Match Thread Coventry City v Southend (13 Viewers)

[Johhny Blue]

Flat pitch - goal from Shippers

He can’t shoot uphill?

 

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[shmmeee]

Guess my line up would be
Marosi
Dabo Hyam McFadzean Mason
Kelly Shipley
Jobello Burroughs Hiwula
Bakayoko

Burroughs because a three man midfield of the same type of player is just not going to be creative enough. 0 - 0 all over it.

Surely Ngandu is ahead of Burroughs based on pre season? Did Burroughs go to Spain?

 

[Skybluefaz]

Surely Ngandu is ahead of Burroughs based on pre season? Did Burroughs go to Spain?

Maybe, needs a wildcard though

 

[stupot07]

Surely Ngandu is ahead of Burroughs based on pre season? Did Burroughs go to Spain?

No Ngandu, Eccles and Bapaga went.

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[ccfc1234]

Ngandu is highly rated. I have only seen him live once when he started last season against Cheltenham in the cup. Everyone was poor that night. Can anyone say a bit more about his style and ability......

Marco
Dabo mcFaz Hyam Mason
Jobello Kelly Shippley Jordy
Baka Biamou

 

[Grendel]

Hurrah for the stronger squad, Kelly, Shipley and Westbrooke in midfield.

I’m waiting for the first post to say Westbrooke is as good as Bayliss

 

[Sky_Blue_Dreamer]

Despite the many personnel changes I think it'll largely be where we left off last season - look good, control the game and create chances, not score them. Win by a single goal, either 1-0 or 2-1.

----------------------Marosi
Dabo------Hyam*--------McFadzean------Mason
---Bayliss----------Kelly*----------Allen*
--Kastaneer*-----Hiwula--------Jobello

Subs: Wilson, Pask, Rose*, Shipley*, Westbrooke* Baka*, Biamou

*depending on fitness

Looks like I'll have to revise this

----------------------Marosi
Dabo------Hyam*--------McFadzean------Mason
Westbrooke------Kelly*----------Shipley
- -Jobello-------Baka--------Hiwula

Subs: Wilson, Pask, Rose*, Eccles*, N'Gandu , Biamou, Bremang/Bapaga

Not looking the most threatening midfield in the world.

I think some people may be right and there'll be a wildcard in there. N'Gandu or Burroughs being the most obvious choices as a more attacking/creative threat but it might even be Eccles in midfield.

 

[shmmeee]

What about a 532 while were short in midfield?

Pask McFadz Hyam/Rose
Dabo—————————Mason
Westbrooke Kelly
Jobello
Baka Hiwula

 

[fernandopartridge]

What about a 532 while were short in midfield?

Pask McFadz Hyam/Rose
Dabo—————————Mason
Westbrooke Kelly
Jobello
Baka Hiwula

What a treat for the home fans that is

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[Sky_Blue_Dreamer]

Wonder who's playing in the U23 game - might give a clue as to who might be involved tomorrow.

 

[Sky Blue Harry H]

He can’t shoot uphill?

Nope - it's something to do with u = v + 2as

 

[SeaSeeEffCee]

What a treat for the home fans that is

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5-3-2 doesn’t always equal defensive football. Sheffield United used it last season and played some great stuff.

Playing it with that team having not prepared it at all in pre-season however would be a shocking decision.

 

[ccfcway]

How long is Allen out for ?

 

[Grendel]

How long is Allen out for ?

Can’t you even read?

 

[Sky_Blue_Dreamer]

How long is Allen out for ?

Day release for good behaviour

 

[stupot07]

Looks like I'll have to revise this

----------------------Marosi
Dabo------Hyam*--------McFadzean------Mason
Westbrooke------Kelly*----------Shipley
- -Jobello-------Baka--------Hiwula

Subs: Wilson, Pask, Rose*, Eccles*, N'Gandu , Biamou, Bremang/Bapaga

Not looking the most threatening midfield in the world.

I think some people may be right and there'll be a wildcard in there. N'Gandu or Burroughs being the most obvious choices as a more attacking/creative threat but it might even be Eccles in midfield.

That's probably our starting line up. depressing reading.

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[stay_up_skyblues]

Looking forward to this. Me and my two brothers making the trip which is a fairly short bus journey from me. I’m predicting a 3-1 win. Hiwulu, Jobello and Baka. McFazdean to look like our best defensive signing in years. Crowd 4,500.

The youngest of us starts his sports journalism degree next month, part of which requires him to do a sports blog. As a die hard City fan (home and away for 10+ years, Northampton aside) you can imagine his chosen subject. Decent read, especially for his first attempt. Link below if anyone fancies a bit more buildup to the game.

Matchday 1: Coventry City vs Southend United

 

[Sky_Blue_Dreamer]

Wonder who's playing in the U23 game - might give a clue as to who might be involved tomorrow.

 

[Sky_Blue_Dreamer]

From that looks like N'Gandu and Bremang won't be involved tomorrow. McCallum is also playing.

But no J. Burroughs or Bapaga.

 

[skyblueelephant76]

From that looks like N'Gandu and Bremang won't be involved tomorrow. McCallum is also playing.

But no J. Burroughs or Bapaga.

No Eccles either

 

[CanadianCCFC]

George Burroughs is a defender?

 

[Gibbo]

At Swindon I thought Pask could do a number in front of the back 4 if needed

 

[CanadianCCFC]

At Swindon I thought Pask could do a number in front of the back 4 if needed

What formation you thinking? Likely too defensive.

 

[skyblueelephant76]

George Burroughs is a defender?

Yes, his brother is an attacking midfielder

 

[CanadianCCFC]

If kastaneer was fit I’d say 4-4-2 Max and Hiwula up front. I don’t like the idea of Max and Baka together.

 

[AFCCOVENTRY]

I haven’t heard of half of those kids in our team.

 

[CanadianCCFC]

I haven’t heard of half of those kids in our team.

Which ones?

 

[speedie87]

So based on who I think is fit I’d go

Marosi
Pask Rose mcfad mason
Westbrooke Kelly Shipley
Jobello baka hiwula

 

[CanadianCCFC]

So based on who I think is fit I’d go

Marosi
Pask Rose mcfad mason
Westbrooke Kelly Shipley
Jobello baka hiwula

Hyam is fit apparently. And surely Dabo will start?

 

[Otis]

Not looking a strong team at all I would say.

Have to be happy with a draw.

 

[Grendel]

Not looking a strong team at all I would say.

Have to be happy with a draw.

Against one if the worst teams in the league? Paxman thinks we are nailed on for promotion

 

[CanadianCCFC]

Not looking a strong team at all I would say.

Have to be happy with a draw.

Happy with a draw? Against a team that will hardly threaten to score all afternoon?

 

[fatso]

Happy with a draw? Against a team that will hardly threaten to score all afternoon?

That’s what their fans are saying!

 

[cc84cov]

Ticket prices tomo walk up lads anyone know ?

 

[CanadianCCFC]

Ticket prices tomo walk up lads anyone know ?

20 for adults