Matos appreciation thread

[monmouth]

And all the players were born within a stone’s throw from Celtic Park.

Just a point of order. I was told when I was working in in Weedgieland that Billy McNeil wasn't actually born, but forged from a block of pure granite.

 

[Swans Jack]

Be interesting to see if Lissah or Wilson get a look in. Lissah you would think would be a cert to feature heavily in pre-season at least. Wilson maybe less so. Lissah may be able to do two of those jobs you mention.

For me the biggest gap is a ball playing CB. If we're going to play a higher tempo game, then we need to move possession out of that deep triangle (between Cabango, Burgess and usually Stamenic) far quicker than we currently do.

Otherwise we may be surprised about who moves in and out. Certainly Matos appears to be a bigger fan of some players than us lot on the forums.

Irrelevant on anyone's opinion on Indy and I'm not debating with anyone one if you like them or not. They did a very good report last week on each player. Worth a read.

The four Swansea horsemen in the Scottish Premiership apocalypse - Swansea City News

Swansea currently have four players out on loan in Scotland. Some have been very successful while others have struggled for minutes. So, who are these players, what are their profiles and how could their return help Swansea in the future?

www.fansnetwork.co.uk

 

[Swanjaxs]

Irrelevant on anyone's opinion on Indy and I'm not debating with anyone one if you like them or not. They did a very good report last week on each player. Worth a read.

The four Swansea horsemen in the Scottish Premiership apocalypse - Swansea City News

Swansea currently have four players out on loan in Scotland. Some have been very successful while others have struggled for minutes. So, who are these players, what are their profiles and how could their return help Swansea in the future?

www.fansnetwork.co.uk

From someone who takes an interest in Scottish football here's my take.
Lissah:absolutely ripping it up with the Bairns, will definitely be involved with the first team next season.
Wilson: Was a regular starter, lasting about an hour before usually getting subbed, starting on the bench more now, another loan next season most probably.
Congreve: Another who's pulling up trees at Dundee, a lot of eyes will be on him next season. Squad player at least.
Cotterill: Starting every game and impressing, perhaps another loan next season.

There you go, an eyeball account on each player in a hundred or so words and no reliance on FotMob

 

[Swans Jack]

From someone who takes an interest in Scottish football here's my take.
Lissah:absolutely ripping it up with the Bairns, will definitely be involved with the first team next season.
Wilson: Was a regular starter, lasting about an hour before usually getting subbed, starting on the bench more now, another loan next season most probably.
Congreve: Another who's pulling up trees at Dundee, a lot of eyes will be on him next season. Squad player at least.
Cotterill: Starting every game and impressing, perhaps another loan next season.

There you go, an eyeball account on each player in a hundred or so words and no reliance on FotMob

Fab insight. If we had Congreve back what position would you say he would compete with. Under his very brief time with us I believed he tried the Ronald role.

 

[Swanjaxs]

Fab insight. If we had Congreve back what position would you say he would compete with. Under his very brief time with us I believed he tried the Ronald role.

Right wing, had a great game for Dundee v Celtic a couple of months ago, won man of the match. Have a look at this effort in injury time to grab a point v Hibs two week's ago...

'An outrageous goal... absolutely fantastic' - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/videos/cx2dr83kjnxo

 

[Frankie Burrows Cap]

Be interesting to see if Lissah or Wilson get a look in. Lissah you would think would be a cert to feature heavily in pre-season at least. Wilson maybe less so. Lissah may be able to do two of those jobs you mention.

For me the biggest gap is a ball playing CB. If we're going to play a higher tempo game, then we need to move possession out of that deep triangle (between Cabango, Burgess and usually Stamenic) far quicker than we currently do.

Otherwise we may be surprised about who moves in and out. Certainly Matos appears to be a bigger fan of some players than us lot on the forums.

I agree on Lissah, although I’ve not seen enough of him (seems to be getting very good reviews though). Assuming Santos is moved on we’re down to 4 senior defenders, plus Sam Parker who definitely needs a loan move!

100% on a footballing centre half being needed as well.

 

[Frankie Burrows Cap]

the bigger problem will be hanging onto the top goal scorer and our versitile midfeilder, if the club are REALLY intent on getting to the promised land those two need to be kept, BUT with the financial limits the rules permit one or even both may have to be sold unfortunatly, the coaching team are doing a good job in my opinion with a very disjointed arrival no preseason and thrown into what was a situation with us sliding down the table, the improvement is there for all to see but still lots of hard work to be done , the game friday will show me if the way things are going if Swansea are currently in a position to match the sides around and above us for the rest of this season, so onwards ond upwards for me

No doubt that replacing one or both of Vipotnik and Galbraith will be very important, but I’d like to think plans will be in place for the other positions irrespective of whether they leave:.

Obviously if they are sold for significant fees we may be shopping in a different market.

 

[LaJollaJack]

From someone who takes an interest in Scottish football here's my take.
Lissah:absolutely ripping it up with the Bairns, will definitely be involved with the first team next season.
Wilson: Was a regular starter, lasting about an hour before usually getting subbed, starting on the bench more now, another loan next season most probably.
Congreve: Another who's pulling up trees at Dundee, a lot of eyes will be on him next season. Squad player at least.
Cotterill: Starting every game and impressing, perhaps another loan next season.

There you go, an eyeball account on each player in a hundred or so words and no reliance on FotMob

That's proper believable ITK insight - for the discerning intelligent adult who appreciates good ol' honest ITK insight, fair play

Hearing tho that Lissah has always been regarded as a long shot for our 1st team - and from seeing him in action, I couldn't agree more

 

[Swanjaxs]

That's proper believable ITK insight - for the discerning intelligent adult who appreciates good ol' honest ITK insight, fair play

Hearing tho that Lissah has always been regarded as a long shot for our 1st team - and from seeing him in action, I couldn't agree more

Was listening to the nightly two hour football chat on Clyde 1 last week, and respected Scottish football correspondent for the Daily Record and Sunday Mail Hugh Keevins said "What a side Swansea will have next season with Lissah tearing it up at Falkirk and Congreve tearing it up at Dundee".

 

[Dr. Winston]

Not sure if it's worth sending Wilson out on another loan. He's 22 in December and not exactly ripping it up in the SPL, nor did he at Yeovil previously. Maybe a sale with a sell on.

Congreve and Cotterill are also at the "use or sell" point for me, alongside Josh Thomas. Sam Parker is still a teenager so hopefully a loan to a decent standard may bring out more than I've seen in him so far.

 

[Swanjaxs]

Not sure if it's worth sending Wilson out on another loan. He's 22 in December and not exactly ripping it up in the SPL, nor did he at Yeovil previously. Maybe a sale with a sell on.

Congreve and Cotterill are also at the "use or sell" point for me, alongside Josh Thomas. Sam Parker is still a teenager so hopefully a loan to a decent standard may bring out more than I've seen in him so far.

If we don't use Congreve next season plenty will. Watch this space.

 

[Treehuggerjack]

Fab insight. If we had Congreve back what position would you say he would compete with. Under his very brief time with us I believed he tried the Ronald role.

I watched him in pre season at Exeter and he played both wings I think (not at same time ).
Was very effective and direct

 

[Blackpooljack]

Not having a go at Ronny cos i like his workrate esp in defence BUT that nutmeg and pass to VP is something that Ronny hasn't managed to do all season...

Edit why the F**k I put this post on this thread I'll never know.