Nick
Administrator
Most of our shots would have been worldies if they had gone in
Not creating any bread and butter tap in goals like they are bound to if we don't score
Match Thread Coventry City vs Rochdale Match Thread - Saturday 1st Sep (1 Viewer)
- Thread starter Nick
- Start date
Not creating any bread and butter tap in goals like they are bound to if we don't score
sw88
Chief Commentator!
If only we could shoot on target we might be a decent outfit!
Surprising what can be done when you play players who’ve been together for over a season rather than ones who’ve been here 5 minutes
Our right hand side looks dangerous
Our weakest link looks to be Doyle but fortunately we’ve realised not everything has to go through him so he’s been able to do the ugly stuff, while reffing the game! Wonder if he’d consider becoming a ref after his playing days are up; he loved to ref a game! He did make a few early suicide passes too.
Surprising what can be done when you play players who’ve been together for over a season rather than ones who’ve been here 5 minutes
Our right hand side looks dangerous
Our weakest link looks to be Doyle but fortunately we’ve realised not everything has to go through him so he’s been able to do the ugly stuff, while reffing the game! Wonder if he’d consider becoming a ref after his playing days are up; he loved to ref a game! He did make a few early suicide passes too.
Flying Fokker
Well-Known Member
Ponticelli off injured. Had a couple of early shots but now off.
lifeskyblue
Well-Known Member
When we started playing near football after 15mins or so we looked much better. Have snatched at a lot of shots dragging them wide. Need to be more composed and clinical. Both grimmer and mason having space to go forward; would like mason to have more confidence in himself (looks an excellent prospect). Willis and hyam looking solid so far. Good half but MUST score or we will get punished.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
gruffskyblue
Well-Known Member
Let’s keep things positive people. Remember we’re playing in a league above and completely embarrassing the opposition. Yes we should have scored, or at least hit the target. And we all know Rochdale score with the first chance they get second half! However, it’s refreshing to see such a dynamic team when you spend your hard earned cash.
Nick
Administrator
He's trying to break the net, needs to be just placing them on target
cooperskyblue
Well-Known Member
Happy with that first half. Started slow for 10/15 minutes allowing them to dictate play and have possession but once we settled thought we started playing some very nice football. Lacking a finish but creating openings. JCH playing well ... but think at times we look overrun in midfield as Doyle seems to be the only player defending for us.
Play Up Skyblues!
Play Up Skyblues!
MatthewWallis
Well-Known Member
The shooting boots are on, they’re just not very good boots
Nick
Administrator
We aren't really embarrassing them.
Sky Blue Pete
Well-Known Member
Worrying is not making chances. Making chances means you can score.
Paxman II
Well-Known Member
Bayliss has been outstanding, class above. Mason very good though one or two crosses failed to make their target. Thomas full of running and energy but lacks the finish. We look as though we are snapping at the opportunities once we get in the box. We need to calm down and make the right decision in that last third. It's almost as if the game is screaming for a finisher to be on the pitch.
Grendel
Well-Known Member
Bayliss is very hit and miss especially when having to provide cover defensively
stevefloyd
Well-Known Member
Allesani doing some stretching maybe coming on?
Nick
Administrator
He's just gone in, unless he needs a shit
stevefloyd
Well-Known Member
Hopefully not pulled anything
Cranfield Sky Blue
Well-Known Member
Score one or lose. Simples now
Nick
Administrator
Back out doing his shorts up, might have been the shit
Great_Expectations
Well-Known Member
Positive first half, just a real shame we have nothing to show for it. When we play like that, it’s exciting to think what we could do this season. We just need to finish the chances we create. If only we signed a striker....
If Thomas could finish we’d be a few ahead by now. Even so, hopefully he’ll learn while he’s here. He’s a nuisance to them and pace is a massive plus at any level.
Mason/Grimmer are good outlets, but their final balls need improving. Bayliss/Doyle look good too.
Shipley not having the best game, and Andreu, as always, is good on the ball, but not on it enough.
I’d give Chaplin and Allesani a go at around 55 minutes for Shipley and JCH/Andreu.
If Thomas could finish we’d be a few ahead by now. Even so, hopefully he’ll learn while he’s here. He’s a nuisance to them and pace is a massive plus at any level.
Mason/Grimmer are good outlets, but their final balls need improving. Bayliss/Doyle look good too.
Shipley not having the best game, and Andreu, as always, is good on the ball, but not on it enough.
I’d give Chaplin and Allesani a go at around 55 minutes for Shipley and JCH/Andreu.
gruffskyblue
Well-Known Member
Nick, Grimmer and Thomas have walked through their defense time and again. They have not had a clue how to deal with us coming forward. Yes, I accept that our finishing has been woeful but the Rochdale manager will be fuming, but extremely happy it’s still 0-0. That’s what I was suggesting.
Sky Blue Pete
Well-Known Member
Not his game or does he have to?
Nick
Administrator
Pretty much, we need to just keep it simple when shooting. At least start testing the keeper.
Sky Blue Pete
Well-Known Member
No changes
Nick
Administrator
lifeskyblue
Well-Known Member
Talk about making it hard for yourselves
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Sky Blue Pete
Well-Known Member
Crazy defending. All started by Andreu missing the run. Travesty but 0-1