The Cat Posted 5 February, 2022 Share Posted 5 February, 2022 24 minutes ago, Sheaf Saint said: He's 17 years old and he's 25 minutes into his senior debut, and you've already written him off as crap. Classy. You should hear the bloke behind me in the stadium. 10 minutes in and he'd already judged him as "not up to it" and "not good enough to play men's football" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 5 February, 2022 Share Posted 5 February, 2022 1 minute ago, SaintBobby said: Surely make 3 changes right now and reset the team? To a degree the move to 4-4-2 and bringing Redmond on, who offers some dribbling ability, has done that, but the attack just doesn't look very threatening at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teddeer Posted 5 February, 2022 Share Posted 5 February, 2022 Can anyone seriously say they did not fear this when seeing that Ralph decided to start with a virtual reserve side? He has disrespected Coventry and our fans and now it will be very tough to get back into this even if he bring some big guns on at half time. We'll end up having had to work harder than if he'd gone for it from the start and the psychological damage a defeat could do is anybody's guess. You've got this horribly wrong Ralph and now it's your job to redeem yourself. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 5 February, 2022 Share Posted 5 February, 2022 Just now, badgerx16 said: They are contracted first team squad members of a Premier League team. Even if they are only good enough to be 'bit part' players at that level, they should still be better than a mid table Championship side, especially at home. Why should they? Walcott and Long would not get in many Championship teams and Armstrong has a lot to prove before you can say he’s better than a Champ player. Small and Stephens are all over the place defensively. Valery is not arguably better than a mid table Champ player, although he’s been decent today, and the keeper is a 50 year old who hardly ever plays a match in his career. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sydney_saint Posted 5 February, 2022 Share Posted 5 February, 2022 I am absolutely baffled why we have selected this team. Ralph usually plays a strong side in cups, even if we are struggling. So why on earth have we played this team when we are 10 points clear of relegation? It is also changes the atmosphere in the stadium. Instead of a sell out crowd baying for blood and cheering the lads on, it sucks the life out of them when they Ralph hasn't taken it seriously. The front 3 have been appalling. No link up play, no movement, no intelligence. But then what does anyone expect of a front 3 of Armstrong, Long and Walcott? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BotleySaint Posted 5 February, 2022 Share Posted 5 February, 2022 If we actually want to win its really idiotic from Ralph. Coventry aren't some lower league semi pro team. They are only one league below. One of Ralph's brain farts. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micky Posted 5 February, 2022 Share Posted 5 February, 2022 Awful 'performance'. If there's any positive to be gained, at least it may show the new owner how weak we are if we have to go outside of the first 11. May also highlight a few that we need to offload ASAP. We've hardly had a shot and they look much more likely to add to their score than we do. Awful so far. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted 5 February, 2022 Share Posted 5 February, 2022 16 minutes ago, OttawaSaint said: Cov goal pretty much came from Armstrong not having the confidence or conviction to take on a shot and instead try a pass that didn't work. Then we were on our heels. Came from a horrible ball out of defence from Lyanco but people like him because he fist pumps after making tackles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevy777_x Posted 5 February, 2022 Share Posted 5 February, 2022 Effing crap first half. That forward line is horrendous with Long Walcott and Armstrong. How we managed to spunk 15 million on f**king Adam Armstrong I have no idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Albert Posted 5 February, 2022 Share Posted 5 February, 2022 Just now, badgerx16 said: They are contracted first team squad members of a Premier League team. Even if they are only good enough to be 'bit part' players at that level, they should still be better than a mid table Championship side, especially at home. I can’t see that Small for example, who’s only played two senior games as far as I’m aware, can compete with experienced championship players. I agree with you that it’s no excuse for what we’ve seen so far though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrian lord Posted 5 February, 2022 Share Posted 5 February, 2022 That front line would appear to be about the most impotent we could muster. What is Ralph thinking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striker Posted 5 February, 2022 Share Posted 5 February, 2022 Making Coventry look like Man City, must be the blue uniforms that have us confused Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaSaint Posted 5 February, 2022 Share Posted 5 February, 2022 Ralph's achilles heel has always been his arrogance and obstinacy. To do this in a "must win" game (if we have any aspirations at all for this season) is sickening. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu Posted 5 February, 2022 Share Posted 5 February, 2022 (edited) We've been no trouble at all for Coventry. They've been the better team. Ralph's decided on too much rotation in my opionion, underestimating our opponents and disjointing our play. I know people have been criticizing Armstrong but why are we playing crosses into him from out wide? I agree he's been underwhelming this season but we're not playing to his strengths today. Edited 5 February, 2022 by Disco Stu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonb Posted 5 February, 2022 Share Posted 5 February, 2022 Just now, striker said: Making Coventry look like Man City, must be the blue uniforms that have us confused They will be delighted. We haven't laid a glove on them sadly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 5 February, 2022 Share Posted 5 February, 2022 1 minute ago, The Cat said: Came from a horrible ball out of defence from Lyanco but people like him because he fist pumps after making tackles In addition, he doesn't get close to his man, then he follows the ball leaving that man completely unmarked with a simple chance to score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted 5 February, 2022 Share Posted 5 February, 2022 Neither Perraud or Walker Peters are involved in the half time game of passing the ball around while avoiding the sprinklers so maybe they are both coming on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 5 February, 2022 Share Posted 5 February, 2022 11 minutes ago, benjii said: Shockingly complacent team selection. Stupid from Ralph. If you pick a front 3 of Walcott, Long and Armstrong you are virtually guaranteeing a load of dross. Armstrong, Perraud, Adams and Salisu on for Walcott, Long, Stephens and Small. If Walcott comes out second half then Ralph out! Does FA cup still allow 5 subs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manuel Posted 5 February, 2022 Share Posted 5 February, 2022 Ok, one positive. The short corner was decent (if only Theo could shoot properly). Would like more of those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 5 February, 2022 Share Posted 5 February, 2022 7 minutes ago, The Cat said: You should hear the bloke behind me in the stadium. 10 minutes in and he'd already judged him as "not up to it" and "not good enough to play men's football" We’ve got some proper helmets for fans 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonb Posted 5 February, 2022 Share Posted 5 February, 2022 Just now, Manuel said: Ok, one positive. The short corner was decent (if only Theo could shoot properly). Would like more of those. Main positive for me is its only 1 nil and we can't be any worse - oh that's two positives! Yay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victor Posted 5 February, 2022 Share Posted 5 February, 2022 7 minutes ago, badgerx16 said: Which would then leave us with no further substitutions, ( unless it goes to E.T. ). ET makes no difference 5 allowed any time in the 120 mins and a sixth if there is a (faked) concussion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiberalCommunist Posted 5 February, 2022 Share Posted 5 February, 2022 Right, a successful warm up. Now, ready to play. 3-1, a march to the next round. Lets do this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarisbury Saint Posted 5 February, 2022 Share Posted 5 February, 2022 All I keep hearing is what a strong squad we have. perhaps I’m missing something ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted 5 February, 2022 Share Posted 5 February, 2022 1 minute ago, The Cat said: Neither Perraud or Walker Peters are involved in the half time game of passing the ball around while avoiding the sprinklers so maybe they are both coming on? Nor is Stuart Armstrong so hopefully we'll see him come on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 5 February, 2022 Share Posted 5 February, 2022 (edited) 3 minutes ago, The Cat said: Neither Perraud or Walker Peters are involved in the half time game of passing the ball around while avoiding the sprinklers so maybe they are both coming on? Livramento has been poor and Smalls reminds me a bit of Valery. Calm, but maybe a bit too laid back. Edited 5 February, 2022 by Chez 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 5 February, 2022 Share Posted 5 February, 2022 6 minutes ago, The Cat said: Came from a horrible ball out of defence from Lyanco but people like him because he fist pumps after making tackles Brilliant on Twitter too 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teddeer Posted 5 February, 2022 Share Posted 5 February, 2022 (edited) Seen these games many times. You pick a line up that hands the game to the opposition then have to make whole sale changes and chase the feck out of it. It rarely ends well. Edited 5 February, 2022 by Teddeer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarisbury Saint Posted 5 February, 2022 Share Posted 5 February, 2022 3 minutes ago, Disco Stu said: We've been no trouble at all for Coventry. They've been the better team. Ralph's decided on too much rotation in my opionion, underestimating our opponents and disjointing our play. I know people have been criticizing Armstrong but why are we playing crosses into him from out wide? I agree he's been underwhelming this season but we're not playing to his strengths today. Don’t think he’s got any strengths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitch Posted 5 February, 2022 Share Posted 5 February, 2022 KWP and Stuey on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VictiAbNonem Posted 5 February, 2022 Share Posted 5 February, 2022 Is Perraud on the bench? Substitutes 2Walker-Peters 6Romeu 10Adams 11Redmond 17S Armstrong 18Broja 22Salisu 24Elyounoussi 41Lewis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sydney_saint Posted 5 February, 2022 Share Posted 5 February, 2022 5 minutes ago, stevy777_x said: Effing crap first half. That forward line is horrendous with Long Walcott and Armstrong. How we managed to spunk 15 million on f**king Adam Armstrong I have no idea. I think the signing was okay in logic. 15 million isn't enough to guarantee you a Prem quality striker these days so it is gonna be a bit of a gamble. Seeing a few championship strikers make the step up last few seasons, it was as good a punt as any. That said, the signs are not looking good. When Che struggled to score in his first season, there were a few positives to hold onto. It was clear he was strong as an ox with a good eye and technique for a pass. He was also getting in some decent position but lacking composure. I'm not seeing any of those same positive with Armstrong unfortunately. Most of his shot on goal are the type that fly in 1 every 10. He doesn't really link up play, and he's not getting himself in enough goal scoring situations no matter who the opponents are. Not ready to give up on him, but we do need to see a bit more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLaw76 Posted 5 February, 2022 Share Posted 5 February, 2022 KwP and S Armstrong on Small and the dreadful A Armstrong off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarisbury Saint Posted 5 February, 2022 Share Posted 5 February, 2022 At least he’s made changes early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonb Posted 5 February, 2022 Share Posted 5 February, 2022 COYS !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teddeer Posted 5 February, 2022 Share Posted 5 February, 2022 We've turned a 90 minute game that starts at 0-0 into a 45 minute game in which we start one down. Whichever way you cut it that's not bright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadButTrue Posted 5 February, 2022 Share Posted 5 February, 2022 Long and Walcott are our strikers now? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micky Posted 5 February, 2022 Share Posted 5 February, 2022 2 minutes ago, SadButTrue said: Long and Walcott are our strikers now? Deadly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 5 February, 2022 Share Posted 5 February, 2022 KWP and Armstrong injected some urgency Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manuel Posted 5 February, 2022 Share Posted 5 February, 2022 Much better now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OttawaSaint Posted 5 February, 2022 Share Posted 5 February, 2022 A Armstrong's confidence must be in the doldrums now. Fancy getting hauled off before Walcott and Long! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrian lord Posted 5 February, 2022 Share Posted 5 February, 2022 Just now, Manuel said: Much better now... Ralph is a tactical genius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 5 February, 2022 Share Posted 5 February, 2022 Diallo killed us there. Briliant workrate from JWP to cover the spare runner saved us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obelisk Posted 5 February, 2022 Share Posted 5 February, 2022 Another sloppy pass invites Coventry to have an attack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coalman Posted 5 February, 2022 Share Posted 5 February, 2022 4 minutes ago, SadButTrue said: Long and Walcott are our strikers now? Sponsored by trampoline footwear. When you need distance on your first touch. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Albert Posted 5 February, 2022 Share Posted 5 February, 2022 Oriol on for Diallo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint86 Posted 5 February, 2022 Share Posted 5 February, 2022 Broja and Adams on please. At least one of them for Theo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu Posted 5 February, 2022 Share Posted 5 February, 2022 Doesn't matter what we do we won't score while our front two are still Long and Walcott. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micky Posted 5 February, 2022 Share Posted 5 February, 2022 Just now, Uncle Albert said: Oriol on for Diallo? Why? To keep the score down. We need goals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BotleySaint Posted 5 February, 2022 Share Posted 5 February, 2022 Too slow. We are just walking it around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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