Nick
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Who on each side? I can just see the attacking intent slowly fading already without him in the team.
Match Thread Shrewsbury Town vs. Coventry City Match Thread - Saturday 22nd Dec (3 Viewers)
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Who on each side? I can just see the attacking intent slowly fading already without him in the team.
letsallsingtogether
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Need a win before Xmas think it's time for another winning run.
2-1 City win
2-1 City win
Otis
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steve82
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Love the optimism and Christmas joy. Tomorrow could test that.
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steve82
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Shrewsbury is certainly not a happy place for ccfc with a dismal record. Last win was in 1958.
P16 W1 D5 L10 F13 A29
Better news is we’ve only played at Shrewsbury 4 times since the 60’s losing twice. 4-1 in 2012/13 and 2-1 in 2016/17 and drawing 1-1 in 13/14 and Russel Slades last game 0-0 (16/17) the last meeting.
P4 W0 L2 D2 F3 A7
John Fleck (12/13) Callum Wilson (13/14) Aaron Martin (16/17) the modern day scorers.
Ps Happy Russell Slade day to all.
Sorry, Merry Christmas everyone!
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P16 W1 D5 L10 F13 A29
Better news is we’ve only played at Shrewsbury 4 times since the 60’s losing twice. 4-1 in 2012/13 and 2-1 in 2016/17 and drawing 1-1 in 13/14 and Russel Slades last game 0-0 (16/17) the last meeting.
P4 W0 L2 D2 F3 A7
John Fleck (12/13) Callum Wilson (13/14) Aaron Martin (16/17) the modern day scorers.
Ps Happy Russell Slade day to all.
Sorry, Merry Christmas everyone!
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Great_Expectations
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While Bayliss has lacked a bit of form recently, there’s no way we can drop him, as we’d lose all attacking intent aside from Thomas.
I think Bayliss is wasted on the wing, but as we have no alternatives, and it might take the pressure off him a bit, I’d put him and Thomas on the wings, with Kelly and Doyle in the middle, but allowing Kelly to push on as he did towards the end of last season.
I’d repeatedly said it, but when we are allowed to be offensive and play football we look good. Thomas, Bayliss, Hiwula, Chaplin, Kelly, Andreu are all technically good players (even if they aren’t currently showing it), but asking them to play out of position and focus on defending isn’t going to showcase that.
In terms of strikers, we really are limited to JCH if we want to play with a big man, and he’s massivley reverted to the player he was last season. However, I’d try Chaplin and Hiwula up front, with Bayliss and Thomas supporting on the wings, it gives us numerous attacking outlets.
Unfortunately I predict another overly cautious set up, likely 4-1-4-1, with defensive tactics, which is a real shame and proving a detriment to our season.
I think Bayliss is wasted on the wing, but as we have no alternatives, and it might take the pressure off him a bit, I’d put him and Thomas on the wings, with Kelly and Doyle in the middle, but allowing Kelly to push on as he did towards the end of last season.
I’d repeatedly said it, but when we are allowed to be offensive and play football we look good. Thomas, Bayliss, Hiwula, Chaplin, Kelly, Andreu are all technically good players (even if they aren’t currently showing it), but asking them to play out of position and focus on defending isn’t going to showcase that.
In terms of strikers, we really are limited to JCH if we want to play with a big man, and he’s massivley reverted to the player he was last season. However, I’d try Chaplin and Hiwula up front, with Bayliss and Thomas supporting on the wings, it gives us numerous attacking outlets.
Unfortunately I predict another overly cautious set up, likely 4-1-4-1, with defensive tactics, which is a real shame and proving a detriment to our season.
Liquid Gold
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I don't know what I'm more worried about, the traffic or the performance.
Johhny Blue
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I think you need to check your maths
higgs
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Astute
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Today is going to be a strange day for me. Will be watching the Sky Blues playing but hoping for a miracle that they don't win. Will be cheering on the other side. You have to love the underdogs. But will still be proudly standing there with my CCFC top on.
Got talked into going to the Man City V Palace game But will be with you all in spirit. And listening to the game. I just hope we don't score at the same time as Man City. Because I will celebrate as usual but am going in with the Palace supporters whilst wearing the Man City colours :shifty:
Got talked into going to the Man City V Palace game
But will be with you all in spirit. And listening to the game. I just hope we don't score at the same time as Man City. Because I will celebrate as usual but am going in with the Palace supporters whilst wearing the Man City colours :shifty:Kingokings204
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Today is going to be a strange day for me. Will be watching the Sky Blues playing but hoping for a miracle that they don't win. Will be cheering on the other side. You have to love the underdogs. But will still be proudly standing there with my CCFC top on.
Got talked into going to the Man City V Palace game
Why you cheering against Astute?
Nick
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Assume he means man city , baffled me as well.
Astute
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Don't worry. I baffle most people I know. I even baffle myself sometimes.
I was eleven in 87
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Sky Blue Army!!
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itsabuzzard
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I should be posting in the "Things that annoy you" thread, but it makes my blood boil every time I see or hear of Man City being referred to as the Sky Blues.
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Otis
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Who's cheering against Astute? Is it because of his Brexit views?
oldskyblue58
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Could really do with a win today. Need to restore confidence. The recent weather won't have helped as the pitch likely to be a lot heavier and I don't think that will suit some of our players and style of play.
Sadly I think the best we will get is a draw, but most likely lose 1 nil
Sadly I think the best we will get is a draw, but most likely lose 1 nil
bawtryneal
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Sky bet
City to win with BTTS. 7/1
Worth a flutter.
City to win with BTTS. 7/1
Worth a flutter.
Nick
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If they have that Beckles fella at Left Back then I'd keep Thomas on the right. He's a bit of a unit so Thomas will do him for pace every time and would just knock it round him and go.
They have Anthony Grant in the middle usually who I think likes to put it about, so will have to stick one on him early.
They have Anthony Grant in the middle usually who I think likes to put it about, so will have to stick one on him early.
stupot07
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I've been impressed with him every time hes played against us. Good player at this level.
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Nick
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Can see him getting at Bayliss and winding him up if he is in the middle. Only had to see against Walsall how much it takes him out of the game.
larry_david
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Need a win today. For me if nothing else, completely lost enthusiasm for football at the moment. Come on Coventry, save me
greys4life
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Just about to set off - anyone know if the Wild Pig is home only today?
Sky Blue Harry H
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Apparently she will go with either set of fans, as long as you buy her half a snakebite first
greys4life
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See that's what I'd heard but wanted to check but I thought it was a full pint
steve82
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Most aerial challenges won: League One
260 - Oliver Hawkins - Portsmouth
248 - Andy Butler - Doncaster
243 - Matt Clarke - Portsmouth
229 - Ryan Tafazolli - Peterborough
222 - Adebayo Akinfenwa - Wycombe
205 - Luke Waterfall - Shrewsbury
Luke Waterfall needs keeping a eye on at set pieces has 3 goals already this season in the league with two of those headers from corners.
Was Lincoln’s main threat too at set pieces.
I can see us being targeted at set pieces again
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260 - Oliver Hawkins - Portsmouth
248 - Andy Butler - Doncaster
243 - Matt Clarke - Portsmouth
229 - Ryan Tafazolli - Peterborough
222 - Adebayo Akinfenwa - Wycombe
205 - Luke Waterfall - Shrewsbury
Luke Waterfall needs keeping a eye on at set pieces has 3 goals already this season in the league with two of those headers from corners.
Was Lincoln’s main threat too at set pieces.
I can see us being targeted at set pieces again
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oucho
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I think it's important just to go with the flow and see what happens