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Great_Expectations · Jan 10, 2023

I think this is a great signing, we now have dynamic and offensive WB on both sides - which is critical to how we play.

Not ideal he’s a loan, but how big an issue is that? We know we have a rebuild either way in the summer, and if he’s better than what we can attract on a perm why wouldn’t we. Plus, if he helps us with a strong second half of the season, then isn’t that good?

Seaside-Skyblue · Jan 10, 2023

Great_Expectations said:
I think this is a great signing, we now have dynamic and offensive WB on both sides - which is critical to how we play.

Not ideal he’s a loan, but how big an issue is that? We know we have a rebuilt either way in the summer, and if he’s better than what we can attract on a perm why wouldn’t we. Plus, if he helps is with a strong second half of the season, then isn’t that good?

Definitely. What we do now is to have a bit of a go this season and see where we end up, the loans will tie us over until the summer where then we'll probably see a major overhaul and Robins can reset.

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Sky_Blue_Dreamer · Jan 10, 2023

Great_Expectations said:
I think this is a great signing, we now have dynamic and offensive WB on both sides - which is critical to how we play.

Not ideal he’s a loan, but how big an issue is that? We know we have a rebuild either way in the summer, and if he’s better than what we can attract on a perm why wouldn’t we. Plus, if he helps us with a strong second half of the season, then isn’t that good?

It's a definite positive to have them, both for what they can add and purely for the extra numbers in the squad.

But just as there are upsides there may be down. If the rumours that they're not the greatest defensively means that we could be facing a lot of balls in from the wings and without Fadz we look a bit susceptible to that, as Wrexham showed.

But hopefully we'll be utilising their strengths more.

OldBedrocker · Jan 10, 2023

My eldest is mates with one of the academy coaches at Man City. He said that he is quality and on fringe of the 1st team.
Not the best defender in the world (most wingbacks aren’t) but rapid with end product as well

rexo87 · Jan 10, 2023

Sky_Blue_Dreamer said:
It's a definite positive to have them, both for what they can add and purely for the extra numbers in the squad.

But just as there are upsides there may be down. If the rumours that they're not the greatest defensively means that we could be facing a lot of balls in from the wings and without Fadz we look a bit susceptible to that, as Wrexham showed.

But hopefully we'll be utilising their strengths more.

Think we should only have 5 more games without Fadz then 16 more games with him

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Kneeza · Jan 11, 2023

OldBedrocker said:
My eldest is mates with one of the academy coaches at Man City. He said that he is quality and on fringe of the 1st team.
Not the best defender in the world (most wingbacks aren’t) but rapid with end product as well

I'm rapid with end product.
Not necessarily a good thing.

robbiekeane · Jan 11, 2023

I obviously know nothing about him and have never seen him play but just been looking at a few youtube videos of him and in the comments everyone is absolutely raving about him. Lots of man city fans think he is pushing first team and is the future.

Regardless of how he performs, bodes really well for us that a club like Man City trusts Robins and team to loan a player like that for half a season

nicksar · Jan 11, 2023

robbiekeane said:
I obviously know nothing about him and have never seen him play but just been looking at a few youtube videos of him and in the comments everyone is absolutely raving about him. Lots of man city fans think he is pushing first team and is the future.

Regardless of how he performs, bodes really well for us that a club like Man City trusts Robins and team to loan a player like that for half a season

For clubs like Arsenal, Manchester City & Chelsea to trust Coventry in helping develop young players for them is a credit to the coaching team...I say that through gritted teeth to some extent because I'm old enough to remember when we were a match for all three of them.

Johhny Blue · Jan 11, 2023

Great_Expectations said:
I think this is a great signing, we now have dynamic and offensive WB on both sides - which is critical to how we play.

Not ideal he’s a loan, but how big an issue is that? We know we have a rebuild either way in the summer, and if he’s better than what we can attract on a perm why wouldn’t we. Plus, if he helps us with a strong second half of the season, then isn’t that good?

Why do you think he’s dynamic and offensive? Didn’t you watch the video?

Johhny Blue · Jan 11, 2023

rexo87 said:
Think we should only have 5 more games without Fadz then 16 more games with him

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5 without McFadz and12 to get back up to speed.
Never thought I’d use “McFadz” and “speed” in the same sentence

Briles · Jan 11, 2023

alexccfc99 said:
Not the end of the world, in particular a massive shame if it ends like this for Dabo - He was absolutely unplayable in his first two seasons but has just regressed so much

I know I'm gutted. Loved watching him play. He hasn't been the same since his injury and you can see he's trying to do what he used to do but his body isn't letting him

KenilworthSkyBlue · Jan 11, 2023

Briles said:
I know I'm gutted. Loved watching him play. He hasn't been the same since his injury and you can see he's trying to do what he used to do but his body isn't letting him

He'll likely be on reasonable wages given he has a promotion and a new contract under his belt since arriving, and ultimately his fitness or performances don't justify him being retained beyond the summer.

Certainly sad to see how much injuries have caused him to regress though.

zuni · Jan 11, 2023

The wingbacks we have can't defend and no end product tbh but even as limited as they are they have both shown what can be done plus more if you have the skill, these 2 lads might not be great at defending but if there is an end product can most likely rip most teams a new arse hole.....fingers crossed they can

fernandopartridge · Jan 11, 2023

zuni said:
The wingbacks we have can't defend and no end product tbh but even as limited as they are they have both shown what can be done plus more if you have the skill, these 2 lads might not be great at defending but if there is an end product can most likely rip most teams a new arse hole.....fingers crossed they can

Both Bidwell and Dabo are competent defenders, not sure what you're on about

Nick · Jan 11, 2023

fernandopartridge said:
Both Bidwell and Dabo are competent defenders, not sure what you're on about

Dabo maybe a year ago.

fernandopartridge · Jan 11, 2023

Nick said:
Dabo maybe a year ago.

No, he still is a competent defender just seems to be struggling for fitness and as a result form. It was only April when he kept Spence in his back pocket.

jordan210 · Jan 11, 2023

What a come down for the lad.

training with Walker,gundogan and so on to being pelted with miss hit passes by Kelly.

hill83 · Jan 11, 2023

No way did a Man City player train with Man City players. Incredible, I’m actually shocked.

Nick · Jan 11, 2023

hill83 said:
No way did a Man City player train with Man City players. Incredible, I’m actually shocked.

I bet he's met Haaland who wore a Cov Shirt.

We need a striker.

Brighton Sky Blue · Jan 11, 2023

jordan210 said:
What a come down for the lad.

training with Walker,gundogan and so on to being pelted with miss hit passes by Kelly.

I think that’s just about balanced by swapping Guardiola for Robins

Bad Boy · Jan 11, 2023

nicksar said:
For clubs like Arsenal, Manchester City & Chelsea to trust Coventry in helping develop young players for them is a credit to the coaching team...I say that through gritted teeth to some extent because I'm old enough to remember when we were a match for all three of them.

I'll say amen to that nicksar, we bloodied their noses on more than one occasion and other Billy Big Bollox teams too.

fernandopartridge · Jan 11, 2023

bad boy said:
I'll say amen to that nicksar, we bloodied their noses on more than one occasion and other Billy Big Bollox teams too.

Well Man City were in the division below us for part of the 80s

COVKIDSNEVERQUIT · Jan 11, 2023

Great_Expectations said:
I think this is a great signing, we now have dynamic and offensive WB on both sides - which is critical to how we play.

Not ideal he’s a loan, but how big an issue is that? We know we have a rebuild either way in the summer, and if he’s better than what we can attract on a perm why wouldn’t we. Plus, if he helps us with a strong second half of the season, then isn’t that good?

I think Mark Robins will only play one of them at a time, Robins is not brave enough.

Grendel · Jan 11, 2023

fernandopartridge said:
Well Man City were in the division below us for part of the 80s

Yeah I lived there for a year and watched a few games at Maine Road - I think Mick McCarthy was their McFazdean then

junglej13 · Jan 11, 2023

COVKIDSNEVERQUIT said:
I think Mark Robins will only play one of them at a time, Robins is not brave enough.

Panzo suspended for Saturday so he might be forced to play both if Bidwell goes to centre back.

JimmyHillsbeard · Jan 11, 2023

Grendel said:
Yeah I lived there for a year and watched a few games at Maine Road - I think Mick McCarthy was their McFazdean then

Andy Morrison from the 1990s was the prototype McFadz (minus the foot skills).

fernandopartridge · Jan 11, 2023

JimmyHillsbeard said:
Andy Morrison from the 1990s was the prototype McFadz (minus the foot skills).

Interesting character, I read his as autobiography a few years ago

blunted · Jan 11, 2023

Grendel said:
Yeah I lived there for a year and watched a few games at Maine Road - I think Mick McCarthy was their McFazdean then

Worryingly something I have completely in common with Grendel....lived in Fallowfield, Wythenshawe and Chorlton back in the day. Much earlier than him though. Man City were my second team, although I still had a Cov season ticket

Grendel · Jan 11, 2023

blunted said:
Worryingly something I have completely in common with Grendel....lived in Fallowfield, Wythenshawe and Chorlton back in the day. Much earlier than him though. Man City were my second team, although I still had a Cov season ticket

West Didsbury for me

Hobo · Jan 11, 2023

My wife lived in Didsbury for 12 months. My time there it was Droylesdon, Stalybridge and Chadderton.

Grendel · Jan 11, 2023

Hobo said:
My wife lived in Didsbury for 12 months. My time there it was Droylesdon, Stalybridge and Chadderton.

The year I lived there was the best in my entire life

Torquay Sky Blue · Jan 11, 2023

I went to the Hacienda once . Bit underwhelming tbh.

JimmyHillsbeard · Jan 12, 2023

That moment when you realise you might have taught about a dozen posters….

TomRad85 · Jan 12, 2023

JimmyHillsbeard said:
That moment when you realise you might have taught about a dozen posters….

You've got a lot to answer for then.

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BornSlippySkyBlue · Jan 12, 2023

Also lived in Didsbury / Burnage for 12 months. Manchester is rough as fuck, although Sankeys was an experience. My overriding memory of Manchester was seeing a bunch of 12 year olds kicking the crap out of a homeless bloke. And people getting mugged at syringe point. Nice.

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