Match Thread Coventry City v Oxford United - FA CUP 3RD ROUND - 6th January 12:30 (4 Viewers)

[Brighton Sky Blue]

Quite a few Oxford fans are suggesting Rodrigues shouldn’t be playing due to suspension.

This article agrees

Ruben Rodrigues subbed to make sure U’s ‘kept 11 players on the pitch’

RUBEN Rodrigues was taken off at half-time to make sure Oxford United ‘kept 11 players on the pitch’ against Grimsby Town, head coach Des…

www.oxfordmail.co.uk

 

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[SBT]

Hope Robins isn’t planning on complaining about fixture buildup and player fatigue later in the season with this lineup today!

 

[Deleted member 9744]

I think on a net basis there was pretty much no targeting of Tavares. Relative to his actual output he might be one of the most popular young players we’ve ever had.

Some posters seem to have to say something negative about him every time he is mentioned.

 

[shmmeee]

Was he definitely booked last two rounds?

 

[mark82]

Quite a few Oxford fans are suggesting Rodrigues shouldn’t be playing due to suspension.

Not showing as suspended on the FA website.

 

[jordan210]

Oxford have quite a weak team out, we should have a field day. But this is cov in an early round of the cup

 

[skybluegod]

Was he definitely booked last two rounds?

Yep definitely booked in both. Potentially a very silly admin error by oxford here.

 

[Ccfcisparks]

Not looking good about Wright. Maybe robins said he was fine so we wouldn’t panic before he got a replacement in.

 

[mark82]

Yep definitely booked in both. Potentially a very silly admin error by oxford here.

Looks like it's 4 if you enter in early stages.

 

[Grendel]

I have little idea how good he is as I have hardly seen him play. I just don't get the targeting young players. And Robins wouldn't have extended his contract if he didn't rate him.

He’s the same age as Simms

 

[mark82]

Not looking good about Wright. Maybe robins said he was fine so we wouldn’t panic before he got a replacement in.

Probably just caution.

 

[fatso]

Hope Robins isn’t planning on complaining about fixture buildup and player fatigue later in the season with this lineup today!

What fixture build up???
We've had 5 days to prepare for this, and have another 7 days before the next game,
AND he's rested 3 players who've played the full 90 minutes in all our Christmas games
Wtf are you on about?

 

[Ian1779]

Well he is definitely going for it

Doug has told him he can’t sing anyone unless he gets a 4th round pay day

 

[SkyBlueGuy]

Anyone found a link to watch this one?

 

[MalcSB]

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Looks like it's 4 if you enter in early stages.

So basically bookings in first two rounds are basically disregarded

 

[Sky Blue Wozza]

Like the pre-match Radiohead, but would prefer something from the Kid A/ Amnesiac era

 

[DannyThomas_1981]

Robins has seen him a lot than any of us and clearly doesn’t think he’s up to it. It’s hardly targeting him, I’d be delighted to see Andrews get some minutes today.

You focus a lot on seemingly wanting certain players to be not good enough for us based on limited knowledge - and once you arrive at that conclusion always look at to slate that player for whatever they do after that. To the point where you seem happier when that player doesn't perform - according to your own judgement of course. You are not the only one - 3 or 4 on here.

It's not helpful to the team or anyone - just saying. I expect the usual abuse but beyond caring.

 

[Sick Boy]

He’s the same age as Simms

Exactly, a player who is 23 is hardly a youngster.

 

[antloveitt]

Is this game not being shown on iFollow at all? I've went on a quick trip to Germany, but no option to watch via Ifollow?

 

[olderskyblue]

Not looking good about Wright. Maybe robins said he was fine so we wouldn’t panic before he got a replacement in.

Guest speaker in the lounges. Looks fit as a fiddle, although I didn’t have a kick-about with him…

 

[mark82]

So basically bookings in first two rounds are basically disregarded

Looks that way, but obviously applies to rounds earlier than that too.

 

[Sick Boy]

You focus a lot on seemingly wanting certain players to be not good enough for us based on limited knowledge - and once you arrive at that conclusion always look at to slate that player for whatever they do after that. To the point where you seem happier when that player doesn't perform - according to your own judgement of course. You are not the only one - 3 or 4 on here.

It's not helpful to the team or anyone - just saying. I expect the usual abuse but beyond caring.

You've hardly been shown to be the best judge of player to be fair.

I'd rather he was good enough but he isn't; he's nearly 23 and has never consistently played league football, which says it all.

 

[mmttww]

Hoping it's Palmer as a false nine with Simms off the left. He's right footed, would be a big chance for him. If him and Wright both click in that role, just start them both, rotate them between positions during the game. Would be a nightmare for defenders.

 

[Torquay Sky Blue]

He’s the same age as Simms

Let's hope he turns out better

Oh have I said a bad thing

 

[Sky Blue Pete]

Not looking good about Wright. Maybe robins said he was fine so we wouldn’t panic before he got a replacement in.

He’s said it’s fatigue

 

[SlowerThanPlatt]

Is this game not being shown on iFollow at all? I've went on a quick trip to Germany, but no option to watch via Ifollow?

Nah it’s not, being shown abroad, ESPN+ would be your best bet if you can get that.

https://www.livesoccertv.com/match/4863093/coventry-city-vs-oxford-united/

 

[mark82]

So basically bookings in first two rounds are basically disregarded

Looks that way, but obviously applies to rounds earlier than that too.

 

[Nick]

Wonder if Doug has demanded a cup run?

I'm not complaining about a strong side though

 

[Johhny Blue]

Took my daughter to Newport away…

you know we're at home right?

 

[SkyblueTexan]

Very strong lineup which is a little unusual considering how many games we’ve had recently. But in all fairness Oxford are doing very well in League 1 and shouldn’t be taken lightly. We all know what happened last season. Hopefully we can get a comfortable lead and rest players as needed early enough to give a run out for the subs. But I think this could be closer than we think.

 

[Nick]

Shock. Turnstiles mayhem.

 

[Tommo1993]

Is this game not being shown on iFollow at all? I've went on a quick trip to Germany, but no option to watch via Ifollow?

iFollow has never shown FA cup games.

 

[Sky Blue Pete]

Shock. Turnstiles mayhem.

Not bad around 20

 

[ccfc922]

Anyone know which channel on the magic stick may work?

 

[Corrado]

Anyone know what espy+ channel it is?