Sky Blue Goblin
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Doesn’t seem like it. Clubs been posting training pictures all week and last week Robins said they were in apart on the days work was carried out on site (assume this is when they went to F1).
Match Thread Preston vs. Coventry City - Match Thread - Sat 19th Oct (6 Viewers)
- Thread starter BlueSkiesForever
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shmmeee
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As someone who doesn’t get any of these references this thread has become very confusing.
Brighton Sky Blue
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Mike Bassett film references.
skybluecam
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Bassette starting because he scored 4 against some sixth formers 
HuckerbyDublinWhelan
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Was looking for this comment
got the image of us playing at Ryton without a football telling ourselves “we’re better than the Preston, we’re better than the Preston”
Normans dad really was a legend of the game.
fernandopartridge
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George Boateng: Well those Lancastrians were bloody brilliant weren't they?
Mark Delaney: If that Emil Riis doesn't win player of the season there's no justice
Here lads, three cheers for Emil Riis, hip hip.....
Mark Delaney: If that Emil Riis doesn't win player of the season there's no justice
Here lads, three cheers for Emil Riis, hip hip.....
Brighton Sky Blue
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MR: You think you’re clever do you? Swearing and shouting at people? Can’t you think of something constructive to say? Because if you can, I’d like to hear it.
@BlueSkiesForever: Yeah alright: Why don’t you play two people up front instead of one?
MR: Two, ok, anything else?
@TomRad85: Yeah why don’t you switch EMC from the right to the left because he’s a lot more of a threat?
@BlueSkiesForever: Put BTA into an attacking midfield role, Rudoni drops back and he shores up the defence!
MR: *nods in agreement*
@TomRad85: And get Wright to make some jinking runs into the box like he does for his country?
@BlueSkiesForever: And put Ellis and Bassette alongside each other up front you’ve got an effective partnership of strength and skill!
MR: Fuck off!
@BlueSkiesForever: Yeah alright: Why don’t you play two people up front instead of one?
MR: Two, ok, anything else?
@TomRad85: Yeah why don’t you switch EMC from the right to the left because he’s a lot more of a threat?
@BlueSkiesForever: Put BTA into an attacking midfield role, Rudoni drops back and he shores up the defence!
MR: *nods in agreement*
@TomRad85: And get Wright to make some jinking runs into the box like he does for his country?
@BlueSkiesForever: And put Ellis and Bassette alongside each other up front you’ve got an effective partnership of strength and skill!
MR: Fuck off!
TomRad85
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Am I the smart one here?
clint van damme
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Do you mean in an intelligence sense? Then no.
Or do you mean in your tracksuit? Also no.
Earlsdon_Skyblue1
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I would prefer a thread of bedwetting and meltdowns over whatever this irritating storyboard script shit is.
fatso
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Can you imagine the fall out if he hadn't of scored?Bassette starting because he scored 4 against some sixth formers
And yet he scores 4 and gets an assist and apparently that doesn't seem to count!
Honestly, some fuckers need to give their heads a shake.
fernandopartridge
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Your posting history concurs
TomRad85
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Potbellypig
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Just reading their forum and this is the first proposed team on their thread...
Woodman
Storey - Lindsay - Hughes
Kesler-Hayden - McCann - Thordarson - Brady
Greenwood - Frokjaer
Riis
Whatever the record, if we can't beat this shower of shite then we might as well never ever show up to Deepdale again.
Woodman
Storey - Lindsay - Hughes
Kesler-Hayden - McCann - Thordarson - Brady
Greenwood - Frokjaer
Riis
Whatever the record, if we can't beat this shower of shite then we might as well never ever show up to Deepdale again.
Skybluekyle
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You seem the type of person who complains to the club about lighthearted media content, and demand they show the players “working hard” with videos labelled “grafting at the Lodge”.
If you want control over content posted online; fuck off to North Korea, you bore.
Mcbean
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This is the case whenever Cov come up against a team who has lost good players to injury - the fill ins seem to up their game and their goalkeeper tends to be man of the match
David O'Day
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If Saka is back in training
Dovin
MVE
Thomas
Binks
Dasilva
Eccles
Sheaf
Rudoni
Saka
Simms
Wright/EMC depending on Haji's condition after international break
Dovin
MVE
Thomas
Binks
Dasilva
Eccles
Sheaf
Rudoni
Saka
Simms
Wright/EMC depending on Haji's condition after international break
Brighton Sky Blue
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If they want to pack the midfield like that then we really do need to keep our own midfield 3 flat. Go with our default 4-2-3-1 and we’ll just be overrun again.
skybluelee
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Literally every fan of every club says that about their own side.
fernandopartridge
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We need to get MVE pushed up high, Brady a decent footballer but hardly the most mobile
fernandopartridge
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Wonder when we might see Kai Andrews get some minutes?
skybluecam
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Fallout over an U21 game?
Don’t think anyone would’ve cared. It’s basically training.
Preston away with our current form isn’t the game for him anyway. Doubt there’ll be much space in behind and I expect it to be a bit of a slog between two teams struggling for form.
Diogenes
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[Scene: Coventry City's dressing room. Mark Robins stands in front of a tactics board, looking more confident than ever. The players sit around, trying to keep up with whatever chaotic plan is about to unfold.]
Mark Robins: [pacing up and down] Alright, lads, listen up! Tomorrow, we face Preston. It’s a big game, and I’ve got a plan so foolproof, it’ll blow your minds. Now, I know what you're thinking—"What’s the gaffer come up with this time?" Well, I’ll tell you! It’s simple, it’s effective, and it’s bloody genius.
[He dramatically uncovers the "Wheel of Fortune", a large spinning wheel with names and formations scattered randomly.]
Robins: [grinning proudly] This, boys, is how we’re deciding the starting line-up. I’ve got too many good players and not enough slots, so we’re leaving it to fate. [slaps the wheel] The Wheel of Fortune decides who starts, where, and how! Keeps the opposition on their toes, and maybe keeps you on your toes too!
Simms: [wide-eyed] So we’re spinning a wheel to pick the team?
Robins: Exactly, Ellis! No favourites, no overthinking. The wheel decides. It’s all part of the new strategy. Total unpredictability! Preston won’t know what hit ‘em. It’s brilliant! Now, let’s give it a spin! [spins the wheel dramatically]
[The wheel spins for what seems like forever as the players nervously look on.]
Latibeaudiere: And what happens if it picks, I dunno, all defenders?
Robins: Then we defend! [laughs] Come on, Joel, you know the drill. Total adaptability. If the wheel says defend, we defend. If it says attack, we attack. If it says everyone plays in goal... well, we figure that out when we get there!
[The wheel finally stops spinning.]
Robins: Look at that! Four midfielders, two strikers, three defenders, and… one winger at left-back. That’s what I’m talking about! Total confusion for the opposition. They won’t have a clue what formation we’re playing.
Sakamoto: [still confused] But what if the game isn’t going to plan, gaffer?
Robins: Ah, now we get to the secret weapon! [points to the board with authority] If we’re struggling at the 75th minute, here’s what we do: like-for-like substitutions. That’s right—no matter how bad it’s going, we keep things stable, swap a winger for a winger, striker for striker. Keep it safe, keep it simple.
Ben Sheaf: [skeptical] So we’re sticking to the same tactics if we’re losing?
Robins: [confidently] Exactly, Ben. No need to panic. The last thing we want to do is make drastic changes. You see, if you stay calm and just switch out the same positions, the other team doesn’t know what’s happening. It’s like chess… but with football.
Simms: And if we’re still losing with only a few minutes left?
Robins: [pausing for dramatic effect] Aha! That’s when we unleash the Robins Backup Plan™! If we’re losing with minutes to go... [dramatically lowers his voice] I’ll take off a striker and bring on... [pauses for tension] a defender.
Latibeaudiere: [confused] Wait, take off a striker? If we’re losing?
Robins: [nodding] Exactly, Joel. That’s the beauty of it. It’s so unexpected, even the opposition won’t see it coming. They’ll think we’re gonna attack like mad, but no. We bring on a defender. Confusion tactics at their finest. And then, we can sit back, pass the ball around, maybe nick one on the break. Total genius!
Simms: [shaking his head] So... we’re going defensive when we need to score?
Robins: [grinning with pride] It’s like a reverse psychology thing, Ellis. The more defenders we have, the more likely we’ll score. Preston will drop off, they’ll get comfortable, and bang—before they know it, we’ve bagged an equaliser... or not. But either way, they won’t know what hit ‘em!
Sakamoto: And what about me? What do I do in this... plan?
Robins: You, Tatsu, are our wildcard. You’re everywhere! Drift around, play like a jellyfish, float from left wing to right back, confuse ‘em. Total freedom. You might end up in goal by the end of it! Who knows?
Sheaf: [looking doubtful] So, the whole plan is… spin the wheel, like-for-like subs, and if we’re losing, take off a striker and bring on a defender?
Robins: [grinning proudly] You’ve got it, Ben! That’s the plan! [pats the board] It’s all about keeping it simple, lads. Trust in the wheel. Trust in the process. And most of all, trust in me!
[The players exchange nervous glances as Robins, with all the confidence of a man about to lead an army to victory, walks out of the room humming to himself. Fade out.]
END.
Mark Robins: [pacing up and down] Alright, lads, listen up! Tomorrow, we face Preston. It’s a big game, and I’ve got a plan so foolproof, it’ll blow your minds. Now, I know what you're thinking—"What’s the gaffer come up with this time?" Well, I’ll tell you! It’s simple, it’s effective, and it’s bloody genius.
[He dramatically uncovers the "Wheel of Fortune", a large spinning wheel with names and formations scattered randomly.]
Robins: [grinning proudly] This, boys, is how we’re deciding the starting line-up. I’ve got too many good players and not enough slots, so we’re leaving it to fate. [slaps the wheel] The Wheel of Fortune decides who starts, where, and how! Keeps the opposition on their toes, and maybe keeps you on your toes too!
Simms: [wide-eyed] So we’re spinning a wheel to pick the team?
Robins: Exactly, Ellis! No favourites, no overthinking. The wheel decides. It’s all part of the new strategy. Total unpredictability! Preston won’t know what hit ‘em. It’s brilliant! Now, let’s give it a spin! [spins the wheel dramatically]
[The wheel spins for what seems like forever as the players nervously look on.]
Latibeaudiere: And what happens if it picks, I dunno, all defenders?
Robins: Then we defend! [laughs] Come on, Joel, you know the drill. Total adaptability. If the wheel says defend, we defend. If it says attack, we attack. If it says everyone plays in goal... well, we figure that out when we get there!
[The wheel finally stops spinning.]
Robins: Look at that! Four midfielders, two strikers, three defenders, and… one winger at left-back. That’s what I’m talking about! Total confusion for the opposition. They won’t have a clue what formation we’re playing.
Sakamoto: [still confused] But what if the game isn’t going to plan, gaffer?
Robins: Ah, now we get to the secret weapon! [points to the board with authority] If we’re struggling at the 75th minute, here’s what we do: like-for-like substitutions. That’s right—no matter how bad it’s going, we keep things stable, swap a winger for a winger, striker for striker. Keep it safe, keep it simple.
Ben Sheaf: [skeptical] So we’re sticking to the same tactics if we’re losing?
Robins: [confidently] Exactly, Ben. No need to panic. The last thing we want to do is make drastic changes. You see, if you stay calm and just switch out the same positions, the other team doesn’t know what’s happening. It’s like chess… but with football.
Simms: And if we’re still losing with only a few minutes left?
Robins: [pausing for dramatic effect] Aha! That’s when we unleash the Robins Backup Plan™! If we’re losing with minutes to go... [dramatically lowers his voice] I’ll take off a striker and bring on... [pauses for tension] a defender.
Latibeaudiere: [confused] Wait, take off a striker? If we’re losing?
Robins: [nodding] Exactly, Joel. That’s the beauty of it. It’s so unexpected, even the opposition won’t see it coming. They’ll think we’re gonna attack like mad, but no. We bring on a defender. Confusion tactics at their finest. And then, we can sit back, pass the ball around, maybe nick one on the break. Total genius!
Simms: [shaking his head] So... we’re going defensive when we need to score?
Robins: [grinning with pride] It’s like a reverse psychology thing, Ellis. The more defenders we have, the more likely we’ll score. Preston will drop off, they’ll get comfortable, and bang—before they know it, we’ve bagged an equaliser... or not. But either way, they won’t know what hit ‘em!
Sakamoto: And what about me? What do I do in this... plan?
Robins: You, Tatsu, are our wildcard. You’re everywhere! Drift around, play like a jellyfish, float from left wing to right back, confuse ‘em. Total freedom. You might end up in goal by the end of it! Who knows?
Sheaf: [looking doubtful] So, the whole plan is… spin the wheel, like-for-like subs, and if we’re losing, take off a striker and bring on a defender?
Robins: [grinning proudly] You’ve got it, Ben! That’s the plan! [pats the board] It’s all about keeping it simple, lads. Trust in the wheel. Trust in the process. And most of all, trust in me!
[The players exchange nervous glances as Robins, with all the confidence of a man about to lead an army to victory, walks out of the room humming to himself. Fade out.]
END.
Earlsdon_Skyblue1
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Maybe. Could be worse though. I could put a post out about not getting on the backs of the players and then start a thread titled: 'Get that clown out of goal'.
Earlsdon_Skyblue1
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That's a bit of an aggressive response for a light hearted comment on an internet forum.
As for the players, they should be kept under lock and key at Ryton until the next time we win. No family visits allowed either.
Sky Blue Goblin
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SlowerThanPlatt
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Are Robins and King aligned? Many times he’s reiterated this now
Brighton Sky Blue
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Making mistakes on the pitch is one thing, looking like a team that’s forgotten how to play football is another.
David O'Day
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that system leaves only 2 in their midfield at most times
Greenwood and Frokjaer play as 10s
