| Routledge 16:37 - Dec 15 with 10463 views | BLAZE |
Has been a class signing - our most capped player during the clubs most successful period ever, I believe
OK, he was finished at PL level. But now we're in the Championship we should've used him more. He's proved that over the last few games
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| Routledge on 18:53 - Dec 15 with 1913 views | WarwickHunt |
| Routledge on 18:02 - Dec 15 by Jango |
Routs was out of his depth for the last 3 seasons in the prem. it got to a stage where it was cringeworthy watching him. Glad he’s making a good contribution at this level though, seems like a decent guy so I’d be more than happy to see him end his playing days with us on a high.
Quite surprised to see De Guzman on that list to be honest. Was an absolute gem of a player for us. Majestic at times. |
Blimey, a Jango post I completely agree with.
Have an EU approved uparrow. |  | | |
| Routledge on 19:04 - Dec 15 with 1876 views | jasper_T |
| Routledge on 18:52 - Dec 15 by Jango |
Wouldn’t disagree with that. Up until last week we’ve only really had VDH, Fer and Olson with any experience and the latter 2 have been unfit and out of form. Dyer and Routledge are perfect players to have in and around the youngsters, whether starters or coming off the bench. Be nice to see us bring another 1 or 2 more experienced players in January. |
Naughton and Mulder/Nordfeldt count as experienced, surely.
Jay Fulton has had over a hundred senior games. |  | | |
| Routledge on 19:15 - Dec 15 with 1858 views | jack247 |
| Routledge on 18:02 - Dec 15 by Jango |
Routs was out of his depth for the last 3 seasons in the prem. it got to a stage where it was cringeworthy watching him. Glad he’s making a good contribution at this level though, seems like a decent guy so I’d be more than happy to see him end his playing days with us on a high.
Quite surprised to see De Guzman on that list to be honest. Was an absolute gem of a player for us. Majestic at times. |
He wasn’t out of his depth in the PL, he was totally unsuited to the rigid, negative style that our last two managers (at least) had us playing. He looked good today and at Brentford because our attacks are more fluid and inventive, which suits an intelligent player who knows which runs to make and times them well.
If you ask him to play as a traditional winger, run at his fullback and get a cross in, I’d guess he’d struggle in the Championship, it’s just not his game. Interchanging positions and making clever runs in a footballing side is. | | | |
| Routledge on 19:29 - Dec 15 with 1828 views | Brynmill_Jack |
| Routledge on 17:07 - Dec 15 by Pegojack |
There's a lot of re-writing of history going on in this thread.
For the past couple of seasons, he's veered between anonymous, atrocious and downright embarrassing.
I'm very glad if he's now found his level and is making a big contribution again, I never want to see a Swans player fail. |
I'm very sorry but you're wrong. I and others stuck up for Routledge when people like Perch where assassinating his character but while others (who cost so much more) have flattered to deceive and tried to f*ck off at the first opportunity (like Andre Ayew) Routledge has stayed true to this club. He is a rarity, a proper clubman and the emotion in his interview last week showed just what our club means to him.
It may sound silly but he's an unsung hero of ours, he's stuck around more than some of our tourist fans. Revisit your opinion , he could very well have a massive part to play for us this season. Great today, so glad to see him playing so well. |  |
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| Routledge on 19:32 - Dec 15 with 1823 views | Jango |
| Routledge on 19:04 - Dec 15 by jasper_T |
Naughton and Mulder/Nordfeldt count as experienced, surely.
Jay Fulton has had over a hundred senior games. |
Sorry forgot about naughton. | | | |
| Routledge on 19:42 - Dec 15 with 1794 views | Jango |
| Routledge on 19:15 - Dec 15 by jack247 |
He wasn’t out of his depth in the PL, he was totally unsuited to the rigid, negative style that our last two managers (at least) had us playing. He looked good today and at Brentford because our attacks are more fluid and inventive, which suits an intelligent player who knows which runs to make and times them well.
If you ask him to play as a traditional winger, run at his fullback and get a cross in, I’d guess he’d struggle in the Championship, it’s just not his game. Interchanging positions and making clever runs in a footballing side is. |
You’re probably right about formations and styles not suiting his play but his touch, pace, passing, shooting and all round game was well below premier league standards. Nice to see him with a bit of confidence back in his play last few games which I don’t think he would have ever got back in the premier league regardless of styles. | | | |
| Routledge on 20:04 - Dec 15 with 1745 views | DJack |
| Routledge on 18:53 - Dec 15 by WarwickHunt |
Blimey, a Jango post I completely agree with.
Have an EU approved uparrow. |
Ditto...Perhaps someone hacked his account?  |  |
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| Routledge on 20:12 - Dec 15 with 1739 views | jack247 |
| Routledge on 19:42 - Dec 15 by Jango |
You’re probably right about formations and styles not suiting his play but his touch, pace, passing, shooting and all round game was well below premier league standards. Nice to see him with a bit of confidence back in his play last few games which I don’t think he would have ever got back in the premier league regardless of styles. |
To be honest, his shooting and final ball probably aren’t Championship standard. One of those players who (I’m guessing) overthinks it and ends up shanking his shot or cross. He’s never been particularly pacey for a winger, at least for us. He relies on timing, which is why he’s through or in space so often, but isn’t great one on one with a fullback.
Very clever player though. Underrated IMO. | | | |
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| Routledge on 20:37 - Dec 15 with 1684 views | Flashberryjack |
| Routledge on 16:51 - Dec 15 by A_Fans_Dad |
Wayne actually looks revitalised, perhaps it is playing with so many enthusiastic youngsters. |
Or perhaps the shop window effect has inspired him...nevertheless he had a superb game today.
Well done Wayne |  |
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| Routledge on 20:43 - Dec 15 with 1663 views | Dr_Winston |
| Routledge on 20:37 - Dec 15 by Flashberryjack |
Or perhaps the shop window effect has inspired him...nevertheless he had a superb game today.
Well done Wayne |
Perhaps playing in a piss poor division is the difference. |  |
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| Routledge on 20:51 - Dec 15 with 1641 views | plasjack |
| Routledge on 20:43 - Dec 15 by Dr_Winston |
Perhaps playing in a piss poor division is the difference. |
The championship is not that as well you know, but who am I to argue with GOD. |  | | |
| Routledge on 21:02 - Dec 15 with 1600 views | Flashberryjack |
| Routledge on 20:43 - Dec 15 by Dr_Winston |
Perhaps playing in a piss poor division is the difference. |
Or maybe being a good championship player that was playing in a league above his level . | |
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| Routledge on 21:16 - Dec 15 with 1572 views | jack247 |
| Routledge on 20:43 - Dec 15 by Dr_Winston |
Perhaps playing in a piss poor division is the difference. |
As I said above, he’d look crap in this division if we were still playing Clementball.
Honestly think the style of play is a bigger factor for him than the level. It’s very difficult to stop well timed clever runs whoever you are. His problem has always been what he does when he’s through or has to make a killer pass. | | | |
| Routledge on 21:17 - Dec 15 with 1567 views | Dr_Winston |
| Routledge on 21:02 - Dec 15 by Flashberryjack |
Or maybe being a good championship player that was playing in a league above his level . |
Well no. The idea that there are definite lines between Championship players and Premier League players is simplistic nonsense. Players can look good or shit in games at a number of levels for a wide variety of reasons, not all of which are related to their own technical ability. Something many posters on here really, really need to understand.
Routledge was more than capable for a number of years in the Premier League. He wasn't by the end of our time there (regardless of systems, he just wasn't up to it anymore), but our relegation has given him the chance to contribute more than he has done for most of the last couple of years. Mostly because the Championship these days is a bit shit. Certainly compared to the overall standard the last time we were down here. | |
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| Routledge on 21:37 - Dec 15 with 1532 views | STID2017 |
For a number of reasons stated above and probably a mix of all of them, Routs has been overall disappointing when he has had his chance and I have been critical of him.
However, today he was by far and away our best player, gave a real 90 minute performance and took his goal with some aplomb.
Well done Wayne - MOM in my opinion |  |
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| Routledge on 21:40 - Dec 15 with 1523 views | Flashberryjack |
| Routledge on 21:17 - Dec 15 by Dr_Winston |
Well no. The idea that there are definite lines between Championship players and Premier League players is simplistic nonsense. Players can look good or shit in games at a number of levels for a wide variety of reasons, not all of which are related to their own technical ability. Something many posters on here really, really need to understand.
Routledge was more than capable for a number of years in the Premier League. He wasn't by the end of our time there (regardless of systems, he just wasn't up to it anymore), but our relegation has given him the chance to contribute more than he has done for most of the last couple of years. Mostly because the Championship these days is a bit shit. Certainly compared to the overall standard the last time we were down here. |
Thank you for agreeing with me. | |
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| Routledge on 22:29 - Dec 15 with 1430 views | PatchesOHoulihan |
| Routledge on 18:52 - Dec 15 by Jango |
Wouldn’t disagree with that. Up until last week we’ve only really had VDH, Fer and Olson with any experience and the latter 2 have been unfit and out of form. Dyer and Routledge are perfect players to have in and around the youngsters, whether starters or coming off the bench. Be nice to see us bring another 1 or 2 more experienced players in January. |
The reality is that we’ve dropped down a level. Routs, dyer(although not his best today), Britton and Rangel would all stand out in this league |  |
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| Routledge on 22:48 - Dec 15 with 1409 views | Badlands |
| Routledge on 19:29 - Dec 15 by Brynmill_Jack |
I'm very sorry but you're wrong. I and others stuck up for Routledge when people like Perch where assassinating his character but while others (who cost so much more) have flattered to deceive and tried to f*ck off at the first opportunity (like Andre Ayew) Routledge has stayed true to this club. He is a rarity, a proper clubman and the emotion in his interview last week showed just what our club means to him.
It may sound silly but he's an unsung hero of ours, he's stuck around more than some of our tourist fans. Revisit your opinion , he could very well have a massive part to play for us this season. Great today, so glad to see him playing so well. |
Well said.
I think he has real found his home in Swansea (he was the archetypal journeyman before arriving at the Liberty) and the way we used to play and the way we are starting to play again.
A outstanding pro who should have been playing all season and has a great deal to offer the club off the pitch as well. [Post edited 15 Dec 2018 22:55]
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| Routledge on 22:54 - Dec 15 with 1400 views | TNT |
Been crap, but hey, there's still time mun. | |
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| Routledge on 23:10 - Dec 15 with 1369 views | controversial_jack |
Those who say he's not a premiership player, but just a championship one, need to remember what league we are actually in.None of our players are premier league players, but at the moment he's our best player by a mile. | | | |
| Routledge on 23:17 - Dec 15 with 1349 views | exiledclaseboy |
Routledge never deserved the stick he got from some. Struggled at the top level for the last few years but we should have made much more use of him this season than we have up to now. |  |
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| Routledge on 23:18 - Dec 15 with 1345 views | STID2017 |
| Routledge on 23:10 - Dec 15 by controversial_jack |
Those who say he's not a premiership player, but just a championship one, need to remember what league we are actually in.None of our players are premier league players, but at the moment he's our best player by a mile. |
in fairness the last two games he's been superb, but I'm sure he has only played four games this season and scored two goals.So hard to say he is our best player, that's a bit unfair on those who have been in the team all this season, don't you think ?
However, today he was the stand out player by a mile - sheer class. | |
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| Routledge on 23:21 - Dec 15 with 1337 views | Pegojack |
Anyhow, watched the Quest highlights, Routs took his chance very well. Celina was class.
Interesting to see a number of ex Swans doing well in the games on before ours - Joey Allen of course, Clucas, Danny Graham, Tammy Abraham, Hernandez...... |  | | |
| Routledge on 23:22 - Dec 15 with 1337 views | jasper_T |
| Routledge on 22:29 - Dec 15 by PatchesOHoulihan |
The reality is that we’ve dropped down a level. Routs, dyer(although not his best today), Britton and Rangel would all stand out in this league |
How do Naughton, Fer, Olsson and Carroll fit into this perspective? | | | |
| Routledge on 23:26 - Dec 15 with 1319 views | 34dfgdf54 |
| Routledge on 23:22 - Dec 15 by jasper_T |
How do Naughton, Fer, Olsson and Carroll fit into this perspective? |
The players you mentioned never performed to the standard the players Patches mentioned consistently in the premier league. |  | | |
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