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Shea - solid game. Cracking save from free kick
Chigozie - wobbly start but grew into game well and had a good second half
McGuiness - did everything required of him
Holmes - good to have in squad if we're hit by injuries, good in air and strong but his lack of acceleration let's him down badly. Nippy opposition players leave him for dead. A weak link in our central defence today
Kodua - some good runs and flashes of his potential. Still some way to go though
Bramall - did really well but replaced half time probably diue to lack of fitness
Fanne - excellent first half. Less influential second half
Walsh - good game and our main outlet for spreading the play. Watched game with Coventry commentators and he was their MOM, and that included the Coventry players
Nelson - good at retaining ball however not much in terms of attacking threat
Nordas - best performance so far for me. Held ball up brilliantly and brought other players into game. Needs to improve game in the box
Woodrow - samey Woodrow display. Decent, dependable but unfortunately forgettable

Notable sub mentions:
Alli - notable by lack of end product tonight
Phillips - some good trickery but still lots to learn. What is his position?
Yates - needs chances creates for him. Did he get them? No

Final thoughts:
- Some might say it doesn't matter as it's only a cup game but we've got a biggish squad that need minutes. This is an oppurtunity gone. If I were fringe players I'd be gutted
- Despite a good start to the season, I'm not getting too excited about our prospects yet. We have a good defence and that is an excellent base from which to grow. However, our attack lacks joined up thinking and we are a while off still before it clicks
- Don't wish to be harsh but IMHO Holmes cost us that goal and game tonight. Our defence without him could have held Coventry to a draw and at least we would have had a chance at penalties