S25/26 | The Official Match Thread | Ipswich Town 3 Swansea City 0 | Att: 27,594 | 28/02/26 | The EFL Championship | Portman Road

[Ringwood]

So , we have the leagues top scorer and he's on the bench. It would only be us doing that. It's not as if there's a quality replacement there for him.

Cullen was also favoured when Idah was fit.. Unless Matos has created a new Cullen lone striker plan.

 

[LeonWasTheDogs]

Cullen lone striker...

It doesn't work

It's never worked

Just why !?

Galbraith back at right back too. Although we may have dodged one there as Jack Clarke (who we couldn’t handle at home) is dropped to the bench. I’d feared for us if he was up against Galbraith. So it’s not just us making strange decisions.

 

[cmajack]

Interesting tidbit on our stats from the Ipswich boss

“I think the intensity they are playing at is really impressive. Their last 10 games or so, they are the team who have run the most in the league in most metrics. They are one of the top teams in terms of their pressing, counter-pressing and possession.

What I can say, in terms of a stylistic and football challenge against a team that are playing with a top intensity off the ball and with a really good structure, bravery and positivity on the ball, and a talented group, I think they are one of the better sides in the league currently for sure.

Interesting tidbit on our stats from the Ipswich boss

“I think the intensity they are playing at is really impressive. Their last 10 games or so, they are the team who have run the most in the league in most metrics. They are one of the top teams in terms of their pressing, counter-pressing and possession.

What I can say, in terms of a stylistic and football challenge against a team that are playing with a top intensity off the ball and with a really good structure, bravery and positivity on the ball, and a talented group, I think they are one of the better sides in the league currently for sure.

At this moment we are the 15th best team in the league, with an atrocious away record , so quite where their manager gets all that bullshit from i don't know. It's another resounding beating today I'm afraid.

 

[malc]

Vp needs a rest, probably in the red zone .
Struggled in the last 2 games .
Looks as if we have have some pace in the team to be competitive.
Jack Clarke on the bench for them

 

[cadleigh]

Cullen lone striker...

It doesn't work

It's never worked

Just why !?

He deserves another chance after that goal in the last game, and VIP deserves a rest. Matos is still learning but I have faith in him. This starting line-up is a logical build on the second half of the last match

 

[malc]

3 game weeks are a challenge ,
Freshen up the team make use of the squad is good .

 

[Blackpooljack]

Cullen lone striker...

It doesn't work

It's never worked

Just why !?

Obviously for doing what Vip couldn't do on Tues night, no criticism of Vip just an answer to your question.

 

[Smurph]

So , we have the leagues top scorer and he's on the bench. It would only be us doing that. It's not as if there's a quality replacement there for him.

He's not a machine. The lad needs a breather now and again. We do have a replacement, unfortunately he is injured at the moment.

 

[FearOfAJackPlanet]

"Widell is expected to lead the Swansea attack." from the OS.

Interesting choice...

I'm fine with mixing it up. Don't know what works until you try it.

 

[Smurph]

Galbraith back at right back too. Although we may have dodged one there as Jack Clarke (who we couldn’t handle at home) is dropped to the bench. I’d feared for us if he was up against Galbraith. So it’s not just us making strange decisions.

I would have brought Ward in for today's game and allowed Galbraith to flourish in midfield.

 

[jonboyswan]

No problem with VP getting a rest to be honest, he can't lead the line for 90mins every game and especially in a 3 game week. Galbraith is a hard call because if you move him to 6 then where does a fresh stamenic play?

 

[Malaga]

I would have brought Ward in for today's game and allowed Galbraith to flourish in midfield.

Wouldn't be surprised to see that happen 2nd half depending how its going

 

[Swans Jack]

No doubt Cullen will be crap for 60 minutes, but little we can do, it's alot to ask VP to play so many games as a player who chases down every ball. Same goes for Franco. Let's see...

 

[Smurph]

Wouldn't be surprised to see that happen 2nd half depending how its going

Ideally it's nil nil and we start going for it with 20/30 minutes to go

 

[theallseeingdai]

"Widell is expected to lead the Swansea attack." from the OS.

Interesting choice...

I'm fine with mixing it up. Don't know what works until you try it.

Fancied us for a point before I saw the starting line up, but you never know. Seems like the rotation is just that. Rest others for more winnable games.