Burgess v Darling

[TerryPHELAN]

I know being a Swans fan I’m going to be biased and say Burgess is better, but I genuinely think he is.
He commands a bigger presence, is good with both feet and is good in the air. Yes, Darling did contribute to goals and assists, and I’m not denigrating him, but overall Burgess is a more complete player and we’re lucky to have him.

 

[Smurph]

100% upgrade on Darling. I'm pleased we didn't cave in to the ridiculous wage demand from Darling.

 

[Andrew - North Hill]

Darling has stunk the place out at Norwich so far, defensively.

Burgess is a proper defender first and foremost. That's what's most important. Things like last night are a nice little bonus.

 

[Michu78]

Burgess better all round defender, Darling has the edge over him on distribution and that's it. Burgess has given the ball away in dangerous areas in a few games already.

 

[Itchysphincter]

I know being a Swans fan I’m going to be biased and say Burgess is better, but I genuinely think he is.
He commands a bigger presence, is good with both feet and is good in the air. Yes, Darling did contribute to goals and assists, and I’m not denigrating him, but overall Burgess is a more complete player and we’re lucky to have him.

Burgess has more experience.

 

[Wr1]

Burgess better all round defender, Darling has the edge over him on distribution and that's it. Burgess has given the ball away in dangerous areas in a few games already.

To be fair Darling gifted the opposition at least 1 clear attempt at goal every game

 

[Swanjaxs]

No comparison, Darling chasing the coin could turn out to be the best thing to happen to our club in a very long time.

 

[Nocountryforoldjack]

Burgess oozes class

 

[BendJack]

Darling tickled the boxes for us, sure...

Burgess, however, is a much better player. I genuinely couldn't see Darling scoring two in the same manner as Burgess last night! It's clear he's much more confident and has a very keen eye on opportunities.

That shot in the 97th minute was another level above Darling's capabilities. No disrespect to our ex-player, but we've moved on.