Coventy Preview

This afternoon Roeder’s revival tour hits the road at the Ricoh (couldn’t get any more “R” words in there). Darel Russell is available again following suspension, but Darren Huckerby is a major doubt after missing the Watford game.

The biggest decision facing Sky Blues boss Chris Coleman is whether or not to keep faith in the young back-line that held QPR to a goalless draw in midweek or to recall the experienced Marcus Hall.

A few facts…

League Position: Coventry 21st, Norwich 13th.

Last Meeting: 24th November 2007 – Norwich 2 Coventry 0.

Top Goalscorer: Coventry – Mifsud (16), Norwich – Cureton (11).

Played for Both Clubs: Leon McKenzie (boo), Andy Marshall (boo), Youssef Safri (boo), Dion Dublin, Darren Huckerby.

My Prediction: After the hugely impressive 13-game unbeaten run the Canaries have only taken four points from the last four games, so will be looking to get back to winning ways against a Coventry side that has only scored three times in their last seven matches. Coventry 0 Norwich 1.

FA Cup Quarter-Final Predictions

The FA Cup has rolled around again with the quarter-final matches which take place this weekend, so as per the norm let’s make a few predictions…

Barnsley vs. Chelsea (Live on BBC1 from 17:15 today): Knocking Liverpool out at Anfield in the Fifth Round would have given Barnsley plenty of confidence as they prepare to face Chelsea, but can they upset another of the big four? I hope they can, but I don’t think they will. My prediction: Chelsea to win.

Bristol Rovers vs. West Bromwich Albion (Live on BBC1 from 17:50 tomorrow): They dumped Southampton out at the Memorial Ground the Baggies had better be on their guard if they’re going to avoid a shock. I really want to back Rovers but I just think West Brom will be too strong for them. My prediction: West Brom to win.

Manchester United vs. Portsmouth (Live on Sky Sports 1 from midday today): Another FA Cup tie another cup match with a Premier League side for Man Utd. If they didn’t beat everyone all the time I’d almost feel sorry for them. My prediction: Man Utd to win.

Middlesbrough vs. Cardiff City (Live on BBC1 from 13:50 tomorrow): Which Cardiff are going to turn up? That’s the real question for this one. I can’t go the whole round without going for an upset, so I’m going to back the Welshmen. My prediction: Cardiff to win.