Match Thread Coventry City vs. Blackpool Match Thread - Saturday 7th Sep (7 Viewers)

[Evo1883]

They tried to show solidarity by kicking off outside.
Think it might have been symbolic because the ones I saw waited until there were several police between them and the bemused looking city supporters.

It is what it is, spoke to a few before the game seemed sound and genuinely interested in our situation... The bellends seemed to be younger lads who had too many haribos

 

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[procdoc]

I thought McCallum did well second half. I don’t understand the stick he gets on here. He’s an 18 year old lad still learning the game. He will make mistakes but I think he will develop into a good player for us

 

[Johnnythespider]

They tried to show solidarity by kicking off outside.
Think it might have been symbolic because the ones I saw waited until there were several police between them and the bemused looking city supporters.

Come on then, come in then, from the other side of old bill

 

[clint van damme]

It is what it is, spoke to a few before the game seemed sound and genuinely interested in our situation... The bellends seemed to be younger lads who had too many haribos

Yeah, not like we haven't got our idiots. Was in a mixed pub in Digbeth pre match and they were round enough.

 

[letsallsingtogether]

Was there no 'solidarity' from the Blackpool fans now the Oystons have fucked off? They had a thousand or so down

Proberbly the same fans that backed the Oystons there was about 2000 of them.

 

[clint van damme]

Proberbly the same fans that backed the Oystons there was about 2000 of them.

So the 'true' fans aren't bothering going away then?!

 

[Deleted member 5849]

Yeah, not like we haven't got our idiots. Was in a mixed pub in Digbeth pre match and they were round enough.

Too much candyfloss and doughnuts?

 

[Nick]

Proberbly the same fans that backed the Oystons there was about 2000 of them.

Or they watched their team play

 

[clint van damme]

Too much candyfloss and doughnuts?

Haha! Both round enough and sound enough!

 

[skybluegod]

Was a really poor start to the game. But grew into it and it was all us second half.
Godden goal changed the game, and we needed that little lucky bounce.

Our play was tidy after first 20 mins but defence looked suspect especially first half but improved. Think overall the crowd was much more supportive than it would have been at Ricoh. There was obvious frustration with two shocking pieces of defending but other than the two goals Blackpool didn't threaten and we were the better side.

Clearly a bit of naivety in the ranks, but they learnt quickly.

Thought second half Walsh dictated play, rose seemed to calm down and we just got back to our style of play. O'Hare has to start for me, much better player than westbrooke, and adds a bit of flair.

 

[junglej13]

Brilliant result against a really good side today. We were arguably without our two most consistent players in Kelly and Mason as well. Sounds like we have some good depth in the squad. Godden is irreplaceable though.

 

[SkyBlueDom26]

Fucking get in!!! Can’t wait for burton next week now!!!!

 

[Philosoraptor]

 

[letsallsingtogether]

Or they watched their team play

Oh like super fans you mean yes that's them.

 

[Nick]

Oh like super fans you mean yes that's them.

David Johnson let you off your lead again now he's got Blackpool fans to wank off instead?

Just people who watched their team, it's as simple as that.

 

[Johnnythespider]

It is what it is, spoke to a few before the game seemed sound and genuinely interested in our situation... The bellends seemed to be younger lads who had too many haribos

One of them was quite proud of being 54 when asked how old he was

 

[Grendel]

David Johnson let you off your lead again now he's got Blackpool fans to wank off instead?

Just people who watched their team, it's as simple as that.

It is but this is not sustainable is it? The start to the season had brushed the issue under the carpet. But the issue that threatens the fabric of the club will not go away

 

[Deleted member 4439]

Coventry 3-2 Blackpool

 

[Ibby]

What a stunning result.

 

[Grendel]

Nearly back to berkswell station and then only a 25 minute walk - another home match complete

 

[peace ndlovu]

There are few things as enjoyable as a win from 0-2 down.
So impressed with the way we grew into the game after the wobbly first 15.
Great character and a few very strong individual performances.
Walsh looks like a very good signing.
However, the one thing that makes me question whether this is sustainable is our midfield. In the early stages it seemed like Blackpool could just walk through it. Not the first time this season I’ve thought that. If we’re aiming for the top 6 we’re going to have to aim for more of a presence and greater control in the middle.
I’m surprised by the dissatisfaction with Jobello. Even if we disregard his goal, he looks like a handful for the opposition, shows strength and seems like a decent threat.
I know it seems bizarre criticizing a player credited with 2 assists but I am not convinced by Hiwula. I’m not even sure what his role is?
PUSB!

 

[Evo1883]

I haven't looked back at the thread but is it worth it for the 2 nil meltdown

 

[east_midlands_skyblue]

My big concern first half was that nobody looked capable of winning a tackle. Second half we didn't give them the space to pick the ball up and turn as we played much higher up the pitch, but we look vulnerable when we drop off. A fantastic come back and they should take confidence from scoring 3 goals for the second game in succession.

 

[Sky Blue Pete]

This wasps twat

Has he followed it up?

 

[Sky Blue Pete]

No first 25 mins we were awful. Slowly came into it but lacked cutting edge, until the godden goal that changed the game and we played our best football and calmed down.

Good effort though mate

Nah we were competing well at 1-0. First 20 weren’t great but you were too quick to call the team out

 

[Sky Blue Pete]

I haven't looked back at the thread but is it worth it for the 2 nil meltdown

Yes

 

[Evo1883]

Yes

just getting a beer and il have a look lol

 

[Evo1883]

This system isn't working, the full backs don't get far forward enough. The two wider forwards leave the striker completely isolated

It is though isn't it... We've got 15 points from 21 and played 3 good sides all fancied to do something.

We will lose games and il admit we started extremely slow today, but we're by far and away the better side over the 90

 

[Sick Boy]

It is but this is not sustainable is it? The start to the season had brushed the issue under the carpet. But the issue that threatens the fabric of the club will not go away

Ricoh was not sustainable for a club actually looking to progress though either

 

[Liquid Gold]

Never say die attitude in the team. Can’t believe people left on 86 minutes.

 

[Evo1883]

Blackpool have similar possession but they have big guys who work the defenders - centre halves have struggled.

Why is no one trying to get in front of the guy at goal kicks - we are heading for a huge embarrassing moment there

Nearly correct

 

[Evo1883]

Good goal for us by an outstanding player at a crucial time , we will win this 3 -2

Boom

 

[pusbccfc]

It is what it is, spoke to a few before the game seemed sound and genuinely interested in our situation... The bellends seemed to be younger lads who had too many haribos

Many of them were old boys who have been to one home game in 3 years and were back on their big day out.


All game they were singing about us having 'no fans', having 'shit support' and that we've 'got no ground'. Laughable for a club who mustered a mere 800 today and have boycotted their own matches for years. There were near 6000 Coventry fans in another city today ffs!

 

[Evo1883]

Many of them were old boys who have been to one home game in 3 years and were back on their big day out.


All game they were singing about us having 'no fans', having 'shit support' and that we've 'got no ground'. Laughable for a club who mustered a mere 800 today and have boycotted their own matches for years. There were near 6000 Coventry fans in another city today ffs!

Yes it's all a bit ironic really, we are better supported than them in every aspect, silly chants tbh

 

[fernandopartridge]

It is though isn't it... We've got 15 points from 21 and played 3 good sides all fancied to do something.

We will lose games and il admit we started extremely slow today, but we're by far and away the better side over the 90

It wasn't at that point in the game, funnily enough our equaliser came from McCallum getting forward so Hiwula could get in the box.
I wasn't saying the system isn't working but it clearly wasn't at 2-0 unless it was one of these brilliant Dominic Cummings type plans