Swindon v Luton Matchday Thread

[Bogus Dave]

Pretty detailed match report from the racing post.

Weather: Wet and miserable.

Pitch condition: Ace. It was a shame the teams thought it was better to take the aerial route.

Best prices: 13-8 Swindon, 9-4 draw, 7-4 Luton

Was the result a fair reflection?

Just about. Both managers had probably settled for a point, but Craig Easton's 88th-minute winner was just reward for Swindon's greater energy and attacking threat. The first 45 minutes was horrible. Hasney Aljofree had a goal disallowed for pushing and the big centre-back was also denied by Matthew Spring's goalline clearance. The second half was much brighter and Lee Peacock put the home side ahead with a bullet header from a superb Sofiene Zaaboub centre. A great Dave Edwards flicked header drew the Hatters level, but Easton's scrappy winner gave Swindon maximum points. Christian Roberts also had an effort cleared off the line.

How did Swindon play?

Paul Sturrock's team are at their most dangerous from set-pieces. Aljofree is a major threat from corners, while Jerel Ifil, Christian Roberts and Lee Peacock also giveSwindon a major aerial menace. Town play at a high tempo and look to hurry teams into mistakes. Roberts and Zaaboub provide a direct approach from the wings and not many sides will enjoy playing against them this season.

How did Luton play?

Kevin Blackwell has instilled a direct approach since replacing Mike Newell, but they ended up playing too many balls to Paul Furlong, who was excellent in the first half but lacked support up front. The shame is when Luton did get the ball down and play they looked a decent outfit. Spring was not involved enough and the same can be said of Darren Currie, who was often bypassed but did send over a brilliant cross which led to Luton's equaliser.

Star of the show

Furlong was Luton's best player, but the award goes to Zaaboub. The left-winger is a real crowd favourite and it's easy to see why. His delivery from set-pieces and out wide was top-drawer.

Villain of the piece

Peschisolido was an embarrassment and it was a surprise to seehim last 62 minutes before being substituted. His first touch was dreadful and he also looked in poor physical shape.

Golden moment

Zabooub's flick-up and subsequent back heel must be a contender for Soccer AM's showboat feature on Saturday.

Ref watch

Most lower-league football supporters would nominate arbiter Singh as one of the worst refs on the scene and he lived up to his reputation. It's not an easy job, but he makes so many simple mistakes.

Pointers

Swindon should survive comfortably after promotion last season and will enjoy playing against the less physical sides in this division. Aljofree is the target at every corner and he will reward first goalscorers at a fancy price at least once this season. Luton cannot be considered a value selection at 14-1 for the title on this evidence. They need to get more out of their flair players, although this is admittedly early days for a new team which could need time to come together.

Line-ups and ratings:

Swindon (4-4-2): P Smith 6; J Smith 7, J Ifil 7, H Aljofree 7, J Vincent 7; C Roberts 7, C Easton 6, M Pook 6, S Zaaboub 8 (M Comminges 83, 5); L Peacock 7, B Sturrock 6 (I Arrieta 69, 6).
Luton (4-4-2): D Brill 5; R Jackson 5, C Coyne 7, C Perry 6, A Goodall 7; D Edwards 7, M Spring 5, S Robinson 6, D Currie 6 (D Talbot 75, 6; P Furlong 7 (D Morgan 89, 5), P Peschisolido 3 (P McVeigh 62, 6).
Referee: J Singh 4

MATCH STATS

Swindon 2 Luton 1
Peacock 56 Edwards 66
Easton 88
8 Shots on target 3
4 Shots off target 3
0 Yellow cards 1
0 Red cards 0
6 Corners 4

ABOUT THE GROUND

Getting there The County Ground is next to the magic roundabout, which is a case of closing your eyes and hoping for the best. The stadium is ten minutes from the train station and a safer route than tackling the five mini-roundabouts.

The ground Bring an umbrella if you are in the away end. “You're shit and you're getting wet,” was the sympathetic view from the home supporters.
Atmosphere A crowd of 7,520 may not seem large, but the Swindon faithful make a fair old racket and it can be an intimidating venue for away teams to visit.

Having a bet

Could not locate any booths.

Programme

One of the best in the Football League. Great crossword and the Q&A brought an incredible revelation from Swindon's Andy Nicholas. He claims to have snogged Hollyoaks babe Gemma Atkinson in Magaluf in 2002. Cristiano Ronaldo's girlfriend has obviously moved up the league ladder quicker than Nicholas

Like the bit about the county ground being an intimidating venue  

[Bushey Boy]

You cant see too clearly in that photo but i was stood next to Fred. Fucking animal!!! Ive never seen someone give so much abuse   I love the guy in that pic who looks like he is a paint and decorater that wore his work clothes to the match in the bottom left corner  

Thats bully, top man he did some work for me once, follows us everywhere

[Samdy Gray]

Paul Sturrock's team are at their most dangerous from set-pieces. Aljofree is a major threat from corners, while Jerel Ifil, Christian Roberts and Lee Peacock also giveSwindon a major aerial menace. Town play at a high tempo and look to hurry teams into mistakes.

What?!?!

Golden moment

Zabooub's flick-up and subsequent back heel must be a contender for Soccer AM's showboat feature on Saturday.

The exact first thing I said to the missus just after he did it.

One of the best in the Football League. Great crossword and the Q&A brought an incredible revelation from Swindon's Andy Nicholas. He claims to have snogged Hollyoaks babe Gemma Atkinson in Magaluf in 2002. Cristiano Ronaldo's girlfriend has obviously moved up the league ladder quicker than Nicholas

What a claim to fame  

[wheretherealredsare]

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Does this only work on Mondays for w/e games and morning after for midweek games?

[STFC_Gazzza]

GIVE US AN S : Try here later on http://www.virginmedia.com/sport/football/

Does this only work on Mondays for w/e games and morning after for midweek games?

Works fine for me any time... They seem to update it on Mondays. You click League One can see all the games goals from whatever division you select.!

[DiV]

Pretty detailed match report from the racing post.

Weather: Wet and miserable.

Pitch condition: Ace. It was a shame the teams thought it was better to take the aerial route.

Best prices: 13-8 Swindon, 9-4 draw, 7-4 Luton

Was the result a fair reflection?

Just about. Both managers had probably settled for a point, but Craig Easton's 88th-minute winner was just reward for Swindon's greater energy and attacking threat. The first 45 minutes was horrible. Hasney Aljofree had a goal disallowed for pushing and the big centre-back was also denied by Matthew Spring's goalline clearance. The second half was much brighter and Lee Peacock put the home side ahead with a bullet header from a superb Sofiene Zaaboub centre. A great Dave Edwards flicked header drew the Hatters level, but Easton's scrappy winner gave Swindon maximum points. Christian Roberts also had an effort cleared off the line.

How did Swindon play?

Paul Sturrock's team are at their most dangerous from set-pieces. Aljofree is a major threat from corners, while Jerel Ifil, Christian Roberts and Lee Peacock also giveSwindon a major aerial menace. Town play at a high tempo and look to hurry teams into mistakes. Roberts and Zaaboub provide a direct approach from the wings and not many sides will enjoy playing against them this season.

How did Luton play?

Kevin Blackwell has instilled a direct approach since replacing Mike Newell, but they ended up playing too many balls to Paul Furlong, who was excellent in the first half but lacked support up front. The shame is when Luton did get the ball down and play they looked a decent outfit. Spring was not involved enough and the same can be said of Darren Currie, who was often bypassed but did send over a brilliant cross which led to Luton's equaliser.

Star of the show

Furlong was Luton's best player, but the award goes to Zaaboub. The left-winger is a real crowd favourite and it's easy to see why. His delivery from set-pieces and out wide was top-drawer.

Villain of the piece

Peschisolido was an embarrassment and it was a surprise to seehim last 62 minutes before being substituted. His first touch was dreadful and he also looked in poor physical shape.

Golden moment

Zabooub's flick-up and subsequent back heel must be a contender for Soccer AM's showboat feature on Saturday.

Ref watch

Most lower-league football supporters would nominate arbiter Singh as one of the worst refs on the scene and he lived up to his reputation. It's not an easy job, but he makes so many simple mistakes.

Pointers

Swindon should survive comfortably after promotion last season and will enjoy playing against the less physical sides in this division. Aljofree is the target at every corner and he will reward first goalscorers at a fancy price at least once this season. Luton cannot be considered a value selection at 14-1 for the title on this evidence. They need to get more out of their flair players, although this is admittedly early days for a new team which could need time to come together.

Line-ups and ratings:

Swindon (4-4-2): P Smith 6; J Smith 7, J Ifil 7, H Aljofree 7, J Vincent 7; C Roberts 7, C Easton 6, M Pook 6, S Zaaboub 8 (M Comminges 83, 5); L Peacock 7, B Sturrock 6 (I Arrieta 69, 6).
Luton (4-4-2): D Brill 5; R Jackson 5, C Coyne 7, C Perry 6, A Goodall 7; D Edwards 7, M Spring 5, S Robinson 6, D Currie 6 (D Talbot 75, 6; P Furlong 7 (D Morgan 89, 5), P Peschisolido 3 (P McVeigh 62, 6).
Referee: J Singh 4

MATCH STATS

Swindon 2 Luton 1
Peacock 56 Edwards 66
Easton 88
8 Shots on target 3
4 Shots off target 3
0 Yellow cards 1
0 Red cards 0
6 Corners 4

ABOUT THE GROUND

Getting there The County Ground is next to the magic roundabout, which is a case of closing your eyes and hoping for the best. The stadium is ten minutes from the train station and a safer route than tackling the five mini-roundabouts.

The ground Bring an umbrella if you are in the away end. “You're shit and you're getting wet,” was the sympathetic view from the home supporters.
Atmosphere A crowd of 7,520 may not seem large, but the Swindon faithful make a fair old racket and it can be an intimidating venue for away teams to visit.

Having a bet

Could not locate any booths.

Programme

One of the best in the Football League. Great crossword and the Q&A brought an incredible revelation from Swindon's Andy Nicholas. He claims to have snogged Hollyoaks babe Gemma Atkinson in Magaluf in 2002. Cristiano Ronaldo's girlfriend has obviously moved up the league ladder quicker than Nicholas

Like the bit about the county ground being an intimidating venue  

paul furlong was feckin rubbish!!

[wheretherealredsare]

GIVE US AN S : Try here later on http://www.virginmedia.com/sport/football/

Does this only work on Mondays for w/e games and morning after for midweek games?

Works fine for me any time... They seem to update it on Mondays. You click League One can see all the games goals from whatever division you select.!

Zilch here. Maybe there's some kind of bar on overseas streaming. Anybody else on here abroad tried this?

[axs]

i was just impressed that the crossword was considered good.

[OOH! SHAUN TAYLOR]

That is an excellent report. Do they do that for every game?

[Colin Todd]

That is an excellent report. Do they do that for every game?

Agreed. Good detail and insight and is mostly accurate. Apart from roberts heading the ball. ever.

[jayohaitchenn]

Roberts has definately jumped on a number of times this season. Very strange indeed...

[Colin Todd]

Roberts has definately jumped on a number of times this season. Very strange indeed...

To give him credit, yes he has jumped. Not sure he's won the ball yet though   Still, at least he's playing to his potential so far and looking dangerous

[jayohaitchenn]

no, thats why i said jumped and not headed! fair play, he's looking twice the player he was last season already.

[Bogus Dave]

That is an excellent report. Do they do that for every game?

Think they do one match report a week, from one game in the football league.

[reeves4england]

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Does this only work on Mondays for w/e games and morning after for midweek games?

Whenever I try to view it it just plays adverts for Setanta!

Am I missing something? Any help appreciated!!!