fernandopartridge
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Agree on that, I think the home games vs Huddersfield, Birmingham and Luton are 3 in which I wish we'd have gone for it in at least one of them.
That's a massive overreaction and a bit silly.
All I've said is that I have some concerns. We've drawn a lot of games we should be winning, in my opinion.
Who is finding form though? I can't recall anyone near us going on a nine or ten game unbeaten run or suchlike. This league is mad and there will be points dropped all over the place by everyone.That's exactly what worries me.
The teams below us have strengthened and are starting to find form, we are just sort of treading water.
I'm incredibly nervous about tomorrow and even more about the games following. Obviously I hope I am wrong, but I think we are in genuine danger, almost sleepwalking into it.
Skybet are currently offering 200/1 on QPR to go down... surely worth a tenner
My hiatus starts from 12 tonightWelcome back.... Can't believe we got 15 points from that 5 game block, you missed some crackers
That's a massive overreaction and a bit silly.
All I've said is that I have some concerns. We've drawn a lot of games we should be winning, in my opinion.
but several of the teams around us have drawn a similar amount, those that have drawn less have also lost more.
This is what's so frustrating about these types of thread, people offer no logical explanation as to why they think we're in trouble and then offer an equally illogical but totally different set of criteria to conclude that everyone around us is going to start picking up points and over taking us.
I'm not saying we are going to finish bottom of the league, I am just saying I think we are closer to getting pulled in than people think.
Derby and Forest have been doing better, they have also both strengthened their squads. We have been getting a lot of draws against teams I think we should have beaten which I am hoping doesn't cost us. Our ability to win games is a bit questionable, and it makes me nervous that the management are so inactive during matches as well.
With some difficult games to come I am hoping we don't end up in the mire, but I think we need to be aware of it.
Agree on that, I think the home games vs Huddersfield, Birmingham and Luton are 3 in which I wish we'd have gone for it in at least one of them.
Very tough February ahead....
Coventry City v Watford
Cardiff City v Coventry City
Coventry City v Norwich City
Coventry City v Brentford
Swansea City v Coventry City
Blackburn Rovers v Coventry City
It makes you wonder if settling for draws against significantly weaker opposition than those was a good idea or not. I'm not too worried about Cardiff, but some of the others could be hard. Blackburn have a ridiculously good squad, but a pretty inept manager.
It makes you wonder if settling for draws against significantly weaker opposition than those was a good idea or not. I'm not too worried about Cardiff, but some of the others could be hard. Blackburn have a ridiculously good squad, but a pretty inept manager.
it will be hard, that's a tough run.
And there's no doubt we're in a relegation battle but we only need to be better tan 3 other teams and i think we will be.
I actually think Rotherham will beat the drop.
It'll go right down to the wire. I couldn't call it right now tbh. Overall I've not been impressed at all with the quality of the league, a lot of very poor teams and very few standouts.
It'll go right down to the wire. I couldn't call it right now tbh. Overall I've not been impressed at all with the quality of the league, a lot of very poor teams and very few standouts.
Go on then mateyTotally agree. That is part of my frustration in a way.
There is almost an element of being starstruck I think. I'm looking at games where beforehand people are breaking your arm for a draw, but as you watch it unfold you think to yourself how manageable it would be to beat that particular team. I just hope it doesn't cost us, because whilst I think we have been more competitive than a lot of others, the way we approach games or seek to change them is my biggest concern.
Like tonight, I could give several different predictions based on the team and formation we put out.
Go on then matey
Bout right. Can you imagineI'll have a stab
We set up the wrong way - and we'll lose
We set up an okay ish way - we'll draw
We set up in a positive way - we'll win
All with hindsight, of course..............and I'll bet you, I'm right
Bout right. Can you imagine
set up to win lose
Set up to draw lose
Set up to lose win
It’s all madness
Robins sets up his team not to lose. He’s done it for almost his whole time here
This also means he’s loathed to make changes when drawing
This is our team and our manager
Thinking he’ll change massively is crazy. He thinks this is the best way to succeed and based on the last 3 years who would argue
Bout right. Can you imagine
set up to win lose
Set up to draw lose
Set up to lose win
It’s all madness
Robins sets up his team not to lose. He’s done it for almost his whole time here
This also means he’s loathed to make changes when drawing
This is our team and our manager
Thinking he’ll change massively is crazy. He thinks this is the best way to succeed and based on the last 3 years who would argue
The aims this season are completely different from the ones of previous years.
I imagine he will be extra conservative tonight, it is a must 'not lose' game. Whether that means he will do something if we go 1-0 down remains to be seen.
We conceded a stupid goal on Saturday which forced us to come out and play. It’s a cliche but the first goal matters so much in our games it seems
Yes, and I felt at 1-1 we could have kicked on and got a second. Instead Robins brought Shipley on and we were treading water for the rest of the game.
The late goal against Forest still irritates me - even now.You never see what didn’t happen though so it’s all assumption. The two times he changed things to open things up were against Bristol City and Notts Forest both of which we conceded late goals to lose the game
You never see what didn’t happen though so it’s all assumption. The two times he changed things to open things up were against Bristol City and Notts Forest both of which we conceded late goals to lose the game
Ultimately there may be a limit that our current management set up and current owners can progress us but we’re far from seeing what that is for me
Definitely. Next season with fans behind them, a proper pre season in comparison to other teams, and a years experience in the division well be another step forward even if we don’t improve the squad, which I reckon we still will.
Significantly weaker opposition lolIt makes you wonder if settling for draws against significantly weaker opposition than those was a good idea or not. I'm not too worried about Cardiff, but some of the others could be hard. Blackburn have a ridiculously good squad, but a pretty inept manager.
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