Team to play Leicester (1 Viewer)

Hoofhearted · Jul 29, 2023

Wilson
Thomas Fadz Lati
MVE. Bidwell
Hamer Sheaf
Tats Palmer
Simms

Box formation

Martin180 · Jul 29, 2023

Hoofhearted said:
Wilson
Thomas Fadz Lati
MVE. Bidwell
Hamer Sheaf
Tats Palmer
Simms

Box formation

SeaSeeEffCee · Jul 29, 2023

Wilson
van Ewijk
Thomas
McFadzean
Latibeaudiere
Bidwell
Sheaf
Eccles
Palmer
Simms
Godden

Ccfcisparks · Jul 29, 2023

SeaSeeEffCee said:
Wilson
van Ewijk
Thomas
McFadzean
Latibeaudiere
Bidwell
Sheaf
Eccles
Palmer
Simms
Godden

Would be my side too.

theferret · Jul 29, 2023

Surprised to see so many opting for Bidwell over Da Silva. Don't think it happens though.

Stormin · Jul 29, 2023

SeaSeeEffCee said:
Wilson
van Ewijk
Thomas
McFadzean
Latibeaudiere
Bidwell
Sheaf
Eccles
Palmer
Simms
Godden

Hamer over Eccles if he’s still with us

COVKIDSNEVERQUIT · Jul 29, 2023

Greggs said:
I'd drop Simms and play Sakamoto with Godden.

That's why your not a football manager.

Macca · Jul 29, 2023

Not convinced about Fadz over the course of a season

napolimp · Jul 29, 2023

clint van damme said:
He doesn't need to be fit to implement Gibbos tactics, he can just ride round on a shop mobility scooter brandishing a lump hammer.

To be fair, half the population of Coventry could do that, and you wouldn't have to provide the scooter. Leave Allen to chill.

kg82 · Jul 30, 2023

Macca said:
Not convinced about Fadz over the course of a season

Think that’s been said for the last 3 years.

DrPoolittle · Jul 30, 2023

kg82 said:
Think that’s been said for the last 3 years.

Sooner or later, it has to be right then

DrPoolittle · Jul 30, 2023

CovPusb85 said:
Guess we’ll be trying to get another CB in and Thomas will move to the centre of the defence

one of the theories is that the Burnley offer for Hamer includes McNally as a makeweight

Sky Blue Harry H · Jul 30, 2023

CovPusb85 said:
I’d take it if it’s 8-10 million plus McNally, solves our defence whilst allowing us to get a replacement

Problem with that is, it could only happen of Gus would sign for them - If I was him I'd be looking at a club less likely to struggle, or he's running down his contract to return to Holland.

theferret · Jul 30, 2023

CovPusb85 said:
Bidwell should start 100% he’s our best lwb/lb and was played a big part in our defence being as good as it was last season.

Don't agree and I don't think Mark Robins agrees with you either. Da Silva definitely 1st choice atm. He'd have started Bidwell yesterday otherwise.

We're clearly changing the way we play, much more emphasis on playing out from the back and also getting WBs higher up the pitch, Da Silva much more suited to this.

I could be wrong though, wouldn't be the 1st time.

DrPoolittle · Jul 30, 2023

Sky Blue Harry H said:
Problem with that is, it could only happen of Gus would sign for them - If I was him I'd be looking at a club less likely to struggle, or he's running down his contract to return to Holland.

I think the issue is that the only reported interest comes from Burnley and Leeds, plus speculative interest from Fulham.

Thats another reason for the protracted issue: Hamer waiting to see if other interest emerges.

Balli001 · Jul 30, 2023

theferret said:
Don't agree and I don't think Mark Robins agrees with you either. Da Silva definitely 1st choice atm. He'd have started Bidwell yesterday otherwise.

We're clearly changing the way we play, much more emphasis on playing out from the back and also getting WBs higher up the pitch, Da Silva much more suited to this.

I could be wrong though, wouldn't be the 1st time.

While i think you have a point, Dasilva played yesterday as he had missed the prevous 2 games and needed fitness

theferret · Jul 30, 2023

CovPusb85 said:
I get your point but what has bidwell done wrong to not start? He was solid last season.

Nothing and I like him, I just think Da Silva is better suited to the way we are looking to play.

That said, can't rule out Bidwell starting at Leicester, we may play a little more conservatively there. Longer term though, I think MR sees Da Silva as 1st choice, but this can all change based on performances obviously.

PVA · Jul 30, 2023

CovPusb85 said:
I get your point but what has bidwell done wrong to not start? He was solid last season.

It's not about whether he's done anything wrong, it's about improving the team, regardless of how well someone did last season.

Wilson did nothing wrong last season but could be no2 this year. Allen did nothing wrong last season but will likely be further down the pecking order.

I think Bidwell will start against Leicester and will get a lot of game time through the season, but I think Dasilva was signed to be first choice.

kg82 · Jul 30, 2023

DrPoolittle said:
Sooner or later, it has to be right then

Yeah, definitely will be. For those starting with that rhetoric 3 years ago, it’s definitely been later.

SBbucks · Jul 30, 2023

PVA said:
It's not about whether he's done anything wrong, it's about improving the team, regardless of how well someone did last season.

Wilson did nothing wrong last season but could be no2 this year. Allen did nothing wrong last season but will likely be further down the pecking order.

I think Bidwell will start against Leicester and will get a lot of game time through the season, but I think Dasilva was signed to be first choice.

Agreed. Robins has never been afraid to upgrade when he sees fit, one example being Jack Grimmer. First choice all season, goal in playoff final, most of us were quite happy with him, but MR thought the position needed an upgrade so he did.
I don’t think the position is as clear with Bidwell, I think it will be horses for courses - Bidwell when he wants to keep it tight and Dasilva as a more attacking, fluid option. I suspect both will get plenty of game time, but it wouldn’t surprise me to see him start Bidwell on Sunday, given the quality of the opposition. Hopefully with recent additions he won’t need to use Bidwell as LCB anymore, although he has filled in well there when needed.

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Gleneagles65 · Jul 30, 2023

Leicester still in Thailand and playing Liverpool this morning. Their preparation for the start of the season has been shambolic with little match action. Great time to play them and hopefully they’re still slightly jet lagged next Sunday.

Mucca Mad Boys · Jul 30, 2023

Having both Bidwell and Da Silva is good for competition and options for MR. My first impression was that Bidwell was going to leave.

Now, I don’t think there will be a clear first choice. Bidwell has a track record of getting assists and think he could link up well with Simms. He’s a player who’s been involved with playoff teams (Swansea, Brentford and now us).

theferret · Jul 30, 2023

Gleneagles65 said:
Leicester still in Thailand and playing Liverpool this morning. Their preparation for the start of the season has been shambolic with little match action. Great time to play them and hopefully they’re still slightly jet lagged next Sunday.

Have they only played the one friendly (Northampton) before today? That can't be right!?

Sick Boy · Jul 30, 2023

theferret said:
Have they only played the one friendly (Northampton) before today? That can't be right!?

They were supposed to play Spurs but it got called off.

theferret · Jul 30, 2023

Sick Boy said:
They were supposed to play Spurs but it got called off.

That's great news, not so worried about us being a little undercooked now.

CV22SBA · Jul 30, 2023

theferret said:
Don't agree and I don't think Mark Robins agrees with you either. Da Silva definitely 1st choice atm. He'd have started Bidwell yesterday otherwise.

We're clearly changing the way we play, much more emphasis on playing out from the back and also getting WBs higher up the pitch, Da Silva much more suited to this.

I could be wrong though, wouldn't be the 1st time.

I guess that’s why we all love football and the different opinions. Out of all the new signings Da Silva is the only one I’m a bit unsure about. I went to FGR and Exeter so can only comment on those games and to me I’d start Bidwell over him. My main concern is Da Silva first touch from a long pass, he simply doesn’t control them. At least 3 times at FGR it happened and went out of play even more so yesterday. Twice in the penalty area when we were attacking and it went out for a goal kick.

slowpoke · Jul 30, 2023

I’m okay with what we have to put a decent team out but not really a clue what our defence will be, Dasilva looked okay but a bit rusty, as did Dinks for his half hour and we also have Van Ewijk, Down to MRs judgement now.

Sick Boy · Jul 30, 2023

theferret said:
That's great news, not so worried about us being a little undercooked now.

I think we're going to be in a better place than them considering who each team has played.

Somerset Sky Blue · Jul 30, 2023

SeaSeeEffCee said:
Wilson
van Ewijk
Thomas
McFadzean
Latibeaudiere
Bidwell
Sheaf
Eccles
Palmer
Simms
Godden

Assuming hamer goes, Wilson is fit and no other super signings, I would start with this.

Balli001 · Jul 30, 2023

CV22SBA said:
I guess that’s why we all love football and the different opinions. Out of all the new signings Da Silva is the only one I’m a bit unsure about. I went to FGR and Exeter so can only comment on those games and to me I’d start Bidwell over him. My main concern is Da Silva first touch from a long pass, he simply doesn’t control them. At least 3 times at FGR it happened and went out of play even more so yesterday. Twice in the penalty area when we were attacking and it went out for a goal kick.

He literally trapped 2 out of the air yesterday like they were from 2 yards away. from diagonal balls. Comments around me about how good his control was.

twistandshout · Jul 30, 2023

Watching Leicester play Liverpool, they pack midfield are hard to break down and attack on the break. If we don't go 3 in midfield we will be overrun. Who will be the loan striker? Ellis movement is not there yet and Godden doesn't look a serious goal threat.

AFCCOVENTRY · Jul 30, 2023

CV22SBA · Jul 30, 2023

Balli001 said:
He literally trapped 2 out of the air yesterday like they were from 2 yards away. from diagonal balls. Comments around me about how good his control was.

So about a 30% rate of controlling the ball.
Watch back the highlights, second half especially.

Balli001 · Jul 30, 2023

CV22SBA said:
So about a 30% rate of controlling the ball.
Watch back the highlights, second half especially.

So you gone from doesnt control them to 30%. Ill give it an hour then you will realise i am right. I use things called eyes and make my own mind up

Gleneagles65 · Jul 30, 2023

AFCCOVENTRY said:

Played ok for twenty minutes but now two nil down, what a shame.

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