Championship thread 24/25! (42 Viewers)

[Brighton Sky Blue]

Isn't that the case with many footballers ?

He has pace, strength, height and a powerful shot on him, or at least more of those than a typical forward at our level. He's got the physical attributes to dominate in this league

 

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[Captain Dart]

He's objectively a good manager, I am not sure what the problem people have with him is. What he did with Sheffield Utd in his first spell was brilliant really.

With Wilder it's all about his character, mind you Neil Warnock was also quite despised for his similar uncompromising attitudes but I think he turned that impression round rather, I note he's still working in football as an advisor at Torquay United even at the age of 76.

 

[Terry_dactyl]

He has pace, strength, height and a powerful shot on him, or at least more of those than a typical forward at our level. He's got the physical attributes to dominate in this league

I genuinely think he’s been a little hard done by this season and think Robins should’ve stuck with him. While he wasn’t scoring and missed a couple of chances/half-chances I thought he was leading the line well. Some forwards can contribute more than just scoring goals.

Then he was dropped and started looking like he did when he first signed. I think this in part is because we have one too many forwards for the system we played.

It’ll be interesting to see what Lampard does when everyone’s fit.

 

[shmmeee]

I genuinely think he’s been a little hard done by this season and think Robins should’ve stuck with him. While he wasn’t scoring and missed a couple of chances/half-chances I thought he was leading the line well. Some forwards can contribute more than just scoring goals.

Then he was dropped and started looking like he did when he first signed. I think this in part is because we have one too many forwards for the system we played.

It’ll be interesting to see what Lampard does when everyone’s fit.

I wouldnt be surprised if we do well in the next two to see us stick with the formation and play Wright and Simms in a two

 

[David O'Day]

Be interesting to see how Luton adapt to a new system and style

 

[Tommo1993]

Hoping Oxford win this one. Would like them to prove me wrong and stay up

 

[Evo1883]

Hoping Oxford win this one. Would like them to prove me wrong and stay up

Can't believe how well Rowett has started there

 

[Tommo1993]

Can't believe how well Rowett has started there

Was looking at the table t’other night and saw them up to 14th, and I was like bombaclaaaat

 

[fernandopartridge]

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Can't believe how well Rowett has started there

He's a really solid manager at this level, but yeah he's doing better than expected. It's ideal for him really though as he's good at making teams hard to beat. Millwall sacking him has been a disaster for them really.

 

[Nuskyblue]

Simms and Cannon are too different IMO. Think Simms offers more in build up and general play, perhaps Cannon better finisher. But hypothetically if there was a straight swap deal on the table I’m not sure I’d take it.

One thing though, bringing another player into the convo. If Cannon goes for £10m, CCFC shouldn’t entertain anything less than £30m for Haji Wright. Seriously.

TBF I don't think we play to Simms strengths, we seem blinded by the fact he's a unit and keep lumping it up to him. He's shown repeatedly that he is really good at carrying the ball 30-40 yards and forcing something from out wide.

 

[Terry_dactyl]

TBF I don't think we play to Simms strengths, we seem blinded by the fact he's a unit and keep lumping it up to him. He's shown repeatedly that he is really good at carrying the ball 30-40 yards and forcing something from out wide.

And his jumping for headers is really bad!!! He keeps mistiming them!

 

[fernandopartridge]

Really poor fayre Luton v Millwall

 

[Captain Dart]

He's a really solid manager at this level, but yeah he's doing better than expected. It's ideal for him really though as he's good at making teams hard to beat. Millwall sacking him has been a disaster for them really.

Even though they are some way above the drop zone right now I can see Millwall going down.

 

[Nuskyblue]

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Why do people pretend penalties don't count ?

Either way who actually cares , I just gave my opinion and it might be right it might be wrong

I mean they count but they're not a solid indicator of match output. Would you rather have a striker who scored 20 goals (8 from the spot) or one that scored 18 but all from open play?

 

[Nuskyblue]

And his jumping for headers is really bad!!! He keeps mistiming them!

I sympathise!

Back in my Sunday league days I was pigeon holed as a CB or a target man when I was in fact a 10 all due to me being a big lad!

I also couldn't grasp timing jumps for airal duels

 

[SBAndy]

And his jumping for headers is really bad!!! He keeps mistiming them!

Hearing reports that he’s just jumped for a header he will be competing for in the 12th minute of the game.

 

[Terry_dactyl]

Hearing reports that he’s just jumped for a header he will be competing for in the 12th minute of the game.

Good luck Ellis!!

 

[Terry_dactyl]

I sympathise!

Back in my Sunday league days I was pigeon holed as a CB or a target man when I was in fact a 10 all due to me being a big lad!

I also couldn't grasp timing jumps for airal duels

Ah yeah, the curse of the ‘big lad’.
At least you weren’t stuck in goals!

 

[Londonccfcfan]

I wouldnt be surprised if we do well in the next two to see us stick with the formation and play Wright and Simms in a two

We got a glimpse what Simms and Wright did against Wolves and Man United...what they are capable of

 

[Nick]

TBF I don't think we play to Simms strengths, we seem blinded by the fact he's a unit and keep lumping it up to him. He's shown repeatedly that he is really good at carrying the ball 30-40 yards and forcing something from out wide.

He's much better when we put the ball in the channel and let him go one on one with a defender.

 

[Nick]

I sympathise!

Back in my Sunday league days I was pigeon holed as a CB or a target man when I was in fact a 10 all due to me being a big lad!

I also couldn't grasp timing jumps for airal duels

Same although was decent in the air.

My brain thought I was a tricky winger though. My body didn't agree.

 

[play_in_skyblue_stripes]

I sympathise!

Back in my Sunday league days I was pigeon holed as a CB or a target man when I was in fact a 10 all due to me being a big lad!

I also couldn't grasp timing jumps for airal duels

Love this post.

I wish you had been given a chance NuSkyBlue.

I was pigeon holded as a left back( right footed but good with left) or defender. I considered myself more of the sweeper type aka Franz Beckbauer or the so called new position defensive midfielder.

Number 10 position definitely a skilled position to play in.

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

Same although was decent in the air.

My brain thought I was a tricky winger though. My body didn't agree.

In my time I was compared to Kris Boyd quite often. Lethal left footed shot but gasping for air within 5 minutes

 

[Terry_dactyl]

We need a Cov Sunday league thread…if there isn’t one already…maybe not 40 mins before kickoff.

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

A rare genuine goalkeeper injury in the Luton game

 

[COVKIDSNEVERQUIT]

We need a Cov Sunday league thread…if there isn’t one already…maybe not 40 mins before kickoff.

That's a good idea, check up on my old teams I used to play for.

 

[Skybluekyle]

Swansea will be thankful that our game is coming up, they seem to be in quite a bit of need for the inevitable three points against us

 

[Skybluekyle]

I’ve just had a look at Swansea’s recent results, they’re even (Jack) grimmer than I thought!

 

[robbiekeane]

Same although was decent in the air.

My brain thought I was a tricky winger though. My body didn't agree.

thats me how. play 7 and 8 a side and when i try anything mildly technical and it doesn’t come off im like “i promise you in my head that was class you should’ve seen it”

 

[ccfcchris]

Luton starting to look in real serious trouble.

 

[EalingSB]

Decent start and a delicious left-footed low pass from Torp there which cut open the Watford defence. It was a chance for Thomas-Assante who connected but put it into the side-netting.

 

[Mr Panda]

Robins still sub shy it seems. 0-0 with Oxford and only 1 sub in the 68th

That’s one thing I don’t miss

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

Sunderland

 

[Gint11]

Sunderland

Love it. Last minute equaliser to the bottom of the league

 

[covcity4life]

Some good results for us today.

I want the autos though. Can't experience Wembley heartbreak again.

Another 10 wins in a row should have us in contention