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POST-MATCH THREAD: Coventry City v Charlton Athletic: Saturday 29th November 2025: KO 15:00
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Judging by the fact there were Police Officers, not a couple of stewards, let alone the number of Coppers that were lining the gangway to the left of block 7 they’ve clearly got a problem at Coventry with those types of fans. Fortunately for those fans and the OB, Charlton fans on the whole generally didn’t seem to give a shit about them.AFKABartram said:Been a few years since my last Coventry trip but their bellend ratio seems as high now as it was then?
Very Birmingham like, must be a regional thing, they just seem so backward. The level of goading and provocation was just off the scale. Some fella with grey hair halfway down spent the whole game doing wanker signs, flexing muscles, trying desperately to get a reaction. He was with his kids who just sat there. , It’s just embarrassing. They’re encouraged to though, their whole crowd management is based around encouraging that with stewards and police laughing at them doing it and then jumping on away fans that take the bait.A club like Coventry who have really been through the mill over the last 15 years I would normally be really pleased for seeing them thrive again in their home stadium. Certainly not come away from today feeling that though.Walking to the ‘railway station’ - a loose term
I think given the Steam age must have by-passed Coventry, never mind the 20th and early 21st centuries- I did hear one attempt by a local yokel to try and provoke Charlton fans but that seemed to be followed by laughter and nothing else. On the whole, TBF, I was chatting to a group of Coventry fans during the long wait for the next two-carriage train back to the main station that British Rail forgot to update and has been neglected ever since and they seemed pretty decent and fairly normal. I did though think their instant collective reaction of a mix of shock and fear when I corrected them when they thought I was a fellow Coventry fan was a bit OTT but that was probably later explained that one of them had made the mistake of going to their game at Millwall and he’d come back with a rather unfavourable opinion of them and our ground was relatively near theirs.0 -
Had Bell remained on the pitch, I don't think we would have lost, but Sod and his f'in law again I suppose...ross1 said:There goes the theory that when we score first we do not lose 🥲4 -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qv7TCl8ejw
Watching the extended highlights, Bell was very lucky not to give away a penalty and be sent off as the last man, as he didn't make a genuine attempt to get the ball.
On the other hand if he had departed then, he might not have gone off injured a few minutes later.1 -
We went to the game, endured the ridiculous 2 carriage train from Nuneaton and had a good chat with some locals. Apparently no one pays for that train so there's no incentive to add more carriages or run it more often.
Thought a loss by less than 4 would be a result, we were better than that. Until Bell went off we were matching them, which I didn't expect. Once they equalised they went up a gear and and 2nd wasn't a surprise. Second half we were actually unlucky to concede as Kaminski's save fell kindly for them. Coventry looked better than us by quite a long way so no shame in losing.
We were unfortunately close to a lot of idiots who spent the whole game shouting for TC and Leaburn to come off. When either did something good, they went quiet. It really isn't fun being around people like this.
Met a Coventry fan on the train back and had a good chat. He was originally from there and now lives in Blackheath. He takes his son up every chance he gets because his father in law is a season ticket holder at the Toolbox, so we congratulated him on a close shave there. He remembered the joint protest against Roland/SISU. He was very grounded about their prospects, frankly it'd be good to see a team go up without parachute payments.4 -
The game changed when Leaburn came on.
TC & Tanto were causing them problems.
Doc coming on for Knibbs made us even less of a threat in the second half.5 -
Game changed when Bell went off, NJ's call ref Leaburn...🤷♂️CafcSteve said:The game changed when Leaburn came on.
TC & Tanto were causing them problems.
Doc coming on for Knibbs made us even less of a threat in the second half.
The Doc for Knibbs thing was to enable Carey to push more forward, but the lack of JR on the bench was telling...0 -
I might be wrong but think it's only a yellow card + penalty under the new rules?Watching the extended highlights, Bell was very lucky not to give away a penalty and be sent off as the last man, as he didn't make a genuine attempt to get the ball.
On the other hand if he had departed then, he might not have gone off injured a few minutes later.1 -
The ref was an absolute joke. One my favourite decisions was their lad trying to do a bit of skill. Fucking it up and ball going off for a goal kick. Lino was right on top of it. Ref 15yrds away. Corner! We got absolutely nothing out of them. The rugby tackle on Tanto was shocking and even if he thought it wasnt a foul he should have given Cov a free kick as Tanto handled the bloody ball. Seriously, where do they find these clowns?Algarveaddick said:Just an observation, we got three free kicks today. One of them was in the 88th minute.4 -
Heard yesterday - virtually direct from the horses mouth - that Godden won't be back until the new year - if we're lucky - operation was botched, could be a court case. Kelman was still limping about 10 days ago so can't see him being back til the new year either - time to dig in and support the players doing their best - Leaburn and TC aren't perfect - far from it but they're probably the best we have at the moment so last thing we need is people getting on their backs.19
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Looking back I had us down to draw with Swansea , West Brom and Wrexham , draw v Southampton lose at Stoke and Coventry
thats 4 points from 6 games … we got 4 points .. next three Portsmouth and Middlesbrough home Birmingham away got us down for 4points out of 92 -
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Knibbs was injured .. calf straineastterrace6168 said:
Game changed when Bell went off, NJ's call ref Leaburn...🤷♂️CafcSteve said:The game changed when Leaburn came on.
TC & Tanto were causing them problems.
Doc coming on for Knibbs made us even less of a threat in the second half.
The Doc for Knibbs thing was to enable Carey to push more forward, but the lack of JR on the bench was telling...2 -
After the abuse they got from the Coventry fans for not giving a penalty I thought the ref and the assistant referee at their end were just too scared of not giving them anything or equally giving us anything.YTS1978 said:
The ref was an absolute joke. One my favourite decisions was their lad trying to do a bit of skill. Fucking it up and ball going off for a goal kick. Lino was right on top of it. Ref 15yrds away. Corner! We got absolutely nothing out of them. The rugby tackle on Tanto was shocking and even if he thought it wasnt a foul he should have given Cov a free kick as Tanto handled the bloody ball. Seriously, where do they find these clowns?Algarveaddick said:Just an observation, we got three free kicks today. One of them was in the 88th minute.1 -
If you aren't making a genuine attempt to get the ball, it's still a red card and penalty. Bell dragged their player back.Chunes said:
I might be wrong but think it's only a yellow card + penalty under the new rules?Watching the extended highlights, Bell was very lucky not to give away a penalty and be sent off as the last man, as he didn't make a genuine attempt to get the ball.
On the other hand if he had departed then, he might not have gone off injured a few minutes later.0 -
RonnieMoore said:
Knibbs was injured .. calf straineastterrace6168 said:
Game changed when Bell went off, NJ's call ref Leaburn...🤷♂️CafcSteve said:The game changed when Leaburn came on.
TC & Tanto were causing them problems.
Doc coming on for Knibbs made us even less of a threat in the second half.
The Doc for Knibbs thing was to enable Carey to push more forward, but the lack of JR on the bench was telling...
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Six games in December - three home and three away. Need to get at least six points. Two of the fixtures against Portsmouth.
Norwich and Brum away with Oxford and Mboro at home.
Can't keep shipping goals if our finishing is so poor.3 -
Looking back at what occurred yesterday, we got one of our injured players back, clearly not fully recovered, and we not only didn’t concede early on we also went one nil up. We then had other chances to extend that lead by one or more goals but didn’t convert them. We lost that previously injured defender and replaced him with a (rarely scoring) attacker for some reason. We conceded two goals. Second half we conceded a third. Further substitutions followed and we’d worked out that they might actually be vulnerable to a route one approach and gave it a good go. We failed to turn those attacks into goals but equally they didn’t add to their tally. In the end we’d been beaten by a better team that’s not only currently running away with the league but even just as impressive have already racked up 50 goals so far. We can learn from yesterday, even if it is don’t bring on Leaburn for a defender, especially if it’s against a team that scores goals for fun and we can turn things around. Onwards and upwards2
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At this point AFKA played his flute and said a riddle:AFKABartram said:Great encounter before the game. Got in ground early about 2pm, mate went toilet and me and my son went to the counter.
Me: “Two steak pies, two stouts and a bottle of Fanta please”.
Wally “can I see his ID”
Me “my son? For a bottle of Fanta”
Wally “well who’s the other beer for then?”
It may be for me
It may be for he
But for whoever it be
May it fill them with glee7 -
Still dont understand why there wasn't a defender on the bench, esp when Jones said Bell could only last 10-15 last Tuesday.CafcSteve said:The game changed when Leaburn came on.
TC & Tanto were causing them problems.
Doc coming on for Knibbs made us even less of a threat in the second half.
And if Jones then didnt want to trust Fulah, Gough or A.N.Other from the U23's why not just put Bree right back, put Ramsey at LB and bring on Apter ? No major change & the front line would still be effective.
Sorry......but that game was down to Nathan.0 -
That sounds absolutely shocking. Until you remember that we're less than ten hours from December.DOUCHER said:Heard yesterday - virtually direct from the horses mouth - that Godden won't be back until the new year - if we're lucky - operation was botched, could be a court case. Kelman was still limping about 10 days ago so can't see him being back til the new year either - time to dig in and support the players doing their best - Leaburn and TC aren't perfect - far from it but they're probably the best we have at the moment so last thing we need is people getting on their backs.3 -
Makes the whole Rousillon situation quite intriguing. I had heard he missed the coach but others pointed out he made it to the pitch and was pitchside, so how come we were told he was ready for the squad then not named? More to come out on this yet I think.golfaddick said:
Still dont understand why there wasn't a defender on the bench, esp when Jones said Bell could only last 10-15 last Tuesday.CafcSteve said:The game changed when Leaburn came on.
TC & Tanto were causing them problems.
Doc coming on for Knibbs made us even less of a threat in the second half.
And if Jones then didnt want to trust Fulah, Gough or A.N.Other from the U23's why not just put Bree right back, put Ramsey at LB and bring on Apter ? No major change & the front line would still be effective.
Sorry......but that game was down to Nathan.0 -
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Golfie, I certainly didn't accuse you of wanting dreamland, and to a great extent, I want us to be more attack minded and more clinical, but I look at teams such as Coventry, Southampton and Stoke and feel sure they didn't achieve that free flowing football and clinical finishing overnight. They are to be admired, but it took time and cost a good deal of money, we are not there yet.golfaddick said:
No problem keeping it tight. I quite understand that. The problem is when we do manage to advance there is no real end product. TC is quick & drags us up the pitch but he is not cutting in & shooting like he did last season & has just 1 assist all season (although might get given another 1 today). So when we do finally get a chance of scoring nothing really happens. Just look at our XG.Bailey said:
Golfie, it's clear that you want your football team to have goal scorers and for the team to play more expansive football. We have the lowest wage bill in the league and to compete with teams that are paying six million for forwards is unlikely, so we have to unearth gems. That being the case if we open up against sides there is a likelihood that we will get beaten, that erodes confidence and losing becomes a nasty habit that's hard to break. It may not please you fella but keeping it tight is the best way, for now, to proceed.Off_it said:
Bloke's really got the bit between his teeth and building up a head of steam tonight ......golfaddick said:So do we have a great Academy or not? What's the point of it all if when you have an injury crisis you cant bring in someone from the "yoof".
And then all this guff about they are too young & inexperienced. How old was Bowyer Shelvey or Gomez ?? The first 2 were just 16. And if they aren't good enough to fill in for a handful of games then get rid & use the loan market instead.
But as you say, I'm wanting dreamland. I'm wanting my team to excite...bums off seats & all that jazz.
Just forget about me. I'm an old fossil and just need to crawl back under my rock.
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Agree, but the telling three words were "if we're lucky", so will we in fact see him this season at all...or worse, because the whole scenario is dragging on and clouded in mystery...the window this year could prove very pivotal towards our prospects this season.Stig said:
That sounds absolutely shocking. Until you remember that we're less than ten hours from December.DOUCHER said:Heard yesterday - virtually direct from the horses mouth - that Godden won't be back until the new year - if we're lucky - operation was botched, could be a court case. Kelman was still limping about 10 days ago so can't see him being back til the new year either - time to dig in and support the players doing their best - Leaburn and TC aren't perfect - far from it but they're probably the best we have at the moment so last thing we need is people getting on their backs.1 -
We weren’t told he was ready, we were told he was registered and eligibleswords_alive said:
Makes the whole Rousillon situation quite intriguing. I had heard he missed the coach but others pointed out he made it to the pitch and was pitchside, so how come we were told he was ready for the squad then not named? More to come out on this yet I think.golfaddick said:
Still dont understand why there wasn't a defender on the bench, esp when Jones said Bell could only last 10-15 last Tuesday.CafcSteve said:The game changed when Leaburn came on.
TC & Tanto were causing them problems.
Doc coming on for Knibbs made us even less of a threat in the second half.
And if Jones then didnt want to trust Fulah, Gough or A.N.Other from the U23's why not just put Bree right back, put Ramsey at LB and bring on Apter ? No major change & the front line would still be effective.
Sorry......but that game was down to Nathan.1 -
But TC and Leaburn are offering NOTHING, every game without fail, do we have to put up with it forever?DOUCHER said:Heard yesterday - virtually direct from the horses mouth - that Godden won't be back until the new year - if we're lucky - operation was botched, could be a court case. Kelman was still limping about 10 days ago so can't see him being back til the new year either - time to dig in and support the players doing their best - Leaburn and TC aren't perfect - far from it but they're probably the best we have at the moment so last thing we need is people getting on their backs.1 -
Agree, but why include the word "eligible" at all, to us fans that means he is ready to go, surely they would have known prior to the announcement if he was gonna be fit the following day or not...fenaddick said:
We weren’t told he was ready, we were told he was registered and eligibleswords_alive said:
Makes the whole Rousillon situation quite intriguing. I had heard he missed the coach but others pointed out he made it to the pitch and was pitchside, so how come we were told he was ready for the squad then not named? More to come out on this yet I think.golfaddick said:
Still dont understand why there wasn't a defender on the bench, esp when Jones said Bell could only last 10-15 last Tuesday.CafcSteve said:The game changed when Leaburn came on.
TC & Tanto were causing them problems.
Doc coming on for Knibbs made us even less of a threat in the second half.
And if Jones then didnt want to trust Fulah, Gough or A.N.Other from the U23's why not just put Bree right back, put Ramsey at LB and bring on Apter ? No major change & the front line would still be effective.
Sorry......but that game was down to Nathan.1 -
I agree, was just being pedantic!eastterrace6168 said:
Agree, but why include the word "eligible" at all, to us fans that means he is ready to go, surely they would have known prior to the announcement if he was gonna be fit the following day or not...fenaddick said:
We weren’t told he was ready, we were told he was registered and eligibleswords_alive said:
Makes the whole Rousillon situation quite intriguing. I had heard he missed the coach but others pointed out he made it to the pitch and was pitchside, so how come we were told he was ready for the squad then not named? More to come out on this yet I think.golfaddick said:
Still dont understand why there wasn't a defender on the bench, esp when Jones said Bell could only last 10-15 last Tuesday.CafcSteve said:The game changed when Leaburn came on.
TC & Tanto were causing them problems.
Doc coming on for Knibbs made us even less of a threat in the second half.
And if Jones then didnt want to trust Fulah, Gough or A.N.Other from the U23's why not just put Bree right back, put Ramsey at LB and bring on Apter ? No major change & the front line would still be effective.
Sorry......but that game was down to Nathan.2 -
Feel I have just been wooshed...🤦♂️fenaddick said:
I agree, was just being pedantic!eastterrace6168 said:
Agree, but why include the word "eligible" at all, to us fans that means he is ready to go, surely they would have known prior to the announcement if he was gonna be fit the following day or not...fenaddick said:
We weren’t told he was ready, we were told he was registered and eligibleswords_alive said:
Makes the whole Rousillon situation quite intriguing. I had heard he missed the coach but others pointed out he made it to the pitch and was pitchside, so how come we were told he was ready for the squad then not named? More to come out on this yet I think.golfaddick said:
Still dont understand why there wasn't a defender on the bench, esp when Jones said Bell could only last 10-15 last Tuesday.CafcSteve said:The game changed when Leaburn came on.
TC & Tanto were causing them problems.
Doc coming on for Knibbs made us even less of a threat in the second half.
And if Jones then didnt want to trust Fulah, Gough or A.N.Other from the U23's why not just put Bree right back, put Ramsey at LB and bring on Apter ? No major change & the front line would still be effective.
Sorry......but that game was down to Nathan.2 -
Notice you gave Doc a 4 in the ratings which I don't really get. Thought he did well, best he's played in a good few games.CafcSteve said:The game changed when Leaburn came on.
TC & Tanto were causing them problems.
Doc coming on for Knibbs made us even less of a threat in the second half.1 -
Didn’t see him getting involved or doing much from the away end in the second half.Talal said:
Notice you gave Doc a 4 in the ratings which I don't really get. Thought he did well, best he's played in a good few games.CafcSteve said:The game changed when Leaburn came on.
TC & Tanto were causing them problems.
Doc coming on for Knibbs made us even less of a threat in the second half.
Thought that he started the season really well but has been very poor since his penalty miss.1 -
Ronnie Moore said that Godden had played in a friendly during the international break though.
How did he manage that if his operation was botched?0
