Match Thread Norwich City - Coventry City Match Thread - Saturday 4th Jan (13 Viewers)

[Gibbo]

Bassette rather than Simms; utterly mystified

Without Sakamoto in the way maybe MVE might put in some runs

I wonder if Frank regards this as a free hit. Likely to lose, might as well learn something

 

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[skybluecam]

Exactly this, people will slate him, but how is he expected to get going. Despite the obvious Simms trolls, most on here can see that he did well at Cardiff and was the better of a bad bunch. Dropped after scoring against Watford, dropped after scoring and finally looking like he was getting going against Luton. Very much a confidence player, but gets dropped again.

Exactly

If attitude or following instructions is the problem then he shouldn’t be starting at all, it seems very odd to keep giving him one start where he does alright then immediately back to the bench.

 

[shmmeee]

I feel for the kid. Let's hope todays line up go out there and put the Cardiff performance to bed.

I do but to be honest he’s really not shown the best side of himself when he’s been on. But then neither has anyone else in the squad really.

 

[Gibbo]

...assuming it's 3-4-1-2

 

[Skyblue Bangkok]

Exactly

If attitude or following instructions is the problem then he shouldn’t be starting at all, it seems very odd to keep giving him one start where he does alright then immediately back to the bench.

I thought Simms did ok against Cardiff yet he's back on the bench and BTA is in !!!!!

 

[Lamps]

Bassette rather than Simms; utterly mystified

Without Sakamoto in the way maybe MVE might put in some runs

I wonder if Frank regards this as a free hit. Likely to lose, might as well learn something

I just hope that we don't get hammered and our supporters start getting on his back.

 

[shmmeee]

More I look at it more I’m convinced it’s 433 with Lati RB and MvE RW.

I’d imagine Lampard doesn’t want to rip up the work on his system if he doesn’t have to while they’re still learning.

 

[Alkhen]

Pretty fucked off Simms was dropped, played well last match and is clearly a confidence player. Never going get going if dropped constantly

 

[AFCCOVENTRY]

Bassette rather than Simms; utterly mystified

Without Sakamoto in the way maybe MVE might put in some runs

I wonder if Frank regards this as a free hit. Likely to lose, might as well learn something

There will be more press with this team with BTA, Norm and Allen. We looked lacklustre against Cardiff on that front.

 

[Great_Expectations]

Can someone say ‘elite tactician’? It’s unnerving me.

No we didn’t get Horneland in the end mate.

 

[shmmeee]

No we didn’t get Horneland in the end mate.

Is he still available?

 

[Gibbo]

And it on paper at least is stronger defensively

 

[Ashdown]

That line up would suggest that Frank is already as lost as MR was at the end. They both seem to have no real idea who the best players actually are and how they should start……not saying I or anyone else would either

 

[AFCCOVENTRY]

 

[Tommo1993]

Tavares has “needed to go” for a few years now. Funny that’s he’s still here, Ponticelli 2.0

 

[Jimmy87]

Exactly

If attitude or following instructions is the problem then he shouldn’t be starting at all, it seems very odd to keep giving him one start where he does alright then immediately back to the bench.

Ah yes, has this come from someone on here saying 'he just looks thick'. There's been no complaints about his training and he's not considered one of the bad eggs.

 

[Torquay Sky Blue]

There will be more press with this team with BTA, Norm and Allen. We looked lacklustre against Cardiff on that front.

Yes BTA is good without the ball, it's when he has it , problems occur

 

[LastGarrison]

Taking into account our recent record at Norwich, our current form and that team selection you have to say 21/20 on Norwich looks overpriced.

 

[shmmeee]

Fucking hate Sainz, hope someone snaps him Saka style today. Liam Kitching it’s your time to shine b

 

[ms639]

All this tells me is that the players we signed to play the system we want have not worked. Whether it’s lamps or MR we’ve changed system back and forth all season long.


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[Terry Gibson's perm]

Alright Keano, calm down!

Spitting is the worst thing a player can do

 

[Jimmy87]

I do but to be honest he’s really not shown the best side of himself when he’s been on. But then neither has anyone else in the squad really.

Exactly. Who does deserve to start really? How can he show the best of himself without having a run starting in the team.

 

[Lamps]

All this tells me is that the players we signed to play the system we want have not worked. Whether it’s lamps or MR we’ve changed system back and forth all season long.


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Lampard can't win whatever he does with the players available. If he continues with the same side and we can't get a run going it's down to him. If he uses different players it's also down to him.

 

[Tommo1993]

Simms will be back in soon. Think he’s benched so Bassette can run and not cause much trouble on the counter.

 

[Marty]

MvE wide right maybe?

Dovin
Lats Thomas Kitching Bidwell
Allen Sheaf Rudoni
MvE Bassette BTA
?

That ain't a bad shout at all tbf,

 

[Ccfcisparks]

I’ll keep my thoughts till the end of the game

 

[COVKIDSNEVERQUIT]

That line up would suggest that Frank is already as lost as MR was at the end. They both seem to have no real idea who the best players actually are and how they should start……not saying I or anyone else would either

Frank Lampard has said he's going to give everyone an opportunity, well today's Judgement Day.

 

[skybluecam]

All this tells me is that the players we signed to play the system we want have not worked. Whether it’s lamps or MR we’ve changed system back and forth all season long.


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They’re just injured

We don’t have a single fully fit winger right now

 

[hill83]

I’ll keep my thoughts till the end of the game

Just me and the kids from now on x

 

[fatso]

Spitting is the worst thing a player can do

It's not. Very unpleasant, but definitely not career ending.

 

[shmmeee]

Allen and Kitching starting to see if they’re worth keeping this window maybe?

 

[Nick]

Sheaf and lati terrible passing

 

[MalcSB]

Two foot Doyle early doors @Nick

 

[Jamesimus]

Fucking hate Sainz, hope someone snaps him Saka style today. Liam Kitching it’s your time to shine b

Great player, but definitely wears a fedora and plays his acoustic guitar at parties.

 

[Cally Fedora]

It’s Bassette rather than Sheaf as we’re away at a place where we’ll need players to cover lots of ground hassling and harrying. Step forward BTA and Bassette