Jones Injury (4 Viewers)
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AFCCOVENTRY
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Huge loss. We now have serious lack of pace and creativity up front.
It now means Nazon has to start games and possible formation change. He can't be used as an impact sub.
It now means Nazon has to start games and possible formation change. He can't be used as an impact sub.
steve82
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I'm going to throw all my faith in Ryan Haynes, this is where he steps up to finally shine in a more forwards role.
I know I'm in the minority but he can fill the gap till January while we search for loans and go from there.
When he has 8 assists and 6 goals by January.... ok let's not get carried away.
Seriously I think he will do ok there if used
covcity4life
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Terrible news. Threatens to kill out seaaon
Need to get some pace in january window asap and get jones back for league 1 campaign!
Need to get some pace in january window asap and get jones back for league 1 campaign!
Sky Blue Harry H
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If he's guaranteed game time and his relationship with MR isn't broken, you'd have to consider Kyel Reid. If it had to happen, I;m glad it's before the Xmas window, which allows us to plan for the rest of the season. If it had happened just after, we may have had nowhere to turn. Also, if we had received a bid forJJ at the 12th hour of deadline day and no replacement ready, we could also have been stuffed (me trying to see a positive out of this!) Step up the rest of the team, starting Saturday.
clint van damme
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if anyone ever asks me for an example of clutching at straws I'm going to show them your post
steve82
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if anyone ever asks me for an example of clutching at straws I'm going to show them your post
Cheers
No seriously we are.... windows closed. We've just lost our only forward minded ball carrier who's got pace, Haynes has a few similar attributes that may we'll see us through this tricky spell. He's got the odd goal in him too. Done it in previous seasons.
A slight change in approach but in all honestly we're out of options at this minute in time.
mechaishida
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Another ACL ripped to smithereens, shitting hell.
This does indeed make January's transfer window extremely important. Still, not likely to get a player of Jones's caliber, are we?
As positive as I am, this injury has left us very nearly toothless in attack. Not just that, we will suffer tactically without Jones too.
This does indeed make January's transfer window extremely important. Still, not likely to get a player of Jones's caliber, are we?
As positive as I am, this injury has left us very nearly toothless in attack. Not just that, we will suffer tactically without Jones too.
clint van damme
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Cheers
No seriously we are.... windows closed. We've just lost our only forward minded ball carrier who's got pace, Haynes has a few similar attributes that may we'll see us through this tricky spell. He's got the odd goal in him too. Done it in previous seasons.
A slight change in approach but in all honestly we're out of options at this minute in time.
we may have to try it but it doesn't fill me with confidence!
Grendel
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I’m off to the Samaritans.
steve82
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He's not for everyone I understand that but we need a ball carrier with a change of pace.
He ticks both them boxes
Otis
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Yeah, we all thought he would probably get injured at some point, but out for the entire season? A real body blow.
Otis
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Yep. I'm not a fan either, but needs must. We can only work with what we have got.
Londonccfcfan
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Definitely give that a go. as he is no slouch.
steve82
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He's certainly not many, and in truth I'm not either.
But now we can ask him to play a different role that has limited defensive responsibilities and give him a little freedom to roam the flank.
Sky Blue Harry H
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The thing with someone out wide is - they can either whip it in or beat their man (unless it is a Vincenti!) Although not by any means the finished article, we have all seen that Haynes does have that in his locker. If he was consistent with it he would play at a higher level. I think we need to stick him out there until we get a replacement or bring back Kyel Reid. Interesting to see what MR does - starting this Saturday - should be a 20k attendance in anticipation of our new style attack!
skybluetony176
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Shit, springs to mind. We’re having a shit season for injuries. First Anthony Andrews now Jodi.
Liquid Gold
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Fucking shit.
I can't even make a joke about it. This has genuinely got me thinking that even playoffs will be a massive push.
Why couldn't I have had glory hunting parents...
I can't even make a joke about it. This has genuinely got me thinking that even playoffs will be a massive push.
Why couldn't I have had glory hunting parents...
covcity4life
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That goal vs lincoln is the sort of stuff we will miss
We must not gove up tho. Not that many good teams in this league. We can still do it
We must not gove up tho. Not that many good teams in this league. We can still do it
Liquid Gold
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Yes, our huge range of creative players will get us through.
no_loyalty
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FFS.
Just used a full box of man size tissues to wipe away my tears.
Hope this doesn't derail our season, let's get promoted and dedicate it to Jodi
Just used a full box of man size tissues to wipe away my tears.
Hope this doesn't derail our season, let's get promoted and dedicate it to Jodi
no_loyalty
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Hopefully Reid would want to come back, and be fully committed
skylark37
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Terrible news for him. For this to happen to a 20 year old at this stage of his career when he's showing so much promise.
What a test of one's mental strength this must be. I hope he has Callum Wilson's phone number! Ruptured ACLs in both knees and then back with a hat trick.
Change of formation is definitely needed.
If MR wants to keep the current system then he has got to try throwing Sayoud in for a chance or experimenting with both DKEs on the wings.
The next couple of months Robins has to react and be bold.
What a test of one's mental strength this must be. I hope he has Callum Wilson's phone number! Ruptured ACLs in both knees and then back with a hat trick.
Change of formation is definitely needed.
If MR wants to keep the current system then he has got to try throwing Sayoud in for a chance or experimenting with both DKEs on the wings.
The next couple of months Robins has to react and be bold.
Irish Sky Blue
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The idea mentioned earlier of playing three at the back with Grimmer and Haynes as wingbacks might be an option. I don't like the wing back system as it always seems to produce sterile performances. However, both Haynes and Grimmer are athletic characters, both can carry the ball and both have a trick they can use to get past a player. Might be worth a try. Some of the teams we have played are so negative that they might actually be able to play a very attacking game without weakening the defence too much.
Haynes will start wide left with grimmer wide right on Saturday with stokes at left back and Shipley alongside Doyle.
no_loyalty
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I think Grimmer could do a good job wide right
covcity4life
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You thibk noyts county exeter and accrington all have huge range of creative players?
Liquid Gold
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No, but I don't think they have opposition putting 11 men being the ball for 3/4 of the game either.
better days
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Apparently Reid refused to turn out in a pre season U23 game when asked at short notice
Understandably Robins couldn't take that and Reid had little option but to go out on loan
Possibly enough water has passed under the bridge since then for the situation to be re-visited in January
Of course he's not JJ but he is our player until the end of the season and he'll be looking to earn himself a contract somewhere at the end of the season
better days
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Reid has a bruised heel
The only real way to fix that is the have a few weeks off but he's been trying to play through it
steve82
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Very little will change this Saturday, too short notice to go in with a new formation I'd imagine. Stokes will come back in and Haynes in front of him. Shipley or Stevenson will partner Doyle should Kelly not be ready. Grimmer hopefully will be back too.
Morecambe in 2 weeks is when you will likely see anything different to how we are or in the cup next weekend
Nick
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Not being funny, it shouldn't take weeks to change a formation.