BFTG Coventry

[YorkshireRoyal99]

Thought it was a solid performance all things considered, the squad looked bulky and likely made a big difference for us going into the game but we were fortunate to come away with all 3 points. Maybe our luck is beginning to turn, after some harsh defeats, such as Burnley, we've nicked 6 points from Hull and Coventry, which is as good as we can ask for (obviously).

Kind of agree with their manager, think they did need a game to get back up to speed. You could see they have some good players and some neat build up play, just a lack of ruthlessness in the box on the day, where they otherwise might not have done, whereas we capitalised on some pretty poor defending with a really well improvised goal from a vastly improving Mbengue who we need to tie down to a longer-term deal.

Thought the defence did well and Lumley made a couple of important stops as well. Would genuinely consider Lumley for next season, although agree with the masses that, if a better opportunity for a goalkeeper opens up, we should go for it. Considering he will have played virtually an entire season as our number 1, his contract at Middlesbrough being up, wage demands likely to be relatively low and is all around a fairly decent goalkeeper, we could do worse.

[Hound]

It was interesting to actually see ince use his subs relatively early yesterday. - first time I can remember actually

And the subs all performed pretty well so maybe that’s something we’ll see improving

[TiagoIlori]

Another few more points which helps us get closer to the magic 50 points mark.

I hope we can keep Mbengue too. Definitely someone we could sell for a few million in the future.

[Hendo]

Only three teams in the League have won more games than us this season and only four teams have lost more than we have. It's a very strange season

We've been a bit of an all or nothing team for a while now.

Would much rather that than a team who draws a lot of games.

[Snowflake Royal]

Only three teams in the League have won more games than us this season and only four teams have lost more than we have. It's a very strange season

We've been a bit of an all or nothing team for a while now.

Would much rather that than a team who draws a lot of games.

No thanks. Last season we lost more than half our games and it was utterly dreadful. This season we've lost almost half and its been pretty painful at times. Give me a 3 way split over all or nothing.

[YorkshireRoyal99]

We've been a bit of an all or nothing team for a while now.

Would much rather that than a team who draws a lot of games.

No thanks. Last season we lost more than half our games and it was utterly dreadful. This season we've lost almost half and its been pretty painful at times. Give me a 3 way split over all or nothing.

You're a very difficult person to please. I'm not sure quite what you were expecting, but whatever we seem to do, there is always something wrong. I know there can always be improvement, but I'd much, much, rather have our record now than, let's say 7-8-7 after 22 games, as we have more points.

I do want us to start drawing some of those games we lose, but out of those losses, how many have been edged out in? Preston, Burnley, QPR and Blackpool? Baring in mind 3 of those were away, I think the only one's where I feel we "should" have got something was maybe Preston and Blackpool on paper, whereas in reality we should have got something at Burnley and maybe Blackpool. We were quite poor against Preston and QPR and didn't deserve to get much. I think most teams will have that gripe somewhere.

[RoyalBlue]

Another few more points which helps us get closer to the magic 50 points mark.

I hope we can keep Mbengue too. Definitely someone we could sell for a few million in the future.

Once we finally get the EFL clowns off our backs, hopefully we will be able to retain our players that are worth a few million.

[Millsy]

Despite really slating him before he came, Lumley's done alright for me. Although yet again a ball through the hands, 'luckily' blocked but his legs... however it's unfair to call that luck as clearly he positioned himself appropriately. Would be a very different story if that had gone in!

Not quite sure why BBRC were so adamant we were played off the park and should've been battered. I didn't get that impression at all. Yes they had a lot of possession but we always looked solid and took the chance well and deserved the win. Wasn't an amazing performance but not awful either.

Well done boys!!!

[Zip]

Jnr made the point that Ince sets us up to avoid defeat. We are very narrow and too often the player on the ball has no options.

We are also slower than most opponents going forward
I would like to see some pace added to the side next season.

However there is a backbone to the side which was non existent last season

[URZZZZ]

It was interesting to actually see ince use his subs relatively early yesterday. - first time I can remember actually

And the subs all performed pretty well so maybe that’s something we’ll see improving

This

His subs have let him down at times this season. Fresh legs make a difference and IIRC Saturday was the first time he’s used five subs all season and it enabled us to be effective at closing the game out

[Royal_jimmy]

Does Lumley not have the worst save percentage in the Championship? Of players to have played more than half the minutes total or whatever..

I do remember seeing something like that, I think we are probably letting his time wasting and shithousery cloud over him not being a very good goalkeeper, just a step up on Southwood who's confidence had been shattered, I'd say largely due to having an utterly incompetent defence in front of him. He now seems to be having a solid season at Cheltenham so he could come back and become #1 or we look for another keeper once we're out of restrictions.

Obviously we'll need to sort the goalkeeper situation in the Summer with Lumley only being on loan but I don't think he or Bouzanis will be the solution.

No thanks on Southwood. Lovely bloke and an academy boy but he's not tall or shown to be commanding enough to be a goalkeeper at this level. Made far too many basic mistakes that nearly got us relegated last season. Lumley isn't an amazing keeper but I'd rather sign him up than have Southwood back as number 1. Also have to remember McIntyre and Holmes were often in front of him last season and both have started most games this season, with Yiadom and Rahman involved in most games too last season. Defences are often shakier if they aren't fully confident with their goalkeeper.

We need to move on from him, if we go back to the academy I'd rather see CBC given a chance who has a lot more potential in my opinion.

[Royal_jimmy]

Another few more points which helps us get closer to the magic 50 points mark.

I hope we can keep Mbengue too. Definitely someone we could sell for a few million in the future.

I think 55 points might be needed this season to stay up. 1 point a game will get us 56.

7 more wins and 3 draws. Anything else is a bonus

[Hound]

Wondering if Mbengue is slowly making himself undroppable. The one thing the rest of our defence don’t have is pace and he certainly does

Thinking it might be Sarr, Mbengue and Holmes as our best 3. Height, strength and pace

[paultheroyal]

Baba is the one for me. In their half and he has 20 yards to run into, or even take on a player with us covering at the back - but time and time again he plays it back. That is so infuriating. Thats where NGW offers us something different and been hard done by.

[Hound]

Baba was poor on Saturday. Certainly think NGW offers us more, esp if we have the likes of Sarr and Yiadom back for their experience

[Hendo]

Wondering if Mbengue is slowly making himself undroppable. The one thing the rest of our defence don’t have is pace and he certainly does

Thinking it might be Sarr, Mbengue and Holmes as our best 3. Height, strength and pace

If all are fit, that's who I'd be looking to play as well.

[YorkshireRoyal99]

Wondering if Mbengue is slowly making himself undroppable. The one thing the rest of our defence don’t have is pace and he certainly does

Thinking it might be Sarr, Mbengue and Holmes as our best 3. Height, strength and pace

Based on his last few performances at the back, I'd say do. He was good Saturday, was our best player vs Hull and looked solid in the main in the draw at Luton. I do think he is capable in that position for sure and on current form stays in the side.

For once, with Moore and Dann coming back slowly and Hutch, TMac and Sarr being available, we seem as if we might have a nice problem to have at CB regarding selection.

[Franchise FC]

We've been a bit of an all or nothing team for a while now.

Would much rather that than a team who draws a lot of games.

No thanks. Last season we lost more than half our games and it was utterly dreadful. This season we've lost almost half and its been pretty painful at times. Give me a 3 way split over all or nothing.

That's great except that we end up with fewer points that way
21 games - 10 wins, 1 draw - 31 points
21 games - 7 wins, 7 draws - 28 points

I'll take what we've got thanks

[blythspartan]

I can’t say I enjoyed the game but the result was great. It wasn’t pretty but I couldn’t fault the team’s resilience. I thought Coventry lacked a cutting edge but Callum O’Hare looks a quality player. I think they’ll finish top 6 this season. Give me 7 or 8 more 1-0 wins like that and I’ll be happy.

Surely, NGW has to get more games and Mbengue needs a nice 3 year contract. I am hoping that Azeez can add some much needed pace to the strike force.

[RoyalBlue]

Interesting remark by Mark Robins: 'When you're defending corners in The Land of The Giants'!

Paul Ince said he wanted a bigger/taller team and it sounds like other managers now feel he has that,