Season 20/21: Blackburn Rovers v Swansea City Match Thread

[A4Jack]

Hourihane was a standout player for the Villa team that got promoted. Clearly the issue is not a lack of quality. Perhaps in a more fluid, attacking team he'd be more of an asset in open play.

Valid point. They attacked with Grealish, Abraham and McGinn in midfield. He's playing with Dhanda and Lowe whose first touch and pace now resembles that of an old fella with a zimmer

It's a bit like Wilson in Cardiff's team. Quality player, surrounded by lesser with much less intent overall

 

[Dr. Winston]

For me Fulton and Grimes are too similar. They're both good at breaking up play and moving possession on but we need a ball carrier in there. Someone to break the lines. I've never thought that we've had the midfield balance particularly right all season (apart from MGW's brief contribution) but defence has covered it.

Hourihane's need for a different kind of play has thrown that into even more stark light.

 

[eteb]

fck forgot about MGW, sticking my neck out but think we would be comfortably top 2 if he was still here, he was that good

 

[Nocountryforoldjack]

We've punched well above our weight in a gruelling season but it's now starting to catch up with us. Maybe, maybe not, time will tell.

 

[A4Jack]

For me Fulton and Grimes are too similar. They're both good at breaking up play and moving possession on but we need a ball carrier in there. Someone to break the lines. I've never thought that we've had the midfield balance particularly right all season (apart from MGW's brief contribution) but defence has covered it.

Hourihane's need for a different kind of play has thrown that into even more stark light.

Smith has to start every game, think it's a toss up in midfield then. Would be tempted to try Fulton - Smith - Hourihane.

 

[sainthelens]

Been saying it for few weeks now , we look out on our feet, yet some on here can't see it and hell bent on criticising. The spirit in that squad is immense, they know they ain't playing well, so FFS give the boys a break. We still up there.

 

[Longlostjack]

Bournemouth on Saturday will be a different game. Was a tough game against Middlesborough on Saturday and I reckon Cooper has just about done enough on the rotation front in the last two games. Who knows Bennett might be back too. Calm down boys!

 

[eteb]

Been saying it for few weeks now , we look out on our feet, yet some on here can't see it and hell bent on criticising. The spirit in that squad is immense, they know they ain't playing well, so FFS give the boys a break. We still up there.

therein lies the problem. They have been knackered for weeks but the maanger doesnt fcking rotate the squad. Is whittaker that bad that he cant play for even 10 minutes? IT's nonsensical

 

[monmouth]

Bournemouth on Saturday will be a different game. Was a tough game against Middlesborough on Saturday and I reckon Cooper has just about done enough on the rotation front in the last two games. Who knows Bennett might be back too. Calm down boys!

Luton on Sat, which we really have to look to win. Then Muff and Scum

 

[Longlostjack]

Bournemouth on Saturday will be a different game. Was a tough game against Middlesborough on Saturday and I reckon Cooper has just about done enough on the rotation front in the last two games. Who knows Bennett might be back too. Calm down boys!

Luton on Sat, which we really have to look to win. Then Muff and Scum

Cheers Mon - games coming thick and fast.

 

[Swansea93]

Whittaker has a cameo against Man City scores a goal and then doesn’t get an opportunity again?

 

[Akajack]

This is a developing team...o e that is advised not to play with freedom but play to a structure.

To hxave a Celina in there!

I’ve always said Steve Cooper is a play by numbers coach

agree with both, but this is the way football has gone, part from Man City when they are on their game, I don't really get excited about any of the football that is on offer today, turgid :?:

 

[TheLoneRanger]

We need to go back and start getting clean sheets.

We're playing sh1te, but looking at the table we've only lost 2 games to teams in the top 12, Norwich and Boro.

 

[Longlostjack]

Been saying it for few weeks now , we look out on our feet, yet some on here can't see it and hell bent on criticising. The spirit in that squad is immense, they know they ain't playing well, so FFS give the boys a break. We still up there.

therein lies the problem. They have been knackered for weeks but the maanger doesnt fcking rotate the squad. Is whittaker that bad that he cant play for even 10 minutes? IT's nonsensical

Accidentally upped your post there eteb.

 

[Akajack]

I’ve always said Steve Cooper is a play by numbers coach

agree with both, but this is the way football has gone, part from Man City when they are on their game, I don't really get excited about any of the football that is on offer today, turgid :?:

Not sure Celina is the or was the answer after the football we've been traded to in the rise, we had loads better