Had things gone differently over the past two weeks, this report would have likely contained some scathing reviews on the toothless attack of Coventry. Huddersfield had conceded 68 goals before this game. The second-worst in the Championship. Coventry did create chances but failed to take advantage. The first half was fairly non-descript. Huddersfield had 60% of possession, both teams with 5 shots, but the tactics from both teams stifled the game. Huddersfield back four plus

It was a hangover performance that also highlighted some continuing trends. Given the demand of the previous 3 games and the outcomes, it would seem highly unlikely to perform the same way for 4 games in a row. There was also a lot of hype around 'staying up' and how it would take a Titanic size iceberg to sink Coventry from this point. To the game, and interestingly, Coventry had 60% possession and 67% pass accuracy. They looked favorite through most of the game, until the p

This game didn't really go as many thought it would. A win was always possible, but the manner in which Coventry approached the game is the most pleasing aspect in analysis. This analysis will be in two parts. First part: Stoke attack/Coventry defense. Early on, it looked as though it might be a repeat of the two previous games. Long ball, chase it down, make them play long, hope for a chance. Here you see Stoke (4-1-2 with 3 defenders out of shot) playing that long ball. How

It was a desperate performance for Coventry City. After the performance versus QPR, a reboot and win were essential for this game. Coventry started strong, with a very clear approach to the game. That approach can be summarized with: 288 attempted passes. 144 were accurate, giving a 51% completion rate. 36 of those passes were in the defensive third. Coventry lined up to be and played very direct. Although after the first goal, you can see how Coventry gets the ball and with

The cover image, kick-off, presents the only parity in this game. This is all in reflection, but in-game you might have seen some of the issues about to be raised. This is a trend in Coventry being beaten without much being done from the side to affect the opponent. First-minute warning. Austin dropped deep to receive the ball. DaCosta pressed high exposing the channel, and the back three. DaCosta recovers, but note the overload at the back post versus McCallum. QPR did very

There were concerns initially around the line-up and only playing one up top. I'll show you why I think it worked in the first half. Only the first half. First half 2 clear chances within 5 minutes. - Hamer within one minute and then Biamou just minutes later. - Biamou slashing it high and wide. 2 clear chances after that also. - A ball across the goal from O’Hare after combo from Dabo and Biamou. ANOTHER chance. - Biamou bad touch from through ball. Coventry's approach to th

That was a long 10 days, wasn't it? As is said often, it's the hope that kills you. Not to be too downtrodden, but this felt like another game Coventry just didn't have an answer for. Interestingly, Luton have mixed things up somewhat, from 4 at the back to beat Forest, to a 3 at the back versus Coventry. It looks as though they have adjusted their line-ups to match their opponent more this season. For Coventry, there were 10 days to prepare for this match. Accurately it woul

A gift of a goal settled this game early on for Coventry. Positive shape and control. Finally, we got Hamer on the ball and enabled him to get behind a midfield line. Holding on to the ball and driving at defenders provides the time needed for support players to join the attack. Goal! This moment is so significant, not just because of it was the only goal of the game, but you can see the shape and intent of Coventry in this moment. Derby have pushed Roberts and Knight forward

Why not start the post off with a theme. Warnock. He outsmarted Robins. Why do I think that? 1 - Game plan. Coventry have been using that in the last few games after the success against Brentford - pressing higher, and trying to capitalize on possession inside the opponent's half. Yet, Boro were never going to play the same way. Has any Warnock team? So Warnock doesn't need to change anything but maximize his approach. Coventry have played with two strikers recently, and belo