Match Thread Coventry v Bury Match Thread - Tuesday 16th Aug (5 Viewers)

[Macca]

0-0 Though still pre season so not worried

 

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[bawtryneal]

Don't want to sound negative but does anybody think we are in for a struggle this season?

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No. Will make the playoffs.

 

[Martin180]

We won't struggle this season , once Mowbray has completed his signings and used his contacts to find a couple of gem loan signings like last season we will be flying again .Only this season the squad already looks to have more depth of quality too it

 

[standupforcity]

Promotion ...we are buying players this season...getting stronger than last season in all positions..very promising !!!.

 

[ccfcway]

We won't struggle this season , once Mowbray has completed his signings and used his contacts to find a couple of gem loan signings like last season we will be flying again .Only this season the squad already looks to have more depth of quality too it

completely agree, but grendal will think your on the wind up

 

[Martin180]

No wind up here , we've obviously missed out on targets but unlike previous managers there has been a plan b/c/d instead of the usual scattergun approach .If what you said about the " mighty Finn " is true then he could be another gem like Turnbull .
Last season we had loan players like Armstrong , Murphy , Kent ,Cargill and Stephens .... If we get anywhere near the standard of them then I honestly believe we could run automatic promotion very close .

 

[Martin180]

Also don't get the negativity behind signing McBean and Smith with a long term view to improving them , we have a cracking academy ( for now ) and if we can sign players with a long term plan it just makes us stronger in the upcoming seasons

 

[stevefloyd]

Having seen Tudgay for the last few games he just looks too slow in this system we are using, we need pace and he just slows it down

 

[Martin180]

Having seen Tudgay for the last few games he just looks too slow in this system we are using, we need pace and he just slows it down

Think this is where the loan signings will be utilised , or maybe TM is looking at Agbonlahor

 

[stevefloyd]

Don't get me wrong I am not trying to knock Tudgay, he seems a decent guy but not really what we need...big shame for him

 

[SkyBlueCRJ]

Don't get me wrong I am not trying to knock Tudgay, he seems a decent guy but not really what we need...big shame for him

Completely agree. More suited to last years formation where there was an option for the lone striker to hold up play for the attacking midfielders to get further up the pitch. Looks out of his depth slightly in this new look formation

 

[Nick]

The thing with Tudgay is that if we have the 2 wide players he needs to be in the box.

He always seems to be on the edge of the box when they cross it in.

 

[COVKIDSNEVERQUIT]

We need a Goal Poacher, but they cost MONEY.

 

[Earlsdon_Skyblue1]

Having seen Tudgay for the last few games he just looks too slow in this system we are using, we need pace and he just slows it down

I see what you mean.

I still think he is a useful asset to come on with 15 minutes to go if we're trying to hold on. Seems to have the quality to get us over the line, lead by example, and even defend too, when it matters.

 

[SkyBlueCRJ]

The thing with Tudgay is that if we have the 2 wide players he needs to be in the box.

He always seems to be on the edge of the box when they cross it in.

Noticed that in the Portsmouth game. He'll knock the ball up for Thomas or Lameiras and will just stop. He doesn't seem to bother providing that further support by making a run and trying to get into the box

 

[Generally Midfield]

While we're in this not pre season but not full squad phase I'd settle for another 0-0

 

[stevefloyd]

wonder what he would be like at CB?

 

[bawtryneal]

We need a Goal Poacher, but they cost MONEY.

How much did AA cost !!!

 

[steve82]

The thing with Tudgay is that if we have the 2 wide players he needs to be in the box.

He always seems to be on the edge of the box when they cross it in.

That first half Saturday was very clear we need someone in the box, the amount of times we got in good positions but we had no one in the killer area.
I've previously stated on the Tom Pope thread as being the ideal man to be waiting in the box but I really don't think he suits the formation were playing right now and had the pace to required. We need a big quick powerful player with the tricky JJ and Reid playing each side of him.
Hopefully sordell will come good tho

 

[ccfcway]

While we're in this not pre season but not full squad phase I'd settle for another 0-0

I am the same, any points on the board could be vital at the end of the season

 

[tom88]

Cov 1-0 Bury
Barnett OG like that Villa one just for giggles

 

[CCFC_Charlie]

Any chance of some anti council and Wasps chants as well as the anti SISU ones tonight?

 

[Buster]

Jones seems to be the talisman of the team this year. He changed the game against Portsmouth and the game changed against Shrewsbury ,when he came off. This allowed the shrews to press and it stopped our roll the ball out slow build up. While were not a danger in the box we are going to hve to settle for 0-0 or may be pinching it . That being said these lads are learning each others game. Im going for a good display and a result (1-0). Dissapointingly small crowd!

 

[fernandopartridge]

We need a Goal Poacher, but they cost MONEY.

Yes, because we've not paid fees for any players this year.

 

[vow]

Don't want to sound negative but does anybody think we are in for a struggle this season?

No, i don't think we will struggle, in fact I've been pleased with the young lads coming in from the academy, Stevenson, Spence and Harries have really suprised me.

1-0 City win.

 

[Nick]

Who do they play up front with pope?

 

[ccfcway]

Who do they play up front with pope?

John ArchBishop

 

[Great_Expectations]

McCann to make it all click, Reid and Jones to scare the defence with pace and trickery. Willis to score from a corner.

2-0 City.

Fuck the Council.

 

[coop]

G Thomas in Tudgay in,Jones and reid on the bench the 3 best players from Saturday on the bench

 

[Nick]

G Thomas in Tudgay in,Jones and reid on the bench the 3 best players from Saturday on the bench

Is that the actual line-up coop? Haven't seen it yet

 

[coop]

Ye Haynes in as well fuck me I'm looking forward to this

 

[Nick]

Just checked, it is

Maybe he is going to plan for pace off the bench.

Hopefully Thomas can prove.doubters wrong

Weird he has put Haynes in, would think he would want to keep things settled. Let's hope haynes has a great game again

 

[coop]

Let's hope so are well pusb

 

[chiefdave]

I think the rotation will be here to stay. TM made a lot of comments about games being Saturday - Tuesday - Saturday for the first few weeks and not wanting to put too much strain on some players by having them play every game.

 

[MatthewWallis]

Hmmm

Let's hope we keep a clean sheet before Jones and Reid come on