Jerseybean Posted August 12 Share Posted August 12 We welcome Coventry City to Ashton Gate with a 1945 kick off on Tuesday 13 August. On Saturday they were away to Stoke and they lost 1-0. Their history began in 1883 as Singers FC (the team was founded by workers at a bicycle firm called Singers Motors, known today as a sewing machine company). In 1898, the name was changed to Coventry City FC. They had a great run in last seasons FA Cup eventually losing on penalties in the semi finals to Manchester United https://coventryobserver.co.uk/sport/football-coventry-citys-fa-cup-run-will-be-spoken-about-for-a-long-time-says-robins/ While victory in the FA Cup final against Spurs in 1987 remains long in the memory, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1987_FA_Cup_final They have been semi-finalists twice in the Football League Cup, as this competition was previously called, interesting piece here about the sponsorship of this competition: https://thehexblog.com/2024/02/23/from-milk-cup-to-carabao-cup-the-evolution-of-league-cup-sponsorship/#:~:text=Most recently, the League Cup,and popularity of the tournament. There have been various sponsors over the years, many with a drink link. Sponsor Years Tournament Name Milk Marketing Board 1966-1981 Football League Cup sponsored by the Milk Marketing Board Littlewoods 1981-1986 Littlewoods Challenge Cup Rumbelows 1992-1994 Rumbelows Cup Coca-Cola 1994-1998 Coca-Cola Cup Worthington 1998-2003 Worthington Cup Carling 2003-2012 Carling Cup Capital One 2012-2016 Capital One Cup Carabao 2017-present Carabao Cup Our head-to-head record is remarkable, we have faced each other 75 times and there have been 25 wins, 25 defeats and 25 draws! Last time we met them in this competition, in 2022, we won 4-1 away https://www.footballdatabase.eu/en/match/overview/2422970-coventry-bristol_city They have sold out their 2,500 ticket allocation for the 93 mile trip from Coventry. Their MDT, https://www.skybluestalk.co.uk/threads/bristol-city-fc-coventry-city-lc-match-thread-tuesday-13th-aug.161669/ Sports Mole going for a narrow away win, https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/bristol-city/league-cup/preview/preview-bristol-city-vs-coventry-prediction-team-news-lineups_550141.html Ref is James Bell from South Yorkshire, who reffed us once last season at Leicester when we lost 1-0. Players who have represented both clubs include Louis Carey, Kasey Palmer and Jay DaSilva (the latter two were both on the bench last weekend, so may well get a start against their old club.) In his brief loan spell with us their manager, Mark Robins, scored five goals in eight appearances and helped City reach the 2003 Football League Trophy Final. However, by the time of the final he was recalled by Rotherham and unable to play. We went on to win the final 2-0 against Carlisle in his absence. He is currently the longest serving Championship manager. They signed Macarthur winger Raphel Borges Rodrigues. The 20-year-old was born in Maastricht, Holland but represents Australia’s U23s. He’s also eligible for Brazil. He primarily plays as a left-winger but can operate anywhere across the front three. Borges Rodrigues notched six goals and two assists in 33 games last season. They also added midfielder Jack Rudoni from relegated Huddersfield Town for an undisclosed fee. The 23-year-old Londoner became City's third summer signing following the arrival of Australian winger Raphael Borges Rodrigues and defender Luis Binks. Luis Binks arrived from Italian Serie A side Bologna for an undisclosed fee. The 22-year-old centre-back, was on loan with the Sky Blues last season. All of them signed four-year deals. Also signed Brandon Thomas-Asante from Midlands rivals West Bromwich Albion. The 25-year-old, former Salford City, striker also signed a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee. Travel info, https://www.bcfc.co.uk/city-men-news/travel-information-coventry-city-carabao-cup/ All Carabao Cup game highlights will be on ITV4 on Wednesday at 2325. 5 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseybean Posted August 12 Author Share Posted August 12 More views and predictions…..https://the72.co.uk/2024/08/12/bristol-city-coventry-city-prediction/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDarwall Posted August 12 Share Posted August 12 Minimal changes for me. Can't be fatigued at this stage of the season so good time to build partnerships etc. Bit harsh on Fally not to start but if there is one thing he'll understand is c'est la vie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted August 12 Share Posted August 12 Wonder if any of Roberts, Naismith or TGH might start. Or more intriguingly, perhaps Stokes might feature- not start but feature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malago Posted August 12 Share Posted August 12 If all square at FT, is it straight to pens, or will we have to suffer 30mins of ET? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Geoff Posted August 12 Share Posted August 12 2 minutes ago, Malago said: If all square at FT, is it straight to pens, or will we have to suffer 30mins of ET? Straight to pens iirc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HengroveReds Posted August 12 Share Posted August 12 2 hours ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Wonder if any of Roberts, Naismith or TGH might start. Or more intriguingly, perhaps Stokes might feature- not start but feature. I’d go Oleary, Tanner, Dickie, Naismith, Roberts TGH Knight Mehmeti Wells Bell Fally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big C Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MythikRobins Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 Nearly got the whole lineup bar Wells. Excited to see Bajic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazred Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 Good luck Stef! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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HOZDA Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 Like that team! Let's see how Bajic gets on. Happy to see a Roberts involved too. TGH to hopefully improve our set prices or Naismith. A strong bench if needed too. Coyr 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Severn Beach Pigeon Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 A couple of familiar faces lining up against us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Sinclair Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 2 minutes ago, Severn Beach Pigeon said: A couple of familiar faces lining up against us Another familiar face starting for Stoke tonight, Frankie Fielding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortInTheMorning Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 5 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INCRED Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 Not really that fussed about this game tbh, will watch on Sky + though 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 (edited) Cardiff Vs Gas tonight too. Tough one to side on there but it might be one time I want a Gas win to set up the possibility of the first derby in 11 years! Edited August 13 by One Team 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC Rich Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 Is there a way to watch the game on tv/stream? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 1 minute ago, BCFC Rich said: Is there a way to watch the game on tv/stream? Sky+ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivorguy Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 Good to see that depth of squad allows us to rest players in the cup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garland-sweden Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 COYR!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redrascal2 Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 27 minutes ago, BobBobBobbin said: Will be interesting to see how Naismith plays at the back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 First starts for both EY and JKL (debut) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkev Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 21 minutes ago, One Team said: Cardiff Vs Gas tonight too. Tough one to side on there but it might be one time I want a Gas win to set up the possibility of the first derby in 11 years! How ever shite they are at any time , I am always as nervous as fxxk when ever we play them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22A Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 For those who can't get to the gate and don't have Sky; http://www.fawanews.com/Bristol City vs Coventry.html is showing the game. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1891 B.C. Sweden Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 Come On You Reds!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 7 minutes ago, Davefevs said: First starts for both EY and JKL (debut) Tommy loaned to Crewe then? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_eastender Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 Would have liked to see Stokes start, as guess he won't get much of a look-in with Earthy coming in (never mind Twine) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkev Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 39 minutes ago, Big C said: Just realised thats 7 changes from Saturday and we still look pretty strong with Yu Atkinson The new lad from West Ham if we get him and possibly Ayman that has to be the deepest squad for a fair few years - I won’t even mention Twine even though I just have , getting bored of that saga now 2 minutes ago, Lanterne Rouge said: Tommy loaned to Crewe then? That might be the best he gets the way it’s going 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 7 minutes ago, Lanterne Rouge said: Tommy loaned to Crewe then? Changing trains, then on to Boro 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_eastender Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 From the Sky pics, looks like a very low crowd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 I could do without all the panning shots of a very sparsely filled AG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22A Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 As an "Old un", it's pleasing to see both teams in their "proper" colours. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie andrews Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 2 minutes ago, 22A said: As an "Old un", it's pleasing to see both teams in their "proper" colours. Pity they couldnt play in their 70s away strip.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saborios Socks Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 Fally looking a handful. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 JD booked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_eastender Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 oh dear Bell's first attempted touch he hand balls, 2nd try he lets ball run under his foot! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22A Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 1st impressions; Coventry's left winger looks dangerous. City's midfielders are winning the ball often enough, just the final through ball tat's letting us down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clevedon Red Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 13 minutes ago, old_eastender said: From the Sky pics, looks like a very low crowd Warwick Davies convention? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 Anyone got a stream for the game? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 We seem to be not afraid to shoot from distance tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 Decent game so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EstoniaTallinnRed Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 1 minute ago, Lanterne Rouge said: We seem to be not afraid to shoot from distance tonight. http://www.fawanews.com/Bristol City vs Coventry.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ateomike2 Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 Haven't got much confidence in bajick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Tootle Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 2 minutes ago, Henry said: Anyone got a stream for the game? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 Paramount+ in the states are using the commentary team from sky Blues tv. I shit you not @WessexPest FFS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 Anyone else think that when the commentator mentions Eccles he says it in a Goon Show voice? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denbury Red Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 I don't know where Sky have dragged up this commentator from but he's pretty uninspiring!! The problem is they have so many games to cover they don't have enough good commentators!! Good shot from Fally - good to see he worked into a space and shot! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_eastender Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 Fally with a shot on target after good work by Knight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22A Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 Cov fans none too impressed; https://www.skybluestalk.co.uk/threads/bristol-city-fc-coventry-city-lc-match-thread-tuesday-13th-aug.161669/page-9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 1 minute ago, Lanterne Rouge said: Anyone else think that when the commentator mentions Eccles he says it in a Goon Show voice? "fine, fine, fine" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_eastender Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 Bell with a powder puff shot when well placed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saborios Socks Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 Fally is a real handful with a decent touch. A good start. Two even sides. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22A Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 8 minutes ago, EstoniaTallinnRed said: http://www.fawanews.com/Bristol City vs Coventry.html It's fallen over again.On Satdee, it came back at HT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_eastender Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 Wells just wide, closest we have come Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 Fally looks impressive again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 I`m thinking we have a very good player in Mayulu 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winston Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 Fally looking tidy so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCulturalBomb Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 (edited) I just get the feeling whenever Mayulu is on the ball something good is gonna happen. Edited August 13 by TheCulturalBomb 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlokefromBristol Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 1 minute ago, 22A said: It's fallen over again.On Satdee, it came back at HT. If you have a VPN try switching country. It's working for me via USA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvey86 Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 I’m liking Fallys little give and go touches 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAPA650 Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 13 minutes ago, Henry said: Anyone got a stream for the game? https://www.vipbox.lc/football/bristol-city-vs-coventry-3-live 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INCRED Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 16 minutes ago, Saborios Socks said: Fally looking a handful. Looks very tidy and an awareness of what’s around him. Good first touch and lay offs are precise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 Just now, TheCulturalBomb said: I just get the feeling whenever Mayulu is on the ball something good is gonna happen. Just now, Harvey86 said: I’m liking Fallys little give and go touches He looks like one of those players who can find a yard of space without really trying. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 Not impressed with Bell so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eardun Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 Hope Naismith stays fit. He plays some really good forward passes. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INCRED Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 Quite a good game, both teams playing good football and the bit of rain helps make it a slick surface for passing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRL Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 I see no reason why Mayulu could not be our number 10, in his sub appearance and on 3 or 4 occasions tonight, ball played to feet back to goal, turns and pushes accurate balls into runners around the box. Too early to tell, but he has the attributes from initial viewing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkshireSection Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 Gutted to see Bell and no Nelson, poor lad does well in preseason, seems the answer to a few of our problems and gets rewarded by not even a place on the bench! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuber Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 TGH and Knight driving me nuts so far. Play the ball with some actual pace and communicate with each other when man on. Four times between the two of then we could have been in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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