| Style of play 17:23 - Aug 22 with 4131 views | shandyjack | I'm not bothered abut a style of play if it's successful, what i am concerned about however is that after 3 games this season we have absolutely no idea what Matos style of play is. It's not high press, it's not rock n roll, it's not possession based, there is no discernible quality to pin your hat on to |  |
| |  |
| Style of play on 17:26 - Aug 22 with 3526 views | union_jack | It’s slow and ponderous with no idea how to play over the high press. I know that much. Déjà vu? |  |
|  |
| Style of play on 17:38 - Aug 22 with 3468 views | shandyjack |
| Style of play on 17:26 - Aug 22 by union_jack | It’s slow and ponderous with no idea how to play over the high press. I know that much. Déjà vu? |
Thats what it’s been so far, 2 home games and no goals. Teams just sit back knowing we have no idea on how to break them down. Yeo and Just are not ready for this level imo, what does Walta need to happen in front of him before he gets a kick in anger. |  |
|  |
| Style of play on 17:50 - Aug 22 with 3414 views | pencoedjack |
| Style of play on 17:38 - Aug 22 by shandyjack | Thats what it’s been so far, 2 home games and no goals. Teams just sit back knowing we have no idea on how to break them down. Yeo and Just are not ready for this level imo, what does Walta need to happen in front of him before he gets a kick in anger. |
I agree. Football is an entertainment business that was dour. Passing backwards allowing the opposition to regroup is very easy to play against, it’s not the Swansea way, it’s just boring to watch. Carry on playing like that & we will be having crowds of 14k those non ST holders (which I am now in the group) won’t be paying 30 notes to go to games. |  | |  |
| Style of play on 18:01 - Aug 22 with 3369 views | Fireboy2 |
| Style of play on 17:50 - Aug 22 by pencoedjack | I agree. Football is an entertainment business that was dour. Passing backwards allowing the opposition to regroup is very easy to play against, it’s not the Swansea way, it’s just boring to watch. Carry on playing like that & we will be having crowds of 14k those non ST holders (which I am now in the group) won’t be paying 30 notes to go to games. |
It wasn't dour last week. 4pts after 2 ganes against 2 decent teams Just enjoy |  | |  |
| Style of play on 18:07 - Aug 22 with 3356 views | pencoedjack |
| Style of play on 18:01 - Aug 22 by Fireboy2 | It wasn't dour last week. 4pts after 2 ganes against 2 decent teams Just enjoy |
I didn’t realise the topic was about last week’s game. |  | |  |
| Style of play on 18:11 - Aug 22 with 3324 views | Fireboy2 |
| Style of play on 18:07 - Aug 22 by pencoedjack | I didn’t realise the topic was about last week’s game. |
Its about being a true fan not about being a pretentious PL fan who wont be happy unless we are back there and who aren't being entertained, fvck me sideways, entertained 🤣 We were playing away last week and home this week, that normally makes a difference, you would think that certain fans would realise this by now. [Post edited 22 Aug 18:13]
|  | |  |
| Style of play on 18:14 - Aug 22 with 3298 views | Whiterockin |
| Style of play on 18:01 - Aug 22 by Fireboy2 | It wasn't dour last week. 4pts after 2 ganes against 2 decent teams Just enjoy |
One offside goal conceded in the first two matches, I would say defensively we are solid. One could say this is our style of play, tight at the back don't concede and we will win more games than we loose. Vigouroux not kicking the ball straight into touch would be a massive help. |  | |  |
| Style of play on 19:51 - Aug 22 with 3133 views | wwcigne |
| Style of play on 17:38 - Aug 22 by shandyjack | Thats what it’s been so far, 2 home games and no goals. Teams just sit back knowing we have no idea on how to break them down. Yeo and Just are not ready for this level imo, what does Walta need to happen in front of him before he gets a kick in anger. |
I agree with you about Just today , first half he was pretty static ,he hardly moved into space ,offering himself for Lissah to pass to,Widell was far more effective in the second half Walta offers more creativity and would probably give us more against a team like Sheffield utd , teams are going to come here and try to stop us playing , we’ve got to find a way to counter their tactics and Walta and Widell are probably better options |  | |  | Login to get fewer ads
| Style of play on 11:44 - Aug 23 with 2772 views | raynor94 |
| Style of play on 18:14 - Aug 22 by Whiterockin | One offside goal conceded in the first two matches, I would say defensively we are solid. One could say this is our style of play, tight at the back don't concede and we will win more games than we loose. Vigouroux not kicking the ball straight into touch would be a massive help. |
What on earth is our goalkeeping coach doing surely he can be coached better to not keep planting kicks into touch Im not impressed either with him rooted to his line from corners |  |
|  |
| Style of play on 12:06 - Aug 23 with 2739 views | wwcigne |
| Style of play on 11:44 - Aug 23 by raynor94 | What on earth is our goalkeeping coach doing surely he can be coached better to not keep planting kicks into touch Im not impressed either with him rooted to his line from corners |
Unfortunately that’s Vigaroux He doesn’t command the 6 yard box let alone the area He’s a great reaction saver but gives me shivers on crosses and high balls and don’t get me started on the short goal kick crap His distribution off the floor is very poor |  | |  |
| Style of play on 12:11 - Aug 23 with 2727 views | Whiterockin |
| Style of play on 11:44 - Aug 23 by raynor94 | What on earth is our goalkeeping coach doing surely he can be coached better to not keep planting kicks into touch Im not impressed either with him rooted to his line from corners |
There really was no excuse for Vigouroux continually putting the ball out of play, even when Vipotnik and Stewart were on the pitch together and he had two targets he was doing it. |  | |  |
| Style of play on 16:55 - Aug 23 with 2642 views | JJBomber |
| Style of play on 12:06 - Aug 23 by wwcigne | Unfortunately that’s Vigaroux He doesn’t command the 6 yard box let alone the area He’s a great reaction saver but gives me shivers on crosses and high balls and don’t get me started on the short goal kick crap His distribution off the floor is very poor |
But this website loves him and he can do no wrong! I'm still waiting for our match reporters to see the light. |  | |  |
| Style of play on 16:59 - Aug 23 with 2635 views | Dr_Winston | It was very obviously a deliberate tactic yesterday for Vigs to keep booting it towards the wing. Some came off, most didn't. The question really should be why we felt the need to do it at all. As for Viggy himself, he's a capable Championship keeper. No better, no worse. Much like with DeVries in 2011, should we be successful in being promoted to the Prem then we'd absolutely need to upgrade in that position, but for now, he's fine. |  |
| Pain or damage don't end the world. Or despair, or f*cking beatings. The world ends when you're dead. Until then, you got more punishment in store. Stand it like a man... and give some back. |
|  |
| Style of play on 17:04 - Aug 23 with 2624 views | Whiterockin |
| Style of play on 16:59 - Aug 23 by Dr_Winston | It was very obviously a deliberate tactic yesterday for Vigs to keep booting it towards the wing. Some came off, most didn't. The question really should be why we felt the need to do it at all. As for Viggy himself, he's a capable Championship keeper. No better, no worse. Much like with DeVries in 2011, should we be successful in being promoted to the Prem then we'd absolutely need to upgrade in that position, but for now, he's fine. |
We are not playing RU and kicking for touch, there is no excuse for yesterday. |  | |  |
| Style of play on 17:21 - Aug 23 with 2603 views | builthjack |
| Style of play on 17:04 - Aug 23 by Whiterockin | We are not playing RU and kicking for touch, there is no excuse for yesterday. |
If he was a golfer he would be out of bounds on most holes yesterday. Great shot stopper, needs to command his box more, and practice his kicking for an hour every day. Worth his place for now, did very well overall last season. |  |
| Swansea Indepenent Poster Of The Year 2021. Dr P / Mart66 / Roathie / Parlay / E20/ Duffle was 2nd, but he is deluded and thinks in his little twisted brain that he won. Poor sod. We let him win this year, as he has cried for a whole year. His 14 usernames, bless his cotton socks.
|
|  |
| Style of play on 17:25 - Aug 23 with 2591 views | Whiterockin |
| Style of play on 17:21 - Aug 23 by builthjack | If he was a golfer he would be out of bounds on most holes yesterday. Great shot stopper, needs to command his box more, and practice his kicking for an hour every day. Worth his place for now, did very well overall last season. |
I don't deny he is excellent for us but I believe my point on his kicking yesterday is justified. Is it a change of goalkeeping coach? |  | |  |
| Style of play on 17:29 - Aug 23 with 2586 views | builthjack |
| Style of play on 17:25 - Aug 23 by Whiterockin | I don't deny he is excellent for us but I believe my point on his kicking yesterday is justified. Is it a change of goalkeeping coach? |
You could be right. But I believe Fulton was spare lots of times and if he had moved 10 yards to receive the ball he then would have had options either left or right. Instead he stood still and Vig was forced to boot it. Basics not done. |  |
| Swansea Indepenent Poster Of The Year 2021. Dr P / Mart66 / Roathie / Parlay / E20/ Duffle was 2nd, but he is deluded and thinks in his little twisted brain that he won. Poor sod. We let him win this year, as he has cried for a whole year. His 14 usernames, bless his cotton socks.
|
|  |
| Style of play on 09:00 - Aug 24 with 2407 views | DoubeDoube | Elijah Just(the new Clucas).... Not seen him step up either - early days yes but Walta and Widdell look better options, then there is Franco to come back |  | |  |
| Style of play on 09:06 - Aug 24 with 2387 views | KeithHaynes |
| Style of play on 16:55 - Aug 23 by JJBomber | But this website loves him and he can do no wrong! I'm still waiting for our match reporters to see the light. |
Did you not read the last one ? |  |
|  |
| Style of play on 09:34 - Aug 24 with 2320 views | OptimisticJack |
| Style of play on 09:06 - Aug 24 by KeithHaynes | Did you not read the last one ? |
Fulton and Stamonic were very effective at Stoke. Matos probably thought they were too good to change. However a home match against Sheffield United probably required a more offensive approach. I'm sure the coaching team realise that now. |  |
|  |
| Style of play on 09:39 - Aug 24 with 2302 views | onehunglow |
| Style of play on 09:00 - Aug 24 by DoubeDoube | Elijah Just(the new Clucas).... Not seen him step up either - early days yes but Walta and Widdell look better options, then there is Franco to come back |
In fairness , Clucas was very very ginger and had gobshite traits |  |
|  |
| Style of play on 14:56 - Aug 24 with 2183 views | RodgerTheDodger |
| Style of play on 09:34 - Aug 24 by OptimisticJack | Fulton and Stamonic were very effective at Stoke. Matos probably thought they were too good to change. However a home match against Sheffield United probably required a more offensive approach. I'm sure the coaching team realise that now. |
If they're told to go forward a bit, they do. If they're told to maintain a back line, they don't. It's like Vigouroux 'never coming off his line'. The setup was not for him to operate as a trio with the centre backs and control the space between them, so he stayed on his line, as instructed. |  | |  |
| Style of play on 15:08 - Aug 24 with 2173 views | raynor94 |
| Style of play on 14:56 - Aug 24 by RodgerTheDodger | If they're told to go forward a bit, they do. If they're told to maintain a back line, they don't. It's like Vigouroux 'never coming off his line'. The setup was not for him to operate as a trio with the centre backs and control the space between them, so he stayed on his line, as instructed. |
It's staying on his line at corners that worry me |  |
|  |
| Style of play on 15:31 - Aug 24 with 2149 views | swan65split |
| Style of play on 15:08 - Aug 24 by raynor94 | It's staying on his line at corners that worry me |
Corners these days are difficult for keepers , packed ,fighting each other and smothering the keeper, fair chance of being caught in no mans land , no point attempting going for it, inless theres a good chance of contact. |  | |  |
| Style of play on 15:57 - Aug 24 with 2128 views | raynor94 |
| Style of play on 15:31 - Aug 24 by swan65split | Corners these days are difficult for keepers , packed ,fighting each other and smothering the keeper, fair chance of being caught in no mans land , no point attempting going for it, inless theres a good chance of contact. |
Hes 6ft 4 ins he should be in control of his 6 yard box at the very least a header from someone in the 6 yard box gives him little chance he's relying on our defenders to head away |  |
|  |
| |