Match Thread Coventry City vs Rochdale Match Thread - Saturday 1st Sep (5 Viewers)

[Ricketts]

In other news I just found out that possession stats stats in football are just proportion of passes made and nothing to do with how long you have the ball.......mind blown.

Sorry for taking this off topic for a sec, but that means if our goalie keeps possession for 89 minutes, without passing it to anyone, then they have it for a minute and pass it 19 times, it will show they have had massively the most possession?????? (something like 95%)

And back on topic, if we were going to play 2 up front we could have used JCH and Hiwula. I see him playing an identical role to McNulty.

Edited to add, its a nice day, we havent been at home for a couple of weeks, and we have a new signing. 11,000 would be nice.

 

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[Sky Blue Harry H]

First home game for me, as I've missed first two due to hols. Really looking forward to it!

 

[Sky Blue Harry H]

Nowhere near 12,000. Will be around 8500.

Strange one re: attendance. Most will be back from their hols now, so they should be back (me included). nice day plus Chaplin, so a few extra walk ups. I think anything above 9,000 is reasonable given a) the opposition, b) their lowish away following and c) the core level of home support we had last year.

 

[Nick]

I have a feeling Chaplin will replace Ponticelli on the bench, then get on for Andreu on about 65-70.

 

[pusbccfc]

Strange one re: attendance. Most will be back from their hols now, so they should be back (me included). nice day plus Chaplin, so a few extra walk ups. I think anything above 9,000 is reasonable given a) the opposition, b) their lowish away following and c) the core level of home support we had last year.

Godiva being on won't help. Day trippers will be there.

 

[harvey098]

Been to every game so far but strangely looking forward to this one more than any so far. CMON CITY

 

[CovInEssex]

I see they've signed Zak Clough...

 

[Sky Blue Pete]

I think a 4 year deal is nuts. 2 year max at this level, the turnover of players is too high. Not sure why they extended Kelly's for instance.

Investment

 

[Gibbo]

I have a feeling Chaplin will replace Ponticelli on the bench, then get on for Andreu on about 65-70.

That would be the sensible thing to do

 

[Gibbo]

Investment

And if the investment turn out to be a dud, where is the escape? I think the 2 year strategy followed last year is the wisest

 

[fatso]

And if the investment turn out to be a dud, where is the escape? I think the 2 year strategy followed last year is the wisest

If he turns out to be as good as we hope, he’d have to be sold after 1 year or risk him walking away for nothing after 2 years.
MR obviously has faith in the lad, and his contract shows that.

 

[lord_garrincha]

13/2 on Chaplin first goalscorer at 365... will it be a Robbie Keane like debut???

Although the 11/2 on Biamou 1st goal really takes my eye!!!

 

[Gibbo]

If he turns out to be as good as we hope, he’d have to be sold after 1 year or risk him walking away for nothing after 2 years.
MR obviously has faith in the lad, and his contract shows that.

we shall see............

 

[Sky Blue Harry H]

If you have all players on 2 yr contracts, you are constantly having to negotiate / review. The players must have it on their mind, which must be unsettling. A longer contract (barring the odd dud - David Bell?) removes the uncertaint and, with a good player, drives up the selling price. It must be a real ball ache having to deal with agents all the time. Wouldn't fancy it myself (I know i'd lose my temper a lot, and I'm easy going!)

 

[cc84cov]

I think a 4 year deal is nuts. 2 year max at this level, the turnover of players is too high. Not sure why they extended Kelly's for instance.

3 years for Biamou was baffling.

 

[cc84cov]

13/2 on Chaplin first goalscorer at 365... will it be a Robbie Keane like debut???

Although the 11/2 on Biamou 1st goal really takes my eye!!!

Just watched his debut on you tube now lol great day.

 

[Joey123]

Personally I'm hoping he tries out a 532 with willis, davies and hyam as full backs, and sterling and mason as web's. could be exciting.

Got a question guys. Anyone know any follow links to watch the match? Tried the VPN thing but couldn't get it working for the last game.

 

[CovInEssex]

Personally I'm hoping he tries out a 532 with willis, davies and hyam as full backs, and sterling and mason as web's. could be exciting.

Got a question guys. Anyone know any follow links to watch the match? Tried the VPN thing but couldn't get it working for the last game.

Welcome!

Where do you live?

 

[Gibbo]

If you have all players on 2 yr contracts, you are constantly having to negotiate / review. The players must have it on their mind, which must be unsettling. A longer contract (barring the odd dud - David Bell?) removes the uncertaint and, with a good player, drives up the selling price. It must be a real ball ache having to deal with agents all the time. Wouldn't fancy it myself (I know i'd lose my temper a lot, and I'm easy going!)

You need a higher % than most managers achieve of successful purchases. Of ours at least three out of six are lookung dubious

 

[Joey123]

Welcome!

Where do you live?

I live in the UK.
I do go to matches but live in London so can't always travel up. I set up a vpn to watch a couple of games this season through follow but that isn't working any more :/

 

[Joey123]

Welcome!

Where do you live?

And Hello!

 

[Sky Blue Pete]

You need a higher % than most managers achieve of successful purchases. Of ours at least three out of six are lookung dubious

Who?? After 5 games?

 

[CovInEssex]

I live in the UK.
I do go to matches but live in London so can't always travel up. I set up a vpn to watch a couple of games this season through follow but that isn't working any more :/

Just try a new VPN...old one may be blocked.

 

[Joey123]

Just try a new VPN...old one may be blocked.

aha didn't know they could do that. I was using Nord.

 

[Marty]

aha didn't know they could do that. I was using Nord.

VYPR looks to have been blocked too.

 

[skyblueelephant76]

Sorry for taking this off topic for a sec, but that means if our goalie keeps possession for 89 minutes, without passing it to anyone, then they have it for a minute and pass it 19 times, it will show they have had massively the most possession?????? (something like 95%)

And back on topic, if we were going to play 2 up front we could have used JCH and Hiwula. I see him playing an identical role to McNulty.

Edited to add, its a nice day, we havent been at home for a couple of weeks, and we have a new signing. 11,000 would be nice.

You are correct in your crazy off topic example.

In other news I'm in the casino and it's the quietest I've seen it at this point for a very long time.

 

[SkyBlueCRJ]

How have they signed Zak Clough!?

Jeez thats the signing of the season...he got Bolton promoted 2 years ago and is a proven in the championship. £3M plus he cost.

Hopefully cant play tommorow

God knows how they've signed him but a great signing by all accounts. He'll be a big threat today.

 

[Nick]

Personally I'm hoping he tries out a 532 with willis, davies and hyam as full backs, and sterling and mason as web's. could be exciting.

Got a question guys. Anyone know any follow links to watch the match? Tried the VPN thing but couldn't get it working for the last game.

Just try different VPNs / Servers.

 

[Joey123]

ye

Just try different VPNs / Servers.

ah think I got it sorted now. Thank you!

 

[clint van damme]

You are correct in your crazy off topic example.

In other news I'm in the casino and it's the quietest I've seen it at this point for a very long time.

Nice one. On the way up. Means I'll get served quicker.

 

[skyblueelephant76]

Nice one. On the way up. Means I'll get served quicker.

Still really quiet, no queue at the bar.

 

[Sky Blue Pete]

At least 9200 expected

 

[jordan210]

 

[I_Saw_Shaw_Score]

Decent bench!

 

[Sky Blue Pete]