Time to be positive? A forgettable season ends with some good signs

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Time to be positive? A forgettable season ends with some good signs

As the 2024/25 season drew to a close in the last minutes on Saturday afternoon maybe it was apt that a defensive error cost us the win that we so desired on th

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[Andrew - North Hill]

We should be positive, because we ended the season top 6 in the form table, it looks like the nonsense of Williams and Martin has been consigned to the dustbin of history (for now at least) and we already know we start with at least two new attacking midfielders coming in next season. We also know that this division is, well, a bit crap really. Anyone outside the top three down as far as 21st is much of a muchness.

That said, we have to send O'Brien back, Joe has retired, we might have to replace Darling without getting a fee, and our options at #9 still look pitiful. There is a lot to do.

Get our summer business right, and we might have a squeak at the play offs. If it's a bit hit and miss, we'll probably remain a mid-table side. But make a pig's ear of it, and we could easily end up circling the drain again.

 

[Swans Jack]

We should be positive, because we ended the season top 6 in the form table, it looks like the nonsense of Williams and Martin has been consigned to the dustbin of history (for now at least) and we already know we start with at least two new attacking midfielders coming in next season. We also know that this division is, well, a bit crap really. Anyone outside the top three down as far as 21st is much of a muchness.

That said, we have to send O'Brien back, Joe has retired, we might have to replace Darling without getting a fee, and our options at #9 still look pitiful. There is a lot to do.

Get our summer business right, and we might have a squeak at the play offs. If it's a bit hit and miss, we'll probably remain a mid-table side. But make a pig's ear of it, and we could easily end up circling the drain again.

I feel really optimistic for next season. Mainly due to the way we have approached the upcoming transfer window. I can't remember the last time we agreed deals with players before transfer window open. With Zeidane Inoussa, and possibly Wales next week. And then the hunt I imagine already on for Darling replacement. I think we have a good shot of at least top 6. If we can get the striker problem and strengthen midfield even more and get defense sorted.

 

[Colin-swansea]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1919726085152866580

Found the Eom interview interesting when he stated how he struggled with the physicality of the Championship and also a lack of confidence at times. No doubt he will be a better player next season but also will be more closely marked by the opposition.

As for Wales and Inoussa, both early signings and Widdell to arrive from Swedish football a new experience for all three but the replacements for O'Brien and Darling(assuming both leave) I hope will hit the road running and not need the 'bedding' in afforded to some of our signings over the years.

We started this season without a main striker and one hopes that Wales will not be burdened with that responsibility when the new season begins, and as important as it is going to be to replace Darling and O'Brien, so it will be for that important striker role. I see Wales as one for the future and as such can be eased into action rather than starting games. Can it be said that if he is that good, bigger clubs would have signed him?

 

[bakajack]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1919726085152866580

Found the Eom interview interesting when he stated how he struggled with the physicality of the Championship and also a lack of confidence at times. No doubt he will be a better player next season but also will be more closely marked by the opposition.

As for Wales and Inoussa, both early signings and Widdell to arrive from Swedish football a new experience for all three but the replacements for O'Brien and Darling(assuming both leave) I hope will hit the road running and not need the 'bedding' in afforded to some of our signings over the years.

We started this season without a main striker and one hopes that Wales will not be burdened with that responsibility when the new season begins, and as important as it is going to be to replace Darling and O'Brien, so it will be for that important striker role. I see Wales as one for the future and as such can be eased into action rather than starting games. Can it be said that if he is that good, bigger clubs would have signed him?

A good insight into his mentality and what a lot of people don't think about when a foreign player comes into the Championship or the Premier League.

 

[Ringwood]

There is a risk both the swedes and Wales will take time to adapt to the unforgiving Championship. Franco, Eom and to an extent Vip and Bianchini all struggled with the tempo and physicality. Wales having experience of the SPL will help him settle.

 

[Rhydian]

Found the Eom interview interesting when he stated how he struggled with the physicality of the Championship and also a lack of confidence at times. No doubt he will be a better player next season but also will be more closely marked by the opposition.

Joel Kim is a fantastic reporter, covering all South Korean talent in the EFL and Prem. He watches a lot of our games and supports us as a team supporting South Korean talent.

Eom hits all the right notes in that interview, that's the kind of elite mentality we need at the club.

Anyone with eyes can see that Eom is special, naturally talented, but he's struggled at times. Listening to him speak I'd say he has everything he needs to continue developing, improving himself and learn from his environment. One to watch next season without a doubt.

 

[Pegojack]

There's no doubt Eom was too lightweight earlier in the season. Very easily brushed off the ball and losing out on 50/50 challenges. It has been very impressive to see how he's gradually bulked up and become more able to meet the physical challenge. He's now even winning aerial duels against much bigger guys. How much is down to Sheezy and his team I don't know, but the player and the coaches deserve a lot of praise.