S25/26 | The Official Match Thread | Swansea City v Millwall FC | 12.30pm, Saturday 27th September | The EFL Championship | The Swansea.com Stadium

[jackharris]

 

[Swans Jack]

Let's get the party started. 2-1, Swans Win.

Line Up. Predictions.

Vig
Key, Cabango, Burgess, Tymon
Stamenic, Galbraith, Yalcouye
Ronald, Inoussa
Vp

Subs:

Franco, Cullen, Widell, Eom, Benson, Idah, Parker, Casey, Fulton, Smith.

 

[Smurph]

Let's get the party started. 2-1, Swans Win.

Line Up. Predictions.

Vig
Key, Cabango, Burgess, Tymon
Stamenic, Galbraith, Yalcouye
Ronald, Inoussa
Vp

Subs:

Franco, Cullen, Widell, Eom, Benson, Idah, Parker, Casey, Fulton, Smith.

Only changes I'd make are Parker for Key (think he needs some time out of the team) and Cyril on the bench instead of Fulton.

 

[Smurph]

The life of a football fan, you can't make this weather up.

 

[Frankie Burrows Cap]

Only changes I'd make are Parker for Key (think he needs some time out of the team) and Cyril on the bench instead of Fulton.

The fact that Parker didn't play against Forest (or make the 20 man squad yesterday) I think that'd be unlikely. Notice that he, Wales and Santos played for the U21s - which is what we're going to have to do this year for players not getting minutes/coming back from injury.

Galbraith has been one of our best players so far this season, but I think there's an argument for playing him there as we're likely to have a lot of the ball against Milwall, and then bring in either Yalcouye or Widell as the 3rd midfielder. I've not seen enough of him there to know about his defensive capabilities though - which I think is the main criticism of Key atm (Personally, I think it's decision making as much as ability. Maybe some time out of the team would help).

I don't think Sheehan will change the back 4 though and wouldn't be surprised to see the same XI start on Saturday.

 

[Smurph]

The fact that Parker didn't play against Forest (or make the 20 man squad yesterday) I think that'd be unlikely. Notice that he, Wales and Santos played for the U21s - which is what we're going to have to do this year for players not getting minutes/coming back from injury.

Galbraith has been one of our best players so far this season, but I think there's an argument for playing him there as we're likely to have a lot of the ball against Milwall, and then bring in either Yalcouye or Widell as the 3rd midfielder. I've not seen enough of him there to know about his defensive capabilities though - which I think is the main criticism of Key atm (Personally, I think it's decision making as much as ability. Maybe some time out of the team would help).

I don't think Sheehan will change the back 4 though and wouldn't be surprised to see the same XI start on Saturday.

You are correct, it is highly unlikely that he'll drop Key. I hope yesterday was sign he's getting back in to form, I thought he played a lot better. I still think he could benefit from time out of the team.

Galbraith was outstanding against Watford when he switched to right back, the dilemma is he's outstanding in the middle of the pitch as well.

Trying to squeeze all these good players in the team is fantastic problem to have

 

[westside]

Millwall are playing Monday night against Watford

 

[Smurph]

Millwall are playing Monday night against Watford

Hopefully Watford kick lumps out them like they did to us.

 

[jackharris]

Everyone can be a scout tomorrow night and look to see what Millwall have in their lockers!!!

 

[Andrew - North Hill]

This game last season was one of the most outrageous instances of 'smash and grab' I've ever seen. We pummeled them, they didn't enter our penalty area until virtually the last kick of the game and scored with their only chance.

Hoping for no repeat of that this weekend.

 

[Pegojack]

I watched the last half hour of Brizzle v Oxford Utd this afternoon. Rowlett has got Oxford playing very well. The Wurzels weren't up to much though. Just shows how open the Championship is this season. Brizzle were the fancied team against lowly Oxford before kick off, but they got a right tonking.
Lost 1-3.

 

[WentToSchoolWith]

This game last season was one of the most outrageous instances of 'smash and grab' I've ever seen. We pummeled them, they didn't enter our penalty area until virtually the last kick of the game and scored with their only chance.

Hoping for no repeat of that this weekend.

Result so bad we released a fucking statement from Grimes apologising

 

[cmajack]

Result so bad we released a fucking statement from Grimes apologising

Get ready for the excuses, Millwall are our bogey side, won 4 of the last 5 against us.

 

[Swansea93]

Don’t give them free kicks in dangerous areas…

 

[jackharris]

Don’t give them free kicks in dangerous areas…

Although I think our keeper would have saved that. It was a poor attempt at a dive. The thicky dived onto the post.