Couldn't agree more. There was a sense of bewilderment when that sub happened but within 5 minutes you could see exactly why he did it. Great tactics from the gaffer. Still would of bought on a fresh player in last 5 when rose and Tudgay were out on their feet but I'm not complainingSurprise of the decade....
Russell Slade needed to nullify Akinfewa who was causing havoc. Decided to bring on a deep lying midfielder to play in front of the back four to stop the supply -Andy Rose was clearly not suited to this. Took off Reid and replaced him with Jack Finch. And the plan worked really well. Not been impressed with either before but Slade and Finch deserve some real credit for that
Well done to the boys for digging in last night, however I thought we were incredibly poor and some remarkable high ratings from some here. Much of the credit I think goes to the fans for getting us over the line, great support.
RCC 5 - too many dropped crosses and serious communication issues with the defenders.
DKE 7 - good feisty performance and really dug in, did the simple things well and got the job done
Turnbull 5 - looked way to panicked at times.
Harries 6 - decent job in the second half against Akinfenwa once he got over the initial challenge. Needs more games to get used to the physicality of first team football.
Haynes 6 - some sloppy passes and poor decisions at times, did okay.
G Thomas 7 - worked hard and took his goal well. Should have scored another after good link up play with Tudgay but spooned a very good opportunity.
Reilly 6 - Some nice touches and great vision at times, not sure what else he offered.
Rose 4 - Didn't get involved enough when the midfield was really needed for a fight, lacking quality going forward.
Reid 2 - No idea what that was meant to be last night. Terrible.
Tudgay 5 - Got to win those headers Marcus, you need to offer something else.
Beavon 6 - took his goal well, we looked worse off when he wasn't playing
Jones 6 - gave the Wycombe defenders a few problems but nothing they couldn't real with.
Slade 7 - Tactically did well to get us though to the final with what is a poor poor Coventry team. I know we were missing a couple of regulars but play like that for the rest of the season and we will definitely be relegated.
Agree with this. The performance last night at a technical level was shocking so I'm surprised by high ratings both here and on the telegraph. I'm absolutely delighted we're at Wembley but there were moments last night which make me worry under Slade. At one point last night Reid received the ball on the left, had a very simple inside pass on offer but seemed intent on hoofing it. He's stamped his mark and we're now a team of hard workers who seem terrified to play and recieve a ball.
Surprise of the decade....
Russell Slade needed to nullify Akinfewa who was causing havoc. Decided to bring on a deep lying midfielder to play in front of the back four to stop the supply -Andy Rose was clearly not suited to this. Took off Reid and replaced him with Jack Finch. And the plan worked really well. Not been impressed with either before but Slade and Finch deserve some real credit for that
Why was Beavon taken off at half time ?
But he had a really great game against Bolton, constantly harrying the opposition, and with a decent amount of skill. So I've seen him twice and he's been terrific twice. Has he really been crap in all the matches in between? Genuine question, not a dig.We finally saw what Reilly can offer in a game last night. What a change.
I thought he was very good for the first 30 mins against Millwall too. He did then fade very badly.But he had a really great game against Bolton, constantly harrying the opposition, and with a decent amount of skill. So I've seen him twice and he's been terrific twice. Has he really been crap in all the matches in between? Genuine question, not a dig.
But he had a really great game against Bolton, constantly harrying the opposition, and with a decent amount of skill. So I've seen him twice and he's been terrific twice. Has he really been crap in all the matches in between? Genuine question, not a dig.
RCC 8
DKE 8
Harries 7
Turnbull 7
Haynes 7
Thomas 8
Rose 7
Reilly 7
Reid 6
Tudguy 6
Beavon 7
Jones 7
Finch 6
I'm probably being overgenerous given we got out played for 70 of thr 90 mins, but bonus points for working hard and never given up, but seriously lacking quality - special mentions to DKE and Thomas who were both outstanding.
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Surprise of the decade....
Russell Slade needed to nullify Akinfewa who was causing havoc. Decided to bring on a deep lying midfielder to play in front of the back four to stop the supply -Andy Rose was clearly not suited to this. Took off Reid and replaced him with Jack Finch. And the plan worked really well. Not been impressed with either before but Slade and Finch deserve some real credit for that
Disappointed with some of the comments here...yes it wasn't technically brilliant...yes a couple of players didn't perform like Messi or Ronaldo but it was a fantastic team performance and although Reid made me laugh out loud a couple of times he battled as did all the team. Don't forget we have been through the mill and back so to even get a performance like this was incredible,the crowd was brilliant and the atmosphere fantastic and the result was out of this worl...lets enjoy it while we can...Ohh and the players have now raised the bar no excuses now... Real shame DKE is so small because he was fantastic last night real tenacious my MOTM along with Turnbull
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