| What to expect from Russell Martin on 21:30 - Jun 21 with 1342 views | Heisenberg |
As one Swansea observer said at times its death by a thousand passes. It’s all very well citing Barcelona and Man City but both those teams have world class players that can turn possession into clear chances very quickly. Without them there is a danger that possession turns into sideways or backward passing that becomes dull to watch and allows teams to defend against easily. We shall see but if Martin wants his teams to play like Guardiolas then he will need top players to make it effective. |  |
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| What to expect from Russell Martin on 21:35 - Jun 21 with 1335 views | Southamptonfan |
| What to expect from Russell Martin on 21:30 - Jun 21 by Heisenberg |
As one Swansea observer said at times its death by a thousand passes. It’s all very well citing Barcelona and Man City but both those teams have world class players that can turn possession into clear chances very quickly. Without them there is a danger that possession turns into sideways or backward passing that becomes dull to watch and allows teams to defend against easily. We shall see but if Martin wants his teams to play like Guardiolas then he will need top players to make it effective. |
This is true. If we stick to one style of play, with no plan B, other teams work you out. If you have Haaland upfront with Stones and Dias at the back you win game regardless. If we don't score goals because we miss, miss miss, and keep passing and passing, the fans will get restless. [Post edited 21 Jun 2023 21:36]
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| What to expect from Russell Martin on 22:04 - Jun 21 with 1287 views | SonicBoom |
We've had possession football for the last few years. Ralph knew the way to stop conceding was to have the majority of the ball. He also knew we couldn't win by scoring a lot of goals.
We MUST carry a goal threat or it will like the PL. Other teams knew we would pass but wouldn't hurt them.
If they know we can score it'll keep the opposition from getting too brave.
I really don't want to see more endless possession without any penetration. |  | | |
| What to expect from Russell Martin on 08:27 - Jun 22 with 1118 views | Monksway |
In itself possession football isn't a bad thing if you have players who can: a) retain the ball under pressure and pass to players who have found pockets of space. b) identify openings and create chances in the final third. c) convert those chances that come along. I guess the question is - Have we got those players?. Last season we definitely didn't have a team capable of doing that to an appropriate standard so possession became very slow and predictable with mistakes at the back. The assumption is we'll have much more of the ball and control the games like Burnley did for the most part last year. Massive change from Nathan Jones and Luton who was also an ideal fit for Saints apparently. | | | |
| What to expect from Russell Martin on 10:26 - Jun 22 with 1070 views | Ifonly |
| What to expect from Russell Martin on 21:35 - Jun 21 by Southamptonfan |
This is true. If we stick to one style of play, with no plan B, other teams work you out. If you have Haaland upfront with Stones and Dias at the back you win game regardless. If we don't score goals because we miss, miss miss, and keep passing and passing, the fans will get restless. [Post edited 21 Jun 2023 21:36]
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Yes, even City have a plan B. Look at the FA cup final. They scored twice. The first was absolute route 1. The keeper hoofed it up to Haaland and Gundogan picked up the second ball. After the game one of them commented that they have practiced that tactic. The second was a set piece routine. Of course they did lots of passing as well but that didn't get them anywhere.
BTW, in the same game United scored from a penalty gained from a cross in to the box. Their other best chances also came from crosses on to the heads of their bigger players. Not much passing involved in any of these goals. | | | |
| What to expect from Russell Martin on 19:22 - Jun 22 with 951 views | dirk_doone |
His teams always spend the early part of the season near the bottom and then late in the season battle their way out of the relegation struggle with an average finishing position of 14th.
Based on his record at other clubs, we should expect 1 win from our opening 8 games:
Swansea 2022-23
30 July Rotherham United 1—1 Swansea City D
6 August 2Swansea City 0—3 Blackburn Rovers L
13 August Blackpool 0—1 Swansea City W
16 August Swansea City 2—2 Millwall D
20 August Swansea City 0—2 Luton Town L
27 August Middlesbrough 2—1 Swansea City L
31 August Stoke City 1—1 Swansea City D
Swansea 2021-22
7 August Blackburn Rovers 2—1 Swansea City L
14 August Swansea City 0—0 Sheffield United D
17 August Swansea City 1—3 Stoke City L
20 August Bristol City 0—1 Swansea City W
28 August Preston North End 3—1 Swansea City L
11 September 2 Swansea City 0—0 Hull City D
15 September Swansea City 0—0 Millwall D
18 September Luton Town 3—3 Swansea City D
MK Dons 2020-21
12 September Doncaster Rovers Away 1—1 D
19 September 2Lincoln CityHome 1—2 L
26 September Crewe AlexandraAway 0—2 L
3 October Ipswich Town Home 1—1 D
10 October Portsmouth Away 1—2 L
17 October 0Gillingham Home 2—0 W
20 October Oxford United Away 2—3 L
24 October Blackpool Away 0—1 L [Post edited 22 Jun 2023 19:23]
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| What to expect from Russell Martin on 21:22 - Jun 22 with 856 views | Southamptonfan |
| What to expect from Russell Martin on 10:26 - Jun 22 by Ifonly |
Yes, even City have a plan B. Look at the FA cup final. They scored twice. The first was absolute route 1. The keeper hoofed it up to Haaland and Gundogan picked up the second ball. After the game one of them commented that they have practiced that tactic. The second was a set piece routine. Of course they did lots of passing as well but that didn't get them anywhere.
BTW, in the same game United scored from a penalty gained from a cross in to the box. Their other best chances also came from crosses on to the heads of their bigger players. Not much passing involved in any of these goals. |
Yes exactly. We want goals and wins. | |
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| What to expect from Russell Martin on 10:01 - Jun 23 with 692 views | arfurdent |
League 1? |  |
| And the White Knight is talking backwards
And the Red Queen's off with her head |
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