Coventry City at home match day thread

[Portland Bill]

2 minutes ago, Kodjias Wrist said:

It is very odd the level of refereeing we are getting at the moment. Haven't noticed it as bad as this for a long time. Still don't get penalties.

I didn’t see anything close to a penalty for us tonight.

[Elruliri]

Every fu#king game sort it out  for gods sake.

[robin_unreliant]

We must be in line for some kind of record for goals conceded after the 85th minute. Can't blame that on refs. It's becoming quite tediously predictable. 

[BasSavage88]

2 minutes ago, Andrew_V1 said:

Can we just end the season now?

We really need to get some more mentally stronger players in the summer and we’ll be decent.

for all our promise it is no coincidence we keep making stupid errors so we need to cut those who can’t keep their heads over 90+mins

I don't think it's mentality. We are set up so crazy it's always going to leave space 

[Red Exile]

Well I really enjoyed watching that. Pity about the result and the hideous inevitability of conceding late but what a great crop of players we have coming through. Very promising.

I console myself with the thought that we have stolen a few wins at Coventry in the past.

[steveybadger]

5 minutes ago, ExiledAjax said:

Death, taxes, Bristol City 2021/22 conceding late suckered punches.

Especially against Cov who are best in the division at scoring late

[The Journalist]

Another good performance from a team half made up of young’uns. Don’t mind it at all, don’t really care about the result.

Next few months remains a bit of a free hit in terms of fine tuning and getting experience into players.

While we’re still losing plenty, I think we’ve served up more entertainment in the past two/three months than the past two/three years put together.

[Lordofthebling]

2 minutes ago, red colin said:

Hnm gave the ball away constantly was short on his passing throughout thought he was awful.

Awful is a bit strong, but he did misplace a few passes tonight 

[RedNachos]

10 minutes ago, Spike said:

Massengo drives me around the bend, he's honestly so talented but it's also not uncommon for him to do what he just did there and mis-direct a pass that leaves us vulnerable.  That said, another end of the game goal conceded after being the better team for arguably the whole game.

One of the most self distracting players I've come across, can be different gravy for 90 minutes and throw it all away in one reckless moment. Infuriating.

[Red Army 75]

Who would of thought after the late Blackpool goal first game of the season it would happen so many more times. Certainly set the precedent 

[Lordofthebling]

1 minute ago, JonDolman said:

It was 3 on 2 after that. Massengo was at fault. Not that I'd have a go at him for it.

But I do worry more when Massengo has the ball in that position than I do Williams or Scott who are more composed.

I do think Williams shouldve just cleaned their player out and/or hnm shouldve tugged a shirt... 

[RedNachos]

4 minutes ago, Banjo Red said:

Some of these players are not up to it I'm afraid too many individual errors. We just roll over belly up it's pathetic, there are some very gifted players but it's costing us week in week out.

who then? I couldn't see many out there today. Perhaps with the exception of Martin (who still scored in fairness) there isn't a lad who played in that game I'd like to see leave the club.

[054123]

Uh oh…….

Theyre about to start posting….

[Kingswood Robin]

They are frustrating us now as we're starting to showing some real promise. That's a massive improvement on boring us to death. On to the next....

[Dan Robin]

2 minutes ago, Southport Red said:

When will we get a decent ref?

If the chairman, Gould and co. will remain silent about all the damage done to the team, maybe never: doing nothing means happily accepting the nasty behaviour that most referees are showing in our matches.

 

That being said, defensive errors will be an aspect to consider during the next transfer window.

[firstdivision]

6 minutes ago, Gazred said:

Have to say i feel slightly robbed of at least a point tonight. We make mistakes but get fully punished every time. No luck on pen shouts as we well know either.

That’s because none of them were penalties.

[Jerseybean]

6 minutes ago, Spike said:

I'll quite happily stand my ground here, I'd be interested to see the stats if someone can find them on how many passes he's given away this season that have resulted in breakway chances. Like I said, kids got tons of talent and I'm in no way saying he isn't good enough but he's really got some work to be done when it comes to some of his decision making when passing. The lad can hit passes some of us wouldn't see as possible which is what frustrates me so much when he makes silly mistakes that shouldn't be happening.

Sadly and IMO the evidence supports your observation Spike.

[Midred]

What annoys me is the referees who are pedantic about somethings like where the spray goes and is oblivious to the kicking the ball away or throwing it around to prevent us taking quick free kicks.He's marking the spot for the free kick and the offender is almost on top of him!

[The Original OTIB]

3 minutes ago, JonDolman said:

It was 3 on 2 after that. Massengo was at fault. Not that I'd have a go at him for it.

But I do worry more when Massengo has the ball in that position than I do Williams or Scott who are more composed.

Should have defended better after the mistake. All followed the ball, happens far too often. 

[MelksRed]

Dasilva is clearly growing in confidence.....couple of adept touches...constantly battling......

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[REDOXO]

1 hour ago, AshtonRobin21 said:

Wow that was not good viewing! 

A lot of poor performances tonight. 

Massengo's passing has been way off, Bell looks to be struggling up against Maatsen, and Martin is running into positions he shouldn't be. 

A stern teamtalk from Nige incoming.

This game is crying out for Joe Williams. 

Yep you called it. Massengo caused a hernia issue for DaSilva with a crap pass in the seconds before he gave the ball to them with our team upfield. 
 

 

[Midred]

2 minutes ago, firstdivision said:

That’s because none of them were penalties.

How many instances like that are given against us though?

[Nugget]

Probably in the minority, but am enjoying the football & don’t feel anywhere near as flat as last season when we lost, it feels like we have much more drive & although it’s not an excuse for each game, just aren’t getting the luck

[Gazred]

3 minutes ago, firstdivision said:

That’s because none of them were penalties.

None of them? I'm not just talking about tonight. Thought Scotts look 50/50 though and could of been given.

[Edgy Red]

5 minutes ago, The Journalist said:

Another good performance from a team half made up of young’uns. Don’t mind it at all, don’t really care about the result.

Next few months remains a bit of a free hit in terms of fine tuning and getting experience into players.

While we’re still losing plenty, I think we’ve served up more entertainment in the past two/three months than the past two/three years put together.

Excellent post and sums up how i feel. We didn't deserve to lose tonight but half our team was made up of kids who look to have real talent.

I've been very 50/50 about our progress under Nige but i do see some positive signs and with a few decent signings in the summer i would hope we can improve next season.

Scott and Semenyo look proper players and i just hope we can hang on to them!

[Sheltons Army]

6 minutes ago, Banjo Red said:

Some of these players are not up to it I'm afraid too many individual errors. We just roll over belly up it's pathetic, there are some very gifted players but it's costing us week in week out.

Calm down and take a deep breath

Yes , always gutting to concede a late goal (Again) but have a look at the big Ure picture

If someone had told you 12-18 months we’d be pretty surviving without some breathing space in a side containing Scott, HNM , Benarous, Bell , we’re becoming regulars or semi regular 

That we’d need to find sufficient goals from Martin / Weimann and Antoine

Whilst missing expected key first team starters in James , Baker, Williams .... 

 

The performance is what should be painting the picture

Nigel Pearson is building something very decent here 

[Banjo Red]

5 minutes ago, RedNachos said:

who then? I couldn't see many out there today. Perhaps with the exception of Martin (who still scored in fairness) there isn't a lad who played in that game I'd like to see leave the club.

I'm just pissed off with individual errors all the ******* time.

[ChippenhamRed]

Frustrating, as ever, but there was still a lot to be optimistic about there tonight. Most of the players on that pitch are only going to get better.

[Jerseybean]

7 minutes ago, Red Army 75 said:

Who would of thought after the late Blackpool goal first game of the season it would happen so many more times. Certainly set the precedent 

Home to Blackpool - 2 points

Away to Forest Green Rovers - meaning a penalty shoot out which we lost 6-5

Home to Luton - 2 points

Away to QPR + 2 points

Home to Fulham + 1 point

Away at Peterborough + 2 points

Home to Forest - 3 points

Away to Coventry - 1 point

Home to Blackburn - 2 points

Away to Hull - 0 points (both teams scored beyond 75 minutes)

Home to QPR - 1 point

Home to Millwall +2 points

Away to Swansea - 2 points

Home to Coventry - 2 points
 

Coventry beat us away in the 93rd minute and tonight they won it in the 89th minute 

[Banjo Red]

1 minute ago, Sheltons Army said:

Calm down and take a deep breath

Yes , always gutting to concede a late goal (Again) but have a look at the big Ure picture

If someone had told you 12-18 months we’d be pretty surviving without some breathing space in a side containing Scott, HNM , Benarous, Bell , we’re becoming regulars or semi regular 

That we’d need to find sufficient goals from Martin / Weimann and Antoine

Whilst missing expected key first team starters in James , Baker, Williams .... 

 

The performance is what should be painting the picture

Nigel Pearson is building something very decent here 

Totally get what you are saying its just poor.