Coventry v ROVERS

[Exiled_Rover]

5 minutes ago, joey_big_nose said:

Think that's really unfair - Id take Armstrong over Rhodes every time. Scores the goals but also can get in behind, press, play out wide or the centre, can score on his own from nothing from range.

Offers so much more in my opinion.

Rhodes in his pomp was a much better player than Armstrong.

[darrenrover]

Just now, joey_big_nose said:

I think against a better team than Coventry we will struggle expecting Johnson to go box to box. Rothwell will come back into that role I am sure because he can cover the ground so effectively.

I  disagree with you against better teams because I feel Johnson offers more than Rothwell defensively. Against teams that are likely to sit back, I'd play Rothwell as opposed to Johnson.

[jny]

Why does Tony persist on playing Gally out wide, why not let him get on the end of some of those Douglas/Holtby chances and put Armstrong out wide

[jim mk2]

Just now, Hoochie Bloochie Mama said:

It's certainly not dull this season. Two 4-0's away from home and a 5-0 at home. 

Top scorers in the league by some distance and our games have had the most goals. 

Tony's entertainers!

I'd take a long line of 1-0s and no defeats any day

[Exiled_Rover]

1 minute ago, Norbert Rassragr said:

Not missing that much. The Ricoh, where they used to play is near a scrap yard and a load of warehouses. And before that Highfield Road was slap bang in the middle of Hillfields, where the prozzies and drug dealers hang out. 

The Ricoh is fairly new - why aren't they playing there?

[darrenrover]

Just now, Exiled_Rover said:

Rhodes in his pomp was a much better player than Armstrong.

He was a better finisher but not a better player in my view.

[unsall]

Excellent result, pleased for Mowbray, love the style we are playing.

Wont happen every week, struggle to break down teams who park the bus, like some top premier teams do,  glad Brereton has come good, Holtby on fire and a very astute loan with Elliot.

With Dack, Travis and Rothwell to come into the squad it could be our best chance to get in the top 6.

[Tugay-is-God]

22 minutes ago, tomphil said:

If only Gallagher had the same knack of piss poor but scores goals.

Lol, in what world is Arma's all round game "piss poor"?

That's just crazy. 

[A Northern Horde...]

Great result...now let's start putting the better teams to the Sword.

[Mercer]

1 minute ago, unsall said:

Excellent result, pleased for Mowbray, love the style we are playing.

Wont happen every week, struggle to break down teams who park the bus, like some top premier teams do,  glad Brereton has come good, Holtby on fire and a very astute loan with Elliot.

With Dack, Travis and Rothwell to come into the squad it could be our best chance to get in the top 6. top 2.

Corrected for you.

[Hoochie Bloochie Mama]

Just now, Tugay-is-God said:

Lol, in what world is Arma's all round game "piss poor"?

That's just crazy. 

I think there may have been a hint of sarcasm in his post. 

[Waggy76]

Excellent result , let's have a run of them , please  ?

Edited October 24, 2020 by Waggy76

[Norbert Rassragr]

A very long story Exiled Rover. In short, Wasps own it after buying out the two owners (the council and a charity called the Alan Highs trust). The owners of City tried to buy one half of it using some holding/shell company that was going into receivership. Then they fell out with Wasps and refused to pay the rent when the contract was up. There's been court cases, speculative talk of other sites (e.g. the now abandoned speedway track) but nothing has ever happened.

[Hoochie Bloochie Mama]

Just now, Mercer said:

Corrected for you.

I can't keep up with you. Is Mowbray now the new messiah??

[jim mk2]

Just now, Mercer said:

Corrected for you.

We've lost to 2 decent teams and a poor one. In what parallel universe will we make the top 2?

[yankfan]

6 minutes ago, joey_big_nose said:

I think against a better team than Coventry we will struggle expecting Johnson to go box to box. Rothwell will come back into that role I am sure because he can cover the ground so effectively.

I think Mowbray won't change a winning team (as he shouldn't) but Rothwell will come back in eventually.

Agreed, we can be exposed in the counter.  It was very apparent vs Watford. Johnson doesn’t have the motor or pace to provide sufficient cover in front of the center half’s when the backs push up. Add to that, the final product from Bell and Naymbe are often times so poor and easily dealt with it’s almost begs for a quick break. That role is best filled by Travis as he will do much better providing cover and breaking up the quick transition. 

[Mercer]

Just now, Hoochie Bloochie Mama said:

I can't keep up with you. Is Mowbray now the new messiah??

To quote @Dolly blue  "Round pegs in round holes, positive approach , front foot .....all we’ve ever wanted"!

[Exiled_Rover]

2 minutes ago, Norbert Rassragr said:

A very long story Exiled Rover. In short, Wasps own it after buying out the two owners (the council and a charity called the Alan Highs trust). The owners of City tried to buy one half of it using some holding/shell company that was going into receivership. Then they fell out with Wasps and refused to pay the rent when the contract was up. There's been court cases, speculative talk of other sites (e.g. the now abandoned speedway track) but nothing has ever happened.

Wait, Wasps play in Coventry? I thought they were a London club?!

[tonygreenbank]

Can see why Herr Klopp allowed Elliott to join us as Mowbray’s tight pressing game and quick on the break style suit his player’s development. We are so good to watch at the moment and the new players today gave us an extra slice of quality.

[Swanson]

Trybull seemed to know where he had his teammates all the time. He did his job the easy way, no fancy passing. Seems a bit more athletic compared to Evans, like the look of the german.

[Exiled_Rover]

1 minute ago, yankfan said:

Agreed, we can be exposed in the counter.  It was very apparent vs Watford. Johnson doesn’t have the motor or pace to provide sufficient cover in front of the center half’s when the backs push up. Add to that, the final product from Bell and Naymbe are often times so poor and easily dealt with it’s almost begs for a quick break. That role is best filled by Travis as he will do much better providing cover and breaking up the quick transition. 

Today was perfect for Douglas and JRC. We were on the front foot all day.

I worry about JRC when he has to legitimately defend. But he didn't put a foot wrong today.

[bluefred]

3 minutes ago, jim mk2 said:

We've lost to 2 decent teams and a poor one. In what parallel universe will we make the top 2?

And one shit team (Forrest ) 

[tomphil]

7 minutes ago, Tugay-is-God said:

Lol, in what world is Arma's all round game "piss poor"?

That's just crazy. 

In what world did i say that ?   Gallaghers game is but seeing as you mention it someone else made the reference so maybe you should take it up with them instead.

Take your false offence elsewhere or actually take posts in the context they are made.

[bluefred]

Just now, bluefred said:

And one shit team (Forrest ) 

Time will tell

[Hoochie Bloochie Mama]

Bought this really nice clock the other day. Just been told it has to go back tonight.