| Swansea City v Blackburn Rovers : Match day thread ** Updated on 18:41 - Feb 22 with 1222 views | HoneyBadger |
| Swansea City v Blackburn Rovers : Match day thread ** Updated on 18:17 - Feb 22 by Dr_Winston |
If nothing else today seems to confirm that our biggest problem this season was not and never has been the squad. It's also strong evidence to support the idea that we're going to be just fine without Matt Grimes.
Must admit I was a little concerned when Vig tipped that header over early on but after that we grew into the game with confidence, pace and aggression, never letting them settle on the ball and working hard for each other. The tempo of passing and movement was also a massive upgrade on much of what we've seen before.
Who would have thought that just letting players play instead of chaining them into unnecessarily complex and tedious systems would pay dividends? |
Absolutely agree. Used to find it very frustrating when others would use the squad as a defence for Luke Williams. These are professional athletes that only have to play a couple of games a week. Not exactly Tour de France levels of endurance required. |  | |  |
| Swansea City v Blackburn Rovers : Match day thread ** Updated on 20:04 - Feb 22 with 850 views | SullutaCreturned |
| Swansea City v Blackburn Rovers : Match day thread ** Updated on 18:39 - Feb 22 by Whiterockin |
But then again Grimes has started the last three games for Coventry and they have won them all, so I don't think the supporters will be complaining for the moment. |
I've consistely criticised Grimes BUT not because I think he's a poor player. I think he was overly negative, prone to dropping too deep and creating problems in our own defence but it wasn't all his fault.
I blame the managers too, too long with Martin and then Williams, this idea that possession is king, is more important than all else. I think Southampton going up had some people believeing in Martin again, until this season when the Saints threaten to have the worst ever season.
Williams was cut of the same cloth and has us being boring and poor in attack. By this time Grimes had been here too long as was stale, in my opinion. We needed to move Grimes on, to refresh the midfield. Grimes being sold really was the best thing for him and for Swansea.
People think I hate Grimes, I don't. I don't hate anybody who has or still does play for us.I can have an opinion about how good or bad they are, it doesn't mean there's hate.
Every player has a time at a club and sometimes they outstay that time, I think Grimes is one of those.
What we saw today was a retun of fun. The Swans hasn't been fun for ages. It was today and long may it last. | | | |
| Swansea City v Blackburn Rovers : Match day thread ** Updated on 20:23 - Feb 22 with 751 views | Boundy |
| Swansea City v Blackburn Rovers : Match day thread ** Updated on 20:04 - Feb 22 by SullutaCreturned |
I've consistely criticised Grimes BUT not because I think he's a poor player. I think he was overly negative, prone to dropping too deep and creating problems in our own defence but it wasn't all his fault.
I blame the managers too, too long with Martin and then Williams, this idea that possession is king, is more important than all else. I think Southampton going up had some people believeing in Martin again, until this season when the Saints threaten to have the worst ever season.
Williams was cut of the same cloth and has us being boring and poor in attack. By this time Grimes had been here too long as was stale, in my opinion. We needed to move Grimes on, to refresh the midfield. Grimes being sold really was the best thing for him and for Swansea.
People think I hate Grimes, I don't. I don't hate anybody who has or still does play for us.I can have an opinion about how good or bad they are, it doesn't mean there's hate.
Every player has a time at a club and sometimes they outstay that time, I think Grimes is one of those.
What we saw today was a retun of fun. The Swans hasn't been fun for ages. It was today and long may it last. |
Excellent post , down arrowed by mistake , stubby fingers and iPhone are not a good match | |
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| Swansea City v Blackburn Rovers : Match day thread ** Updated on 22:24 - Feb 22 with 505 views | Luther27 |
| Swansea City v Blackburn Rovers : Match day thread ** Updated on 17:49 - Feb 22 by Whiterockin |
I'm glad you have your mojo back mate, it doesn't take much does it. Much better today and very enjoyable, let's kick on from here. |
Gutted I missed the game today….just saw the results of us and Wales. Missed a good days sport.
Sounds like we are a different team with a different manager….what a flaming surprise. | | | |
| Swansea City v Blackburn Rovers : Match day thread ** Updated on 22:29 - Feb 22 with 476 views | STID2017 |
| Swansea City v Blackburn Rovers : Match day thread ** Updated on 20:04 - Feb 22 by SullutaCreturned |
I've consistely criticised Grimes BUT not because I think he's a poor player. I think he was overly negative, prone to dropping too deep and creating problems in our own defence but it wasn't all his fault.
I blame the managers too, too long with Martin and then Williams, this idea that possession is king, is more important than all else. I think Southampton going up had some people believeing in Martin again, until this season when the Saints threaten to have the worst ever season.
Williams was cut of the same cloth and has us being boring and poor in attack. By this time Grimes had been here too long as was stale, in my opinion. We needed to move Grimes on, to refresh the midfield. Grimes being sold really was the best thing for him and for Swansea.
People think I hate Grimes, I don't. I don't hate anybody who has or still does play for us.I can have an opinion about how good or bad they are, it doesn't mean there's hate.
Every player has a time at a club and sometimes they outstay that time, I think Grimes is one of those.
What we saw today was a retun of fun. The Swans hasn't been fun for ages. It was today and long may it last. |
Totally agree
Have an up arrow to compensate for Boundy's stubby fingers |  |
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| Swansea City v Blackburn Rovers : Match day thread ** Updated on 22:42 - Feb 22 with 446 views | owainglyndwr |
| Swansea City v Blackburn Rovers : Match day thread ** Updated on 22:29 - Feb 22 by STID2017 |
Totally agree
Have an up arrow to compensate for Boundy's stubby fingers |
Wow just wow today , really are these the same players ?
More of the same please [Post edited 22 Feb 22:42]
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| Swansea City v Blackburn Rovers : Match day thread ** Updated on 22:44 - Feb 22 with 433 views | KeithHaynes |
| Swansea City v Blackburn Rovers : Match day thread ** Updated on 20:04 - Feb 22 by SullutaCreturned |
I've consistely criticised Grimes BUT not because I think he's a poor player. I think he was overly negative, prone to dropping too deep and creating problems in our own defence but it wasn't all his fault.
I blame the managers too, too long with Martin and then Williams, this idea that possession is king, is more important than all else. I think Southampton going up had some people believeing in Martin again, until this season when the Saints threaten to have the worst ever season.
Williams was cut of the same cloth and has us being boring and poor in attack. By this time Grimes had been here too long as was stale, in my opinion. We needed to move Grimes on, to refresh the midfield. Grimes being sold really was the best thing for him and for Swansea.
People think I hate Grimes, I don't. I don't hate anybody who has or still does play for us.I can have an opinion about how good or bad they are, it doesn't mean there's hate.
Every player has a time at a club and sometimes they outstay that time, I think Grimes is one of those.
What we saw today was a retun of fun. The Swans hasn't been fun for ages. It was today and long may it last. |
They don’t call him the handbrake for nothing. |  |
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| Swansea City v Blackburn Rovers : Match day thread ** Updated on 22:54 - Feb 22 with 388 views | Dr_Winston |
| Swansea City v Blackburn Rovers : Match day thread ** Updated on 20:04 - Feb 22 by SullutaCreturned |
I've consistely criticised Grimes BUT not because I think he's a poor player. I think he was overly negative, prone to dropping too deep and creating problems in our own defence but it wasn't all his fault.
I blame the managers too, too long with Martin and then Williams, this idea that possession is king, is more important than all else. I think Southampton going up had some people believeing in Martin again, until this season when the Saints threaten to have the worst ever season.
Williams was cut of the same cloth and has us being boring and poor in attack. By this time Grimes had been here too long as was stale, in my opinion. We needed to move Grimes on, to refresh the midfield. Grimes being sold really was the best thing for him and for Swansea.
People think I hate Grimes, I don't. I don't hate anybody who has or still does play for us.I can have an opinion about how good or bad they are, it doesn't mean there's hate.
Every player has a time at a club and sometimes they outstay that time, I think Grimes is one of those.
What we saw today was a retun of fun. The Swans hasn't been fun for ages. It was today and long may it last. |
If I thought Grimes was a poor player I wouldn't loathe him half as much as I did. If I thought he was genuinely performing to the best of his ability like say, Fulton then I could get behind that.
Most of us understand however that he's capable of more than we ever saw from him on a consistent basis. A lot more. Problem is that we almost never saw it. The odd game here or there. One season under Potter. And that's it. Despite that his cheerleaders spent years declaring his essential status to our side.
Anyone miss him today?
Coventry are on a good run of form but it's already being noticed that they're not moving the ball as quickly as they used to. We'll see how highly they think of him when that good run of form stops. |  |
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| Swansea City v Blackburn Rovers : Match day thread ** Updated on 23:44 - Feb 22 with 301 views | Fireboy2 |
There are a lot of bridges that have to be built. Rome wasn't built in a day," said Sheehan
Today was a day for the fans to show the players some love and vice versa. That's the way it should be. Today was a pleasing performance.
"I was up at four this morning looking at different things and in-game changes, different scenarios. I wanted to make sure everything was right and all the detail was right for the players and, fair play to them, they were excellent. I've earned myself a Pepsi Max tonight, that's about as exciting as it gets for me!"
This ^ is why he should stay on as our manager until at least the end of the season.
He totally understands the jacks. |  | | |
| Swansea City v Blackburn Rovers : Match day thread ** Updated on 01:41 - Feb 23 with 189 views | Treforys_Jack |
Amazing how short the matchday thread is this week, hmmm !!! |  | | |
| Swansea City v Blackburn Rovers : Match day thread ** Updated on 05:27 - Feb 23 with 110 views | STID2017 |
| Swansea City v Blackburn Rovers : Match day thread ** Updated on 23:44 - Feb 22 by Fireboy2 |
There are a lot of bridges that have to be built. Rome wasn't built in a day," said Sheehan
Today was a day for the fans to show the players some love and vice versa. That's the way it should be. Today was a pleasing performance.
"I was up at four this morning looking at different things and in-game changes, different scenarios. I wanted to make sure everything was right and all the detail was right for the players and, fair play to them, they were excellent. I've earned myself a Pepsi Max tonight, that's about as exciting as it gets for me!"
This ^ is why he should stay on as our manager until at least the end of the season.
He totally understands the jacks. |
Totally agree.
I hope he has the confidence and opportunity to stay on as manager.
Today was a massive boost in the arm for all concerned with Swans, including the fans | |
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| Swansea City v Blackburn Rovers : Match day thread ** Updated on 05:28 - Feb 23 with 107 views | STID2017 |
| Swansea City v Blackburn Rovers : Match day thread ** Updated on 01:41 - Feb 23 by Treforys_Jack |
Amazing how short the matchday thread is this week, hmmm !!! |
Yes I did think that.
Let's enjoy the positive headlines | |
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