| HJ Speaketh on 19:22 - Aug 7 with 2621 views | exiledclaseboy |
"But Jenkins has stated that Swansea will not move for three players who have been linked – Adam Matthews, Geoff Cameron and Kyle Naughton.
And a bid for Celtic's Virgil van Dijk is also unlikely because he is too expensive."
Yet nowhere in that article and indeed not documented anywhere else as far as I know, does Jenkins actually say that.
Ho hum.
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| HJ Speaketh on 19:24 - Aug 7 with 2603 views | waynekerr55 |
| HJ Speaketh on 19:22 - Aug 7 by exiledclaseboy |
"But Jenkins has stated that Swansea will not move for three players who have been linked – Adam Matthews, Geoff Cameron and Kyle Naughton.
And a bid for Celtic's Virgil van Dijk is also unlikely because he is too expensive."
Yet nowhere in that article and indeed not documented anywhere else as far as I know, does Jenkins actually say that.
Ho hum.
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| HJ Speaketh on 21:06 - Aug 7 with 2459 views | monmouth |
How long are Leon and Fulton expected to out for?
If they are back soon, what's the frigging panic. Fill the CH gap (I think the Chico development was the only thing unplanned) or trust Monks judgment on Amat or Bartley and we are more than fine.
Sheesh, Clasey's spot on. Half the same people were probably demanding that Amat replace Chico all last season too. |  |
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| HJ Speaketh on 21:18 - Aug 7 with 2423 views | LeonisGod |
| HJ Speaketh on 21:06 - Aug 7 by monmouth |
How long are Leon and Fulton expected to out for?
If they are back soon, what's the frigging panic. Fill the CH gap (I think the Chico development was the only thing unplanned) or trust Monks judgment on Amat or Bartley and we are more than fine.
Sheesh, Clasey's spot on. Half the same people were probably demanding that Amat replace Chico all last season too. |
And that Tayls replace Ben. And kicking the board for not getting Ki back in January.
Leon was said to be 4-6 weeks I think. So misses about first 3 weeks of season at a rough guess. |  | | |
| HJ Speaketh on 21:18 - Aug 7 with 2421 views | GreekSwan |
| HJ Speaketh on 21:06 - Aug 7 by monmouth |
How long are Leon and Fulton expected to out for?
If they are back soon, what's the frigging panic. Fill the CH gap (I think the Chico development was the only thing unplanned) or trust Monks judgment on Amat or Bartley and we are more than fine.
Sheesh, Clasey's spot on. Half the same people were probably demanding that Amat replace Chico all last season too. |
Someone talking sense |  | | |
| HJ Speaketh on 21:27 - Aug 7 with 2391 views | Brynmill_Jack |
| HJ Speaketh on 19:21 - Aug 7 by Oldjack |
init ,like a bunch of old cockle women they are |
Hang on a minute, who said the Swans were "an embarrassment to the PL" when we lost to Brum in the COC? |  |
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| HJ Speaketh on 21:28 - Aug 7 with 2384 views | Brynmill_Jack |
| HJ Speaketh on 21:06 - Aug 7 by monmouth |
How long are Leon and Fulton expected to out for?
If they are back soon, what's the frigging panic. Fill the CH gap (I think the Chico development was the only thing unplanned) or trust Monks judgment on Amat or Bartley and we are more than fine.
Sheesh, Clasey's spot on. Half the same people were probably demanding that Amat replace Chico all last season too. |
I thought they were out for a month. That's the first 3 PL fixtures | |
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| HJ Speaketh on 21:49 - Aug 7 with 2318 views | ScoobyWho |
| HJ Speaketh on 19:24 - Aug 7 by waynekerr55 |
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I would have thought he did say it, or close to it, they aren't that mad as to risk their link in to the club by printing it if its total rubbish. |  |
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| HJ Speaketh on 22:04 - Aug 7 with 2270 views | Private_Partz |
| HJ Speaketh on 21:49 - Aug 7 by ScoobyWho |
I would have thought he did say it, or close to it, they aren't that mad as to risk their link in to the club by printing it if its total rubbish. |
Back from cycling.
Exactly my point Scooby.
Having said that I have had a good caning for my sceptic views on here and there is also a massive support for the Board on SCFC 2.
I generally tend to agree with the majority viewpoint on most occasions but this time I feel the last 8 months have been a massive eff up by the Board with a few exceptions. I admire the unity shown and really hope all of you are right and we have yet another great season ahead of us. |  |
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To help the other guy out,
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| HJ Speaketh on 22:07 - Aug 7 with 2252 views | Darran |
| HJ Speaketh on 22:04 - Aug 7 by Private_Partz |
Back from cycling.
Exactly my point Scooby.
Having said that I have had a good caning for my sceptic views on here and there is also a massive support for the Board on SCFC 2.
I generally tend to agree with the majority viewpoint on most occasions but this time I feel the last 8 months have been a massive eff up by the Board with a few exceptions. I admire the unity shown and really hope all of you are right and we have yet another great season ahead of us. |
Seriously though finishing 12th in the toughest league in the world wasn't a eff up IMHO. âš½ï¸ |  |
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| HJ Speaketh on 22:09 - Aug 7 with 2243 views | Swan91 |
| HJ Speaketh on 21:28 - Aug 7 by Brynmill_Jack |
I thought they were out for a month. That's the first 3 PL fixtures |
The funny thing is that I think we don't necessarily need a CDM for 2 of those games. I could easily see us playing with Shelvey and Ki in CM against burnley and west brom. Like a similar formation to the one we had against reading (or Villarreal Saturday I'm guessing).
The only game I see us struggling without a CDM is man utd. And then both Leon and Fulton would be back for Chelsea. But I would still be happy if we did get another CDM. |  | | |
| HJ Speaketh on 22:11 - Aug 7 with 2233 views | Private_Partz |
| HJ Speaketh on 22:07 - Aug 7 by Darran |
Seriously though finishing 12th in the toughest league in the world wasn't a eff up IMHO. âš½ï¸ |
I did say a few exceptions Darr :-) | |
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| HJ Speaketh on 22:13 - Aug 7 with 2217 views | Darran |
| HJ Speaketh on 22:11 - Aug 7 by Private_Partz |
I did say a few exceptions Darr :-) |
Aye and that's a massive one. 😂 | |
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| HJ Speaketh on 22:15 - Aug 7 with 2209 views | waynekerr55 |
| HJ Speaketh on 21:49 - Aug 7 by ScoobyWho |
I would have thought he did say it, or close to it, they aren't that mad as to risk their link in to the club by printing it if its total rubbish. |
They haven't had a link since Roberto left | |
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| HJ Speaketh on 22:24 - Aug 7 with 2167 views | ScoobyWho |
| HJ Speaketh on 22:15 - Aug 7 by waynekerr55 |
They haven't had a link since Roberto left |
They surely have some form of alliance ? | |
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| HJ Speaketh on 22:24 - Aug 7 with 2165 views | Private_Partz |
| HJ Speaketh on 22:13 - Aug 7 by Darran |
Aye and that's a massive one. 😂 |
I give GM the credit for that for turning it round after being thrown in at the deep end after we needlessly flirted with relegation. Most of the points gained were under ML however so I will give the board credit for that as they appointed both of them. ;-) | |
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| HJ Speaketh on 22:58 - Aug 7 with 2099 views | bluenile |
| HJ Speaketh on 22:07 - Aug 7 by Darran |
Seriously though finishing 12th in the toughest league in the world wasn't a eff up IMHO. âš½ï¸ |
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| HJ Speaketh on 23:05 - Aug 7 with 2083 views | Phil_S |
| HJ Speaketh on 11:04 - Aug 7 by JackSomething |
I don't think anyone could argue that the first 11 isn't better this season. It's the strength in depth that's worrying.
I seem to be doing these lists everyday, but we're currently at something like:
GK - Fabianski, Tremmel
RB - Rangel, Tiendalli
LB - Taylor, Kingsley
CB - Ash, Bartley
CB - Amat, ??
CM - Britton, Fulton
CM - Shelvey, Ki
AM - Gylfi, Emnes
W - Routledge, Montero
W - Dyer, Emnes
CF - Bony, Gomis
That's all our major first-team players. I've had to use Emnes to cover two positions and I don't even know who our 4th CB would be. If we have injuries or want to rotate the squad, we've got problems.
At the very least, we need another CB and someone who can cover AM/W. We should also be looking at a DM (especially with Britton and Fulton's injuries) and better cover at fullback.
I'm hopeful that the club are aware of this and deals are progressing to strengthen, they're just keeping things quiet. If some arrogance has set in, as others have suggested, and the club think this squad is deep enough right now, we're potentially in some trouble. I just don't think they can be that misguided.
If the transfer window closes without at LEAST 2 new players coming in, I will be shifting into the 'worried' camp. |
Be interesting to see you do the same thing there with the squad that we had last season and then give a view on comparison between last and this as to whether you think the depth is better this time around? |  | | |
| HJ Speaketh on 02:53 - Aug 8 with 1985 views | Admire |
Im so scared:-( |  | | |
| HJ Speaketh on 03:22 - Aug 8 with 1970 views | JoeSoccerFan |
If we could add Fedrico Fernandez for the right price, he would be a good addition to team and a complementary center half to Ashley.
Here's what I observed last winter while we prepared to play Napoli -
"While Fernandez platoons with Britos, I consider him the better center back over Albiol. He's the primary target on corner kicks. He provides crisp, ball on the ground, passes for distance. Fernandez is a solid defender that is more apt to step up into the gap between the CB and DMs - he did this consistently to slow down Totti in the first Roma match. When Fernandez makes a steal and his first touch is to dribble into transition, it's a very loose touch. Swansea should immediately pressure before his first touch is taken to dispossess him and transition into an ill-formed defense. Fernandez is a quality 1v1 defender, shutting down Milan's Super Mario on the dribble." | | | |
| HJ Speaketh on 04:10 - Aug 8 with 1964 views | Wanderer |
Bartley was bought on the premis that he was a good prospect.
i think it is time to step forward young man and grab your big chance by the swingers.
forget your errors and carry on from you left off at goodison park! |  | | |
| HJ Speaketh on 05:42 - Aug 8 with 1947 views | dameedna |
| HJ Speaketh on 10:17 - Aug 7 by Private_Partz |
Fair do's Jacks I really admire you optimism. Not a dig. I am genuine in this statement. To me it seems the Spanish players either thought Monk was not up to the job or they have been driven out of the club. It looks like we are trying to take on the Premier league on the cheap. Our planning is terrible as Man U loom large and we still have not sorted out defensive midfield and defence. This despite Monk being in post to have this sorted in plenty of time for pre season preparation. It smacks of arrogance as well. This top flight lark is easy eh? This could be the work of geniuses. Football is a funny old game. I will happily eat humble pie. Bookmark me. If we are doing fine by November I will say I got it all wrong without reservation. |
Not so sure
With Gylfi, Gomis, Monte, Ki possibly JDG and Fab we are stronger than last year
Bartley could be important
Ki needs to be
If we lose Bony I will get worried, I check for that one every day
Would also be worried if Shelvey was tempted away |  | | |
| HJ Speaketh on 08:07 - Aug 8 with 1876 views | shandyjack |
| HJ Speaketh on 23:05 - Aug 7 by Phil_S |
Be interesting to see you do the same thing there with the squad that we had last season and then give a view on comparison between last and this as to whether you think the depth is better this time around? |
Without the Europa league there is no need for such strong depth, we needed to improve our starting line up and we have |  |
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| HJ Speaketh on 11:17 - Aug 8 with 1791 views | _ |
| HJ Speaketh on 18:13 - Aug 7 by perchrockjack |
The idiots are those who call fellow fans idiots for having a different view..
I'm a bit worried me self but it's a case of hoping and trusting gm has a plan. I'm also glad we re still pl which would not have been the case with the charisma free disinterested Dane who would have cost us our pl status. I suppose those who still hanker after this jerk could be entitled to be called idiots though but not by me innit   |
Bugger off you dick....enough!! (idiot) |  |
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| HJ Speaketh on 12:27 - Aug 8 with 1741 views | LeonisGod |
| HJ Speaketh on 11:04 - Aug 7 by JackSomething |
I don't think anyone could argue that the first 11 isn't better this season. It's the strength in depth that's worrying.
I seem to be doing these lists everyday, but we're currently at something like:
GK - Fabianski, Tremmel
RB - Rangel, Tiendalli
LB - Taylor, Kingsley
CB - Ash, Bartley
CB - Amat, ??
CM - Britton, Fulton
CM - Shelvey, Ki
AM - Gylfi, Emnes
W - Routledge, Montero
W - Dyer, Emnes
CF - Bony, Gomis
That's all our major first-team players. I've had to use Emnes to cover two positions and I don't even know who our 4th CB would be. If we have injuries or want to rotate the squad, we've got problems.
At the very least, we need another CB and someone who can cover AM/W. We should also be looking at a DM (especially with Britton and Fulton's injuries) and better cover at fullback.
I'm hopeful that the club are aware of this and deals are progressing to strengthen, they're just keeping things quiet. If some arrogance has set in, as others have suggested, and the club think this squad is deep enough right now, we're potentially in some trouble. I just don't think they can be that misguided.
If the transfer window closes without at LEAST 2 new players coming in, I will be shifting into the 'worried' camp. |
^^^ This nicely summarises where we are at imo. The *team* looks ok, with Gylfi, Gomis and Montero very positive additions. We have slightly weakened the match *squad*, but with the addition of just 2 quality players we would be well-covered for all eventualities.
If Chico goes, we will be getting a decent replacement, I'm sure.
We've 4 wingers (I'm assuming Emnes will be used as a winger, which seems to be Monk's prefered use for him), so I can't see any movement there. JdG would finish the jigsaw in offering options behind the forward or alongside Leon, Ki or Shelvey in a deeper role. That would be my preference. But yes, a specialist DM water carrier would be another option here.
Fullbacks are finished as far as I can see. Yes, we would like better quality cover (for Angel), but there's no sign of that being in the offing.
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