Match Thread U23's v Sphinx (3 Viewers)

[Nick]

Let's have a match thread!

Some Bets on it too: https://www.skybluestalk.co.uk/sportsbook/u23s-v-sphinx.95/

 

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[SlowerThanPlatt]

It’s £5 to get in tonight btw (under 18s free) usually it’s free for the youth games at Alan Higgs Centre but because the game was originally supposed to be at Sphinx Drive there’s a charge tonight

 

[Nick]

Ah is the money going to Sphinx then with it being their home game?

Will be interesting to see if any trialists play tonight.

 

[better days]

I think one or two first team lads will play to get match practice

 

[covmartin]

That's correct Nick. The recent dry spell gave Coventry City concerns over the pitch at Sphinx Drive although in my opinion the pitch was in decent condition. However, we agreed to switch the game to the Higgs at Coventry City's request. Clearly that would have a financial implication on Sphinx (not just gate money but bar sales etc) but Coventry City have been extremely helpful in at least enabling an admission charge to be in place tonight thanks to the use of CCFC stewards. Once the usual match expenses (officials, stewards to take admission money etc) have been paid then Sphinx will benefit from the balance of the gate receipts. Income like this is critical for a Non-League club like Sphinx so hopefully there will be a decent turnout tonight. Sphinx have some decent talent themselves so hopefully people will be surprised at the standard at our level and pay Sphinx a visit during the season.

 

[Nick]

Can this be the Michael quirke trophy?

 

[Walsgrave]

That's correct Nick. The recent dry spell gave Coventry City concerns over the pitch at Sphinx Drive although in my opinion the pitch was in decent condition. However, we agreed to switch the game to the Higgs at Coventry City's request. Clearly that would have a financial implication on Sphinx (not just gate money but bar sales etc) but Coventry City have been extremely helpful in at least enabling an admission charge to be in place tonight thanks to the use of CCFC stewards. Once the usual match expenses (officials, stewards to take admission money etc) have been paid then Sphinx will benefit from the balance of the gate receipts. Income like this is critical for a Non-League club like Sphinx so hopefully there will be a decent turnout tonight. Sphinx have some decent talent themselves so hopefully people will be surprised at the standard at our level and pay Sphinx a visit during the season.

Out of interest how is it going to work given that the Higgs has a public footpath?

 

[MatthewWallis]

I think one or two first team lads will play to get match practice

Supposedly quite a few will start

 

[Magwitch]

Out of interest how is it going to work given that the Higgs has a public footpath?

Acadamy train tonight too, car park will be tight.

 

[SlowerThanPlatt]

Bayliss and Sterling according to the CT. Possibly Willis, Ogogo and Kelly too

 

[SlowerThanPlatt]

Sky Blues first teamers to feature against Sphinx

 

[Nick]

No team news tonight, report in the morning

Anybody going?

 

[Nick]

Anybody down there to see who's playing?

 

[Nick]

Looks like Davies, Bayliss and Willis. Maybe Andreu in the distance?

 

[Otis]

Looks like Davies, Bayliss and Willis. Maybe Andreu in the distance?

No idea, but I'm sure that's Robert Page in the foreground.

 

[Nick]

 

[Magwitch]

Any trialists ?

 

[Nick]

 

[jordan210]

 

[Nick]

 

[I_Saw_Shaw_Score]

Jordan & Cian’s lad!?

 

[HerneBayGaz]

Anyone know if that lad from Herne Bay is playing Sam McCallum. Everyone from this neck of the woods is raving about him.

 

[SlowerThanPlatt]

Anyone know if that lad from Herne Bay is playing Sam McCallum. Everyone from this neck of the woods is raving about him.

Doubt it, seems more of a first team. He’s supposed to be signing though, he’s 17 but will be playing in the U23s

 

[SlowerThanPlatt]

2-0 Sterling after good play by Biamou and Clarke Harris cross

 

[Hobo]

Some players playing catch up and Andreu is obviously a key component this season. Can't believe some fans don't have the vision to see how he will fit in.

 

[Garryb80]

Some players playing catch up and Andreu is obviously a key component this season. Can't believe some fans don't have the vision to see how he will fit in.

Without going too overboard he ran the game when he came on at West Brom. Him and Bayliss together were a joy to watch.

 

[christonabike]

I hope it’s someones head not someone’s helmet in that pic! :woot:

 

[coop]

I hope it’s someones head not someone’s helmet in that pic! :woot:

Can't see a Japs eye thank God.

 

[shmmeee]

Has Sterling played RB yet or always RW?

 

[Garryb80]

Has Sterling played RB yet or always RW?

If we start how we finished at West Brom with him, Andreu and Alassani with Bayliss and Ogogo behind.. you won't be disappointed!

 

[covcity4life]

Grimmer and sterling could be a solid right side

 

[sw88]

Didn’t bother going as assumed it’d be kids like v Copswood

 

[Sky Blue Harry H]

Didn’t bother going as assumed it’d be kids like v Copswood

Boooo. I'm cancelling my subscription SW

 

[Cov kid 55]

Some players playing catch up and Andreu is obviously a key component this season. Can't believe some fans don't have the vision to see how he will fit in.

He was excellent, and looked up to speed. Always trying to make something happen. Him and Bayliss should be a real threat.

 

[Greggs]

Some players playing catch up and Andreu is obviously a key component this season. Can't believe some fans don't have the vision to see how he will fit in.

what's your suggestion?