Match Thread Shrewsbury Town vs. Coventry City Match Thread - Saturday 22nd Dec (5 Viewers)

Nick · Dec 20, 2018

Warwickhunt said:
i would give Thomas a break and bring him on as a second half sub if required! he has looked jaded as of late! short sharp shock might focus him a bit

Who on each side? I can just see the attacking intent slowly fading already without him in the team.

letsallsingtogether · Dec 20, 2018

Need a win before Xmas think it's time for another winning run.
2-1 City win

steve82 · Dec 21, 2018

I see us getting nothing from this game, a 2-1 defeat I predict extending the bad run.

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Otis · Dec 21, 2018

steve82 said:
I see us getting nothing from this game, a 2-1 defeat I predict extending the bad run.

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Ha!

I can only see a win and the bad run over!

2-1, or 3-1.

steve82 · Dec 21, 2018

Otis said:
Ha!

I can only see a win and the bad run over!

2-1, or 3-1.

Love the optimism and Christmas joy. Tomorrow could test that.

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steve82 · Dec 21, 2018

Shrewsbury is certainly not a happy place for ccfc with a dismal record. Last win was in 1958.
P16 W1 D5 L10 F13 A29

Better news is we’ve only played at Shrewsbury 4 times since the 60’s losing twice. 4-1 in 2012/13 and 2-1 in 2016/17 and drawing 1-1 in 13/14 and Russel Slades last game 0-0 (16/17) the last meeting.
P4 W0 L2 D2 F3 A7

John Fleck (12/13) Callum Wilson (13/14) Aaron Martin (16/17) the modern day scorers.

Ps Happy Russell Slade day to all.

Sorry, Merry Christmas everyone!

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Nick · Dec 21, 2018

Assume Kelly will be starting again after being interviewed

Great_Expectations · Dec 21, 2018

While Bayliss has lacked a bit of form recently, there’s no way we can drop him, as we’d lose all attacking intent aside from Thomas.

I think Bayliss is wasted on the wing, but as we have no alternatives, and it might take the pressure off him a bit, I’d put him and Thomas on the wings, with Kelly and Doyle in the middle, but allowing Kelly to push on as he did towards the end of last season.

I’d repeatedly said it, but when we are allowed to be offensive and play football we look good. Thomas, Bayliss, Hiwula, Chaplin, Kelly, Andreu are all technically good players (even if they aren’t currently showing it), but asking them to play out of position and focus on defending isn’t going to showcase that.

In terms of strikers, we really are limited to JCH if we want to play with a big man, and he’s massivley reverted to the player he was last season. However, I’d try Chaplin and Hiwula up front, with Bayliss and Thomas supporting on the wings, it gives us numerous attacking outlets.

Unfortunately I predict another overly cautious set up, likely 4-1-4-1, with defensive tactics, which is a real shame and proving a detriment to our season.

Nick · Dec 21, 2018

It's a shame bakayoko got injured, never really going to get a proper chance of a few games is he?

Liquid Gold · Dec 21, 2018

I don't know what I'm more worried about, the traffic or the performance.

Johhny Blue · Dec 21, 2018

steve82 said:
Shrewsbury is certainly not a happy place for ccfc with a dismal record. Last win was in 1958.
P11 W1 D5 L10 F13 A29

Better news is we’ve only played at Shrewsbury 4 times since the 60’s losing twice. 4-1 in 2012/13 and 2-1 in 2016/17 and drawing 1-1 in 13/14 and Russel Slades last game 0-0 (16/17) the last meeting.
P4 W0 L2 D2 F3 A7

John Fleck (12/13) Callum Wilson (13/14) Aaron Martin (16/17) the modern day scorers.

Ps Happy Russell Slade day to all.

Sorry, Merry Christmas everyone!

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I think you need to check your maths

higgs · Dec 21, 2018

Johhny Blue said:
I think you need to check your maths

When does the transfer window open?

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Astute · Dec 22, 2018

Today is going to be a strange day for me. Will be watching the Sky Blues playing but hoping for a miracle that they don't win. Will be cheering on the other side. You have to love the underdogs. But will still be proudly standing there with my CCFC top on.

Got talked into going to the Man City V Palace game But will be with you all in spirit. And listening to the game. I just hope we don't score at the same time as Man City. Because I will celebrate as usual but am going in with the Palace supporters whilst wearing the Man City colours :shifty:

Kingokings204 · Dec 22, 2018

Astute said:
Today is going to be a strange day for me. Will be watching the Sky Blues playing but hoping for a miracle that they don't win. Will be cheering on the other side. You have to love the underdogs. But will still be proudly standing there with my CCFC top on.

Got talked into going to the Man City V Palace game But will be with you all in spirit. And listening to the game. I just hope we don't score at the same time as Man City. Because I will celebrate as usual but am going in with the Palace supporters whilst wearing the Man City colours :shifty:

Why you cheering against Astute?

Nick · Dec 22, 2018

Kingokings204 said:
Why you cheering against Astute?

Assume he means man city , baffled me as well.

Nick · Dec 22, 2018

Looking forward to the game today, I can see him making a few changes again.

Astute · Dec 22, 2018

Nick said:
Assume he means man city , baffled me as well.

Don't worry. I baffle most people I know. I even baffle myself sometimes.

I was eleven in 87 · Dec 22, 2018

Sky Blue Army!!

Nick · Dec 22, 2018

I was eleven in 87 said:
Sky Blue Army!!

itsabuzzard · Dec 22, 2018

Nick said:
Assume he means man city , baffled me as well.

I should be posting in the "Things that annoy you" thread, but it makes my blood boil every time I see or hear of Man City being referred to as the Sky Blues.

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Otis · Dec 22, 2018

Kingokings204 said:
Why you cheering against Astute?

Who's cheering against Astute? Is it because of his Brexit views?

oldskyblue58 · Dec 22, 2018

Could really do with a win today. Need to restore confidence. The recent weather won't have helped as the pitch likely to be a lot heavier and I don't think that will suit some of our players and style of play.

Sadly I think the best we will get is a draw, but most likely lose 1 nil

stupot07 · Dec 22, 2018

Surely this really is a must win today, we need to stop the rot and restore some confidence.

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Otis · Dec 22, 2018

Yeah we'll win. Faith restored.

bawtryneal · Dec 22, 2018

Sky bet
City to win with BTTS. 7/1
Worth a flutter.

Nick · Dec 22, 2018

If they have that Beckles fella at Left Back then I'd keep Thomas on the right. He's a bit of a unit so Thomas will do him for pace every time and would just knock it round him and go.

They have Anthony Grant in the middle usually who I think likes to put it about, so will have to stick one on him early.

stupot07 · Dec 22, 2018

Nick said:
If they have that Beckles fella at Left Back then I'd keep Thomas on the right. He's a bit of a unit so Thomas will do him for pace every time and would just knock it round him and go.

They have Anthony Grant in the middle usually who I think likes to put it about, so will have to stick one on him early.

I've been impressed with him every time hes played against us. Good player at this level.

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Nick · Dec 22, 2018

stupot07 said:
I've been impressed with him every time hes played against us. Good player at this level.

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Can see him getting at Bayliss and winding him up if he is in the middle. Only had to see against Walsall how much it takes him out of the game.

larry_david · Dec 22, 2018

Need a win today. For me if nothing else, completely lost enthusiasm for football at the moment. Come on Coventry, save me

greys4life · Dec 22, 2018

Just about to set off - anyone know if the Wild Pig is home only today?

Sky Blue Harry H · Dec 22, 2018

greys4life said:
Just about to set off - anyone know if the Wild Pig is home only today?

Apparently she will go with either set of fans, as long as you buy her half a snakebite first

oucho · Dec 22, 2018

Feeling positive about a pre-Christmas win today. 2-0 City. Onwards and upwards!

greys4life · Dec 22, 2018

Sky Blue Harry H said:
Apparently she will go with either set of fans, as long as you buy her half a snakebite first

See that's what I'd heard but wanted to check but I thought it was a full pint

steve82 · Dec 22, 2018

Most aerial challenges won: League One

260 - Oliver Hawkins - Portsmouth
248 - Andy Butler - Doncaster
243 - Matt Clarke - Portsmouth
229 - Ryan Tafazolli - Peterborough
222 - Adebayo Akinfenwa - Wycombe
205 - Luke Waterfall - Shrewsbury

Luke Waterfall needs keeping a eye on at set pieces has 3 goals already this season in the league with two of those headers from corners.
Was Lincoln’s main threat too at set pieces.

I can see us being targeted at set pieces again

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oucho · Dec 22, 2018

steve82 said:
Most aerial challenges won: League One

205 - Luke Waterfall - Shrewsbury

Luke Waterfall needs keeping a eye on at set pieces has 3 goals already this season in the league with two of those headers from corners.

I think it's important just to go with the flow and see what happens

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