Coventry v QPR 4May24 1 - 2 FT 18th/56pts *FINAL MATCH*

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Coventry v QPR 4May24 1 - 2 FT 18th/56pts *FINAL MATCH* Apr 27, 2024 10:38:25 GMT

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Post by kingfisher on Apr 27, 2024 10:38:25 GMT

Whew!
OK, deep breath and back to the football....
I really cannot see Marti Cifuentes changing the side that won against Leeds - can you? So, unless there are any injuries it will be:

Begovic
Dunne Cook JCS Paal
Field Colback
Willock Andersen Chair
Dykes

Will this be Chris Willock's 'swan song'? Will this be the last time we see Ilias Chair in a blue & white hooped shirt? Only time will tell.

Will Coventry have recovered from their cruel FA Cup defeat? They looked (unsurprisingly) tired last weekend. Will they be wanting to finish on a high for their supporters? Only time will tell.

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singlespeed Trevor Sinclair Posts: 2,698	Coventry v QPR 4May24 1 - 2 FT 18th/56pts FINAL MATCH Apr 27, 2024 11:02:08 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by singlespeed on Apr 27, 2024 11:02:08 GMT Now we’re in relaxed mode Could be a goal fest or a bore draw What’s it matter hey Be nice to go out on a high though

kingfisher Les Ferdinand The Sussex Rs fan group celebrate drawing with Sheff Utd Posts: 9,283	Coventry v QPR 4May24 1 - 2 FT 18th/56pts FINAL MATCH Apr 28, 2024 6:10:53 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by kingfisher on Apr 28, 2024 6:10:53 GMT Coventry drew with Blackburn so it does seem as if there repercussions from their FA Cup run.
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Coventry v QPR 4May24 1 - 2 FT 18th/56pts *FINAL MATCH* Apr 28, 2024 6:15:58 GMT

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Post by northwesthoop on Apr 28, 2024 6:15:58 GMT

Coventry did play with 10 men for half an hour against Blackburn so it wasn't a bad draw.

It will have tired them out even more though... and they have to play Ipswich on Tuesday!

QPR are likely to finish 16, 17th or 18th - so the result is largely irrelevant in that respect, but it would be great to carry the feel good factor around the club into the summer.

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Coventry v QPR 4May24 1 - 2 FT 18th/56pts *FINAL MATCH* Apr 28, 2024 6:29:06 GMT via mobile

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Post by kingfisher on Apr 28, 2024 6:29:06 GMT

Apr 28, 2024 6:15:58 GMT northwesthoop said:

Coventry did play with 10 men for half an hour against Blackburn so it wasn't a bad draw.

It will have tired them out even more though... and they have to play Ipswich on Tuesday!

QPR are likely to finish 16, 17th or 18th - so the result is largely irrelevant in that respect, but it would be great to carry the feel good factor around the club into the summer.

For Coventry, with an already heavy match schedule in the Championship, their progression through the FA Cup may well have scuppered their Play Off chances. Tuesday's 'catch up' match will not help, but we will be fresher and hopefully raring to go on Saturday.

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Post by singlespeed on Apr 28, 2024 7:53:28 GMT

The championship will be tough again next season
Already Rotherham and Huddersfield replaced by Portsmouth and derby
Sheffield United are down now from the premier league
We are going to have to get some firepower in and that’s got to be priority as the lack of goals really was a problem

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Coventry v QPR 4May24 1 - 2 FT 18th/56pts *FINAL MATCH* Apr 28, 2024 11:00:06 GMT

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Apr 28, 2024 7:53:28 GMT singlespeed said:

The championship will be tough again next season
Already Rotherham and Huddersfield replaced by Portsmouth and derby
Sheffield United are down now from the premier league
We are going to have to get some firepower in and that’s got to be priority as the lack of goals really was a problem

Yes, a decent finisher is the last wish on Marti's wish list singlespeed. He has done miracles with the defence; defending by the team; and also the midfield and attacking. What he has not got is a prolific scorer that requires two defenders to be watching them all the time. Instead, we have a defender free to double up on Chair, Willock or Andersen as they receive the ball. Hopefully Marti will not have to wait until Christmas to get his wish come true!

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Coventry v QPR 4May24 1 - 2 FT 18th/56pts *FINAL MATCH* Apr 30, 2024 21:05:08 GMT

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Post by kingfisher on Apr 30, 2024 21:05:08 GMT

Coventry v Ipswich ends 1-2 after 11 minutes of nerve-wracking extra time.... That means Ipswich get second automatic promotion slots, whilst Coventry do not make the Play Offs. All good news for me!

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kensalr David Seaman Posts: 681	Coventry v QPR 4May24 1 - 2 FT 18th/56pts FINAL MATCH Apr 30, 2024 21:47:11 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by kensalr on Apr 30, 2024 21:47:11 GMT I think both teams will make multiple changes Coventry to rest tired players And QPR as a thank you to backup players that did not let the side down ( Fox Cannon Dixon-Bonner Smyth)

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Coventry v QPR 4May24 1 - 2 FT 18th/56pts *FINAL MATCH* Apr 30, 2024 21:54:19 GMT via mobile

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Post by singlespeed on Apr 30, 2024 21:54:19 GMT

Can somebody answer me a question
What did Ipswich do right ?
They had no superstar expensive players
A young manager with not a vast amount of experience
We’re crap in league one a few seasons back

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Coventry v QPR 4May24 1 - 2 FT 18th/56pts *FINAL MATCH* May 1, 2024 16:13:59 GMT

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Post by jimjams on May 1, 2024 16:13:59 GMT

That’s a very interesting question Single…they were tipped befor the season even began to finish in the top 3…how could that have been so clear for a team that didn’t even win the League 1 division the previous season?

What kind of budget did they have to build this team? What’s the story?

The encouraging news is it’s clearly possible to build an incredible team and get promoted to the PL ahead of the big boys like Leeds, Norwich, WBA, Etc

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Coventry v QPR 4May24 1 - 2 FT 18th/56pts *FINAL MATCH* May 1, 2024 16:37:39 GMT

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Post by northwesthoop on May 1, 2024 16:37:39 GMT

Yes it should give others clubs belief that with the right manager and right decisions and clever recruitment anything is possible. They just brought a winning mentality into this season and never looked back.

They've responded to bad results brilliantly every time too which isn't easy under pressure from 2 big clubs around them all season.

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Coventry v QPR 4May24 1 - 2 FT 18th/56pts *FINAL MATCH* May 1, 2024 16:52:14 GMT via mobile

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Post by loftussi on May 1, 2024 16:52:14 GMT

It goes to show what can be achieved when even average players buy into what the manager is trying to do, and have belief in him. That's what happened to us also.
Congrats to Mass Luongo. Probable back to back promotions.
A decent player on his day with us, but never really kicked on I felt.

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Coventry v QPR 4May24 1 - 2 FT 18th/56pts *FINAL MATCH* May 1, 2024 20:02:03 GMT

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Post by kingfisher on May 1, 2024 20:02:03 GMT

May 1, 2024 16:52:14 GMT loftussi said:

It goes to show what can be achieved when even average players buy into what the manager is trying to do, and have belief in him. That's what happened to us also.
Congrats to Mass Luongo. Probable back to back promotions.
A decent player on his day with us, but never really kicked on I felt.

Yes all of that is true loftussi. Delighted for Massimo of course and, I have to admit, a little surprised that Ipswich have achieved so much in one season. There is indeed hope for the rest of the clubs!

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