Taxing 0 Posted August 9, 2008 I''m just about to leave but I can''t say that I am going with any sense of optimism. Roeder has had since January to sort out a decent quality target man but, eight months later with the new season due to start in a few hours he has failed to do so. It''s basic : 3 points for a win and to win you need to score goals. To score goals you have to have the strikers (mainly) with the ability to do so. Not only that but of course you need to avoid conceding goals. So, best hope to day is 0-0 but I can easily see Coventry repeating their scoreline of two years ago. (3-0). Anyway, being a Norwich supporter I live in hope ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mister Chops 7 Posted August 9, 2008 [quote user="Lord Snooty"]I''m just about to leave but I can''t say that I am going with any sense of optimism. Roeder has had since January to sort out a decent quality target man but, eight months later with the new season due to start in a few hours he has failed to do so. It''s basic : 3 points for a win and to win you need to score goals. To score goals you have to have the strikers (mainly) with the ability to do so. Not only that but of course you need to avoid conceding goals. So, best hope to day is 0-0 but I can easily see Coventry repeating their scoreline of two years ago. (3-0). Anyway, being a Norwich supporter I live in hope ![/quote]Roeder also had since November to keep us up, and he managed that, so hold tight - I think we''ll get a 1-1 draw.I really hope we don''t play 4-5-1 though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ca 1 Posted August 9, 2008 I''d like to say I''m excited about our first game but I camt see anything other than a defeat although I hope I''m proved wrong.No strike force = no goals = no pointsMaybe I''m losing my faith[:(] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Morriss 69 Posted August 9, 2008 Is that Covs bloody strikeforce?Jesus, makes you wonder doesnt it, lookin at that to replicate it at Carrow Road we need Ameobi AND Howard... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Northern Canary 0 Posted August 9, 2008 How can you say theres no strike force. Jamie Cureton on form is a proven goalscorer at this level, OJ and Lupoli fair enough we''ve not really seen them play but you never know - not to mention Wes Hoohalan causing trouble down the wing. Russell and Fozzy have decent shots on them as well. Why are all the half empties throwing their toys out the pram over this ''target man'', perhaps in the Peter Grant days when the only forward play was Doherty smashing the ball aimlessly up the field then we needed someone big up front, but I would much rather settle for watching some intelligent runs behind defenders and breaks in from the wings. As for their attack, does it really look that threatening. Water off Stefanovic''s back!I am very confident about today, we are in with a chance! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheCardinal 0 Posted August 9, 2008 Morrison is a great striker, Eastwood and McKenzie are hit and miss and Mifsud has been told he''s never going to play for Coventry again.On it''s day, one of the best in the division. Off it, one of the most frustrating. Let''s hope they have an off day today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Bump 0 Posted August 9, 2008 Wronghttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/coventry_city/7547054.stm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James Kent 0 Posted August 9, 2008 I think what the poster is saying is we don''t have a target man to play with the other forwards. However if you''re indeed saying we have no quality forwards then I would disagree with you. Cureton, Lupoli and OJ will all score goals.Also I did notice the irony in your post. Its about a target man yet you mention the Coventry strikeforce and there isn''t a target man there. Misfud, Eastwood, Morrison & Leon are all small strikers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheCardinal 0 Posted August 9, 2008 [quote user="Mr. Bump"]Wronghttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/coventry_city/7547054.stm[/quote]Acctually read the article:And Coleman told BBC Coventry & Warwickshire: "If he wants to roll his sleeves up and do his best I won''t hold a grudge."You can''t just come back in to us now, saunter in, and think you''re going to go straight back into the team." Maybe not the "never play for Coventry again" but definitely out of favour. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Bump 0 Posted August 9, 2008 [quote user="TheMarshmallowMonkey"][quote user="Mr. Bump"]Wronghttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/coventry_city/7547054.stm[/quote]Acctually read the article:And Coleman told BBC Coventry & Warwickshire: "If he wants to roll his sleeves up and do his best I won''t hold a grudge. "You can''t just come back in to us now, saunter in, and think you''re going to go straight back into the team." Maybe not the "never play for Coventry again" but definitely out of favour.[/quote]I did read the article, for your information. Where did I say he''d go straight in to the team? Out of favour yes but you didn''t say that so I was right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ca 1 Posted August 9, 2008 [quote user="Northern Canary"]How can you say theres no strike force. Jamie Cureton on form is a proven goalscorer at this level, OJ and Lupoli fair enough we''ve not really seen them play but you never know - not to mention Wes Hoohalan causing trouble down the wing. Russell and Fozzy have decent shots on them as well. I am very confident about today, we are in with a chance! [/quote] How many goals did Fozzy and Rusty score last season then?Lupoli and OJ arent match fit and are unproven and Jamie hasn''t got anyone to play off, has he?I''m glad you are confident and wish I was. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ron obvious 1,514 Posted August 9, 2008 Cheer up angel! You''re just suffering from a bad case of PDHD. It''ll pass. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DDD In The Fine City 1 Posted August 9, 2008 [quote user="Mr. Bump"][quote user="TheMarshmallowMonkey"][quote user="Mr. Bump"] Wronghttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/coventry_city/7547054.stm[/quote]Acctually read the article:And Coleman told BBC Coventry & Warwickshire: "If he wants to roll his sleeves up and do his best I won''t hold a grudge. "You can''t just come back in to us now, saunter in, and think you''re going to go straight back into the team." Maybe not the "never play for Coventry again" but definitely out of favour.[/quote]I did read the article, for your information. Where did I say he''d go straight in to the team? Out of favour yes but you didn''t say that so I was right.[/quote]What do you want, a medal? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shyster 0 Posted August 9, 2008 [quote]What do you want, a medal?[/quote]Hark at the Amoebi predictions wooden-spoon winner. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McCanary 0 Posted August 9, 2008 [quote user="cityangel"][quote user="Northern Canary"] How can you say theres no strike force. Jamie Cureton on form is a proven goalscorer at this level, OJ and Lupoli fair enough we''ve not really seen them play but you never know - not to mention Wes Hoohalan causing trouble down the wing. Russell and Fozzy have decent shots on them as well. I am very confident about today, we are in with a chance! [/quote] How many goals did Fozzy and Rusty score last season then?Lupoli and OJ arent match fit and are unproven and Jamie hasn''t got anyone to play off, has he?I''m glad you are confident and wish I was.[/quote]The concept of match fitness is probably a new one to OJ. If he plays he will run until he drops due to the chance he has been given in this country. If his attitude is good, the level of match fitness is unimportant IMO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tangible Fixed Assets anyone? 0 Posted August 9, 2008 Eastwood confirmed my opinion yet again today that he is not Championship standard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rascal 0 Posted August 9, 2008 The Cov fans reckon we could get Mifsud for under a million Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tangible Fixed Assets anyone? 0 Posted August 9, 2008 [quote user="rascal"]The Cov fans reckon we could get Mifsud for under a million[/quote]But he''s not a big physical type of striker. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Camuldonum 0 Posted August 9, 2008 Eastwood had one decent season with Sarfend and that''s about it so far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tangible Fixed Assets anyone? 0 Posted August 9, 2008 [quote user="Camuldonum"]Eastwood had one decent season with Sarfend and that''s about it so far.[/quote]Eastwood struggled to score for Southend in The Championship, especially if you deduct the penalties he scored and the gift from the rugby player. He then struggled at Wolverhampton and did bugger all at The Ricoh today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rascal 0 Posted August 9, 2008 For all their reputations, I wasn''t impressed with any of the Cov forwards today, including Leon. Eastwood looked lost and Morrison was well off the pace.Not that they got much service Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Camuldonum 0 Posted August 9, 2008 [quote user="Canary Nut"][quote user="Camuldonum"]Eastwood had one decent season with Sarfend and that''s about it so far.[/quote]Eastwood struggled to score for Southend in The Championship, especially if you deduct the penalties he scored and the gift from the rugby player. He then struggled at Wolverhampton and did bugger all at The Ricoh today.[/quote]Who knows? For Grays and Sarfend Div One he did fine. Perhaps this is his year, or not as the case may be?No thanks this end at your level. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
