Match Thread Coventry City - Oxford Utd - Match Thread - Friday 16th Aug 8pm KO (4 Viewers)

[Brighton Sky Blue]

Well they did, they scored both of them! But yeah, a lot of luck involved. Notably the linesman in the first half as well.

I think when we beat Peterborough and I think Vic scored a hatrick and we won 3-0, Peterborough looked better than Oxford did in that game. They got relegated.

Vik scored twice in that one. The difference there was we were a lot more solid at the back.

 

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[jim20]

Since Fadz left our defence has struggled, we are lacking that leader at the back

 

[CCFCBat]

Not really? Said defensively we look shite which we do

That was the only one where you were right


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[Jamesimus]

Fuck me we got lucky there, that lad doesn’t pass that ball back and we’re coming away with just a point after totally dominating them. Wright should have had 6/7 on his own.

I think we were generally pretty unlucky in that game but each to his own!

 

[Gint11]

Great performance generally, just got to stop the soft goals. MVE was brilliant and Wright was a Ballache for them all game. Simms quiet tbf but happy with that. Just need to sure up at the back.

 

[Ring Of Steel]

We weren’t lucky, we deserved to win

I thought we were sloppy defensively, at times we were good going forward

few tweaks in defence and it’s looking good.

 

[stupot07]

The goal was lucky you can say crap defending and torp tackle was poor and Bidwells marking non existent but it was bloody lucky

Tbf it looks like something they have been coached to do, stay nice and compact and defend the centre of the goal. Lati, Binks and Bidwell were all in a perfect line.

It's a concern we got hit out numbered on the counter attack.

 

[Alkhen]

Why? Look at the match stats!!

Mad some of the takes, we battered them, made two stupid mistakes.

Fair result

 

[Jamesimus]

Vik scored twice in that one. The difference there was we were a lot more solid at the back.

And Peterborough were also better. But yes, that too.

 

[Sick Boy]

I really hope he will come good soon. Quite underwhelming so far.

We’re only a few games into the season and it’s his first time playing in this league. I’m sure he’ll come good but he’ll take time to adjust.

 

[ricohroar]

Great first win. How the hell Oxford scored two I’ll never know. Battered from start to finish. Justice served in the end. We need to get better at the back. But Oxford showed us what bottom three standard looks like

 

[TomRad85]

At this point the defence is probably a bigger priority than midfield if we’re to have a chance of being in contention.

He should probably just go back to Thomas and Kitching who were very good for a period last season and see what they can do.

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[AFCCOVENTRY]

 

[Ring Of Steel]

Mad some of the takes, we battered them, made two stupid mistakes.

Fair result

Spot on.

 

[Matt smith]

That was the only one where you were right


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I also think Bidwell looks poor, JDS starts

 

[Perennial Lurker]

Was Torp bad? Eccles wasn't up to much tonight tbh.

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Thought Torp was very good tonight . He seems to be getting a raw deal on here lately

 

[Ccfcisparks]

Wright is absolutely mustard

 

[RegTheDonk]

Pamper Wright's missus everyone. Don't want her dragging him away.

 

[2024/25 League 1 Champs?]

The goal itself absolutely. No doubt. But thoroughly deserved as well

their two goals were lucky - one an unfortunate deflection off Simms’ shin, and the other bounced in off the guy’s knee after, admittedly, some good play to get the ball in the box

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

Since Fadz left our defence has struggled, we are lacking that leader at the back

It would really help to at least stop tinkering around at the back while also trying to bed in a new keeper. Who so far has been hung out to dry for all 3 goals conceded.

 

[Jamesimus]

He should probably just go back to Thomas and Kitching who were very good for a period last season and see what they can do.

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Yes, and give them a few games to get up to speed before he starts swinging the axe.

 

[Matt smith]

Mad some of the takes, we battered them, made two stupid mistakes.

Fair result

Fair comment mate, but this defence makes stupid mistakes every week?

 

[mark_ccfc]

Encouraging: Haji and Ellis have both got off the mark, so they may have hit the ground running
Discouraging: We still have a leaky defense.

To those who say we didn't deserve the win, stats(bbc):-

Cov :- shots 26 on target 10 possession 64%
Oxf :- shots 7 on target 2 possession 36%

Stop whingeing, we are two games in!!!

 

[Macca]

Don't know what to make of that. Certainly won't be lacking entertainment this season. Goals for Wright is a great start for him. Delighted with win but nearly dropped 2 points against dog shite

 

[Tommo1993]

Was Torp bad? Eccles wasn't up to much tonight tbh.

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Torp still looks like he thinks he has all the time in the world on the ball. Off the ball he has nothing.

 

[Mucca Mad Boys]

Well deserved win and on the ball we looked fantastic. The only issue we had was off the ball, the spine looked weak. Got away with gifting two soft goals!

On we March!

 

[Perennial Lurker]

Fair comment mate, but this defence makes stupid mistakes every week?

God you're a drama queen, fucking grow up

 

[itsabuzzard]

You're going to miss some great goals.

Caught them all! After dominating play, it was shaping up to be a massively deflating draw. Then up steps Haji! All hail Haji!! Football at it's best.

 

[Ccfcisparks]

What

Fair comment mate, but this defence makes stupid mistakes every week?

What about Tuesday

 

[Paul Anthony]

Right, now I've had time to calm down a bit!

Realistically, we were in control for most of it and deserved to win. Probably should have a had a few more to seal the game.

But blood hell our defence needs a talking to, because those two goals were soft as shit to give away.

Anyway, I'm glad we won. It's my Birthday tomorrow, so it's a nice early present!

 

[Ccfcisparks]

God you're a drama queen, fucking grow up

He’s utterly pathetic and boring

 

[CCFCBat]

I was ridiculously wrong about haji, the guy is superb

Not the first time you were wrong. It won’t be the last


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[SkyblueTexan]

Full credit to Oxford for playing an open game with an intent to go for it instead of parking the bus.

 

[Perennial Lurker]

Full credit to Oxford for playing an open game with an intent to go for it instead of parking the bus.

They played for a draw last 15 minutes

 

[djr8369]

Thought Torp was very good tonight . He seems to be getting a raw deal on here lately

Countless stray balls, Eccles was much better.