Match Thread Huddersfield (A) Saturday 1st May, 3 pm (6 Viewers)

[Deleted member 9744]

Robins has said Tavares and Reid are not close to it and have to earn a chance rather than just playing because we have nothing to play for. Suspect Eccles, Bapaga and Burroughs are the ones likely to get minutes given their inclusions in the squad.

Haven't seen Reid or Tamara's but agree with that approach

 

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[shmmeee]

Pleased to hear that to be honest

Little worrying Reid is so far off. Suggests we need two LWBs in the summer.

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

Little worrying Reid is so far off. Suggests we need two LWBs in the summer.

Well he was always meant to be back in the SPL anyway and has had an injury to recover from, it makes sense.

 

[larry_david]

Think he's said Reid is shattered. I imagine championship training standards are tougher than spl so he's probably still trying to get up to speed.

Tavares may have just put his name in the hat for a squad appearance now

 

[TewkesburySkyBlue]

55years ago memories of another her massive Sky Blue day a fixture not mentioned much. Final day of our season playing Huddersfield away they were second we were third and had to win to overtake them and hopefully win promotion. Thousands of Cov travelled up by car, coach and special trains packed out both ends, we won 2-0 and we all celebrated on the pitch but our other near rivals Southampton won 3-2 at Plymouth and had two more games to play v relegated whipping boys Leyton Orient and runaway champions Manchester City. They beat Orient to level with us on points but with their better goal average only had to make sure they didn’t lose heavily to Man City, to finish second and go up, they drew so we had to wait another twelve months,
The game was on match of the day and is on YouTube you can see the Cov fans behind both goals and walking round the pitch to better seeing areas.

I was there at Leeds Road. The reason City fans were walking around the pitch ( I was one of them) was because we were being pelted from Huddersfield fans above us . My first experience of football hooliganism so I bloody hope we stuff them on Saturday !!

 

[Paxman II]

A win with one of our strongest teams we have been able to field all season. All change on 60 minutes!

 

[cov donkey kick]

That's the best way for Tavaras scoring goals looks like another signing with talent.

 

[NortonSkyBlue]

I was there at Leeds Road. The reason City fans were walking around the pitch ( I was one of them) was because we were being pelted from Huddersfield fans above us . My first experience of football hooliganism so I bloody hope we stuff them on Saturday !!

Revenge is a dish best served very cold. You couldn’t let it go Tewksbury?

 

[Magwitch1]

Robins has said Tavares and Reid are not close to it and have to earn a chance rather than just playing because we have nothing to play for. Suspect Eccles, Bapaga and Burroughs are the ones likely to get minutes given their inclusions in the squad.

Taveres scored a hat-trick and had two assists in yesterday’s 6-1 rout of Cardiff, that might earn him a chance on the bench.
Josh Reid played centre-back and is left sided so perhaps something for the future.

 

[Bad Boy]

Given that MR and Huddersfield mutually parted company in 2014 after a brief and largely unsuccessful time as manager, one would think he'd love to put one over them in their own back yard. Thoughts?

 

[Garryb80]

Given that MR and Huddersfield mutually parted company in 2014 after a brief and largely unsuccessful time as manager, one would think he'd love to put one over them in their own back yard. Thoughts?

He did leave just prior to them getting promoted so he helped lay the bricks of their success. Wouldn't say it was unsuccesaful

 

[cov donkey kick]

I'm sure robins will wonder if he could have took them further but I'm glad he didn't.

 

[skyblueeyesrevisited]

He did leave just prior to them getting promoted so he helped lay the bricks of their success. Wouldn't say it was unsuccesaful

I’d suggest he mixed the mortar and his predecessor laid the bricks.

 

[robbiethemole]

Revenge is a dish best served very cold. You couldn’t let it go Tewksbury?

lol
Sounds a lot like a closet Sunderland fan. Oh no, he can’t be, it’s been more than 40 years

 

[Bad Boy]

He did leave just prior to them getting promoted so he helped lay the bricks of their success. Wouldn't say it was unsuccesaful

It wasn't great Garryb80 to be fair.

P68 W23 D14 L31 Win % 33.8

Avoided relegation to League One on the final day of 2012/13.
Finished 17th season 2013/14.
Parted company after the first match of season 2014/15.

Drawing up plans rather than laying bricks would be more of an accurate assessment of MRs tenue at Huddersfield.

Their loss, our gain.

 

[TewkesburySkyBlue]

Revenge is a dish best served very cold. You couldn’t let it go Tewksbury?

Haha yes of course Riyadh I’d forgotten until Magwhichs post

Revenge is a dish best served very cold. You couldn’t let it go Tewksbury?

Yes of course you are right Riyadh tbh I’d forgotten it until Magwitch’s post just couldn’t resist the opportunity to put the boot in

 

[Skyblueweeman]

Given that MR and Huddersfield mutually parted company in 2014 after a brief and largely unsuccessful time as manager, one would think he'd love to put one over them in their own back yard. Thoughts?

I'd hope that he wants to put 'one over' every team we play to be honest!

 

[Happy_Martian]

We're both safe, some of our players heads will be planning their off season, others should be playing for their contracts next season.

Huddersfield 2-1 Coventry. 4 corners in the game, 1 booking for us. 1 minute of injury time in the first half and 3 in the second as noone will be going fully into tackles so zero injuries.

Millwall the following week may be different.

 

[kg82]

With the social media boycott this weekend, will it mean we won’t know the team news till kick off? I suppose CWR will tell us, but I’ve forgotten how we used to get team news before the internet!

 

[Garryb80]

With the social media boycott this weekend, will it mean we won’t know the team news till kick off? I suppose CWR will tell us, but I’ve forgotten how we used to get team news before the internet!

Be on the website I assume

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

With the social media boycott this weekend, will it mean we won’t know the team news till kick off? I suppose CWR will tell us, but I’ve forgotten how we used to get team news before the internet!

They’re always on iFollow at the same time

 

[lord_garrincha]

Be on the website I assume

Correct... They have already said use the website for updates.

 

[andrew.roberts]

We're both safe, some of our players heads will be planning their off season, others should be playing for their contracts next season.

Huddersfield 2-1 Coventry. 4 corners in the game, 1 booking for us. 1 minute of injury time in the first half and 3 in the second as noone will be going fully into tackles so zero injuries.

Millwall the following week may be different.

I think that Huddersfield can still be overtaken by
Rotherham mathematically, however it seems unlikely that that will happen.

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[Happy_Martian]

I think that Huddersfield can still be overtaken by
Rotherham mathematically, however it seems unlikely that that will happen.

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For Huddersfield to go down, they'd need lose both their last games, Rotherham to win all 3 of theirs AND Derby to win both their last 2. I agree that mathematically, its possible. But I'd extend your "unlikely" a bit to "so is me winning the lottery while orbiting Mars in a shoebox powered by Mountain Dew." Based on current form, it's not going to happen.

 

[wingy]

Haha mountain dew.
Sounds like a supermarkets own brand bargain whisky .

 

[Hobo]

Biamou should have scored on Saturday albeit he was on the stretch. However out of the 4 main strikers he looked the most likely to create something. He doesn't score enough granted but he offers in other ways.

Ok he was only a few yards out but the way the ball came through to him that was a difficult chance. He did well to anticipate the opportunity.

Has he missed easier chances from further out? Yes. Finishing is his weakness.

 

[Hobo]

Little worrying Reid is so far off. Suggests we need two LWBs in the summer.

Not really. Young man settling in new area with new team and has been injured. Also stepping up to Championship. So why rush him? Let him find his feet and see how he goes.

 

[Happy_Martian]

Haha mountain dew.
Sounds like a supermarkets own brand bargain whisky .

American fizzy drink so practically full of sugar. Almost like an intravenous shot of diabetes. But when chilled, it tastes lovely

 

[skyblueeyesrevisited]

Be on the website I assume

Who needs social media. I will look at the team news in the Pink when it’s delivered at 6 o’clock after the game.

 

[Frostie]

Robins says Tavares will be with the first team tomorrow & has intimated a younger squad for next week.

 

[Sky_Blue_Dreamer]

Marosi/Wilson
Rose Fadz Hyam
Dabo Hamer Eccles Reid/Newton
O'Hare
Walker Godden​

Marosi/Wilson, Dacosta, Rowe, Reid/Newton, James/Young*, J. Burroughs, Bapaga, Tavares, Gyo/Biamou*

I'm working on the assumption of players I expect to be here next year.

I think both keepers will be unless we get an offer for them - we won't pay up contracts.
I'd happily put James in if it's likely we'll sign him but if not cos he's out of our price range I'd let Eccles progress.
Similar with McCallum and Gyokeres - if they're likely to be back let them play - if not give our own a bit of experience.
Biamou is a tricky one. if he has been playing with a minor injury let it rest or if he's not going to have his contract renewed leave him out.
I've put Dabo in but tempted to give Dacosta a bit more time - if Dabo has any kind of injury then give him the rest now and get him 100% for next season (although same applies for anyone carrying an injury).
Was going to put N'gandu on the bench but he got injured in U23.

 

[Mcbean]

American fizzy drink so practically full of sugar. Almost like an intravenous shot of diabetes. But when chilled, it tastes lovely

Its disgusting - just pour a bag of sugar all over your mouth

 

[Happy_Martian]

Its disgusting - just pour a bag of sugar all over your mouth

Too harsh. Disgusting is a matter of taste. You may like something that I hate. I actually do like Dew as a refreshing drink but I wouldn't want to try and finish a 6 pack in one sitting.

 

[Mcbean]

Too harsh. Disgusting is a matter of taste. You may like something that I hate. I actually do like Dew as a refreshing drink but I wouldn't want to try and finish a 6 pack in one sitting.

I found it too sweet to drink - Did you ever try the stuff they call Red - its like caffeine with 10 x the strength ?

 

[Happy_Martian]

I found it too sweet to drink - Did you ever try the stuff they call Red - its like caffeine with 10 x the strength ?

Like I said, a cool 500ml bottle out of the fridge is a nice drink to quench the thirst. More than 1 though ? No thanks And I've seen and heard of Red. I'm pleased to say I've never tried it Same with Red Bull. Just doesn't appeal and the extra caffeine gives me palpitations thinking about the health risks