The CableGuy
Well-Known Member
With all the off the pitch events regarding the Sky Blues over the last 2 weeks, it almost comes as a shock that - gasp - something is due to happen on the pitch.
Watford come to CV6 on Saturday, and face a team which has only won 1 of the last 18 games. Will the ‘new-era’ promised by the new board inspire the team to take all 3 points, or will we be talking about just 1 win in 19? And will the much-mentioned fan protests become a reality?
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From the BBC:
Watford are without defender Adrian Mariappa, who is suspended after being sent off against Middlesbrough.
Lloyd Doyley is still suffering with a knee injury and is a doubt, but Lee Hodson is fit after an ankle problem.
Coventry have former Watford striker Marlon King back from suspension, but continue to be troubled by injuries.
Richard Wood and Lee Carsley are among those out, while Martin Cranie (hamstring), Clive Platt (back) and Carl Baker (ankle) are all struggling.
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Watford have won on their last three visits to the Ricoh Arena, where they thrashed Coventry 4-0 last season. Another victory there would heap more misery on the Sky Blues, who are without a manager - and without a win in seven matches.
City sit only two places above the relegation zone after a disastrous run that has seen them win only one of their last 18 Championship games. And they have suffered seven home defeats this season against current top-half sides, which does not bode well for them as they prepare to face ninth-placed Watford.
Coventry have at least been boosted by both a recent cash injection that has staved off the threat of administration, and the timely return of Marlon King, who is set to return against his former club after a four-match suspension.
King scored 21 times for Watford as they won promotion via the play-offs in 2006. Now the Hornets have another prolific talisman in Danny Graham, whose 25 goals this season have helped keep them in the running for a return to the top flight.
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• This is the 80th competitive meeting of these clubs. Watford have won 38 and Coventry 27 of the previous 79.
• A goal for City would be their 100th in the league against Watford.
• Coventry are the only team to have managed only one Championship win in 2011.
• A defeat would be the club's 1,400th loss in league football, while a point would be their 1,400th in the second tier.
• The Sky Blues have gone 11 league matches without keeping a clean sheet.
• Watford have lost only one of their last six matches.
• The Hornets have scored in each of their last 10 games, and have netted 33 away goals in the Championship this season - more than any other team.
• They have committed fewer fouls than any other club in the division (345).
• John Eustace, a former Coventry player, is set to make his 100th league start for Watford.
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Online Matchday Coverage:
Sky Blue Talk Matchday Thread:
http://www.skybluestalk.co.uk/threads/8254-Matchday-39-City-vs-Watford-%28Kick-off-3pm-Ricoh-Arena%29
@CovCityFC_Live on Twitter:
http://twitter.com/#!/CovCityFC_LIVE
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