letsallsingtogether
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Probably like Grendel.
Small man syndrome.
Match Thread Swindon match thread (27 Viewers)
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Small man syndrome.
matesx
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Just back, enjoyable day.
We looked fairly slick and pretty comfortable although our keeper pulled off a cracking low down save and Rose made an unbelievable block on the line.
The lad Allen looks an absolute gem.
McFadzen is a unit with great presence, no nonsense defender and very vocal.
Good SBA turnout, difficult to guess but I’d hazard around 400.
We looked fairly slick and pretty comfortable although our keeper pulled off a cracking low down save and Rose made an unbelievable block on the line.
The lad Allen looks an absolute gem.
McFadzen is a unit with great presence, no nonsense defender and very vocal.
Good SBA turnout, difficult to guess but I’d hazard around 400.
vow
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Grendel
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He was never at that ratio in league 2 - he’s scored in 4 league two games
fatso
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Agreed, but not replacing him could be a disaster!
itsabuzzard
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stevefloyd
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Good job they're not yellow with the fighting talk on here
shmmeee
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You did not just compare the McNulty situation to the Chaplin one? It’s apples and oranges. We’ve got a contingency, it’s clearly Walker. We’re obviously having to wait a bit for him, it happens. But we are in a far better position than when we were lost McNulty last season. We have a system around 1 striker and we have several players competing for that spot. The argument is whether a few 10-15 goal a season strikers are OK or do we need to break the bank on a 20-a-seasoner or gamble on a kid that's done it lower down.
vow
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Alkhen
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Agreed we need another attacker or two but Baka was OK today. He won the ball back well. Muscled a few players about. Pounced on a mistake and finished the chance. He is not going to be a poacher but there is a use for him.
I don't think Robins will be as blind as to go into the season with only two out and out strikers and some converted wingers.
We will get someone, hopefully Bright and Walker. No panic yet
The Lurker
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only just got back myself. Played well but defence looked suspect to me. Swindon on another day could have and should have had a couple of goals. final third wasn’t great but couple of goals give them confidence. Allen looks good. hopefully injury to Kelly isn’t too serious
Evo1883
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stevefloyd
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I think now the friendlys are finished we may see a couple of loans come in, cant see parent clubs sending out players just to play in friendlys so hopefully we can get some much needed competition for the striking role/roles in
shmmeee
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I think we’re waiting on Walker and Bright. If they don’t happen we might see a Prem youth loan if there’s one on the radar.
clint van damme
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I'm personally relaxed about it.
I still think max or Baka will come good. I've a feeling Walker won't happen so I'm not getting my hopes up on that front.
Bristol sky blue
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Thoughts on game:
Allen presses the opposition very well up the field, works tirelessly and composed on the ball.
Defensively we were a bit lucky at times - think our lack of pace through the middle will cost a few goals.
Jobello whipped in a few decent low crosses across the box which a goal poacher would thrive on.
Bayliss: decision making often poor when he came on but at least he carried the ball out of defence a lot. Just seems strangely short of confidence at the moment.
Dabo: Very impressed by him. Good both in and out of possession.
A couple of great saves by Marosi: his reactions are excellent.
Only real worry for me was our left side. I like Brandon Mason's tenacity, but his positional sense is often poor. I wonder if MR will get another LB in on loan if he can get Junior Brown off the books?
Allen presses the opposition very well up the field, works tirelessly and composed on the ball.
Defensively we were a bit lucky at times - think our lack of pace through the middle will cost a few goals.
Jobello whipped in a few decent low crosses across the box which a goal poacher would thrive on.
Bayliss: decision making often poor when he came on but at least he carried the ball out of defence a lot. Just seems strangely short of confidence at the moment.
Dabo: Very impressed by him. Good both in and out of possession.
A couple of great saves by Marosi: his reactions are excellent.
Only real worry for me was our left side. I like Brandon Mason's tenacity, but his positional sense is often poor. I wonder if MR will get another LB in on loan if he can get Junior Brown off the books?
SkyBlueDom26
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Turner gave Dabo another low score again in the ratings, he must be watching the wrong game
ccfc1234
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Just back from a good day. Bit annoying how stewards decided we had to all be bunched up in specific seats.
Throughts form the game were overall posative.
The GK made some good saves and distribution wise seems a huge upgrade on burge.
Dabo at RB looks a solid defender but need to work on his crossing. Sterling put some great balls in the box last season but defending wise dabo I liked.
The CBs were ok but are not as mobile as Willis and we needed some last ditch defending to keep a clean sheet.
Kelly was amazing controlling the tempo until he had to come off.
Allen is a great signing and will get and make goals.
Jobello looked pacy on the right and will be a real threat. His crossing looked his weakest attribute, overall very impressive.
Jordy is looking sharp and I can see him increasing his goals tally this season.
Baka missed a sitter and his work rate needs to improve, great to see him on the score sheet.
Finally max b had one chance and scored one goal. He is not as quick as some but his core finishing skills are probably as good as we have got up front and when his fitness improves could be ahead of baka for a starting berth or will at least be a danger off the bench.
All in all a good day and with a creativeve number 10 we would have a added dimention and far better goal threat.
I can't wait for the season to start now and Hope all the fans who might be on the fence will turn out to support the team next week.
Throughts form the game were overall posative.
The GK made some good saves and distribution wise seems a huge upgrade on burge.
Dabo at RB looks a solid defender but need to work on his crossing. Sterling put some great balls in the box last season but defending wise dabo I liked.
The CBs were ok but are not as mobile as Willis and we needed some last ditch defending to keep a clean sheet.
Kelly was amazing controlling the tempo until he had to come off.
Allen is a great signing and will get and make goals.
Jobello looked pacy on the right and will be a real threat. His crossing looked his weakest attribute, overall very impressive.
Jordy is looking sharp and I can see him increasing his goals tally this season.
Baka missed a sitter and his work rate needs to improve, great to see him on the score sheet.
Finally max b had one chance and scored one goal. He is not as quick as some but his core finishing skills are probably as good as we have got up front and when his fitness improves could be ahead of baka for a starting berth or will at least be a danger off the bench.
All in all a good day and with a creativeve number 10 we would have a added dimention and far better goal threat.
I can't wait for the season to start now and Hope all the fans who might be on the fence will turn out to support the team next week.
Bristol sky blue
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I thought Shipley was not that effective today, but what pleased me was how often he got into the box in the 2nd half - he will score a reasonable number of goals this season.
Liquid Gold
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Bristol sky blue
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Forgot to say, thought Pask looked excellent when he came on... He will be a valuable asset for us off the bench if Hyam / McFadzean are struggling against a pacy striker.
Covkid1968#
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Been in Nottingham for a wedding.... Walker is class and won’t be going anywhere unless they get a striker in (Chaplinesque) but the fans want to keep him. They all said he will score 20 plus if he comes to us ..... at that point I immediately ran to the toilet and had a wank
Esoterica
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Houchens Head
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Couldn't make it today. Was all geared up for it, then the missus claimed "she wasn't feeling well!" Hmpf! Anyway, as an ex-goalie, I'd love to know how Marosi compared to Burge. I know it was only one friendly game but did he do ok?
cc84cov
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Fingers crossed big blow if we lose Kelly & Allen
One is a competent goalie who distributes well makes good saves and commands his area.. The other plays for sunderland
Houchens Head
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That'll do fer me!
Alkhen
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Great couple of reaction saves, one in particular was good down low. Looks a good shot stopper.
Didn't have much to deal with from crosses so can't tell yet.
Looked short for distribution in the main, was conformable enough with the ball at his feet and sold their striker a few dummies before passing to a free defender.
Kicking was OK, bar a couple that went straight out but in his defence he was looking to hit the wingers unlike Burge who could spoon it out at will
Nick
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It was like that the previous games to rose as well