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.

 

[J_B]

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.

Darling could get arrested for tickling the boxes.

 

[cadleigh]

Darling showed leadership at a time when the players looked lost and rudderless, mesmerically watching Grimes passing the ball to Fulton who passed the ball to Grimes who passed the ball to Fulton ad infinitum. I'll always respect him for the effort and passion he put in during those dark days. However, he played hardball in order to maximise his pay packet (nothing wrong with that) and chose to leave us so we'll never know if he could have been another Ash for us, or even a Monk or a Tate.

Of course, his passion and drive could have been driven by the fury of knowing that the actual sequence was Grimes passing the ball to Fulton who passed the ball to Grimes who passed the ball to Fulton until one of them passed the ball to Darling with an opposition striker lurking nearby.

 

[cadleigh]

Darling showed leadership at a time when the players looked lost and rudderless, mesmerically watching Grimes passing the ball to Fulton who passed the ball to Grimes who passed the ball to Fulton ad infinitum. I'll always respect him for the effort and passion he put in during those dark days. However, he played hardball in order to maximise his pay packet (nothing wrong with that) and chose to leave us so we'll never know if he could have been another Ash for us, or even a Monk or a Tate.

Of course, his passion and drive could have been driven by the fury of knowing that the actual sequence was Grimes passing the ball to Fulton who passed the ball to Grimes who passed the ball to Fulton until one of them passed the ball to Darling with an opposition striker lurking nearby.

Anyway, Burgess is already a JB legend so that settles that debate.

 

[Ringwood]

Darling has more pace, can bring the ball out and a far wide ranging passing.

Burgess better in the air, better left sided CB, more of a leader.

The Prem CB is a combination of them.

 

[Jackareme]

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.

If only Burgess could contribute some goals ...oh wait a minute!!