Peter Ndlovu retired in 2011 so I fancy our chances here.
Coventry City vs Manchester United | FA Cup SF Build-up Thread
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Got sent to Coventry a couple of times back in the day.
Any ideas if this will be the Saturday or Sunday?
That David Busst leg injury, to this day, is the worst one I have ever seen.
For those who have never seen it, warning, its horrific
For those who have never seen it, warning, its horrific
It almost made Schmeichel throw up. I can't watch it to this day.
It’s Coventry City OP
Yikes. Apologies to any Blues fans reading this.
I have Wanderers fans in my wifes family and they said the same thing yesterday about going to Wembley for the semis. I watched the game and Coventry were the better side. This isnt a taken for granted win, especially how erratic we play from one game to the next.
Banana skin. We need to beat them first and if we do then I’d like to meet City in the final.
Yeah I remember seeing him on the side of the pitch, retching. Poor guy's career was over after that but thankfully they saved his leg.
A thorn he was
I think we played a testimonial for him. Hope he did all right.
Could this be the first FAC semi ever where a team shows up without a positive goal difference?
edit: Watford, Wigan. Been a few.
edit: Watford, Wigan. Been a few.
This is the real big question. Why aren't more people worried about this?
Feels good that our season isn't over.
City have struggled against Chelsea this season. Their semi final against Chelsea is a few days after their CL game against Real Madrid. Chelsea have nothing to play for in the league. It wouldn't surprise me if it's Manutd V Chelsea final.
What's Michael Mifsud up to these days?
That was a classic case of nominative determinism
Every chance to make it three out of four possible domestic cup finals for ETH.
Let's be real, the draws have been really kind to us in this FA Cup run, but who cares. It's another shot at a trophy!
Let's be real, the draws have been really kind to us in this FA Cup run, but who cares. It's another shot at a trophy!
Will never forget that pest Mifsud. Fecked off into obscurity after the game of his life against us
Great chance to reach the final. Hope it’s not against Baldiola, NGY and protractor head.
So an FA cup semi-final against a team managed by a man who scored a famous goal in an FA Cup run 33 years ago that led to the start of the Fergie dynasty,
just to put it out there. The FA Cup final takes place on 25th May 2024. The next day? The 25th anniversary of the 1999 Champions League Final where we scored twice in injury time. We do owe City one on that front….
just to put it out there. The FA Cup final takes place on 25th May 2024. The next day? The 25th anniversary of the 1999 Champions League Final where we scored twice in injury time. We do owe City one on that front….
That diving header when Coventry beat Spurs in 87 is one of my abiding memories of the FA Cup.
Best draw of course, but not to be underestimated, they were decent against Wolves.
Best draw of course, but not to be underestimated, they were decent against Wolves.
Hey,
Any idea at which stand at Wembley our fans would be? Also, for a non-member do you think sites like this are ok for purchasing tickets? https://www.livefootballtickets.com/fixtures/coventry-city-v-manchester-united-tickets-fa-cup.html
Thanks in advance!
Any idea at which stand at Wembley our fans would be? Also, for a non-member do you think sites like this are ok for purchasing tickets? https://www.livefootballtickets.com/fixtures/coventry-city-v-manchester-united-tickets-fa-cup.html
Thanks in advance!
Hardly. We just played Liverpool in the quarter final, had an away game vs a premier league side in the previous round, and will have City or Chelsea in the final if we make it.. some lower league games are to be expected. It's been pretty normal. Having to play against possibly both Liverpool and City on the way to win it would be horrible luck
What a draw.
Come on Chelsea!
1-0 Coventry in the biggest Caf meltdown ever seen.
Let's beat Coventry first. And then we can talk.
We're going to need to be really up for this, they're not a bad team, remember we're only a penalty away from being in the premier league this season. Showed real character too to win at Wolves. No reason why we don't get it over the line though, really hope we don't have a repeat of last years semi final, couldn't stand another 120 minutes of that.
The BBC had an article with David Busst last week. The MRSA infection he got through the open wound was apparently what ended his career and not the actual injury. He's head of Coventry's community programme now.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68492208
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68492208
Looking forward to this. I was at OT in ‘87 when they knocked us out the cup 0-1, and a 12 year old me has never forgiven them
A bit weird to say this. Last season we had Reading and then all other PL clubs in West Ham, Brighton, both PL teams who had really good seasons.
This season, we have Liverpool in the quarter finals. Not that easy.
I used to play with them in fifa 09. Occean was great for me
First a League 1 side, then a League 2 side, then a PL relegation candidate, then a tough one against Liverpool (but at home), and a semi-final against a Championship side. Last year we had four games against Premier League opposition, and one against a Championship side to make it to the final.
Anyway who cares, it's just great that the team gets another Wembley game, and a great shot at a final.
You never know, City have got the second leg against Real Madrid on the 17th April then play Chelsea on the 20th at Wembley. Hopefully Madrid give them a tough battle and extra time, it might just show in their legs for the Chelsea game.
We’re the famous Man United and we’re going to Wembley!! (Twice may I add)
This is very interesting to know. So they may have to choose which one to prioritise. However they could already be through after the 1st leg and can chill out on the 2nd leg.
Possibly, though it is hard to imagine they will have put the tie to bed in The Bernabeu in the first leg.
True. An ideal scenario for us would be Madrid to be leading in the first leg. Then city have to push for it in the second.
Came here looking for lineups and all I see are boomers reminiscing over the 80s and 90s..
Onana
Dalot Varane Licha AWB
Mainoo Eriksen
Antony Amad Mount
Rashford
Give rest to Garnacho, Bruno and Höjlund and throw them on in the second half if we're not coasting.
Onana
Dalot Varane Licha AWB
Mainoo Eriksen
Antony Amad Mount
Rashford
Give rest to Garnacho, Bruno and Höjlund and throw them on in the second half if we're not coasting.
First of all, it's crazy to post a line-up for a game that's a month away
who knows who will be available, who is in form, etc. Second, we can't underestimate them - they've made it to the semi-final for a reason, and we're not exactly known for being great with key players missing.There’s no choosing. Everyone prioritizing the CL ahead of the FA Cup.