Kneeza
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One potential good thing - DMP have to travel all the way to Plymouth the Saturday before (Feb 17), so will hopefully get a reet good softening up in readiness for Cov.
Coventry RFC Thread 18/19 (3 Viewers)
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I_Saw_Shaw_Score
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Otis
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We're the Blue and Whites......right?
Otis
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Got to be well peed off with the 3 though haven't we? That's how far we've come.
Otis
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And this is still the first 5 mins, right?
I_Saw_Shaw_Score
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Highlights.
The penalty Try was a bit bizzare!
Kneeza
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Definitely a penalty try there. Trimble was through and clear when le Roux tackled high. The ref was near enough to see it clearly. The camera wasn't.
Incidentally, Trimble has come on leaps and bounds this season, showing the capability to step his way through instead of relying on his footballing skills which almost always made him go for the chip and chase so often last term. Really impressed.
Incidentally, Trimble has come on leaps and bounds this season, showing the capability to step his way through instead of relying on his footballing skills which almost always made him go for the chip and chase so often last term. Really impressed.
I_Saw_Shaw_Score
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Trimble's gas really is on par with Dan Rundles which was something else!
So much love for the whole squad! All characters that bring something else to the team & game.
Special special team!
Used to delight in Dans runs up the wing.
Such a smashing guy and a real blow with that injury.
Had a look and see he's at Stourbridge nowadays.
I_Saw_Shaw_Score
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His pace was bonkers!
That freak injury did for him and I think Winter was concerned by his defensive game, I'm sure he set a club or league record for tries at Stourbridge in consecutive games!
An outstanding first half performance by Cov,the second half was a bit dis jointed,but to be fair the game was effectively over at half time.Fantastic to see so many Cov supporters there, difficult to judge the exact number,but it had to be over a 1000 fans who travelled over. Considering the home crowds are about 1400/1500 that is truly awesome support.
Another game ticked off,as we edge ever nearer the title and promotion.
Another game ticked off,as we edge ever nearer the title and promotion.
Kneeza
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Current average is approaching 1800, and will be much closer to 2000 by season's end, I'm sure.
Dan Rundle was very, very fast, and used his speed to compensate for his defensive frailties (covering back to overtake many an opponent on their way to the whitewash). However, it wasn't enough to sustain a career in League One on its own. He was great to watch in sevens though!
I_Saw_Shaw_Score
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I_Saw_Shaw_Score
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Looking forward to Saturdays game v Saracens....sorry Old Albanians. Who could have possibly a dozen Saracens players playing for them!
Interesting quote from RW ahead of preparations for next season,
“We’re planning for next season and we’re hoping that’s going to be in the Championship,” said Winter.
“There’s an element of difficulty in recruiting and retaining players when you don’t know what league you’re going to be in.
“At the moment we have about 18 players signed on for next season, at least four or five more will be retained in the next month, and we are down the line with five or six more new recruits who will add to our squad and bring a different level of quality.”
5/6 new players lined up already! You'd imagine at min Championship quality!!
Interesting quote from RW ahead of preparations for next season,
“We’re planning for next season and we’re hoping that’s going to be in the Championship,” said Winter.
“There’s an element of difficulty in recruiting and retaining players when you don’t know what league you’re going to be in.
“At the moment we have about 18 players signed on for next season, at least four or five more will be retained in the next month, and we are down the line with five or six more new recruits who will add to our squad and bring a different level of quality.”
5/6 new players lined up already! You'd imagine at min Championship quality!!
fernandopartridge
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I am not a rugby fan but had to say as a Coventrian it's nice to read about one of our teams being on the up
fernandopartridge
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PS, this part of the article is exactly where CCFC need to get to as well. Never mind that we were in the top flight once:
Really good article that ! The fans need to get behind them though, part with some cash and back up the management. It's a good time to attract genuine sporting types with a bit of moral fibre too, what with two sets of hedge fund cuckoos in the town !
I_Saw_Shaw_Score
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Interesting side tomorrow-
From the Usual starting 15- front 3 not starting (young academy lad makes first start at prop), 2 of back row not starting.
White back at scrum half after an injury lay off, fly half Maisey benched, Sam T left out the squad.
Still looks very strong just hope not too much change!
From the Usual starting 15- front 3 not starting (young academy lad makes first start at prop), 2 of back row not starting.
White back at scrum half after an injury lay off, fly half Maisey benched, Sam T left out the squad.
Still looks very strong just hope not too much change!
I_Saw_Shaw_Score
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Him & Oram are both easily Championship class. That for me has been the 'strongest' area/partnership this season.
Otis
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Maybe we are trying to lure them into a false sense of security ? I hope we are strong enough if as you indicate they may have a load of Saracen players coming in ?!
Ok, I feel a bit better for that. With around 14000 going to the City match, I hope Cov can still pull over 1700 perhaps for this !?
I_Saw_Shaw_Score
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There was 11 in the game at their place they had 4 last game it's anyone's guess, their team still hasn't been announced.
At least the Cov bench still has big guns on it.
I think 12 months ago the starting side tomorrow you'd be more than happy with but knowing the depth we have it is 'weaker' and the fact it was only a 2 point win at their place albeit Cov were jelling early on, just makes me slightly nervous.