If you've gained fans due to increased expectations then you have to do everything you can to meet those expectations.We've had far worse teams and made lots more noise.
The simple fact is, we've gained a lot of fans home and away this year and they aren't as vocal.
Back in the League 1/2 days, we'd lose against pub sides and the fans would be up for it and making noise.
They can’t have been off guard, Hamer was going as soon as a suitable fee was agreed, he played in the first couple of games.
I believe Swift was the the favoured replacement but for some reason didn’t happen.
Trouble is if we play a six man midfield inc wingbacks we don’t have a forward good enough or the abilities to play that lone role in my opinion. Godden did it in league 1 but it’s a standard lower and he was 4 years younger.Bit of a water shed moment been here before, our division one promotion season the 4-0 drubbing ironically also at Rotherham Robins changed tact, it worked and last season when we had that poor run xmas time. He needs to look at the squad and pick his best players and in their best positions. O’Hare will come in come in so must Sakamoto in either wide am position.
Big look at the midfield too how many times especially second half did Rotherham plough though centre midfield, I like Sheaf, I like Eccles but there’s no pace putting the cbs in trouble with players running at them.
Has to look at the midfield set-up get within striking distance of the play-offs by Christmas time has to be the goal.
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Wilson (as an aside WTF Collins? Why?)
MvE Lats Binks Dasilva
Eccles Sheaf
Sakamoto O’Hare Wright
Simms
Only way I can see to get our forwards in the positions they look like they might cause the most trouble.
Funny, I remember the atmosphere in L1 and L2 being total shit.
Maybe it’s the old guard of fans rather than the new ones who were the problem all along?
Trouble is if we play a six man midfield inc wingbacks we don’t have a forward good enough or the abilities to play that lone role in my opinion. Godden did it in league 1 but it’s a standard lower and he was 4 years younger.
If you've gained fans due to increased expectations then you have to do everything you can to meet those expectations.
No, it was definitely bad away from home as well. Claiming otherwise is just “Bah gum it were better in my day” snobbery.At home, maybe. Not away.
No, it was definitely bad away from home as well. Claiming otherwise is just “Bah gum it were better in my day” snobbery.
They don't know how to play 4 at the back, and don't particularly want to watch them lose 10 on the bounce as they try to get used to it.
Your obsession with Bidwell is weird. I think he is a decent player but we now have two players who can play lwb that are better than him. This position is not a problem and frankly any of the three would be ok. None of them are exactly Todd Kane.
We have far bigger problems elsewhere. I fear time might have caught up with McFadzean although I hope not, we have no number 10 until and unless O'Hare is back to his best, and three strikers who can't score or hold the ball up. There also seems to be a general lack of team spirit, confidence and passion throughout most if the players, especially the forwards.
We don’t know how to play anything right now. If £10m of defensive signings can’t play a back four I’ve got serious questions.
I think the fact is Fadz can’t play a back four and we will need to just bite the bullet and build a new central defensive unit without him.
Referring more to wing backs but yes we've played alot I'm the box , I'm not opposed to playing in the boxWell that's not true, because we've mainly played with the box, not 2 upfront.
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Yes, so we've gained paying support due to increased expectations. It's not rocket science. The people who control the purse strings will be wanting us to keep that support and questions will be asked if it starts to drop off.No, these fans turning up now, have always supported Coventry. Most are doing so because we've done well.
I bet lots of them will go back to doing whatever else they used to do on a Saturday when we finish bottom half.
I don't think we should move away from the wing-back system, I just think there are many occasions - and oppositions - where it doesn't work. We certainly need alternatives to switch to, so we're not so one-dimensional.
Yes, so we've gained paying support due to increased expectations. It's not rocket science. The people who control the purse strings will be wanting us to keep that support and questions will be asked if it starts to drop off.
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Contracts for people’s mates like Palmer, DaSilva and even the head scout.Da silva was reportedly offered £8k a week at Bristol - he’s just another example of someone signed as he was a child prodigy at Chelsea - pointless
Which is a shame. A city of this size should have a loyal 22,000 fans. 8000 shouldn't just return to playing golf or sitting in dodgy pubs at 3pm on a Saturday because they aren't happy with mid-table in the Championship.
Mate I’m obsessed with the club and having trouble finding the energy to get up their at the moment.
All teams lose/gain paying support based on success or lack of. How much you suffer just depends how big the core support is. Ultimately some will go whatever, others will decide based on the product that's being served up. After all football is merely entertainment, if people are no longer entertained they can do what they want with their money.Which is a shame. A city of this size should have a loyal 22,000 fans. 8000 shouldn't just return to playing golf or sitting in dodgy pubs at 3pm on a Saturday because they aren't happy with mid-table in the Championship.
I've got some painting to do. If you want to come and watch it dry I'll do you a good deal.Mate I’m obsessed with the club and having trouble finding the energy to get up their at the moment.
All teams lose/gain paying support based on success or lack of. How much you suffer just depends how big the core support is. Ultimately some will go whatever, others will decide based on the product that's being served up. After all football is merely entertainment, if people are no longer entertained they can do what they want with their money.
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I think the whole back four issue revolves around Fadz ability to play it . If he can't , don't play him and play Kitching in his position with A N OtherWe don’t know how to play anything right now. If £10m of defensive signings can’t play a back four I’ve got serious questions.
I think the fact is Fadz can’t play a back four and we will need to just bite the bullet and build a new central defensive unit without him.
It is possible to accumulate a high xG without creating anything clear cut.
Hindsight is great isn't it ? I think Da Silva has been ok for what it's worth , he's technically sound and has a lot of ability on the ball . What he hasn't delivered so far is decent crosses on a regular basis which has been disappointingDa Silva is a steadier more careful version of Bidwell if there is such a thing. Pointless signing
Agree , the front three haven't been mobile , quick or aggressive enough in the last two games .Watching last night just showed the difference in passion (not ability), their No10 was just an aggresive shit, but won everything in the air and on the ground, our strikers don't seem to have that passion or willingness to put everything on the line
I think this is right.The midfield 4 has to be sheaf Eccles Allen and o hare
4 players who know how we play and will give their all for the shirt.
I'm right then.Hindsight is great isn't it ? I think Da Silva has been ok for what it's worth , he's technically sound and has a lot of ability on the ball . What he hasn't delivered so far is decent crosses on a regular basis which has been disappointing
Not being awkward as I respect your opinion as a poster but what difference would Joel offer that Eccles doesn't in the 6 role? Seems he is being made a scapegoat of late despite not actually playing badlyWe can stick with the wing back system but with Joel L in front of them in CDM, I’d bite the bullet and go with Thomas, Kitching & Binks
and until xmas when we can bring some one in I’d go with Joel L cdm Sheaf and then Saka & O’Hare and one up front. Two up front just isn’t working.
Our outfield bench could comprise of Palmer, Eccles, Allen, McFadz, Kelly, Bidwell, Ayari, Wright, Simms or Godden plenty of options to change things if needs be. I doubt there’s a stronger bench anywhere else.
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