Match Thread Southend United vs. Coventry City Match Thread - Saturday 15th Feb (3 Viewers)

[AFCCOVENTRY]

Team news in.

Storm Dennis will make his debut on Saturday with rain and 50mph winds.

Not going to be easy weather conditions again.

 

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[Adge]

Just hoping the games on! 8-30am departure for us so hopefully they don’t postpone it in the way.:emoji_disappointed:

 

[Nick]

Discuss the Southend United vs. Coventry City match, tactics and predictions

 

[Evo1883]

Would take a 1-0 own goal victory all day long.


I don't want to predict anymore as I don't want to jinx it lol

 

[CovInEssex]

How are ticket sales looking?

Not far from me so it makes a nice change not having to shoot up the M11. Although I will miss the old dears Sunday roast in beautiful Bedworth but It's a sacrifice I'm willing to make.

 

[Grendel]

Worst home record and I think they’ve sold some players to raise funds in January so had to be a win

I’d guess he will swap Bakayoko and Godden as the only change

 

[Liquid Gold]

Put 3 past them in the first 15 then relax.

 

[Earlsdon_Skyblue1]

It's hard to change a winning team but I would be tempted to add in Giles and Godden potentially.

It's up to Robin though.

 

[Ricketts]

We should be able to put 5 past these. Can't see us conceding any goals again this season, maybe one against Rotherham.

0-5.

 

[SkyBlueCRJ]

I'd give the likes of Kelly and McCallum a rest against Southend. Unsure of who to put in that holding role as none of our midfielders can really play there except Eccles.

Apparently Southend were forced to field a few of their U23's against Peterborough due to injury woes. Last night they started with Rush (18), Egbri (18), Clifford (21), Mitchell-Nelson (19). Equally, their bench is littered with U23 players. Their four top scorers weren't in the starting lineup last night and some weren't even in the squad at all (likely out through injury).

To make matters worse they made zero signings during the Jan transfer window, lost Tom Hopper to Lincoln, as well as releasing two players.

They've only won 3 times all season, only one of which coming at home.

Not one to be underestimated but realistically we should be winning this one.

 

[Speedies_Chips]

I'd give the likes of Kelly and McCallum a rest against Southend. Unsure of who to put in that holding role as none of our midfielders can really play there except Eccles.

Apparently Southend were forced to field a few of their U23's against Peterborough due to injury woes. Last night they started with Rush (18), Egbri (18), Clifford (21), Mitchell-Nelson (19). Equally, their bench is littered with U23 players. Their four top scorers weren't in the starting lineup last night and some weren't even in the squad at all (likely out through injury).

To make matters worse they made zero signings during the Jan transfer window, lost Tom Hopper to Lincoln, as well as releasing two players.

They've only won 3 times all season, only one of which coming at home.

Not one to be underestimated but realistically we should be winning this one.

Who are the likes of Kelly and McCallum? Or do you actually mean Kelly and McCallum?
#footballcliches

 

[Briles]

Hate games like this. Players at the bottom will be out to impress.

I'd be fine with a 1 goal win.

 

[Philosoraptor]

 

[Liquid Gold]

It says best 1690 on 11th Feb but I can clearly see around 12 games we were in the 1700s.

 

[ccfchoi87]

How are ticket sales looking?

Not far from me so it makes a nice change not having to shoot up the M11. Although I will miss the old dears Sunday roast in beautiful Bedworth but It's a sacrifice I'm willing to make.

Think we’ll sell out. Only a couple of hundred made general sale iirc

 

[hill83]

It's up to Robin though.

That will put his mind at ease.

 

[David O'Day]

Should take 3 or 4 off them, anything less would be a poor day at the office

 

[ccfc92]

How are ticket sales looking?

Not far from me so it makes a nice change not having to shoot up the M11. Although I will miss the old dears Sunday roast in beautiful Bedworth but It's a sacrifice I'm willing to make.

We have been given a full allocation of 1,528 tickets for the game – unreserved, covered seating. Currently, 1,196 tickets have been sold.

That was as of 10th Feb.

 

[shmmeee]

Another must win really. Looking at blocks of five we need ten points from this, Rochdale, Rotherham, Sunderland and Ipswich, so wins here and at Rochdale needed or we are relying on more results like last night. That said we haven’t won four on the bounce all season.

Heart: 3-0 city
Head: 0-0

Go 352 and put Baka and Godden up top

Marosi
Rose McFad Hyam
Dabo Kelly Allen Walsh Giles
Baka Godden

Switch it up second half if need be.

 

[mrtrench]

It's up to Robin though.

I've spoken to Mark and you wouldn't believe how chuffed he is that you've left the decision to him.

 

[shmmeee]

I've spoken to Mark and you wouldn't believe how chuffed he is that you've left the decision to him.

Who is Mark Robin?

 

[Earlsdon_Skyblue1]

I've spoken to Mark and you wouldn't believe how chuffed he is that you've left the decision to him.

Good. Arrogant stubborn bastard.

 

[Earlsdon_Skyblue1]

Who is Mark Robin?

You know, Robbings?

 

[Briles]

hmm I think they will postpone if its as bad as predicted

 

[ccfc92]

We have been given a full allocation of 1,528 tickets for the game – unreserved, covered seating. Currently, 1,196 tickets have been sold.

That was as of 10th Feb.

Last minute decision/still buzzing from last night, so that's 2 more sold! #PUSB

 

[SkyBlueCRJ]

Will be disappointing if this is postponed. We want to keep the momentum going!

 

[wingy]

Put 3 past them in the first 15 then relax.

That's been my thinking.Then those with the tiredest legs/niggles straight off .

 

[Sky Blue Harry H]

Going and excited, but keeping 2 of my 4 eyes on Storm Dennis (their new left winger)

 

[Liquid Gold]

Nightmare to get to from here and I'm broke so looks like an ifollow for me.

 

[Sky Blue Harry H]

Nightmare to get to from here and I'm broke so looks like an ifollow for me.

save your pennies for Rochdale and/or Rotherham!

 

[Liquid Gold]

save your pennies for Rochdale and/or Rotherham!

In Cornwall for Rochdale, have to wait till Rotherham

 

[Paxman II]

We should win this one no exceptions. These are the games we should take advantage of and post another 3 certain points, but football can be a funny old game so players must have a goodmental attitude and no cockyness!
0-3

 

[wingy]

Bloody hell I've only just realised the win , draw,lose values are variable match by match. Thought they were just some prescribed norm .
What is it then that determines them ?

 

[Londonccfcfan]

All sorts of turmoil going on there reading the news today.

Should and will win. But as usual it wont be a walk in the park, but 3 points is all that matters.

Id go with same team, looking at the goals they conceded vs posh yesterday, looks like they struggled with midfielders running at their back four!

2-1 win for us.

 

[usskyblue]

‘Storm Dennis’ ? ffs. Expect extensive damage.

We wash our cars in fuckinghurricanes m8