Away Match Day Thread 07/02/2026 - MDT: Coventry City v Oxford United

[Northstandboy]

 

[battman]

A well-fought point which I'll definitely take. Also reduces the gap to 4 points, if we can reduce that even further in the next few games we'll be in touching distance when we come round to the easier-on-paper games in March and April

 

[Manorlounger]

There is fight left in the team. Now, we need to get discipline and train. Passing was, again poor. We need to find some cohesion in midfield and how we go about getting the ball into that final third.

For today, well done all, fantastic point. (And, despite some very dubious decisions from all of the officials)

 

[ThatSlopesATwelfthMan]

how many yellow cards did we get today? Ive lost count , Lanks x2, Longy, Brown, Bran, JC, MB ( in the dugout), Romeny? who else? were there any more ?

Spencer too Sarge.

 

[EastStandKieran]

I personally thought Coventry weren't that good and on that showing will be setting for the play offs

The Ref I think he was an embarrassment to his profession he was shite


As for our boys I'm bloody proud of every single one of them they battled today and battled hard against 12 men

 

[Sarge]

Spencer too Sarge.

cheers- 9 yellow cards then , blimey!

 

[BrockBuster]

You say that but we didn’t start with either him or Lankshear today.

If you’d have offered us a point before the game today I’m sure most of us would have been more than happy with that against the league leaders. Shame we were up against 12 men for most of the game. We’ve had some poor refs this season but I think today’s was taking things to another level. I hope his performance today is scrutinised and is addressed accordingly

Have absolutely no doubt the EFL will assess that game and say "horrible Oxford were very mean to Sir Frank Lampard and the referee and frankly it's just not on".

 

[bazzer9461]

how many yellow cards did we get today? Ive lost count , Lanks x2, Longy, Brown, Bran, JC, MB ( in the dugout), Romeny? who else? were there any more ?

That’s a fine

 

[Manorlounger]

Both bookings for Lankshear were just so silly. First he protested in the face of the ref, just can't do that anymore. Second, he was just plain stupid. Didn't need to as the ball fell kindly anyway but, to so clearly barge into a player with no sign of going for the ball was always going to be a foul.

He needs to calm down and get discipline back into his mantra.

 

[chuckbert]

how many yellow cards did we get today? Ive lost count , Lanks x2, Longy, Brown, Bran, JC, MB ( in the dugout), Romeny? who else? were there any more ?

Spencer too

 

[bazzer9461]

Both bookings for Lankshear were just so silly. First he protested in the face of the ref, just can't do that anymore. Second, he was just plain stupid. Didn't need to as the ball fell kindly anyway but, to so clearly barge into a player with no sign of going for the ball was always going to be a foul.

He needs to calm down and get discipline back into his mantra.

I agree about Lankashear not arguing as you will more than likely be booked but the problem I have with this is the inconsistency with refs every game we’ve played the opposition have been in the face of the ref not just the captain

 

[Marked Ox]

Didn't see the game but I'd have taken a draw before kick off so happy.

Can we finally get 2 results in a row?

 

[Northstand Grandad]

The only thing we got out of that as well as a point was a bit of a boost of confidence

 

[Nadi-]

Lankshears 2nd was a yellow, great tackle and should make the lions on that alone
The first was poor, with a ref who doesnt understand forward play.. it’s suggested that Ciaron Brown was lucky not to be sent off.
Lankshear played the ball to MPH, resulting in a similar situation as Brown and Wright.
Ref saw both in coventrys favour, but Lankshear had a point

 

[Yellow and blue]

The only thing we got out of that as well as a point was a bit of a boost of confidence

Coventry city blues talk forum are in absolute meltdown,incredable.I woild love to be in there league position.

 

[Pgyellow]

Ref saw a lot in Coventry's favour

 

[Sheik Djibouti]

That’s a fine

Apparently, Kidlington Parish Council are going to pay it as a goodwill gesture

 

[bazzer9461]

Shemmy did well today but Makosso I’m looking forward to seeing more of him

 

[bazzer9461]

Apparently, Kidlington Parish Council are going to pay it as a goodwill gesture

Well if it’s under 5k they don’t have to declare it .

 

[Osleroad]

The stats for this game were barking mad but now what we need is to back it up on Tuesday

 

[Reedie8610]

Does the fine go in the refs pocket

 

[Followtheox1]

How will he get fit with no match mins?

There are times to put players onto get minutes and times to not. 0-0 against the league leaders probably isn't the right time.

 

[Littlemore Local]

Better. More of the same please.

 

[ZeroTheHero]

The last part of the game was purely defensive guts and a refusal to be beaten. You can't help but admire that.

I didn't see the whole game, but the January signings looked promising. Lankshear should not have been daft enough to give the ref the excuse he was so clearly looking for.

 

[Made-in-Jericho]

Have to be pleased with a point away at high-flying Frank Lampard’s Coventry.

Shame the ref was in awe of them but we hung on against 12 men and a solid fighting mentality to build on.

Can’t wait till Tuesday, I’ll be there.

 

[Concretebob]

s**t ref. Wanted them to win all game long.

Amazing grit from our boys.

 

[West Oxon U’s]

 

[Sarge]

Does the fine go in the refs pocket

alongide Lampards stuffed brown envelope ?

 

[JoeUFC]

Bloomfield interview was excellent and I agree with him on the Brown scenario totally.

Was surprised when he called the ref a prick like I did.

 

[Manorlounger]

I agree about Lankashear not arguing as you will more than likely be booked but the problem I have with this is the inconsistency with refs every game we’ve played the opposition have been in the face of the ref not just the captain

It's not the first time we've seen some inconsistency with this particular ref. What is really galling is the lack of any, apparent, advice from the assistants and in particular today, the fourth official.

 

[Essexyellows]

4 points behind Leicester...................... I`ll take that.

Win on the cards .......build the run!