| The real test starts now 22:47 - Apr 15 with 3038 views | Dr_Parnassus |
A very welcome return to winning ways and we are seeing a little more width, albeit defensive width, but it’s offering some hope and a little light at the end of a very long dark tunnel.
We have had a very favourable run of 5 games however, with all teams we picked 3 points up from being in the bottom half currently, and 3 of the 4 being in the bottom 6.
Our next 4 games are against teams we should be seeing as our equals, it’s being able to impose ourselves on these that will see where we stand as a team, not against the likes of Wigan, Cardiff and Huddersfield.
Continue this form in the last 4 games and I would be happy to see if Russ can continue this into next season. Revert to type however and I won’t see it as anything other than yet another false dawn against inferior teams.
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| The real test starts now on 23:30 - Apr 15 with 2554 views | KeithHaynes |
Absolutely 100% agree mate. |  |
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| The real test starts now on 11:21 - Apr 16 with 2386 views | union_jack |
What I would say is that in practice, games against mid table teams should be ‘easier’ than those fighting relegation at this time if the season. So results against Wigan, Hudds etc. are good ones.
Although there’s little to no chance of making the POs, I hope they keep their concentration levels high because the way we finish this season may play a big part as to how we start the next. |  |
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| The real test starts now on 11:26 - Apr 16 with 2382 views | onehunglow |
| The real test starts now on 11:21 - Apr 16 by union_jack |
What I would say is that in practice, games against mid table teams should be ‘easier’ than those fighting relegation at this time if the season. So results against Wigan, Hudds etc. are good ones.
Although there’s little to no chance of making the POs, I hope they keep their concentration levels high because the way we finish this season may play a big part as to how we start the next. |
When one reflects ,it shows our dumbass defending and endless needless passing into trouble has clearly cost us a PO place.
We will probably see Luton and forking Miwwwall in the play offs . It makes me sick frankly . |  |
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| The real test starts now on 11:26 - Apr 16 with 2383 views | Whiterockin |
| The real test starts now on 11:21 - Apr 16 by union_jack |
What I would say is that in practice, games against mid table teams should be ‘easier’ than those fighting relegation at this time if the season. So results against Wigan, Hudds etc. are good ones.
Although there’s little to no chance of making the POs, I hope they keep their concentration levels high because the way we finish this season may play a big part as to how we start the next. |
And possibly the level of investment in the summer, if any. |  | | |
| The real test starts now on 11:50 - Apr 16 with 2353 views | union_jack |
| The real test starts now on 11:26 - Apr 16 by Whiterockin |
And possibly the level of investment in the summer, if any. |
Last press article said they won’t be spending big in the summer. No surprise there! | |
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| The real test starts now on 11:50 - Apr 16 with 2346 views | union_jack |
| The real test starts now on 11:26 - Apr 16 by onehunglow |
When one reflects ,it shows our dumbass defending and endless needless passing into trouble has clearly cost us a PO place.
We will probably see Luton and forking Miwwwall in the play offs . It makes me sick frankly . |
How those two clubs are where they are God only knows. | |
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| The real test starts now on 12:10 - Apr 16 with 2318 views | onehunglow |
| The real test starts now on 11:50 - Apr 16 by union_jack |
How those two clubs are where they are God only knows. |
More points,more games won.
The bar studs eh  | |
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| The real test starts now on 15:24 - Apr 16 with 2220 views | Dr_Parnassus |
| The real test starts now on 11:21 - Apr 16 by union_jack |
What I would say is that in practice, games against mid table teams should be ‘easier’ than those fighting relegation at this time if the season. So results against Wigan, Hudds etc. are good ones.
Although there’s little to no chance of making the POs, I hope they keep their concentration levels high because the way we finish this season may play a big part as to how we start the next. |
Nah it’s a myth.
Cardiff are 23rd in the form table.
Wigan are 20th in the form table.
Bristol City are 21st in the form table.
Huddersfield have had an upturn in form but that’s about it. Those currently at the bottom now (QPR, Rotherham and Reading) also occupy the bottom of the form table, 24th, 22nd and 19th respectively.
People aren’t having any issues playing these teams.
When we did face a top half team (Coventry), we very much struggled to impose anything of any note on them. | |
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| The real test starts now on 15:44 - Apr 16 with 2188 views | KeithHaynes |
| The real test starts now on 11:26 - Apr 16 by onehunglow |
When one reflects ,it shows our dumbass defending and endless needless passing into trouble has clearly cost us a PO place.
We will probably see Luton and forking Miwwwall in the play offs . It makes me sick frankly . |
This side as it is wouldn’t survive in the premier league even with additions, sometimes it’s best just to look forwards.
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| The real test starts now on 16:13 - Apr 16 with 2167 views | grabsplatter |
| The real test starts now on 11:50 - Apr 16 by union_jack |
How those two clubs are where they are God only knows. |
Better management? |  | | |
| The real test starts now on 16:20 - Apr 16 with 2161 views | onehunglow |
| The real test starts now on 16:13 - Apr 16 by grabsplatter |
Better management? |
Better coaching ! | |
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| The real test starts now on 18:44 - Apr 16 with 2085 views | pencoedjack |
| The real test starts now on 15:44 - Apr 16 by KeithHaynes |
This side as it is wouldn’t survive in the premier league even with additions, sometimes it’s best just to look forwards.
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I thought the same last time we were promoted Keith.
This season has been a real let down we have a better squad than our position suggests.
The blame lies firmly with the manager. |  | | |
| The real test starts now on 19:24 - Apr 16 with 2041 views | ReslovenSwan1 |
| The real test starts now on 18:44 - Apr 16 by pencoedjack |
I thought the same last time we were promoted Keith.
This season has been a real let down we have a better squad than our position suggests.
The blame lies firmly with the manager. |
I am slightly concerned about the mentality of the manager. Very much in the modern vogue of wearing your feeling on the sleeve. A new angle on gambling today. He does not need to go there in a club press conference.
He admits he under performed after the January transfer window. He was forced to pay Cullen Cooper Darling more and re integrate Walsh and Patterson. I will not argue this self applied slump cost the club a shot at the playoffs. Swansea under Martin is always 6 point away from the pay offs.
He would have been happier throwing away £3m of the owners money to buy Key and Ogbene but both are available in the Summer for £3m less than that. Swansea have continued score without Obafemi and Grant.
It would be good for Martin to beat last season 61 points if only for the "optics".
I did not expect Swansea to beat Huddesfield based on the last 20 months so perhaps there is change and improvement in the air. The defensive howlers seem to be less common thses days which is a good habit. [Post edited 16 Apr 2023 19:24]
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| The real test starts now on 20:18 - Apr 16 with 1981 views | BryanSwan |
The issue i have is that our season is over, we are playing well with nothing to play for and with no pressure.
We've also been beating teams that are very much in the mire and struggling. | |
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| The real test starts now on 20:25 - Apr 16 with 1965 views | Whiterockin |
| The real test starts now on 20:18 - Apr 16 by BryanSwan |
The issue i have is that our season is over, we are playing well with nothing to play for and with no pressure.
We've also been beating teams that are very much in the mire and struggling. |
Cardiff local Derby away
Coventry play off contenders
Huddersfield 6th on current form even after losing to us.
Very much in the mire and struggling. OK. | | | |
| The real test starts now on 20:29 - Apr 16 with 1951 views | pencoedjack |
| The real test starts now on 20:25 - Apr 16 by Whiterockin |
Cardiff local Derby away
Coventry play off contenders
Huddersfield 6th on current form even after losing to us.
Very much in the mire and struggling. OK. |
Shame that Martin hasn’t had us playing like it all season.
A massive missed opportunity. | | | |
| The real test starts now on 20:30 - Apr 16 with 1940 views | Whiterockin |
| The real test starts now on 20:29 - Apr 16 by pencoedjack |
Shame that Martin hasn’t had us playing like it all season.
A massive missed opportunity. |
Agreed as the thread heading says, the real test starts now. The season is not over. | | | |
| The real test starts now on 20:37 - Apr 16 with 1922 views | QJumpingJack |
There are still a lot of unknowns.
Even if there is potential investment are the executives at the club capable of getting the targets?
And will Piroe stay or will he be sold as an asset? | | | |
| The real test starts now on 20:46 - Apr 16 with 1904 views | Dr_Parnassus |
| The real test starts now on 20:37 - Apr 16 by QJumpingJack |
There are still a lot of unknowns.
Even if there is potential investment are the executives at the club capable of getting the targets?
And will Piroe stay or will he be sold as an asset? |
We have to sell any player of significant value who refuses to sign another contract with 12 months left to run.
Manning was probably on the cusp of that value, what would we have got for him? £1.5m?
Can see why it was easier to keep him. | |
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| The real test starts now on 20:49 - Apr 16 with 1881 views | Whiterockin |
| The real test starts now on 20:46 - Apr 16 by Dr_Parnassus |
We have to sell any player of significant value who refuses to sign another contract with 12 months left to run.
Manning was probably on the cusp of that value, what would we have got for him? £1.5m?
Can see why it was easier to keep him. |
Exactly, as you have said before if you turn down a fee with only 12 months left on a contract, you have to look at is as a loan fee you are paying. | | | |
| The real test starts now on 21:14 - Apr 16 with 1828 views | swancity |
The real test starts now ?
No it doesn’t. It started last August. We are playing well and winning games. And keeping clean sheets at last.
Beating in mind the lack of investment on the playing side we’ve had a reasonably good season and we’re it not for (too many) individual errors we could well be play off contenders. I like the style. It’s who we are as a club. We are different. The manager has shown he’s a strong character as well when the chips were down. That’s a good quality. | |
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| The real test starts now on 21:14 - Apr 16 with 1828 views | BryanSwan |
| The real test starts now on 20:25 - Apr 16 by Whiterockin |
Cardiff local Derby away
Coventry play off contenders
Huddersfield 6th on current form even after losing to us.
Very much in the mire and struggling. OK. |
Huddersfield 19th, Cardiff 21st, Wigan 24th. They are there for a reason.
3 wins vs poor opposition isn't good enough to cancel out the previous 20 games where we barely picked up a win. | |
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| The real test starts now on 21:18 - Apr 16 with 1812 views | pencoedjack |
| The real test starts now on 21:14 - Apr 16 by BryanSwan |
Huddersfield 19th, Cardiff 21st, Wigan 24th. They are there for a reason.
3 wins vs poor opposition isn't good enough to cancel out the previous 20 games where we barely picked up a win. |
It’s pretty incredible how short some people’s memories are. | | | |
| The real test starts now on 21:31 - Apr 16 with 1784 views | BryanSwan |
| The real test starts now on 21:18 - Apr 16 by pencoedjack |
It’s pretty incredible how short some people’s memories are. |
But he's beaten Cardiff 4 times, he must be good. | |
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| The real test starts now on 12:36 - Apr 17 with 1576 views | howenjack |
| The real test starts now on 11:50 - Apr 16 by union_jack |
How those two clubs are where they are God only knows. |
Carl Morris for Luton has been fantastic a player we should have gone for ages ago when he was at Barnsley . Strong good shot good finisher .
Bradshaw for the londoners has also been superb | | | |
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