| Downes 18:01 - Sep 25 with 1838 views | pencoedjack |
The lad is going to be a top player for us 👠|  | | |  |
| Downes on 18:03 - Sep 25 with 1475 views | Scotia |
He was fantastic today fair play. |  | | |
| Downes on 18:30 - Sep 25 with 1414 views | Treforys_Jack |
Said it since day 1 but apparently not a patch on Grimes. |  | | |
| Downes on 18:31 - Sep 25 with 1387 views | onehunglow |
lol.
Totally eclipses the most overated player we ve had in recent times. | |
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| Downes on 18:52 - Sep 25 with 1372 views | Scotia |
| Downes on 18:30 - Sep 25 by Treforys_Jack |
Said it since day 1 but apparently not a patch on Grimes. |
I thought Grimes was a weak link today. I hate criticising anyone in a Swans shirt but Downes showed him up. | | | |
| Downes on 19:04 - Sep 25 with 1343 views | dantheswansman |
I love a player that gives a shit, he was right on it, brilliant |  | | |
| Downes on 19:05 - Sep 25 with 1326 views | Dr_Winston |
| Downes on 18:52 - Sep 25 by Scotia |
I thought Grimes was a weak link today. I hate criticising anyone in a Swans shirt but Downes showed him up. |
Oddly I thought it was one of his better games this season. I'm still not a big fan but he was much more positive than normal. |  |
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| Downes on 19:05 - Sep 25 with 1332 views | 34dfgdf54 |
| Downes on 18:52 - Sep 25 by Scotia |
I thought Grimes was a weak link today. I hate criticising anyone in a Swans shirt but Downes showed him up. |
How?
Thought grimes was terrific first half, quieter second half. Nowhere near a weak link. |  | | |
| Downes on 19:11 - Sep 25 with 1313 views | Chief |
OP - he is already is.
Does what Grimes does better, to the point that Grimes' isn't needed in there in my opinion |  |
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| Downes on 19:17 - Sep 25 with 1299 views | jasper_T |
| Downes on 19:05 - Sep 25 by 34dfgdf54 |
How?
Thought grimes was terrific first half, quieter second half. Nowhere near a weak link. |
It is a bit strange how some people on here can't talk about Downes without sticking the boot in on Grimes. Seem almost desperate for Grimes to fail, and having a player in his position have a great game is the next best thing.
I was critical prematch of picking the both of them again but it worked well first half. Downes was far more progressive than he has been previously. Carried the ball forward more, handed it off to Naughton less, and defensively he was superb all game. We only looked seriously imbalanced again once Smith and Fulton came on in the advanced positions. | | | |
| Downes on 19:22 - Sep 25 with 1285 views | KeithHaynes |
| Downes on 19:17 - Sep 25 by jasper_T |
It is a bit strange how some people on here can't talk about Downes without sticking the boot in on Grimes. Seem almost desperate for Grimes to fail, and having a player in his position have a great game is the next best thing.
I was critical prematch of picking the both of them again but it worked well first half. Downes was far more progressive than he has been previously. Carried the ball forward more, handed it off to Naughton less, and defensively he was superb all game. We only looked seriously imbalanced again once Smith and Fulton came on in the advanced positions. |
Grimes was decent today, I won’t mention Downes at this point 😉 |  |
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| Downes on 19:55 - Sep 25 with 1199 views | Scotia |
| Downes on 19:05 - Sep 25 by 34dfgdf54 |
How?
Thought grimes was terrific first half, quieter second half. Nowhere near a weak link. |
Perhaps weak link is a bit strong. I certainly didn't think he was terrific.
Downes was. | | | |
| Downes on 19:56 - Sep 25 with 1178 views | onehunglow |
| Downes on 19:05 - Sep 25 by 34dfgdf54 |
How?
Thought grimes was terrific first half, quieter second half. Nowhere near a weak link. |
Terrific in the first half then.
Scored goals,vital tackle,drove team on.
Downes is the future,make no mistake | |
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| Downes on 23:55 - Sep 25 with 1010 views | Kilkennyjack |
He is excellent.
A joy to watch. |  |
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| Downes on 00:46 - Sep 26 with 981 views | WalterBoyd |
Downes and Grimes worked well together today. Both had good games.
Downes just keeps getting better and better. | | | |
| Downes on 07:24 - Sep 26 with 905 views | 34dfgdf54 |
| Downes on 19:17 - Sep 25 by jasper_T |
It is a bit strange how some people on here can't talk about Downes without sticking the boot in on Grimes. Seem almost desperate for Grimes to fail, and having a player in his position have a great game is the next best thing.
I was critical prematch of picking the both of them again but it worked well first half. Downes was far more progressive than he has been previously. Carried the ball forward more, handed it off to Naughton less, and defensively he was superb all game. We only looked seriously imbalanced again once Smith and Fulton came on in the advanced positions. |
I pretty much agree with that word for word, I believe both are cracking players but have been complaining about having them both in they are both too similar. Yesterday they proved me wrong.
The hate for Grimes I honestly don’t get, the boy has consistently been one of the best defensive midfield players in the league for the last 2/3 seasons, always puts one hell of a shift in never shirks a tackle, but fans seem to want him to fail. He’s been pretty much a constant in the side now with three different managers, not all can be wrong. | | | |
| Downes on 08:13 - Sep 26 with 873 views | Brynmill_Jack |
| Downes on 19:17 - Sep 25 by jasper_T |
It is a bit strange how some people on here can't talk about Downes without sticking the boot in on Grimes. Seem almost desperate for Grimes to fail, and having a player in his position have a great game is the next best thing.
I was critical prematch of picking the both of them again but it worked well first half. Downes was far more progressive than he has been previously. Carried the ball forward more, handed it off to Naughton less, and defensively he was superb all game. We only looked seriously imbalanced again once Smith and Fulton came on in the advanced positions. |
I’m normally one but he did have a more effective game going forward for us today. The only criticism from me - he had two glorious opportunities to shoot on his left foot on the edge of the area but elected to pass. I’d much rather see him go for it because he has a sweet left foot.
I still don’t share yours and Riscas opinion on how good a CDM is - maybe I just favour Downes style which is more imposing than Thayer of Grimes. Downes was simply an artisan yesterday. Unlucky not to score too. He will get better and better - what a transfer he’s turning out to be! |  |
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| Downes on 08:43 - Sep 26 with 840 views | jackrmee |
Downes is clearly showing he has a good football brain and is willing to to everything he can to do what the manager asks of him.
He is the exact type of player Martin wants by the sounds of it. Someone who is hungry to learn and keep improving in training. That then translates to performances on the pitch.
""He was incredible, it’s really difficult to single people out but he does the dirty work really well which sometimes goes unsung," said Martin when asked about Downes.
"He enables people to do their roles brilliantly, he plays with no ego at all and knows exactly what his role in the team is and Kyle Naughton and the boys at the back appreciate him a lot - I know I would’ve if I’d had someone like Flynn playing in front of me.
"It’s his willingness to learn, his attitude and attention to detail. He’s playing a very different role to the one he played at his previous club as most of the guys are, but his willingness to learn, desire to win, his athleticism and improving technical ability is brilliant to see."" |  |
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| Downes on 09:03 - Sep 26 with 824 views | Fireboy2 |
What tells me alot is the state of downes' kit, its dirtier than all his team mates. |  | | |
| Downes on 09:16 - Sep 26 with 807 views | Badlands |
Definitely a good player in a position we have ignored for many seasons.
My man of the match for me. |  |
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| Downes on 10:05 - Sep 26 with 756 views | onehunglow |
| Downes on 07:24 - Sep 26 by 34dfgdf54 |
I pretty much agree with that word for word, I believe both are cracking players but have been complaining about having them both in they are both too similar. Yesterday they proved me wrong.
The hate for Grimes I honestly don’t get, the boy has consistently been one of the best defensive midfield players in the league for the last 2/3 seasons, always puts one hell of a shift in never shirks a tackle, but fans seem to want him to fail. He’s been pretty much a constant in the side now with three different managers, not all can be wrong. |
Hate how.
Nothing like.
It s a view of a player of ours.
Downes is far superior NOW | |
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| Downes on 10:11 - Sep 26 with 741 views | Thornburyswan |
Whisper it quietly but reminds me of a young Leon! | | | |
| Downes on 01:03 - Sep 30 with 542 views | AndyCole |
| Downes on 10:11 - Sep 26 by Thornburyswan |
Whisper it quietly but reminds me of a young Leon! |
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Oh dear. A young Leon, who was nowhere playing The Leon position, blimey. Basic stuff Thorney, get a grip if representing fans on the Trust.
Downes still isn't up to the pace of Championship level intensity - was at fault, so often. Stifles Grimes' play, in so many ways when we play the better teams.
Downes is a rookie who still needs some time on the bench watching and learning from his master in that space, Grimesy.
Rusty needs to drop him for Grimes, to get our proper control re-established at our fulcrum. Play Jay just ahead. Simplz and effective.
Schoolboy management stuff, crikey.
C'mon folks, this ain't rocket science is it ?
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| Downes on 01:14 - Sep 30 with 520 views | Treforys_Jack |
| Downes on 01:03 - Sep 30 by AndyCole |
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Oh dear. A young Leon, who was nowhere playing The Leon position, blimey. Basic stuff Thorney, get a grip if representing fans on the Trust.
Downes still isn't up to the pace of Championship level intensity - was at fault, so often. Stifles Grimes' play, in so many ways when we play the better teams.
Downes is a rookie who still needs some time on the bench watching and learning from his master in that space, Grimesy.
Rusty needs to drop him for Grimes, to get our proper control re-established at our fulcrum. Play Jay just ahead. Simplz and effective.
Schoolboy management stuff, crikey.
C'mon folks, this ain't rocket science is it ?
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Heyyyy, he's back. | | | |
| Downes on 02:13 - Sep 30 with 511 views | AndyCole |
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Must have been too rocket sciency for you to comprehend, and respond. No surprise.
Says it all, for the Forum trolls, their value diminishing at a rate.
It's a pity the quality of dialogue, debate and discussion on this Forum is so quickly eroding.
Let's hope it doesn't morph into another bland Planet Swans of happy clappers..........
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| Pro free speech and alternative opinions -
Anti gang-bullying and poor modding thereof -
Will always make a stand against those who consistently choose to turn a blind eye |
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| Downes on 03:51 - Sep 30 with 499 views | Treforys_Jack |
| Downes on 02:13 - Sep 30 by AndyCole |
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Must have been too rocket sciency for you to comprehend, and respond. No surprise.
Says it all, for the Forum trolls, their value diminishing at a rate.
It's a pity the quality of dialogue, debate and discussion on this Forum is so quickly eroding.
Let's hope it doesn't morph into another bland Planet Swans of happy clappers..........
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Where have you been mun !!!!  | | | |
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