Match Thread West Bromwich Albion - Coventry City Match Thread - Saturday 21st Feb (76 Viewers)

[covcity4life]

I’m not saying we should start him over MVE, but it’s simply not true that KKH has been out for ages - he was in the Norwich and Oxford squads (so 2 out of the last 4).

And how many squads has he missed out of say the last 10 out of curiosity?

 

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[TomRad85]

I assume Kesler had a knock last game, you wouldn't leave him out of the squad for Bidwell. Be a great time to get ourselves a fully fit squad (minus Dovin.)

 

[Nick]

Not as nervous as Monday night but still nervous

 

[Ccfcisparks]

Not as nervous as Monday night but still nervous

no reason we shouldn’t win today.

Still nervous though. need an early goal

 

[Ashdown]

Don’t change a winning team. Same tempo, same tenacity, same attitude….same result as Monday

 

[covcity4life]

Not as nervous as Monday night but still nervous

I think its likely it won't be as good a performance as Monday just because the scenario is so different but I do hope we put on a good performance again to really kick start our momentum again

 

[SBbucks]

And how many squads has he missed out of say the last 10 out of curiosity?

No idea, I’ll let you do the research. However many it is, he hasn’t been out for ages.

 

[Mucca Mad Boys]

This has got to be a win today, WBA are in the mud so we’ve just got to go out there and manhandle them - Cov win by 3 goals.

 

[Lamps]

Not as nervous as Monday night but still nervous

They haven't won a game since last year. Even Leicester beat them

W0 D3 L5 so far this year. Scored 4 goals conceded 15. Last 2 games 0-0. Biggest worry is another game like Oxford.

 

[covcity4life]

No idea, I’ll let you do the research. However many it is, he hasn’t been out for ages.

He was out for ages though. He just came back recently.

 

[coop]

Missed the joke I think.

What was it had a few beers yesterday for my birthday.

 

[coop]

I think a draw would be fine

Not against West Brom should be an all out go for the 3 points game then take a draw away to Sheffield.

 

[AFCCOVENTRY]

West Brom are at home and need to start winning games, so won’t sit in a low block against us. The fact Boro came to play football played to our advantage. We need to come out flying today and mean business,

 

[Para1140]

The first goal is crucial. West Brom have only won twice after conceding first all season. Get the first goal and the crowd will be on their back and they will be forced to attack playing into our hands. If they go 1-0 up I can see them putting eleven behind the ball all game and we will struggle to break them down.
cant believe some people would take a draw against these second from bottom. We aren’t 15 points ahead anymore and if we are serious about top two then we need to be getting three points against dross like this

 

[itsabuzzard]

I think a draw would be fine

Surely not?!?

 

[Lamps]

West Brom are at home and need to start winning games, so won’t sit in a low block against us. The fact Boro came to play football played to our advantage. We need to come out flying today and mean business,

One shot on target against Birmingham and two shots on target against Stoke from their last two games that finished 0-0. They are poor up front. Would be very happy for them to attack us and leave us space to attack.

 

[CovveeBreak]

We need to absolutely dismantle this lot today. Whether they low block, high block, cock block, we need to build on Mondays energy and confidence.

 

[SeshMouseSkyBlue]

They haven't won a game since last year. Even Leicester beat them

W0 D3 L5 so far this year. Scored 4 goals conceded 15. Last 2 games 0-0. Biggest worry is another game like Oxford.

WBA 1 - 0 Coventry City

 

[TomRad85]

Heggebo is dangerous if fed properly, Mikey Johnston always turns up against us, Price is probably one of the best players in the league when on form but is well off it atm.. outside of that there's not too much to bother about at WBA these days. Hard to say "there for the taking" with our away form but fingers crossed the excellent performance against Boro has reignited us.
Fuck it, I'm saying 2-0 City.

 

[jas365]

Rudoni's performance on Monday was much more like we'd expect - him, Onyeka and Grimes should be all over their midfield.
Will be expecting 3 points today.

 

[Sky Blue Goblin]

Think we’ll do well today. West Brom will have to come out and try and get something. Press em high and make it uncomfortable for them and I can see us getting six points in two games

 

[oneofourown]

You cannot compare other seasons or years to this, and it is damn unfair to do so more so for the players as it put added and unwanted pressure on the team. I really get annoy with CWR as the guy will start of an interview with FL and say 'Frank we haven't beaten them since 1971, how do you feel about that?" What a stupid and idiotic question, as though FL will seriously have a response. Sometimes CWR and CT are an embarrassment.
As for today, the return of Asante is great as pound for pound he is our best performer, scoring, pressing, motivating, he has it all. Also, with the addition with Frank the tank we have a player we have never had since we came out of Div 1. He is a premiership player not a championship and he will raise the other players' games. If we play the way we did against Boro we will get a result.
And for we fans, we have start believing again. We started the season with a style and system that tore teams apart and we believed. Then we were found out and teams improved as the season wore on and we lostr belief. We had a game that we knew we had to play against the Boro and now our belief is coming back. A good win today will cement that belief and especially if we do something against Sheff Utd. But we have to believe in the players that they can get the job done.

 

[Earlsdon_Skyblue1]

I'm taking a lot of inspiration from that performance on Monday and I am very excited for this match.

Go into it looking even half as up for it and we will blow WBA away. I just hope we can perform again. There would be no better time to start putting a run together. Let the others scrap it out, and lets try to build a bit of a lead up again now we are back on top.

 

[thekidfromstrettoncamp]

Same team please. Bring BTA on after 60 minutes give him a runout before SU game.IMO win with a bit to spare.
Enjoy the ride

 

[Otis]

Not as nervous as Monday night but still nervous

I wasn't nervous on Monday. Was quietly confident.

A bit more nervous for today, but still think we will be fine. Just not certain we will win. Honestly can't see us losing.

 

[Skyblueweeman]

A win would put us 4, 9 and 11 points clear of 2nd, 3rd and 4th before they kick off.

 

[covcity4life]

A win would put us 4, 9 and 11 points clear of 2nd, 3rd and 4th before they kick off.

 

[Great_Expectations]

Start the same team knowing we have the luxury of such a strong bench.

So we can change things without it being a detriment to the team and/or use it to adapt tactically to how the game is playing out.

Great place to be!

 

[Ccfcisparks]

Fancy Markelo to play a big part off the bench.

 

[quinn1971]

Fancy Markelo to play a big part off the bench.

Cutting the oranges ?

 

[CCFCSteve]

They are fighting for their lives and it’s at a ground we never seem to do well at so this is no gimme. Agree with Para that first goal is crucial and Im hoping they’ve got one eye on their next two games that are proper relegation six pointers.

 

[Otis]

Start the same team knowing we have the luxury of such a strong bench.

So we can change things without it being a detriment to the team and/or use it to adapt tactically to how the game is playing out.

Great place to be!

Exactly.

Let's take the lead and if we are on control and look certain to win, THEN get some fresh legs on.

Win the game first.

 

[Frankly_Mr_Shankly]

Any Away pubs near ground?

 

[coop]

Any Away pubs near ground?

Not that I can remember

 

[coop]

Hope it isn't going to be typical Coventry city and gove the new manager his first league win.