Match Thread Coventry City vs Leeds United - Match Thread - Weds 5th Feb 7.45pm KO (664 Viewers)

[standupforcity]

As good as Leeds are, they've only won 5 out of 14 away games. As always, first goal feels massive.

I would bring Grimes in, he's too good to leave out especially given the quality of the opposition. Probably for Torp.

Torp is key...think again, but don't ask me...it's a long time since team has been so cohesive..put Grimes on the bench and bring him on for second half if necessary.

 

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[shmmeee]

Didn't we play a back 6 or something silly in the away game ? If I recall correctly we played every defender possible

Basically. 4141 with defensive mids everywhere

 

[shmmeee]

Torp free kick 1-0

 

[HJones23]

Basically. 4141 with defensive mids everywhere

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Some of those photos ! That's right - I remember spending the first 10 minutes trying to work out who was playing where - didn't help the view from the lower tier in the away end is awful !

 

[fernandopartridge]

Didn't we play a back 6 or something silly in the away game ? If I recall correctly we played every defender possible

We had Lati in midfield and Da Silva in midfield too

 

[Skybluekyle]

I have always found games suit us when the opposition is a bit more open to attacking us, which I expect Leeds will.

At least during MR's era, of which there will still be remnants of at this stage of Lampard's reign, we struggled when teams sat in.

That being said, this is the real acid test, isn't it? Looking forward to it, feels a bit of a "free hit" anyway.

 

[ccfcchris]

Expecting 12-23 to be sold out by the end of the day. A lot left in the family zone which is understandable with it being a night game.

Expecting 29k for Leeds and then 30.5k for Ipswich.

Tell a Cov fan that 6 years ago and their head would explode.

But we're a small club to some.

 

[fatso]

Torp is key...think again, but don't ask me...it's a long time since team has been so cohesive..put Grimes on the bench and bring him on for second half if necessary.

Less than a month ago we needed pens to get past a poor Sheffield Wednesday side.
Now all of a sudden you think we can take on the top team in the championship without one of the best players in the division?

We've had a good recent run against teams who are struggling for form and/or struggling with injuries, but Leeds are a different proposition.
To not play Grimes because we've managed to beat Swansea without him is mental. Not to mention that he's rested and not fatigued like Allen, Torp and Rudoni will be.

 

[eastwoodsdustman]

I'd be inclined to go with a 7-3 formation. Park the bus and just hoof it up to the 3 up top to hit them.

 

[Sky Blue Goblin]

 

[Diogenes]

My lineup for tonight

 

[jas365]

Less than a month ago we needed pens to get past a poor Sheffield Wednesday side.
Now all of a sudden you think we can take on the top team in the championship without one of the best players in the division?

We've had a good recent run against teams who are struggling for form and/or struggling with injuries, but Leeds are a different proposition.
To not play Grimes because we've managed to beat Swansea without him is mental. Not to mention that he's rested and not fatigued like Allen, Torp and Rudoni will be.

Big selection decision for Lampard tonight, it's the first time in an age that we're all debating who to leave out because we're playing well, rather than who to bring in because we're playing crap.

Personally I think Grimes has to start, and Torp & Rudoni have both been on top form lately, so i'd leave Allen out, but that would be very hard on him. He would then come back in on Saturday when Grimes is cup tied.

 

[edgy]

Being mid-week has probably stopped this from being a near sell out.

 

[David O'Day]

Being mid-week has probably stopped this from being a near sell out.

yeah and being moved late didn't help.

neither does having a cup game against a PL team with cheap tickets a few days later

 

[Tommo1993]

Leeds undoubtedly the best in the division but I disagree with the ‘free hit’ nonsense. If you’re chasing something, there are no free hits.

 

[TomRad85]

Leeds undoubtedly the best in the division but I disagree with the ‘free hit’ nonsense. If you’re chasing something, there are no free hits.

I don't think the manager will setup with that mindset so i wouldn't worry. More from a fan point of view we're not going to go into the usual meltdown if we do lose it... well actually, lets wait and see on that.

 

[Kingokings204]

Leeds undoubtedly the best in the division but I disagree with the ‘free hit’ nonsense. If you’re chasing something, there are no free hits.

I think it’s a free hit in terms of our season won’t depend on losing to top of the league and a top top side.

No way it will pan out like that as we will give them a game I think but just if we were to lose many more games I won’t be heart broken losing to Leeds.

 

[Lionelr]

Sheaf and Eccles got run rings around during our last encounter. Albeit the formation didn't work for anyone. I can see Grimes and Allen sitting just in front of the defence. Grimes played well when Swansea lost 4-3 to them, collects the ball off the defence with calmness, something we struggle with. Allen will most likely be told to run as much as possible chase things down. Torp is a good player but for a physical match, it's not his game. I think the key will be staying tight on the wingbacks, just need to be up for it ,win every 50/50.

 

[Gibbo]

My lineup for tonight

...bit too attack minded for me

 

[Sky Blue Goblin]

Wonder if EMC makes the bench tonight?

 

[Hobo]

Leeds undoubtedly the best in the division but I disagree with the ‘free hit’ nonsense. If you’re chasing something, there are no free hits.

Yes we need to compete and have a positive mindset. But any points gained will be bonus points. A defeat wouldn't be a disaster. But we at least need to see a performance to keep the momentum going.

 

[Sky Blue Goblin]

Performance over result I feel tonight. Although do think we could give them a bloody nose when looking at their away form.

 

[shmmeee]

Here’s something for your hopes tonight: Farke has never beaten Lampard as a manager. P4 W0 D1 L3

Daniel Farke will break unwanted record if Leeds United beat Coventry City - history is against him

Farke has shown poor form against Lampard over the years...

www.leedsunited.news

 

[shmmeee]

And something for your fears:

We’ve only won once ever on February 5th: in 76/77. Though it was against Leeds!

Miserable Matchday Memories: Feb 5th Is Big Bogey Day For CCFC : Coventry City Former Players Association || CCFPA

www.ccfpa.co.uk

 

[antloveitt]

I hope we're nice and compact today preferably with a 5-4-1 shape. Some may see that as negative but not sure I trust 2 up top tonight. Think Ellis or BTA may get sucked into an isolated press. Crowd the midfield!

 

[Ashdown]

They will feel pretty invincible right now so we have to score first. We need to somehow rock their confidence and get under their skin. I like to think I’m a realist though, it will be tough, they are a much different proposition to anyone else in the division.

 

[shmmeee]

Start Bassette, get three of their men sent off with shithousery then take him off.

 

[Tommo1993]

I don't think the manager will setup with that mindset so i wouldn't worry. More from a fan point of view we're not going to go into the usual meltdown if we do lose it... well actually, lets wait and see on that.

I know what I’m expecting. The only thing I’ll be disappointed with is a complete capitulation. Get into em

 

[CovInEssex]

 

[David O'Day]

I don't think the manager will setup with that mindset so i wouldn't worry. More from a fan point of view we're not going to go into the usual meltdown if we do lose it... well actually, lets wait and see on that.

this, it's the fact that if the best team in the league beats us then it really isn't the end of the world

 

[AFCCOVENTRY]

 

[Razzle Dazzle Dean Gordon]

this, it's the fact that if the best team in the league beats us then it really isn't the end of the world

Decent run of fixtures after this up to mid-March when we have most of the Top 4, so regardless of result tonight we can definitely look to be in touch of the play-offs ahead of the run-in.

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

I don't think the manager will setup with that mindset so i wouldn't worry. More from a fan point of view we're not going to go into the usual meltdown if we do lose it... well actually, lets wait and see on that.

It promises to be entertaining in any case

 

[CovInEssex]

Just got home and got some free time before going up Hen Lane so...

Ciaron Brown (CB) - FotMob Jan avg rating 7.51 (6 games)
Grady Diangana (AM) - Jan avg rating 7.22 (5 games)
Jimmy Dunne (RB) - Jan avg rating 7.4 (5 games)
Trai Hume (RB) - Jan avg rating 7.98 (5 games)
Callum Robinson (ST) - Jan avg rating 7.35 (4 games)
Victor Torp (CM) - Jan avg rating 7.74 (5 games)

 

[RoboCCFC90]

Seen someone suggesting on X that it's an unchanged lineup tonight - don't know if any of the ITKs here know any different.