well done Mr Shaw (1 Viewer)

[AFCCOVENTRY]

Good tactics
Made subs at the right time
Thoughtful subs
Edge kept King in his pocket
Baker was like ronaldo
I can't believe Kilbane did a whole extra time like this... machine
Cody and Zinadine goals class

Beat a full strength brum team

Well done Mr Shaw

 

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[Sutty]

Agreed.

Oh God, it's happening again...

 

[ggrady]

Maybe it's a releif for the players without thorn. Wouldnt give it him though sick of caretakers

 

[PVA]

Same diamond formation as Mr Thorn...

 

[AFCCOVENTRY]

Maybe we have a new manager for each game

But Shaw's passion was their to see. Really different style which is refreshing from Thorn's comical antics.

 

[BenInTurin]

I would like to see Shaw retained somehow with a new manager but I wouldn't want him as the main man yet.

 

[AFCCOVENTRY]

I was shocked that our manager was so slim...

It was strange....

 

[Skybluestu88]

Baker was class tonight.

 

[theprince]

If Shaw and/or Carsley are the men, appoint them. Lets not make this a farce

 

[Cigarfingers]

One result, which was a great one but feet need to stay on the ground, it's only one game so far

 

[Macca]

Worth seeing how the team perform under him for a few games?

 

[hill83]

Same diamond formation as Mr Thorn...

Without the negative plan from the pie eater

 

[SkyBlueBlood]

Same diamond formation as Mr Thorn...

As I kept saying its not about the formation its about the players and there were some good performances tonight.

 

[Diehard Si]

Same diamond formation as Mr Thorn...

Were we? From what I could tell we were 4-4-2 but with Jennings as a holding midfielder further back.

 

[stupot07]

Were we? From what I could tell we were 4-4-2 but with Jennings as a holding midfielder further back.

Yeah definitely the diamond

 

[SkyblueCookie]

Hopefully carry this momentum on to Crewe away and notch our first 3 points! Whatever potential manager was watching tonight they must of been impressed

 

[theprince]

Certainly not saying give the job to Shaw and Carsley on the strength of one result just if they are seriously in the frame lets not bugger about. One game proves nothing there are always all sorts of daft results in this cup. but it seemed obvious players were playing for the shirt tonight and we suddenly looked miles fitter !!

 

[Diehard Si]

Yeah definitely the diamond

we seemed to have plenty of width tonight though.

 

[iamyouralterego]

Great performance by all tonight.

Not sure how much credit can be attributed soley to Shaw. It was the players themselves that outperformed themselves and i doubt that Shaw has managed to up their fitness within a day. However, whether that performance came from some inspiration by Shaw or just a realisation of the events that have transpired (individual weak performances leading towards Thorns eventual sacking maybe?) i don't think it can be viewed as its own entity due to the circumstances. A few different variables could be considered into that performance. Lets see how the team play on Saturday before suggesting that was all Shaw's own doing.

Regardless, great play for the goals and Baker showed some great skills and runs. Looked a real threat on the ball. Mention also to Barton who looks like he will be very good.

 

[iamyouralterego]

we seemed to have plenty of width tonight though.

The width seemed to mostly come from Baker who was popping up everywhere and he played his best game for us tonight which effected our play greatly.

 

[AFCCOVENTRY]

Imagine what we could be like when Fleck is back!

Shaw should be given a few games. Why not. Sky Blue legend and intelligent guy.

I am not sure I can handle a slim manager and one who I can clearly understand what he is saying in interviews! lol

 

[Diehard Si]

How much better does Shaw sound on the radio than Thorn.

His enthusiasm is rather contagious.

 

[The CableGuy]

Comes across very well on CWR right now.

Either that or I'm just bloody happy with everyone and everything right now.

Shaw: "I've enjoyed it tonight."

 

[Up North Sky Blue]

I would like to see Shaw retained somehow with a new manager but I wouldn't want him as the main man yet.

My thoughts exactly, he needs to remain at the club along with Carsley and Oggy. Hopefully Wise will complete the full ex-player back room staff.