Match Thread Coventry City vs. Southend United Match Thread - Saturday 29th Dec (7 Viewers)

[Nick]

Where’s Allassani

The bench doesnt look like we have much in the way of game changing

 

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[sw88]

Our wings are going to be quite weak whichever CM plays out wide. Wonder why Allasani didn’t get the nod? Not even in the squad either?

 

[Nick]

Our wings are going to be quite weak whichever CM plays out wide. Wonder why Allasani didn’t get the nod? Not even in the squad either?

Can only think some sort of injury

 

[chiefdave]

Sam McCallum. Where’d he come from? Has he even appeared in Checkatrade?

He's a left back isn't he? Bit of an odd choice for the bench, even if there's an injury with Grimmer and Davis both on the bench things could be reshuffled.

 

[covcity4life]

Shame not to see Allasani even in squad.

Not seen Westbrook play though so hopefully it's a great debut

 

[robbiekeane]

The bench doesnt look like we have much in the way of game changing

Oh no robins will hate not being able to mix things up and change formation a few times

 

[larry_david]

Chance for westbrooke here to make a name for himself. Mccallum supposed to be a very good prospect also. Let's hope we go 2 up as if we need a goal, there ain't much on the bench

 

[Otis]

McCallum, Doyle and Andreu on the bench too.

Brown not in the squad.

That's some bench.

Either injuries, illness, or mass rebellion in the ranks.

I'm going for the latter, cos it makes the threads a lot more feisty and conspiratorial.

 

[Sky Blue Pete]

Game Tuesday too so it may be managing the squad

 

[Great_Expectations]

Haha, of all the connotations, did any of us have that team as a prediction?

Based on the fact it isn’t JCH or Doyle, and Westbrooke is an unknown quantity, it’s not a bad choice.

Bench is limited, but McCallum is supposed to be a pacey winger isn’t he? And Andreu, for all his lack of mobility, is technically a very good player.

Let’s just hope we attack! If we do, 2-0.

 

[Otis]

Haha, of all the connotations, did any of us have that team as a prediction?

Based on the fact it isn’t JCH or Doyle, and Westbrooke is an unknown quantity, it’s not a bad choice.

Bench is limited, but McCallum is supposed to be a pacey winger isn’t he? And Andreu, for all his lack of mobility, is technically a very good player.

Let’s just hope we attack! If we do, 2-0.

McCallum is a left back.

 

[Philosoraptor]

Game Tuesday too so it may be managing the squad

Got to agree with this. The games are coming thick and fast at the moment.

Would be interesting to see how the new lad does.

 

[Great_Expectations]

McCallum is a left back.

Thanks. Not as exciting a choice then.

Didn’t we sign a non league winger in the summer?

 

[steve82]

Looking forward to seeing Westbrooke make his league debut, was touted as in the mould of Bayliss when he signed.


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[Otis]

Thanks. Not as exciting a choice then.

Didn’t we sign a non league winger in the summer?

Dexter Walters I think.

 

[better days]

McCullum is an overlapping type full back with plenty of pace and a decent cross from the U23 games I've seen him in
I'd guess he was a winger in junior football
Westbrook was outstanding in the U23 game v Burnley at the Ricoh a few months back where we came back from 2 down to win 3 2
Played in central midfield that day carrying the ball forward and spraying passes around

 

[BigadamL]

I think McCullum is a very attacking wing back, I think Westbrook will start on the won't but interchange with Bayliss,

Sterling and Mason are very attacking so Kelly sitting and they both boom on?

 

[Great_Expectations]

I think McCullum is a very attacking wing back, I think Westbrook will start on the won't but interchange with Bayliss,

Sterling and Mason are very attacking so Kelly sitting and they both boom on?

Kelly holding with full backs and midfielders pushing on is exactly what we should be aiming for. If Westbrooke is as good on the ball as has been touted, then him and Bayliss on form with movement around them is an exciting prospect.

 

[Deleted member 4439]

He's a left back isn't he? Bit of an odd choice for the bench, even if there's an injury with Grimmer and Davis both on the bench things could be reshuffled.

Robins must have been listening to the crouch pocast - is going for the tortoise formation

 

[vow]

Westbrooke right and Bayliss central? Or vice-versa?

 

[Nick]

Will be interesting to see if Westbrooke just slots in and can get forward as well

 

[Grendel]

Westbrooke right and Bayliss central? Or vice-versa?

Westbrooke is on the right

 

[Grendel]

Decent crowd. Good Southend following.

 

[Great_Expectations]

Pitch looks atrocious. The joys of sharing with the local rugby team.

They look quite route one.

 

[Johhny Blue]

How much would it be to take a five year old today does anybody know

5 to 10 with no chance of parole

 

[higgs]

Pitch looks atrocious. The joys of sharing with the local rugby team.

They look quite route one.

Local?

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[Nick]

Need to cut out going long

 

[Earlsdon_Skyblue1]

Atrocious shot from Chaplin.

 

[Great_Expectations]

Local?

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London’s only an hour on the train.

 

[Great_Expectations]

Need to cut out going long

Think they are supposed to be over the top for Hiwula, but we’re too slow moving it so they end up being in the air for headers we’ll never win.

Simon Cox (their 10) needs taking out.

 

[capel & collindridge]

Pitch looks atrocious. The joys of sharing with the local rugby team.

They look quite route one.

Why, is the game at the Butts?

 

[jordan210]

Ref not giving us anything

 

[Nick]

Hyam going long every time

 

[Earlsdon_Skyblue1]

We look a bit all over the place at the moment.

 

[Nick]

We look a bit all over the place at the moment.

Yep, playing into their hands a bit. Can't keep the ball