

 

[SkyBluePower]

Thought he was just "close".

Yeah thought he said on the bench for Leicester?

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

Mustard cords, tweed jacket, check shirt.

You forgot the cravat. Get out of my block please.

 

[Matt smith]

We reckon trains are going to be running from Cov?

 

[Balli001]

Is he?

No. Lampard just said close in his press conference

 

[Lee_20]

Has Dausch been recalled from Forest Green to start up front? 9 appearances, 1 goal. EDIT: I see he's cup tied.

 

[Lee_20]

The team has become slower, more predictable, and it feels like we’re waiting for something to happen rather than forcing it. A big part of that is Torp being in and out. When he’s not fully fit, we lose the late runs, the counter-press, and the legs that protect us when we give the ball away. Without that box-to-box engine, we end up with more possession higher up the pitch and a massive space behind us. No surprise teams are running straight through us on the break. That's why we need to bring in No. 8 cover.

Then there’s Rudoni. Not blaming him, but his role has clearly changed. He’s dropping deeper, drifting wide, getting loads of touches, and everything slows down. Instead of runners going beyond the ball, everyone waits for it to come to feet. That makes us easy to set against. The stats back up this up: fewer chances, fewer switches, fewer aggressive runs, but lots of offsides and more goals conceded from transitions. That’s not bad luck, that’s how we’re set up. Frank mentioned after Birmingham that we have no cutting-edge. That's as much a structural thing as player form and tiredness.

After the Christmas schedule, Frank has had a full week of training. The FA Cup seems like a good chance to try out some changes in a real game. I think he will select his strongest team - his first-choice 11. The main goal will be to improve our patterns, quick, straight runs, faster ball movement, and better rest and defence, in preparation for Leicester.

Are you talking about complacency? It does seem as though there's an element of 'expectation' rather than clear assertion now, but as somebody has mentioned elsewhere (can't remember where), it feels like teams have 'worked us out' a little and yes, combined with the obvious fatigue (from illness and lack of rotation / injuries) that we've dropped off and cannot properly change our style / approach. I agree about Rudoni - I think it's fair to say we all like him (we do don't we?) and appreciate him, but there's something about his inclusion since returning which has made the team dynamic falter. Back to basics with him, I think, and he shouldn't overcomplicate or believe that he can and should control everything - just my opinion. I think there'll be some familar faces in the squad and it might be more of an indication of who he thinks needs to 'show' a bit more, if only for two thirds or so of the game. I think Wright will be one of them. He should be. The ol' saying, 'Can he do it on a cold, wet day in Stoke?' or whatever the f*** it is - you get my drift. I'm not convinced by the guy, but always want him to prove me wrong.