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The Nur said:
Why couldn't he do that when he was playing for us?
To be fair he had a pretty decent record with us - 12 goals in his first season in the Premiership is a fair effort for an 'average' striker. It's no coincidence his drop in form occurred just as Michu was emerging.With regard to last night, I can only echo ML's words - we did not deserve to win. We were utter gash and a shadow of the team that beat Newcastle with aplomb.
Someone reminded Routledge he is a footballer - to great performances in a row against high quality opposition.
Wilf proving he is the striker we all hoped he would be - a class player.
As Martinez used to say, the performances are there, the results will come.
Just got to do the double next week now!
Wilf proving he is the striker we all hoped he would be - a class player.
As Martinez used to say, the performances are there, the results will come.
Just got to do the double next week now!
hornetrider said:
Swans are in trouble I think, only three points from relegation zone and in no form at all. 
What's going on?
A hell of a lot of injuries and we don't seem to be able to defend anymore. What's going on?
Confidence is at an all time low (witness Ashley Williams just moaning at everyone yesterday - not what I want to see in a Captain) and we need a win against Fulham to reset ourselves.
On a positive note, Wilfried Bony is becoming the dog's danglies.
Didn't help yesterday that Atkinson failed to give us a stone-wall pen when he had clear line of sight from 10 yards away - Dawson basically shoved Bony over to prevent him connecting with a header.
k is happening at our club?8 wins in last 35 league games.
Bizarre recent team selection.
Apparent inability to motivate his players.
Spanish clique (rules had to be put in place to limit number of Spanish contingent on meal tables etc.)
Already stated his intention to leave at the end of the season.
Shame but inevitable.
Cheers for the silverware and memories and good luck.
Bizarre recent team selection.
Apparent inability to motivate his players.
Spanish clique (rules had to be put in place to limit number of Spanish contingent on meal tables etc.)
Already stated his intention to leave at the end of the season.
Shame but inevitable.
Cheers for the silverware and memories and good luck.
Getting messy now as Laudrup seeks to take legal advice against his "summary dismissal".
http://www.leaguemanagers.com/news/news-7353.html?
http://www.leaguemanagers.com/news/news-7353.html?
Still reeling from a fabulous derby victory.
Hernandez changed the game - an incredible pass to set up Routledge for the first goal.
Emnes looked sharp too which is promising as sounds like Michu is still a couple of weeks away.
Interesting Pozuelo wasn't even on the bench - get the feeling Monk is only going to play those who are willing to do the hard stuff i.e. track back or actually try and tackle...
Hernandez changed the game - an incredible pass to set up Routledge for the first goal.
Emnes looked sharp too which is promising as sounds like Michu is still a couple of weeks away.
Interesting Pozuelo wasn't even on the bench - get the feeling Monk is only going to play those who are willing to do the hard stuff i.e. track back or actually try and tackle...
The Nur said:
Just got home from the game, ears ringing like hell. To watch Swansea hold a team like Napoli to a goalless draw makes me proud of what they can achieve. If they go out in the next round I will not be disappointed in the slightest but genuinely proud of what such a small place has achieved. If we succeed in the next game then anything is possible.
We are Swansea City, not Laudrup FC, haha.
Nur, I think you sold us short mate - I was only watching at home (exile) but I would say we absolutely dominated Napoli! So much so I was irrationally feeling down that we didn't thump them 4-0...but for their excellent keepers we would have.We are Swansea City, not Laudrup FC, haha.
In the wider scheme though I am as you - utterly proud of a brilliant performance.
Hernandez and Chico seem to have a new lease of life under Monk so far.
Bring on Rodgers!
topsprayer said:
what a crap decision that penalty was. Hopefully 2 weeks will do them the world of good as illness/recovery looked to play a huge part in the 2nd half..
Don't be silly, Mike 'Prick' Dean was only 50 yards away. It was the obvious decision to make.More seriously, it was obvious to everyone that we are on are arses by 60 minutes plus Monk confirmed there was a sickness bug within the camp. A great effort to secure a precious point when Cardiff, Fulham and Norwich all lost.
The way we have been playing recently it is only a matter of time before a good result (and a little luck) comes our way.
m3sye said:
Legend, what are your thoughts on Davies compared to Shaw?
Does Shaw get more limelight because he is English? or is he that much better than Davies
Rory Smith of the Times thinks we (LFC) should put a bid in for Davies in the summer ...
SimonDoes Shaw get more limelight because he is English? or is he that much better than Davies
Rory Smith of the Times thinks we (LFC) should put a bid in for Davies in the summer ...
My opinion is they are both cracking potentials. I agree Davies goes under the radar more due to us being 'across the bridge' but I don't mind this at all!
I can't comment so much on Shaw as I have not seen him play much but Davies is an interesting player. He was largely un-tested at any level when thrown in at the deep-end as Neil Taylor broke his leg in out first season in the Prem. I think most fans hearts sunk when they saw this wet-behind-the-ears local lad attempt to fit in at Premiership level. Astonishgly he has made the LB position his own and pushed Taylor out the team, while also becoming a Wales regular. His weekly wage was £400 when he made his first-team debut!
He is pretty quick, strong, good in the air and tecnically sound (a pre-requisite playing for us as you know). I would say tactically and defensively he is still a little inexperienced / naive and we have seen a fair few goals coming from our left-hand side this season. I think other teams have begun to try and expose this weakness with some success.
The other string to his bow is he is excellent going forward - some have even been advocating he be played on the left-wing to accomodate Taylor at left back. Equally, some have suggested he is big and strong enough to play at CB.
He is a grounded lad and has basically come from being a fringe youth player to being our number one LB and mentioned in articles such as the one you refer to, in the space of one season. On that basis, who knows what he could go on to do.
Guys, it is squeaky bum time in my opinion after Saturdays second successive Jekyl and Hyde performance.
Monk's starting 11 and substitutions were questionable and he had no answer to West Brom's intensity and pressing in the 2nd half. I feel sorry for the guy to be honest, being parachuted in like this in the most critical point of our Premier League adventure yet - stirring words only go so far.
Our form is not helped by the fact other teams seem to be picking up freak results (Fulham v Newcastle, Norwich v Spurs, Villa v Chelsea etc) but I can't see us getting anything at Arsenal or Chelsea. We have to get points against Norwich, Hull and Villa.
On a brighter note I have it on good authority that Dyer and Shelvey are back in full training. Forget Michu - we need these guys back fully firing.
Monk's starting 11 and substitutions were questionable and he had no answer to West Brom's intensity and pressing in the 2nd half. I feel sorry for the guy to be honest, being parachuted in like this in the most critical point of our Premier League adventure yet - stirring words only go so far.
Our form is not helped by the fact other teams seem to be picking up freak results (Fulham v Newcastle, Norwich v Spurs, Villa v Chelsea etc) but I can't see us getting anything at Arsenal or Chelsea. We have to get points against Norwich, Hull and Villa.
On a brighter note I have it on good authority that Dyer and Shelvey are back in full training. Forget Michu - we need these guys back fully firing.
topsprayer said:
It's frustrating. Rather than going into games where we should be winning I'm thinking please don't mess it up. Monk needs experience and I hope he is getting lots of support. Dyer, shelvy and Hernandez are back and michu on bench should bolster the ranks. Hoping they can hold a draw although Williams is missing Chico in defence?
Ash is out?I have heard that Josh Sheehan is one from the youth ranks who could make the grade. Evidence of his potential (and confidence for such a young lad) can be seen in this clip from Wednesday night's FAW Youth Cup semi against Cardiff...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYiCh1VadVo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYiCh1VadVo
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