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Post by sussox on Apr 2, 2017 10:57:28 GMT
Any news on Johnston?
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Post by manorlounger on Apr 2, 2017 11:03:19 GMT
Just got first pint at the Hilton, heaving in here. Lot of folk milling around both sets of supporters and great atmosphere. Chatted to a couple of Coventry lads on the train, big day out for them and a relief from the league. Have to feel for them really.
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Post by sox on Apr 2, 2017 11:09:14 GMT
Just got first pint at the Hilton, heaving in here. Lot of folk milling around both sets of supporters and great atmosphere. Chatted to a couple of Coventry lads on the train, big day out for them and a relief from the league. Have to feel for them really. ... I tend to agree. However there is of course the alternative perspective "f*ck'em they haven't served their time in the Conference yet". COYY!
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Post by mooro on Apr 2, 2017 11:10:38 GMT
With or without Johnson, I'm still worried we are going into this game light on attacking options. We went into the semi final with Johnson on the wing and Maguire and Hemings up front, but only six subs, none of which were strikers. Could we not have brought one of the youngsters (Roberts, Graham) back from their loan just to give us that option - as if we lose one of both of Johnson and Maguire we could really be in trouble!
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Post by manorlounger on Apr 2, 2017 11:14:44 GMT
Can't see how Johnson would not be fit. He may have got a minor knock from that tackle in the Bury game but he was on his feet straight away. More concerned about Maguire. Groins are tricky!
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Post by outsidethebox on Apr 2, 2017 11:20:49 GMT
Helpfully (but rather patronisingly) assisting Cov fans with car parking and pub locations. I guess that's what happens when you only get here every 30 years 😉
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Post by Young Money on Apr 2, 2017 11:23:05 GMT
With or without Johnson, I'm still worried we are going into this game light on attacking options. We went into the semi final with Johnson on the wing and Maguire and Hemings up front, but only six subs, none of which were strikers. Could we not have brought one of the youngsters (Roberts, Graham) back from their loan just to give us that option - as if we lose one of both of Johnson and Maguire we could really be in trouble! I keep seeing this idea that we're short and I can't agree. If Johnson and Maguire play it means both Sercombe and Rothwell on the bench as attacking options. Given you can only make 3 subs and MAPP doesn't exactly make loads of subs so that is fine. Obviously are out we'll be a bit short on the bench but who wouldn't be losing two of their best players? We'd still play a team of (For example): GK DEF Sercombe Ledson Lundstram Hall Rothwell Hemmings Which I actually think is really strong. Bench would be a problem but you'd have the likes of Long, Riberio and Ruffles who are all versatile at least...
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Post by mooro on Apr 2, 2017 11:28:40 GMT
Aah, I forgot Hall, slightly less worried now - though would still like to have an out and out striker on the bench to bring on for a final push if necessary
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Post by malcolmnl on Apr 2, 2017 11:50:02 GMT
So here we go folks. Our big day at Wembley! Logged onto Yellows forum (otherwise you couldn't read this.). Sorting out the good streams from the bad (there's a lot of those about). Tuned in to Radi Oxford Plenty of snacks and er... "water" close to hand. Missus playing tennis until 6pm. Think I've got everything sorted. Getting very excited now. Oh, by the way. What times kick-off? COME ON YOU YELLOWS
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Post by Paul Cannell on Apr 2, 2017 12:01:47 GMT
2:30 I believe Malc.
Outside the Torch with some Guinness & a R&J. Just been tempted by the Oxvox seafood bloke but not convinced by the look of the slippery eels.
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Post by malcolmnl on Apr 2, 2017 12:04:12 GMT
Ah but that will be 2:30 in Brexitland. Now what is 2:30 plus 1 hour to get Flatland time.
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Post by malcolmnl on Apr 2, 2017 12:30:53 GMT
Hmm going to be quiet on here today, unless we score a bucketful of goals. Only 20 people online including to mods.
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Post by barbadosyellow on Apr 2, 2017 12:31:48 GMT
Maguire is fit and plays!
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Post by chuckbert on Apr 2, 2017 12:34:52 GMT
Hmm going to be quiet on here today, unless we score a bucketful of goals. Only 20 people online including to mods. Its because of all those lazy f**kers who've gone for a minicitybreak in London.
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Post by londonroader1 on Apr 2, 2017 12:37:42 GMT
Good luck to the lads today ! Looking forward to turning this part of Spain (Alcossebre Costa Azahar) Yellow for the day. COME ON YOU YELLOWS ! OUFCX I'll take the patch a couple of hours South mate, we'll have the whole East coast by nightfall. Would have joined you M if I had known you were on the Yellow (East coast) for the event OUFCX
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Post by barbadosyellow on Apr 2, 2017 12:53:59 GMT
Hemmings Maguire Rothwell Ledson Lundstram Hall Johnson Dunkley Nelson Edwards Eastwood
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Post by sox on Apr 2, 2017 13:03:11 GMT
Arguably our strongest starting 11 bar McAleny which is a pity. Am filling up at the Coventry introductions... John Sillett and the ghost of Jimmy Hill invoked. Impressive turn out for the sky blues should make for a cracking atmosphere. COYY!
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Post by yellowlab on Apr 2, 2017 13:05:17 GMT
I'm working today but have stopped in Bristol for a couple of hours so will try and keep up to date on here.
COME ON OXFORD!!! 😀
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Post by yellowfever1 on Apr 2, 2017 13:10:51 GMT
I have a bad feeling about this game. It seems Coventry have a better team spirit because they are united in their hatred for their owner. You could see how much it meant to them to reach Wembley.
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Post by Ocracoke Ox on Apr 2, 2017 13:17:46 GMT
COYY
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Post by malcolmnl on Apr 2, 2017 13:17:56 GMT
COME ON YOU YELLOWS
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Post by chuckbert on Apr 2, 2017 13:26:13 GMT
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Post by yellowlab on Apr 2, 2017 13:26:23 GMT
Five minutes to go til kick off
Come on Oxford 😀😀😀
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Post by Junior on Apr 2, 2017 13:26:52 GMT
Come on Oxford!
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Post by yellowlab on Apr 2, 2017 13:28:12 GMT
I have a bad feeling about this game. It seems Coventry have a better team spirit because they are united in their hatred for their owner. You could see how much it meant to them to reach Wembley. Don't worry, we are SO much better than them 😉
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Post by Ocracoke Ox on Apr 2, 2017 13:30:20 GMT
Sorry I couldn't make it this year but I think our experience here last year will help. Here we go
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Post by yellowfever1 on Apr 2, 2017 13:30:22 GMT
Nice! Attachments:
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Post by yellowlab on Apr 2, 2017 13:32:56 GMT
Nah, she's going to Richmond for the boat race
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Post by Junior on Apr 2, 2017 13:35:16 GMT
Scrappy start.. Maguire out on the right.
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Post by mooro on Apr 2, 2017 13:36:50 GMT
Typical - been quiet at work all day so far, then five minutes before kick-off anotehr dept starts throwing the brown stuff at the fan!!!!
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