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Title: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: 4D on Monday, April 4, 2022, 07:30:16
Please town, win this.
Cardiff are playing in Reading same day  :)

Swindon 1-2 Newport att: 9,999 (999 away)


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Bob's Orange on Monday, April 4, 2022, 08:07:10
Could be the nail in the coffin for whichever side loses on Saturday. A draw doesn't really help either but probably keeps the season alive, just.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Monday, April 4, 2022, 09:27:59
I don't like being negative but I just don't see where the goals will come from with McKirdy out.

I like Davisons work rate but hes not a natural goal scorer unlike Simpson, he adds other attributes which Simmo never had but Simpson was always likely to grab a goal.

1-1 draw in front of 10,545 (1194 sheepshaggers).


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Monday, April 4, 2022, 09:40:13
We don't seem to be able to score.

We make mistakes at the back and unlike Rochdale, they are good enough to punish us.

It doesn't look good does it?


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Monday, April 4, 2022, 11:49:31
It’ll be my first game for 3 years - so dont blame me if it goes tits up.

Piece of piss. 4-1


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: JBZ on Monday, April 4, 2022, 14:51:30
A disappointing 0-1 defeat

Att: 9,069


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Jimmy HaveHave on Monday, April 4, 2022, 14:52:56
The crowd predictions are a little low


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: TheDukeOfBanbury on Monday, April 4, 2022, 16:36:18
The crowd predictions are a little low

Biggest game of our season so far this one.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: JBZ on Monday, April 4, 2022, 16:37:15
I suspect that the casual observers have drifted away by now


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Jimmy HaveHave on Monday, April 4, 2022, 16:43:11
I suspect that the casual observers have drifted away by now

There's many going to Walsall


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Jimmy HaveHave on Monday, April 4, 2022, 16:43:59
Biggest game of our season so far this one.

Spot on.

Swindon 1 Newport 0 Att, 11,450 inc 1,050 Taffs


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: 4D on Monday, April 4, 2022, 18:13:31
I suspect that the casual observers have drifted away by now

You not going?


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: JBZ on Monday, April 4, 2022, 18:16:14
You not going?

Nice !  I will be in attendance.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: 4D on Monday, April 4, 2022, 18:18:41
Good one  :)


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Jimmy HaveHave on Monday, April 4, 2022, 18:24:28
Good one  :)

Tickets selling well and Newport have sold out their initial allocation and been given a further 250


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat
Post by: Batch on Monday, April 4, 2022, 18:29:28
it's not do or die, but it sure feels like it. with the league table so close we'd need a mega run in to make playoffs after losing this one.

so yeah, massive game. nice to have Reed back (fuck you injury God, you dare)


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Jimmy HaveHave on Monday, April 4, 2022, 18:44:21
4 home games and 3 away, remember the days when that would have been an advantage!


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: molepar on Monday, April 4, 2022, 21:29:43
How much was their initial allocation?


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Jimmy HaveHave on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, 03:22:40
Whatever the Arkells holds Around 800-850


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Tails on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, 09:37:48
Who knows. I think it'll be a big crowd and hopefully they get behind them as we really do need to win this. Having Reed back is massive, hopefully McKirdy too but I think that's doubtful.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Lardy Cake on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, 12:18:51
Similar to Audrey, first time back at the CG for several years for this one. The first time I watched Town play Newport I was sporting cropped hair and DM's stood next to a line of the Old Bill separating us from several hundred Newport Skinheads at the Arkells end of the Town End :-[ August 1973 First Round of the League Cup, we drew 3-3. Hard to believe I will be sitting in almost the same place over 48 years later. It's about time we said farewell to the Town End although I will be sad to see it go when it does, if it does !!!


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: ronnie21 on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, 15:46:52
Hope to be back in my usual seat aftern an enforced absence du to my driver snapping his ACT playing footy!  Club have been kind enough to give us a spot in the main car park - (£10!!) so he doesn't have to walk so far, not looking forward to driving the 254 mile round trip though


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Posh Red on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, 17:29:22
Hope to be back in my usual seat aftern an enforced absence du to my driver snapping his ACT playing footy!  Club have been kind enough to give us a spot in the main car park - (£10!!) so he doesn't have to walk so far, not looking forward to driving the 254 mile round trip though

Where are you driving from?


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Thursday, April 7, 2022, 09:37:36
4 home games and 3 away, remember the days when that would have been an advantage!
1,200 and they have sold that out apparently and got another 200 more.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat
Post by: Batch on Thursday, April 7, 2022, 09:42:23
Audrey, are you in the Merlin pre-game?


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: 4D on Thursday, April 7, 2022, 10:16:38
Get to the Glue Pot


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Thursday, April 7, 2022, 15:03:41
Get to the Glue Pot

Is that a Swindonian take on '...get to the choppaahh!'

Because I can only read it in the style of Schwarzenegger's famous line from the Predator!


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Thursday, April 7, 2022, 15:09:22
Audrey, are you in the Merlin pre-game?
Planning to. Sometime between 1-2pm. I’ll have me Greece baseball cap on!


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat
Post by: Jimmy HaveHave on Thursday, April 7, 2022, 15:33:52
Planning to. Sometime between 1-2pm. I’ll have me Greece baseball cap on!

Hope you didn't bring your shorts & flip flops!


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Thursday, April 7, 2022, 15:36:12
Planning to. Sometime between 1-2pm. I’ll have me Greece baseball cap on!

If you head to the Bus Station prior,  someone on here will know where you can get some VFM (possibly VD too) and pre-match assistance entertainment  :soapy tit wank:

Much soapy tit wank$  ???


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat
Post by: JBZ on Thursday, April 7, 2022, 16:04:14
If you head to the Bus Station prior,  someone on here will know where you can get some VFM (possibly VD too) and pre-match assistance entertainment  :soapy tit wank:

Much soapy tit wank$  ???

Gotta love the bamboo


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Thursday, April 7, 2022, 16:54:09
Gotta love the bamboo

I appreciate your assertion on my being as the definitive in a world of many genus of grasses. It heartwarming to read. Thanks for noticing me  ;)


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Friday, April 8, 2022, 07:26:55
JOB is fine for tomorrow. Gladwin almost there. McGirdy not ready for the Easter games but could be OK after that.

Audrey is fired up and ready to go!


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Private Fraser on Friday, April 8, 2022, 07:36:55
JOB is fine for tomorrow. Gladwin almost there. McGirdy not ready for the Easter games but could be OK after that.

Audrey is fired up and ready to go!

Welcome back, Audrey! Feeling a bit nippy, is it?

I got a bit confused by what the Total Sport guy was saying about McIrdy, so checked the Adver guy's version. He says "not available for tomorrow, but a possibility for the Easter weekend". Better news, if true.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Friday, April 8, 2022, 07:55:16
Enough to make your nipples hard, that’s for sure!

Tucked into a chicken Dansak last night plus Kingfisher - blood sugar level zooms up. I’ll have to have a quiet day today - retail therapy in Bath. Oh joy!

Need to be OK for a couple in The Merlin tomorrow.

‘That 90 minutes did them both the world of good and they are much stronger this week. It's the same for Jack Payne and we are all positive. Jake O'Brien is fine now and came back in this week and is back to full strength. Ben Gladwin has had a really good week joining in with the team and has looked good as well. Harry McKirdy has had a good week and it's about progressing him through the stages of rehab. He ticked the boxes quite early but he is working hard and it's a day-by-day process with him.

"Harry isn't available for Easter but I wouldn't rule him out for next weekend and he has a chance."


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Hyabb17 on Friday, April 8, 2022, 08:07:41
A season defining game for me, if we don't get the 3 points then season over IMO.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: kirky69 on Friday, April 8, 2022, 08:08:01
So how are we likely to line up for this crucial game.  Garner has some interesting choices to make. Does he keep the same back 4 as last week, given we didn't concede and Baudry was motm, or bring O'Brien back now that he's recovered from his illness. Reed obviously starts, but who does he leave out to accomodate him? Aguiar or Williams are the most likely candidates. Gladwin also likely to be available, so there are plenty of options and with McKirdy possibly to return for the Harrogate game we will have almost (bar Lyden) a fully fit squad to choose from for the last 6 games of the season,

I think he will start Woolacott, Hunt, Baudry, Conroy, Tomlinson, Reed, Aguiar, Iandolo, Payne, Barry, Davison. Subs Ward, O'Brien, Egbo, Gladwin, Williams, Mitchell-Lawson, Parsons with Odimayo (harsh) and East dropping out of the match day squad.

Thoughts?


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Private Fraser on Friday, April 8, 2022, 08:16:57

"Harry isn't available for Easter but I wouldn't rule him out for next weekend and he has a chance."


Yeah, that was the confusing bit because Easter is "next weekend".

The Adver guy's version said:

"McKirdy is week-by-week. It's a case of progressing him through the stages of the rehab. He's had a good week and is going well. McKirdy not available for tomorrow but "has a chance" to be back for the Easter weekend."




Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Bob's Orange on Friday, April 8, 2022, 08:21:23
A little bit off topic perhaps but what did people think about McKirdy not being at the sponsor's dinner this week as he was at Stamford Bridge to watch Chelsea get thumped in the Champions League? I know that footballers should be allowed time off etc, but surely as a professional player employed by us, and presumably sponsored by people I felt a little disappointed that he wasn't at the CG for it. Perhaps he is going to do something instead for those sponsors but I am not sure he should be treated any differently to the other players. (who I think were all there)


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Quagmire on Friday, April 8, 2022, 08:31:18
A little bit off topic perhaps but what did people think about McKirdy not being at the sponsor's dinner this week as he was at Stamford Bridge to watch Chelsea get thumped in the Champions League? I know that footballers should be allowed time off etc, but surely as a professional player employed by us, and presumably sponsored by people I felt a little disappointed that he wasn't at the CG for it. Perhaps he is going to do something instead for those sponsors but I am not sure he should be treated any differently to the other players. (who I think were all there)

I thought it was naughty, but I imagine McKirdy is the type of fella that if you don’t let him do what he wants, he will throw his toys out of the pram, so there’s no good in that for anyone.

I think the Chelsea thing was one of the reasons he fell out with Carlisle.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Hyabb17 on Friday, April 8, 2022, 08:36:01
I thought it was naughty, but I imagine McKirdy is the type of fella that if you don’t let him do what he wants, he will throw his toys out of the pram, so there’s no good in that for anyone.

I think the Chelsea thing was one of the reasons he fell out with Carlisle.

Didn't the trust (who sponsor him) say they gave him the go ahead to go to the game & miss the dinner?


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Bob's Orange on Friday, April 8, 2022, 08:40:57
Didn't the trust (who sponsor him) say they gave him the go ahead to go to the game & miss the dinner?

Ah I did actually see that message right enough. I wasn't aware the Trust sponsored him actually so that's probably fair enough.

I thought it was naughty, but I imagine McKirdy is the type of fella that if you don’t let him do what he wants, he will throw his toys out of the pram, so there’s no good in that for anyone.

I think the Chelsea thing was one of the reasons he fell out with Carlisle.

I thought that as well, but it looks like from what Hyabb said it was all signed off and everyone appears to have been happy enough so looks like a non-story.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Berniman on Friday, April 8, 2022, 08:48:03
Yeah, that was the confusing bit because Easter is "next weekend".

The Adver guy's version said:

"McKirdy is week-by-week. It's a case of progressing him through the stages of the rehab. He's had a good week and is going well. McKirdy not available for tomorrow but "has a chance" to be back for the Easter weekend."


I think everyone knows now that because of the way Garner communicates injury progress, in reality this means, best scenario he is definitely not back for the Easter weekend but has a chance the week after.  So Hartlepool if we are lucky, for a cameo appearance with the hope that he is back available for the FGR game.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Wobbly Bob on Friday, April 8, 2022, 09:33:53
Would anyone favour a return to 3 at the back for tomorrow?
Newport play with a 3 I think.
JOB to come back in but Baudry played well at the weekend.
Tomlinson would be freed up to pop up all over the pitch in the nominal LWB role, and an opportunity to give Egbo a go on the other side.

On reflection, probably best to stick with the 4 I guess.
Reed in for Aguiar, JOB in for Baudry the only changes from last time?


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Friday, April 8, 2022, 09:56:08
Would anyone favour a return to 3 at the back for tomorrow?
For me its a no but Baudry doesnt really deserve to be dropped after his game last week and JOB always looks more of a threat at attacking set pieces than any other defender we have.

Reed obviously has to return probably in place of the lagging of late Aguiar.

For me though I would go same team as last week but with Reed in for Aguiar, I would not like us to take out an attacking player to bolster the defence at home, I would rather we tried to outscore the opposition rather than keep a clean sheet and hit them on the break.

I would also like to see Egbo given more time than he has so far, he seems big and strong and pacey and we havent really seen enough of his end product but already hes a better attacking option on the right than JML for me.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: 4D on Friday, April 8, 2022, 10:06:44
                         Jojo

Egbo        JOB      Baudry      Tommo

Payne            Reed               Landolo

Williams        Davison         Barry


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: THE FLASH on Friday, April 8, 2022, 10:16:47
A little bit off topic perhaps but what did people think about McKirdy not being at the sponsor's dinner this week as he was at Stamford Bridge to watch Chelsea get thumped in the Champions League? I know that footballers should be allowed time off etc, but surely as a professional player employed by us, and presumably sponsored by people I felt a little disappointed that he wasn't at the CG for it. Perhaps he is going to do something instead for those sponsors but I am not sure he should be treated any differently to the other players. (who I think were all there)
I thought it was naughty, but I imagine McKirdy is the type of fella that if you don’t let him do what he wants, he will throw his toys out of the pram, so there’s no good in that for anyone.

I think the Chelsea thing was one of the reasons he fell out with Carlisle.

I dont have a problem with that at all.

Its football and like us he is a fan.

I had to sit through a boring Sales Conference in Holland whilst England V Brazil was being played as we were refused permission and didnt attend the day do for a wedding as it clashed with FA Cup Final.

Now....if he missed it due to a parents evening...then throw him to the dogs! :)


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Posh Red on Friday, April 8, 2022, 10:17:05
Would anyone favour a return to 3 at the back for tomorrow?

Not for me.

We were crying out for a change from that formation at home, as we couldn't win a game.
So to revert to it in a game we really need to win seems counter productive.

So Reed back, probably for Aguiar is a bit of a no brainer.

We then pick the best two CH's for the game, for me that is Conroy or Baudry (who are comfortable bringing the ball out) plus O'Brien or Odimayo (one that is a defender first).

I don't know if Newport have a lot of pace in the team, but if they do then that has to be a consideration.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Berniman on Friday, April 8, 2022, 10:33:26
                         Jojo

Egbo        JOB      Baudry      Tommo

Payne            Reed               Landolo

Williams        Davison         Barry

Very harsh on Rob Hunt and Conroy - they don't deserve to be dropped


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Friday, April 8, 2022, 10:33:29
I don't know if Newport have a lot of pace in the team, but if they do then that has to be a consideration.
In the away game they were one of the best passing teams that we have played this season IMO.

They werent the fastest of teams but workmanlike and passed the ball well and got a few crosses in our box.

Their keeper Joe Day always looks a weak link to me, a proper flapper of a keeper even by L2 standards.

They have only scored 8 goals in the last 7 games so rarely get man goals, they have also not won in the last 3 games with 1 draw and 2 defeats.

Their top scorer is the useful Dom Telford who has bagged himself 24 goals so far this season.

They also have one of the odlest players in the EFL in Kevin Ellison who is 43 now!


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: 4D on Friday, April 8, 2022, 10:35:19
Very harsh on Rob Hunt and Conroy - they don't deserve to be dropped

Tbh I wouldn't mind them in place of the two I chose, just thought this was a more attack minded option.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Bob's Orange on Friday, April 8, 2022, 10:35:46
Very harsh on Rob Hunt and Conroy - they don't deserve to be dropped

But then again based on performance neither does Baudry. However if JOB is fit I think he automatically replaced the Frenchman. I guess the Egbo for Hunt change is to try and get on the front foot at home. Rob Hunt is perfectly adequate, but he doesn't offer that danger in attack that you would imagine (and it's not a huge sample size, granted) Egbo does.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Bob's Orange on Friday, April 8, 2022, 10:36:39
In the away game they were one of the best passing teams that we have played this season IMO.

They werent the fastest of teams but workmanlike and passed the ball well and got a few crosses in our box.

Their keeper Joe Day always looks a weak link to me, a proper flapper of a keeper even by L2 standards.

They have only scored 8 goals in the last 7 games so rarely get man goals, they have also not won in the last 3 games with 1 draw and 2 defeats.

Their top scorer is the useful Dom Telford who has bagged himself 24 goals so far this season.

They also have one of the odlest players in the EFL in Kevin Ellison who is 43 now!

Shame Harry isn't playing. That early season 'beef' with Ellison was amusing.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Friday, April 8, 2022, 10:47:48
Shame Harry isn't playing. That early season 'beef' with Ellison was amusing.
It was but it would probably have resulted in another fine for his behaviour TBH! but then he could just wave his magic wand and stop that....


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Berniman on Friday, April 8, 2022, 11:38:02
But then again based on performance neither does Baudry. However if JOB is fit I think he automatically replaced the Frenchman. I guess the Egbo for Hunt change is to try and get on the front foot at home. Rob Hunt is perfectly adequate, but he doesn't offer that danger in attack that you would imagine (and it's not a huge sample size, granted) Egbo does.

Yeah I get it, but a few weeks ago people were saying that Conroy shouldn't come straight back into the team after an injury due to those that deputised doing so well, but for JOB it is ok..  I agree that we need to squeeze Egbo into the team somehow for his attacking attributes - maybe Egbo should be the new alternative for Williams that Gladwin played in the early part of the season - switch between those 2 starting and swapping after an hour.  Williams has been far more impactful coming off of the bench IMO.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Posh Red on Friday, April 8, 2022, 11:53:16
Yeah I get it, but a few weeks ago people were saying that Conroy shouldn't come straight back into the team after an injury due to those that deputised doing so well, but for JOB it is ok.

I understand what you are saying, and to a point agree. However I would say is that it's a bit different missing one game to missing half a dozen, especially when during those games we won three on the spin (with two at home) and had Cooper & O'Brien playing together.

Dion did come back in Once Cooper was injured, and by and large has deserved to keep his place since.

We also feel it's right that Reed comes straight back in, because he's better than anyone else available.

If Garner thinks JOB is a better option for this game then he should pick him


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Bob's Orange on Friday, April 8, 2022, 11:58:27
Yeah I get it, but a few weeks ago people were saying that Conroy shouldn't come straight back into the team after an injury due to those that deputised doing so well, but for JOB it is ok..  I agree that we need to squeeze Egbo into the team somehow for his attacking attributes - maybe Egbo should be the new alternative for Williams that Gladwin played in the early part of the season - switch between those 2 starting and swapping after an hour.  Williams has been far more impactful coming off of the bench IMO.

Yeah I wouldn't disagree with any of that. I personally have been very disappointed with Williams on the whole when he plays from the start and reckon he should be dropped to the bench. He does seem to be targeted as our danger man by a lot of teams, against Rochdale he had 3 on him very quickly quite a few times towards the beginning of the game.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat
Post by: Batch on Friday, April 8, 2022, 12:14:35
I'm not yet convinced by egbo. too early either way really

but he's certainly stretching the oppo defence


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: RobertT on Friday, April 8, 2022, 13:14:52
                         Jojo

Egbo        JOB      Baudry      Tommo

Payne            Reed               Landolo

Williams        Davison         Barry

Our Achilles heel is pretty obvious when you see this on paper.  Not a defensive bone in the body of any of  the three midfielders.  Iandolo loses people with regularity (while being a great crosser of the ball and certainly a much better player here than at left back), Reed is a conductor of the orchestra and can nibble at players but is hardly an enforcer, and Payne is technically gifted but runs around like a 11 year school boy chasing the ball and trying to get involved.  Nobody who can tackle properly, but more importantly, no real defensive shape.  It relies entirely on us having the ball.

It's still a good team for this level, we have the ball far more than other teams and are likely to create plenty of opportunities as a result.  It's just that you don't have to be Moses to part that Red Sea.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: 4D on Friday, April 8, 2022, 13:41:26
Stick Williams in alongside Reed and go 442. Add a body to the midfield.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Friday, April 8, 2022, 13:48:06
Stick Williams in alongside Reed and go 442. Add a body to the midfield.
TBF we play almost a flexible 442/451/433 anyway on Saturday we started as a 451 but ended much more 433 but on occassions both Barry and Williams were playing as out and out wingers, it didn't work that well vs Rochdale though.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: DiV on Friday, April 8, 2022, 14:08:59
With McKirdy out and this game arguably ‘must win’ I’d say fuck it and start Egbo wide right of the front three.

What’s the worst that could happen?


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: swindonmaniac on Friday, April 8, 2022, 14:21:43
With McKirdy out and this game arguably ‘must win’ I’d say fuck it and start Egbo wide right of the front three.

What’s the worst that could happen?
We get beat !!.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Friday, April 8, 2022, 14:27:15
I'm going for 2-0 (Payne, Davison).

McKirdy to make an appearance in the Town End wearing a red and white Jester hat - with bells on it.

#WatermelonSugarHigh


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: DiV on Friday, April 8, 2022, 14:37:29
We get beat !!.

…and if we play with no attacking intent again. What’s the worst that could happen.

Same thing


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: 4D on Friday, April 8, 2022, 14:41:58
Might be worth having Hunt in at RB and have Egbo as sub with the potential to put him up front late on.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat
Post by: Batch on Friday, April 8, 2022, 14:48:38
Quote from: 4D
Might be worth having Hunt in at RB and have Egbo as sub with the potential to put him up front late on.

that's kind of what we have been doing.

But if things aren't working we've left it very late to change things


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: JBZ on Friday, April 8, 2022, 14:56:04
Egbo has shown he potentially offers what many do not. Give the lad a go


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Berniman on Friday, April 8, 2022, 15:09:23
I understand what you are saying, and to a point agree. However I would say is that it's a bit different missing one game to missing half a dozen, especially when during those games we won three on the spin (with two at home) and had Cooper & O'Brien playing together.

Dion did come back in Once Cooper was injured, and by and large has deserved to keep his place since.

We also feel it's right that Reed comes straight back in, because he's better than anyone else available.

If Garner thinks JOB is a better option for this game then he should pick him

Agreed, i was just making the point - I voted Baudry MOTM last week, i think that JOB should replace him on Saturday


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: DiV on Friday, April 8, 2022, 15:11:40
Might be worth having Hunt in at RB and have Egbo as sub with the potential to put him up front late on.

…or just put him upfront from the start??


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Godd002 on Friday, April 8, 2022, 15:42:45
Stick Williams in alongside Reed and go 442. Add a body to the midfield.

if you go 4-4-2  who is on top with davison?   Barry ?  I like him there but is he allowed to play there by his home club?


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Godd002 on Friday, April 8, 2022, 15:44:10
Yeah I get it, but a few weeks ago people were saying that Conroy shouldn't come straight back into the team after an injury due to those that deputised doing so well, but for JOB it is ok..  I agree that we need to squeeze Egbo into the team somehow for his attacking attributes - maybe Egbo should be the new alternative for Williams that Gladwin played in the early part of the season - switch between those 2 starting and swapping after an hour.  Williams has been far more impactful coming off of the bench IMO.

If JOB is fit, he has to be on the field.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Godd002 on Friday, April 8, 2022, 15:47:57
…or just put him upfront from the start??

i think egbo on the top in a 4-4-2 maybe interesting...he just seems like a work horse with some skill.  not sure if he is a goal scorer but don't have one on the bench either.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: DiV on Friday, April 8, 2022, 16:02:07
i think egbo on the top in a 4-4-2 maybe interesting...he just seems like a work horse with some skill.  not sure if he is a goal scorer but don't have one on the bench either.

I’d go 443 with Egbo and Barry as the wide men of the front three - getting in behind the defence and firing it across the box of Davison to (hopefully) get on the end of


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: 4D on Friday, April 8, 2022, 16:04:45
I’d go 443 with Egbo and Barry as the wide men of the front three - getting in behind the defence and firing it across the box of Davison to (hopefully) get on the end of

An extra player? Clever  :sherlock:


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: horlock07 on Friday, April 8, 2022, 17:56:46
I must confess I have been away a fair few weekends and thus only taken limited interest in recent match day threads, but isn't Egbo a right back, when did he become our great attacking hope to save the season?

Sent from my SM-A125F


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Jimmy HaveHave on Friday, April 8, 2022, 18:01:13
As previously posted
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Zjs8vASGwaE


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat
Post by: Batch on Friday, April 8, 2022, 18:05:01
goal strike


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: RobertT on Friday, April 8, 2022, 18:10:59
I wouldn't read too much into something that happened in USL.  Probably a mix of League Two and Academy standard mixed together, at best.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: TheDukeOfBanbury on Friday, April 8, 2022, 18:23:01
If JOB is fit, he has to be on the field.

He was lucky to start in front of Baudry v Crawley and was all over the place.
Harsh dropping Baudry after a decent display v Sutton and also played well last week.

Conroy and Reed have to start as the only players that can place an accurate pass over distance.
It’s our midfield that is weak.

Take Aguiar last week, he had around 10 touches of the ball when on the pitch.
Then we wonder why we are not winning games.



Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: DiV on Friday, April 8, 2022, 18:28:23
I must confess I have been away a fair few weekends and thus only taken limited interest in recent match day threads, but isn't Egbo a right back, when did he become our great attacking hope to save the season?

Sent from my SM-A125F

Garner has bought him on wide right of the front three. Whilst he’s looked a bit uncoordinated out there. His desire to get the ball and run with it - is enough to put the opposition defenders on edge.

Taking into account our reluctance to run at players I feel it would be worth utilising Egbo from the start tomorrow


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Munichred on Friday, April 8, 2022, 20:49:49
Like some others, my first game of the season for me. In fact the first game since Doyle scored very late in the 1-0 win against Stevenage a few seasons ago, the start of a good run. Covid has made it difficult to make my annual visit. Any sort of a win would do...


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 07:20:52
Yay, it’s my first matchday for 3 years. The sun is out, got me tickets and heading to The Merlin later this morning. Can’t wait to see this team in the flesh again. Watching on iFollow is more nerve wracking than live at the ground.

COYR!


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Jimmy HaveHave on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 07:23:59
I'm buzzing for this and may try and get in the merlin pre-match


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Lardy Cake on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 07:29:19
Just setting off from Torquay, glorious here at the mo. Looking forward to numerous pints of Arkells, a Town win and of course stopping off at Bassett for a few Lardy Cakes !!! I have a good feeling about this one, 2 - 0 to the Town.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Jimmy HaveHave on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 07:35:35
Not many would want to leave the Devon sunshine😀


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: 4D on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 07:38:59
Yay, it’s my first matchday for 3 years. The sun is out, got me tickets and heading to The Merlin later this morning. Can’t wait to see this team in the flesh again. Watching on iFollow is more nerve wracking than live at the ground.

COYR!

Pop in the County around 2.30 for a pint. Be good to say hello. Flash, Jutty and Victor Mildew will be there too. You too Jimmy. Be good to see two more Tefers.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 07:46:55
I’ll try and split my boozing time between the 2. How long do I need to give to get in the Ground these days?


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Quagmire on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 07:59:39
I’ll try and split my boozing time between the 2. How long do I need to give to get in the Ground these days?

If you start queuing now you should be in for kick off.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: 4D on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 08:03:55
We normally go in about 2 mins before kick off, after the queue has gone.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Wobbly Bob on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 08:57:56
Lovely day for it.
Just installed in The Savoy and beers are on the way.

First Town game in a week.
Hope those that have been away for a little longer have a thoroughly enjoyable day.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: BoA Vagabond on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 09:22:42
Lovely day for it.
Just installed in The Savoy and beers are on the way.

First Town game in a week.
Hope those that have been away for a little longer have a thoroughly enjoyable day.
First post-covid beers for me. Think a spot in the sun outside the glue pot will do nicely. Three points please Town.
Have a great day all.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Bob's Orange on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 09:23:58
Win. 2-1


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 09:45:18
In all games between Swindon and Newport over the years Swindon have come away with 42 wins from the 96 games with Newport winning 30 and 22 ending as a draw.

In the 45 home games vs Newport we have won a decent 27 of them and only losing 6 times with 12 ending as a draw, Swindon scoring 108 goals and conceding just 45.

Swindons biggest win was an 8-0 win back in 1938 we have also had a 7-1 win in 1953, we have scored 5 goals against them 4 times and bagged 4 goals in another 4 occassions.

Our biggest home defeat by them was a 0-2 in 2019.

Newport have only came away with all the points at the CG twice since 1955a total of 17 games, the 2-0 defeat in 2019 and a 1-0 defeat in 2017. Swindon have won 11 of those 17 and 4 ending as a draw, Swindon scoring 29 goals and conceding 11 times.

The last 17 home games vs the Exiles ending WWWWWWDDWDDWLWWLW.

Since Newport returned to the league we have played 11 times home and away with Swindon winning 5 times, 2 drawn and 4 defeats, so pretty even. At the CG since their return to the league Swindon have won 3 and lost 2 of the games.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: adje on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 11:06:36
Do we have any idea of possible line up. McKirdy available? Reed straight back in? JOB fit?


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat
Post by: Batch on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 11:10:31
mckirdy not available

job and Reed are. Reed is a shoe in.

 JOB not sure as whilst he's been brilliant the middle 2 did well last game. I reckon JOB will relieve baudry


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Lemis on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 11:16:32
Have a good feeling about today.

Hoping for a 2-0 win


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: adje on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 11:18:02
mckirdy not available

job and Reed are. Reed is a shoe in.

 JOB not sure as whilst he's been brilliant the middle 2 did well last game. I reckon JOB will relieve baudry
As meatloaf once said "2 out of 3 ain't bad"


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat
Post by: Batch on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 12:10:37
Audrey, came into Merlin, didn't see a Greece hat, fucked off again. have a good one mate, sorry to miss you


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Hitchinred on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 12:25:19
Not a defensive bone in the body of any of  the three midfielders.
A few games back didn’t Reed make a crunching tackle in midfield that led to a goal?


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 12:44:41
TOWN STARTING XI 👥 | Wollacott; Iandolo, Conroy (C), Baudry, Davison, Payne, Barry, Williams, Tomlinson, Hunt, Reed.

SUBS - Ward, Odimayo, Gladwin, O'Brien, Mitchell-Lawson, Egbo, Aguiar.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 12:45:22
No starting place for JOB and unchanged other than Reed in for Aguiar.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Nijholts Nuts on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 12:53:35
Recent form aside, I'm not a fan of a Baudry / Conroy CB pairing. It has frailty and a lack of pace written all over it


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 12:55:29
Recent form aside, I'm not a fan of a Baudry / Conroy CB pairing. It has frailty and a lack of pace written all over it
I agree but difficult to drop a defence that kept a clean sheet (however luckily) last week would be a little harsh.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat
Post by: Batch on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 12:57:05
agreed harsh
agreed post history makes me worried.

hope to be choosing between them for mom.

in all honesty job has a couple of less effective games since cooper got injures


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: adje on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 13:16:56
Well I for one am not totally disheartened by the line up. I fancy a narrow win and on Tomlinson to score (11/1). I'm sure I'm in a minority glad to see Gladders back but can't deny I'd feel happier if OB was starting


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Berniman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 13:28:29
I see Dom Telford starts on the bench for them, gotta be a good thing..


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 13:33:13
Gladwin can be of use if he has others to do the leg work for him, he can still pick out a pass but the legs on on their last go.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 13:33:44
I see Dom Telford starts on the bench for them, gotta be a good thing..
Yes with 24 goals he is a threat, he was their best player against us earlier in the season too.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Nemo on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 13:40:17
Ifollow silent for anyone else?


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 13:41:37
Ifollow silent for anyone else?
Yep.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: adje on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 13:43:46
Away comms are on for me,nothing on home,a familiar tale


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 13:44:53
Away comms are on for me,nothing on home
Ditto.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 13:45:39
My God the away comms are dull.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Berniman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 13:47:03
Away comms making comments to suggest we are a dirty side, due to the amount of yellows that Iandolo has and the fact that Reed has seen 2 red cards :D


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 13:47:45
Newport get the ball into our box straight away and it luckily falls to Jojo.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 13:48:47
Away comms making comments to suggest we are a dirty side, due to the amount of yellows that Iandolo has and the fact that Reed has seen 2 red cards :D
Yes! Reed is anything but dirty, Iandolo is just petulant at times defending.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Berniman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 13:48:51
Swindon play a possessive game apparently, rather than a possession game.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: adje on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 13:49:06
My God the away comms are dull.
One of em sounds like Bodin


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Berniman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 13:50:04
One of em sounds like Bodin

He does a bit


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Red Frog on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 13:50:16
Can’t pass our way out of our half yet.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 13:50:29
Reed heads it out for a corner to them.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 13:51:04
I'm still listening to silence


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 13:51:04
The corner goes over everyones heads and straight out for a throw to us.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Nemo on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 13:51:24
Home Comms on now


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 13:51:29
I'm still listening to silence
Its probably better than the Sheepy comms.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 13:51:41
Home Comms are now on


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Berniman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 13:53:33
Barry playing on the right at the moment


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 13:53:59
Bloody hell! Reed awful pass. They should have scored


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Red Frog on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 13:54:03
Kinell we’re sleepwalking.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 13:54:24
We look awful so far. can barely put 3 passes together.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 13:55:33
Great defending by Tomlinson there.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Berniman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 13:56:33
Port Vale 1 nil up over Oldham


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Stef Troll on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 13:57:34
All Newport atm


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Berniman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 13:58:18
They are currently giving us the runaround


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 13:58:45
Williams couldnt control that through ball in the box unfortunately.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Berniman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 13:58:57
Williams about our only bright spark at the moment


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 13:59:54
Nice long cross from Barry but just over everyones heads.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 14:00:28
Williams about our only bright spark at the moment
Davison, Iandolo, Payne and Reed all a bit lost at the moment, hopefully that will change soon.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 14:00:52
Their passing around the back is quick.

Nice jink from Barry. Poor cross fizzles out the attack.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 14:00:56
Newport are a decent closing down team.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Berniman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 14:01:04
Oldham equalise against PV


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Berniman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 14:02:38
Mansfield 1 nil up at Scunthorpe

EDIT: Anthony Grant OG


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 14:03:10
Good shot by Payne from 30 yards and the keeper only fists it out but we cant capitalise.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat
Post by: Batch on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 14:03:21
too fucking slow


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 14:03:40
Oldham equalise against PV
Missilou. Best contribution for Town!


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 14:03:56
Conroy with an awful long pass straight to them.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 14:04:28
Williams felled in their half.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 14:04:58
Barry always looks less effective on the right to me.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 14:05:18
Barry miles offside


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat
Post by: Batch on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 14:05:19
great play from Iandolo


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 14:05:41
FFS Davison, great run from Iandolo.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: adje on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 14:05:52
Conroy with an awful long pass straight to them.
He does tend to give the ball away quite a lot to be honest


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Berniman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 14:05:59
Ellis Iandolo, better than Brazil


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 14:06:42
Ellis Iandolo, better than Brazil
Alan?


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 14:07:13
Alan?
Nut.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Berniman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 14:07:39
:D


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Berniman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 14:08:29
Newport playing some neat football here..


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: adje on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 14:09:03
Sounds we're getting into it now


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 14:09:13
Nice football by Town, the ref is letting the game flow mostly which is good.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 14:09:49
Williams shoots and wins Town a corner.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Berniman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 14:10:10
Sutton 1 up


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 14:10:23
Barry volleys the ball well wide.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 14:10:53
Barry wasted that


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 14:11:32
Tomlinson shoots from an angle from 30 yards, high and wide.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 14:11:42
Baudry, Reed, Tomlinson shoots wide


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 14:12:50
Payne going to ground far too easily and the ref spotted that.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 14:13:22
Very poor clearance by Jojo there straight into touch.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 14:13:54
Barry back defending well.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 14:14:26
Yellow for the Newport defender Lewis.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 14:14:55
Lovely play from Baudry then. Great tickle and curled it down the line to Barry


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 14:15:45
Better defending by Conroy there.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 14:16:01
Better defending by Conroy there.
Yep. Agree.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 14:16:13
Lovely play from Baudry then.  Great tickle and curled it down the line to Barry
:D


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 14:16:57
Williams brought down yet again.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 14:17:51
:D
It's a new way of defending! 😂


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 14:18:42
It's a new way of defending! 😂
Worked well for Ken Dodd at Liverpool!


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 14:19:44
Davsion with another half chance in the 6 yard box but he loses it, first touch was very poor.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 14:19:57
Davison is not the answer up front.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Red Frog on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 14:20:05
Davison has no control at all.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 14:20:05
Williams makes the Newport keeper make a decent save from 10 yards.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 14:20:27
Good save from Williams shot


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 14:25:58
Do you feel we are giving it everything while Newport are just trying to keep us at arm's length?


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 14:26:19
Davison socres but is offside.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Nemo on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 14:26:25
Nobsticks.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 14:26:28
What a move.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 14:27:04
Foul given on Baudry a bit unluckily.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 14:27:30
Havent watched the not given goal again yet but it looked a good goal to me.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 14:27:46
What a move.
And a miskick to score

Didn't look offside to me


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 14:28:17
Good take by Jojo from a cross.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 14:28:41
And a miskick to score

Didn't look offside to me
Looked good to me.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 14:28:57
Barry misses a great chance.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Red Frog on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 14:29:33
Barry miles offside and not flagged. Do we have a dodgy lino?


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 14:29:56
Barry misses a great chance.
Could have had a hattrick by now


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 14:30:19
Barry wastes another high and wide.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 14:30:38
Barry miles offside and not flagged. Do we have a dodgy lino?
CB on other side of pitch played him on side


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 14:30:59
Could have had a hattrick by now
Push him wide left to cut inside and get Egbo on down the right for the innefective Payne 2nd half.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 14:32:00
Davisons 1st touch again absolutely awful.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 14:33:02
What a great turn by Barry but his cross is too deep.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 14:33:18
What a turn from Barry. But can't cross for toffee


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 14:34:16
I love Davisons enthusiasm but his 1st touch has been dire at times.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 14:34:52
Williams header just wide from 6 yards.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 14:35:18
Williams header wide from a superb piece of play by Town


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 14:35:27
HT 0-0

We started slowly but grew into the game, had the better of the chances though.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Stef Troll on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 14:37:17
Baudry is a mistake waiting to happen, Newport need to apply pressure on him as he has a mistake in him.

Barry having a good game and looks good going forward.

Davidson first touch today is gash. A fully fit Brett Pitman would thrive in this side.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Wobbly Bob on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 14:38:48
Cagey one this.
We've had the better of it overall.

Who is prepared to take that extra risk in the 2nd half.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat
Post by: Batch on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 14:39:57
had almost all the chances
improved as it went on

and yet. .

0-0
always look likely to fuck it up at the back, but haven't.. so unfair?

was Davison off? are his boots made out of trampolines?


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Quagmire on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 14:42:20
Baudry is a mistake waiting to happen, Newport need to apply pressure on him as he has a mistake in him.

Barry having a good game and looks good going forward.

Davidson first touch today is gash. A fully fit Brett Pitman would thrive in this side.

Are you joking about Barry? Bar the odd bit of skill he’s been hopeless.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: RobertT on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 14:47:24
We are a nearly team, which is the story of this season I guess.

As an example of where we are just off being good was the Williams header near the end of that half.  The header was fine and the build up was good, but our sole central striker had somehow got himself into a position 3 yards behind the back post.  He is the man that should be sniffing for that chance.

Overall a decent performance but the central defensive system is non existent.  Think it was one of their central defenders who just ran straight and got to our box early in the half.  If Barry could shoot or Davison could figure out how to use his feet amd stay central, we'd be quite good going forward.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Stef Troll on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 14:48:26
Are you joking about Barry? Bar the odd bit of skill he’s been hopeless.

I thought he has been our best player. Couple of poor shots granted but he’s making things happen going forward.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 14:53:23
Poor tackle by Iandolo there.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 14:55:01
Williams fouled again.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: 4D on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 14:55:29
Newport = no noise.

Fucking surprised. 1200 fans and haven't heard a peep.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Berniman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 14:57:07
FGR 1-0 Monkeyhangers


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 14:57:35
Newport = no noise.

Fucking surprised. 1200 fans and haven't heard a peep.
Not even a "Baaaaahhhhh"?


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 14:57:49
Davsion down injured.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 14:58:04
Att: 11,408 (1,202)


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Nemo on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 14:58:22
10k home supporters is a phenomenal effort.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 14:59:00
A great turn out by Town.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Berniman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:00:34
Tranmere 1-0 Rovers


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:00:51
Corner to them.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:02:00
Another corner to them.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Berniman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:03:12
For a slight bloke, Williams is pretty decent in the air


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:03:35
Payne fouled just outside the box near the corner of the box.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:03:53
For a slight bloke, Williams is pretty decent in the air
I was going to say hes been our best header of a ball today.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Berniman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:04:09
Port Vale 3-2 Oldham


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Berniman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:05:00
Crawley 1-0 Barrow


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:05:00
Poor free kick from Payne over the bar.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:05:15
Payne free kick - wasted


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Berniman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:05:39
Results starting to turn against us, we really do need the 3 points here


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:05:43
Tranny 1-0 BRovers


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:06:35
Tomlinson wastes a good chance.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:07:13
Don't like this fella coming on


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:07:15
Newport top scorer Telford comes on.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Berniman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:07:59
Tranmere 1-1 Rovers


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:08:23
Barry has been much less involved this half.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:08:45
Payne shoots from 20 yards just wide.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:09:02
Tranmere 1-1 Rovers
Thats didnt last long!


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Berniman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:09:17
FFS - how are we always inches away from putting it away, so frustrating


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:09:43
Payne shoots from 20 yards just wide.
And Davison couldn't get on the end of it


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:12:13
I'm worried that they will score on the counter


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Berniman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:12:31
FGR 1-1 Hartlepool


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:13:17
Newport make their 3rd and final substitution.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: adje on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:14:57
I'm worried that they will score on the counter
Always a worry is that


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:15:25
Freekick wasted again


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: adje on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:15:36
Egbo? Gladders? Or both?


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:16:20
Egbo? Gladders? Or both?
Not Gladwin. Will slow us down more


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:17:03
I would bring Egbo on for Payne and put Williams in the more central role and let Egbo get at them down the right.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:17:18
What...are...we...doing!!!


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: 4D on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:17:41
Going out with a whimper.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:18:15
Jojo saves from Telford.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:19:28
Aguiar ?????


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: adje on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:19:37
It's RICKAAY


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Berniman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:20:08
Salford 2 up


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:20:34
Good tackle from Baudry.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:20:47
Aguiar on for Payne.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:20:51
Well played Baudry


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: 4D on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:22:30
Could do another 90 and we won't score.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:22:51
Could do another 90 and we won't score.
I feel like we could still nick this late on.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:23:05
Could do another 90 and we won't score.
Unfortunately that's what I see too


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Berniman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:24:43
We look knackered


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: DiV on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:24:46
Could do another 90 and we won't score.

Won’t score again till Harry is back on the pitch


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:24:49
Tomlinson running through treacle then!


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:26:22
JML the gamechanger coming on.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: adje on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:26:33
JML. Time to convince


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:26:39
JML on for Barry.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: 4D on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:26:44
See you here next season


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:26:49
JML for Barry


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Berniman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:28:47
Tomlinson fucked


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:28:56
Tomlinson fucked and asking for sub


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:28:57
Tomlinson down and looks like he will go off.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:29:44
Gladwin on for Tomlinson.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:29:48
Thought he was running through treacle. Hope he's tired rather than injured



Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Berniman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:30:31
That looks like a calf for Tomlinson to me


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: adje on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:30:32
After the spark he's shown recently I'm surprised Egbo hasn't had a run out.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: adje on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:31:04
Still Gladders has a moment of quality in him


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:31:28
After the spark he's shown recently I'm surprised Egbo hasn't had a run out.
Agreed.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:32:30
I'm not sure whether it's best to hold the point or go for the win.

Can see the heartbreaker


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:33:21
I'm not sure whether it's best to hold the point or go for the win.

Can see the heartbreaker
Williams will get the winner 94th minute.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: 4D on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:33:37
Fucking dire when you consider it.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Berniman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:34:33
It's not good


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:34:51
FFS Gladwin that was poor.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:35:19
First poor ball from Baudry, who has been good again.

OMG. What are we doing!!!!


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: adje on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:35:42
Still Gladders has a moment of quality in him
That wasn't it


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:35:46
0-1


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Berniman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:35:59
Oh dear


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:36:05
And there it fucking is!!


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Red Frog on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:36:06
Well there’s the season.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:36:07
Poor by Jojo there.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat
Post by: Batch on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:36:18
game over man. game over


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Nemo on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:36:41
Ugh. Done so much right today and just don't have the potency up front, then been done trying to get a late goal. McKirdy's injury has absolutely fucked our season, it's brutal.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Berniman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:36:48
Exeter 1 up


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: The Grim Reaper on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:36:52
Same old same old.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:37:05
Well I called a post 90th minute winner...just not for them!

6 mins added.


Was that their first shot on target and it was from Baudry?


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Red Frog on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:37:35
Not much point going for a point now.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: adje on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:38:48
No no


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:39:03
Not much point going for a point now.
Defeat means season over

Point means season nearly over


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: welshred on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:39:07
Absolutely fucking toothless today.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Processed Beats on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:39:27
Pathetic.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Red Frog on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:40:10
Well I think we knew we were a striker light all season.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: DiV on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:40:27
Well I called a post 90th minute winner...just not for them!

6 mins added.


Was that their first shot on target and it was from Baudry?

OG so Newport haven’t had a shot on target


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: DiV on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:40:49
Sky have it as Conroy though.
Radio said Baudry


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Berniman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:41:46
It was Conroy, sliding in trying to stop it


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Red Frog on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:42:05
It was Conroy on the line.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:42:05
Sky have it as Conroy though.
Radio said Baudry
I thought it was Conroy TBF but they said Baudry so went with that.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: adje on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:42:18
Sky have it as Conroy though.
Radio said Baudry
They're both as deadly as each other


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: 4D on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:42:23
Newport were shit, we were worse. Fucking done this season.  Fuck em.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: 4D on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:43:28
Newport fans were embarrassing. Only time I heard them.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:44:07
FT 0-1


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Berniman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:44:13
Newport fans were embarrassing. Only time I heard them.

Tbf, I haven't heard much from the home fans either


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: DiV on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:44:26
They're both as deadly as each other

Should have played them upfront


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: 4D on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:44:49
Tbf, I haven't heard much from the home fans either

Deaf cunt, but fair.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:45:03
They're both as deadly as each other
That's unfair.
Baudry had a good game. Conroy too.

Baudry caught upfield  Wollacott came and flapped. Conroy couldn't do anything else.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: adje on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:45:18
Was JoJo at fault?


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Berniman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:45:45
Was JoJo at fault?

I wouldn't say at fault, more indecisive


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Lemis on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:45:54
We could of played for the rest of the day, we wouldn't of scored. Absolutely no bite. We only ever seem to take risks in our own half. Another season of league two football and trying to stay awake to Garnerball awaits


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: 4D on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:45:58
Was JoJo at fault?

Yes.  But the whole team were poor.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: 4D on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:49:15
I'll still go to Walsall,  just for the piss up.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: JBZ on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:50:05
Sadly, the result was as I predicted.  Won't go up if you can't score goals.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Bob's Orange on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:52:55
I blame Audrey.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: pantomime dame on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:53:25
We could of played for the rest of the day, we wouldn't of scored. Absolutely no bite. We only ever seem to take risks in our own half. Another season of league two football and trying to stay awake to Garnerball awaits
This. Garnerball is shyte. Still on the upside only a couple more games for me.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: 4D on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:53:41
Tbf, I haven't heard much from the home fans either

Hardly fucking surprising. We are just too iffy.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: RedRag on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:54:55
Sadly, the result was as I predicted.  Won't go up if you can't score goals.
A win without one shot on target.

Any tips for the National?


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:55:25
I wouldn't say at fault, more indecisive
Came to the edge of the right hand side of the box and let the striker go round him and roll the ball along the goal line. Conroy slid in at the near post and bundled the ball in. There was another forward behind him unmarked who would have scored if he hadn't tried anything.



Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:55:48
A win without one shot on target.

Any tips for the National?
Yeah, keep your fucking money in your fucking pocket!!!


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: RobertT on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:56:40
This is where you end up when you put together a team of such mixed levels of ability.  We remain a decent team at keeping the ball, we have a few good players who can cut teams apart when on song in this division, but we are so predictable and have such gaping holes when any sort of pressure is applied to us defensively.

Examples for me are Aguiar, Mitchell-Lawson, Davison - these three are simply not good enough if you were looking to go up.  Aguiar had a good game or two when flying on the confidence gained from performances at a division several levels lower, but you can't retain that forever and it's obvious to me he is not at this level (yet).

Davison is a lower league effort player, but has all the natural striker instincts displayed by Norris when he was here.

Mitchell Lawson is the typical Academy player who earned his slot on "potential" rather than talent.  The problem with those types is many never end-up getting the talent bit.  He looks like that.  Barry was wasteful (his decision making is terrible, but he is young enough to develop that) but he had a presence when on the pitch.  As soon as Lawson was on, nothing came from that part of the pitch at all.  That is not coincidence.

Since the January window, we've put together a mid-table team when all combined.  Relied almost entirely on McKirdy to offer something - which he certainly can.  He is likely playing a league too low.

I get to watch a lot of MLS, and we look exactly like one of those teams (a level or two behind mind).  You watch those games and see some really good talent but you also see players in the same team who really shouldn't be playing in the same league.  You see teams quite well coached, striving to match the way the big leagues play these days, but not with enough talent to make that work with the right intensity.  That's us.

I still have my long term doubts about Garner, but the January window killed this season.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: 4D on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:57:21
Jojo, wtf were you doing out there. Conroy,  wtf? There was nobody on you. Team, wtf? Are you talking?
Garner, what game are you watching. Newport fans, can't you cope with a crowd over 4,000?


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: JBZ on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 15:59:44
A win without one shot on target.

Any tips for the National?

Don't bet as it's a mug's game.  I put a small e/w bet on Commodore.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: RobertT on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 16:01:35
On the goal, I think Baudry goes to sleep and that creates the panic that means JoJo gets caught between two stools and Conroy flops on the ball.  Nobody covered themselves in glory there, but it's the issue with our choice of players.  Baudry and Conroy also play far to slowly, they set the tempo and it enables teams to organise.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: 4D on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 16:02:34
Vale had 6800 home fans. Terrible.
Oxford lost and still had 400 less home fans than us.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: RobertT on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 16:04:47
Vale had 6800 home fans. Terrible.

Bit harsh, not sure Swindon's second team could muster that amount.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat
Post by: Batch on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 16:06:04
woulda, coulda, shoulda.

who cares. 0 points, 1 point from 9.

January fucked us over.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: RedRag on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 16:07:19
Don't bet as it's a mug's game.  I put a small e/w bet on Commodore.
I was just pissed that a 0-0 stinker somehow became a 0-1 to a side without one recorded shot on target.

Tbf, despite the stats saying no shots on target, Jojo actually made a good diving stop which he cleverly punched away wide.

An afternoon to forget but good luck with Commodore.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat
Post by: Batch on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 16:08:38
Quote from: 4D
Newport fans were embarrassing. Only time I heard them.

have they put seat back TVs into the Town End. Fucking crap support.

DRS made more noise most of the game


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 16:10:35
Garner:
- No threat for them all game. Four shots and 1 on target
- We were completely in control from a defensive perspective
- One moment and we lost it
- Didnt do enough in the second half
- Turned ball over. Runner we should have tracked. JoJo came when he shouldnt have
- Didnt do enough as an attacking unit in the second half
- Disappointing result
- We have to take our chances to win the game
- First half we were good, controlled the game, but should have taken chances
- Lack of quality in the penalty area
- Decision making in 2nd half not as good as first half.
- Made too may mistakes with the cross and the pass and the finish
- Unfortunate to take 1 point from last 3 games
- Everything that can seems to be going against us
- Need to lift v quickly
- If we win on Friday and Monday then its a differet complexion
- There is a lot of good in that changing room
- Still a lot to play for
- JOB had been unwell. But defence did well last week. Deserved another clean sheet today
- Barry end product: Need to keep working with him. He has to improve his finishing. If he keeps getting there he will score goals
- Run of wins needs to come now.
- Still a lot to play for. We are disappointed
- Tomlinson was just cramp
- Reed: Top player. Done really well for us and is a key part for us
- Things can change very quickly.
- End of the season that matters
- Cant control the finish and execution. We focus on coaching players to get ball into the right areas. We need to get more zip into our play.
- We dont have a huge squad and players are coming back from injury


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Crozzer on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 16:11:07
woulda, coulda, shoulda.

who cares. 0 points, 1 point from 9.

January fucked us over.


January, followed by Cooper's injury and stupid suspensions.


Title: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat
Post by: Batch on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 16:14:17
Quote
January, followed by Cooper's injury and stupid suspensions.
true, but our lack of goals for me is the biggest issue right now.

we were a striker short all season


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 16:16:14
true, but our lack of goals for me is the biggest issue right now.

we were a striker short all season
100%


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: RobertT on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 16:18:51
true, but our lack of goals for me is the biggest issue right now.

we were a striker short all season

I agree, although we are a worse team now than December.  We had far more threat in the team then, even if it still looked very stiffled.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: RobertT on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 16:22:22
That summary of Garners comments grates on me a bit.  Of course you can coach the other aspects of the game and it worries me if he truly thinks you cannot.  I go back to my half time comment about Davison's positioning for the Williams chance right before half time.  It's a shocking position for a forward to take, especially when he is the lone striker.  If he isn't being shown the types of runs and positions he should be finding then there is little hope he improves.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Godd002 on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 16:25:36
This is where you end up when you put together a team of such mixed levels of ability.  We remain a decent team at keeping the ball, we have a few good players who can cut teams apart when on song in this division, but we are so predictable and have such gaping holes when any sort of pressure is applied to us defensively.

Examples for me are Aguiar, Mitchell-Lawson, Davison - these three are simply not good enough if you were looking to go up.  Aguiar had a good game or two when flying on the confidence gained from performances at a division several levels lower, but you can't retain that forever and it's obvious to me he is not at this level (yet).

Davison is a lower league effort player, but has all the natural striker instincts displayed by Norris when he was here.

Mitchell Lawson is the typical Academy player who earned his slot on "potential" rather than talent.  The problem with those types is many never end-up getting the talent bit.  He looks like that.  Barry was wasteful (his decision making is terrible, but he is young enough to develop that) but he had a presence when on the pitch.  As soon as Lawson was on, nothing came from that part of the pitch at all.  That is not coincidence.

Since the January window, we've put together a mid-table team when all combined.  Relied almost entirely on McKirdy to offer something - which he certainly can.  He is likely playing a league too low.

I get to watch a lot of MLS, and we look exactly like one of those teams (a level or two behind mind).  You watch those games and see some really good talent but you also see players in the same team who really shouldn't be playing in the same league.  You see teams quite well coached, striving to match the way the big leagues play these days, but not with enough talent to make that work with the right intensity.  That's us.

I still have my long term doubts about Garner, but the January window killed this season.

Good analysis.  I go to MLS matches and agree.  I will say though in January our defense got better with transfers but offense suffered


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat
Post by: Batch on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 16:27:28
Quote from: RobertT
agree, although we are a worse team now than December.  We had far more threat in the team then, even if it still looked very stiffled.

we did. but even then we were stuffed if Simpson or McKirdy got injured


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: 4D on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 16:40:50
"Garnerball" is wank. 60%+ possession means fuck all if you're gonna shit yourself an own goal, and look like scoring once every 10 games. Shite.
Fwiw I thought Newport were terrible.  What does that say about us?


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 16:46:44
Baudry (Went back to this as I thought he spoke well and with passion):
- A difficult loss. It was an important game
- Doesn't mean the league is finished
- Six to go. If we win most of them will be in with a chance
- We can't fault anyone.
- Group is great to work with
- Last 2 games. Don't seem to be able to score. Can't fault anyone
- Until the lady does somethings (Fat lady sings) :-)
- The goal. Midfield runners. Lot of things could have been prevented
- They weren't anywhere near scoring the whole game
- A point wouldn't have helped anyway
- Frustrating that it doesnt fall our way. The offside goal - There wasnt anything in it
- Its the best group I have worked with.
- We have to stick with our principals
- Its hard to play against a block like that
- We need to work it. We can't rush it
- Do you want us to play like Sutton?
- I hear people. What do they want? Do we bang it and try to win second balls?
- You need to stick with your principals. Thats why teams play differently against us
- If every time we lose the ball one time we changed to direct play - would it work? We'd rush it and lose it more
- Baudry played against Swindon the year before they got promoted. They were terrible. They kept playing it around the back and we punished them. We scored 4 times. The next year they got better and were promoted
- The young lads are great. We need to pick them up
- I've been in a lot of teams and a lot of squads. This team wont give up.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Hyabb17 on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 16:48:38
Fuckin terrible.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 16:52:55
"Garnerball" is wank. 60%+ possession means fuck all if you're gonna shit yourself an own goal, and look like scoring once every 10 games. Shite.
Fwiw I thought Newport were terrible.  What does that say about us?
That is not correct imho.

The team has some good players and some that aren't ready. We are one striker short of making the play offs.

We have no options to replace Davison when he is having a bad game

Garner makes some poor subs. Egbo should have been on for Payne (and Williams switched to the middle). Aguiar shouldn't have been brought on. JML offers nothing and showed as much again today. JOB should have been on either in a Antoine Van Der Linden role or to replace the cramping Tomlinson. Gladwin coming on when we needed urgency was unfathomable too!

So, Garnerball isn't crap. Garner's subs are crap. Listen to the Baudry interview. What he was saying is that we will improve. If we don't get it right this year, we will be better next year.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 16:53:45
I agree, although we are a worse team now than December.  We had far more threat in the team then, even if it still looked very stiffled.
Yes - McKirdy and Simpson


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Jimmy HaveHave on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 16:58:22
Simpson has been a big loss as he often created his own goals out of nothing. I'm not sure we're capable of winning at least 4/6 remaining games and even if we did that may not be enough. Disappointing but at least Garner kept us up!

Today's attendances and even got beat by the lot up the road.
https://www.espn.co.uk/football/fixtures/_/date/2021000409


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Godd002 on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 17:02:23
That is not correct imho.

The team has some good players and some that aren't ready. We are one striker short of making the play offs.

We have no options to replace Davison when he is having a bad game

Garner makes some poor subs. Egbo should have been on for Payne (and Williams switched to the middle). Aguiar shouldn't have been brought on. JML offers nothing and showed as much again today. JOB should have been on either in a Antoine Van Der Linden role or to replace the cramping Tomlinson. Gladwin coming on when we needed urgency was unfathomable too!

So, Garnerball isn't crap. Garner's subs are crap. Listen to the Baudry interview. What he was saying is that we will improve. If we don't get it right this year, we will be better next year.


Agree.  Garner has built a team twice with loaners and leftovers.  And still in the hunt.  I would like to see less passing near our goal when under pressure but he has made changes after January.  The injuries killed the momentum


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: 4D on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 17:09:42
Yeah, I'm just pissed and annoyed.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: adje on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 17:10:38

Agree.  Garner has built a team twice with loaners and leftovers.  And still in the hunt.  I would like to see less passing near our goal when under pressure but he has made changes after January.  The injuries killed the momentum
Absolutely. To build one decent side was remarkable. To be then asked to do it again at that stage was almost impossible and the fact that he almost did it is commendable in my opinion


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: hobnob on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 17:11:47
Trouble is if we don’t by some miracle go up that will be Jo Jo, McKirdy, Payne etc off elsewhere leaving us with the dross and another rebuild with loan players and on we go.

Had great gates, good away form but it’s the home performances that’s fucked us up.

Depressed  :suicide:


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Jimmy HaveHave on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 17:16:18
If we don't go up I would sacrifice Jo Jo for a decent striker as we have a capable replacement and goalkeepers are easier to find.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Dr Pierre Chang on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 17:26:47
As much as blame for that goal lies with the ‘keeper, the move started due to JML’s pathetic attempt at beating his man.

As good as our line up may look on paper, we simply don’t have the depth of quality needed in attacking areas to sustain the promotion charge. An extremely frustrating afternoon.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 17:28:17
Simpson has been a big loss as he often created his own goals out of nothing. I'm not sure we're capable of winning at least 4/6 remaining games and even if we did that may not be enough. Disappointing but at least Garner kept us up!

Today's attendances and even got beat by the lot up the road.
https://www.espn.co.uk/football/fixtures/_/date/2021000409

Yes but Sunderland had 2,000+ fans there including quite a few in the home end too apparently so they only had about 9,500 home fans whereas we had 10,200 home fans, little wins and all that.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Jimmy HaveHave on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 17:32:02
That's nice to hear as hate the thought of them thinking they have bigger support than us!
I thought Tranmere's attendance was poor considering Gas took 1300+


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Legends-Lounge on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 17:52:49
I’m more fucked off with the effort I made to get there 15 minutes after KO. If they had put the same effort in we’d have won at a canter.

Still, lose at Harrogate and I’ll spend Easter Monday on the garden. Win and I’ll probably go. I am dreading waking up the day of the last game of the season to a dead rubber and brilliant sunshine.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: TheDukeOfBanbury on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 18:07:17
I’m more fucked off with the effort I made to get there 15 minutes after KO. If they had put the same effort in we’d have won at a canter.

Still, lose at Harrogate and I’ll spend Easter Monday on the garden. Win and I’ll probably go. I am dreading waking up the day of the last game of the season to a dead rubber and brilliant sunshine.

Will take a few days to shake this one off.
Without doubt the flattest I’ve felt this season, just numb.

Driving to Harrogate desperation and hope.
Always kills us in the end. Hate football ⚽️


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: TheDukeOfBanbury on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 18:07:46
woulda, coulda, shoulda.

who cares. 0 points, 1 point from 9.

January fucked us over.

Simple and spot on.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: TheDukeOfBanbury on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 18:12:08
As much as blame for that goal lies with the ‘keeper, the move started due to JML’s pathetic attempt at beating his man.

As good as our line up may look on paper, we simply don’t have the depth of quality needed in attacking areas to sustain the promotion charge. An extremely frustrating afternoon.

Thing is though mate it’s almost time and time again we fuck up due to losing possession high up the pitch and having committed players forward we are exposed chasing back.
As for our finishing absolutely shocking. Wrong choices so many times.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Frigby Daser on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 18:25:59
The only thing as poor as that 2nd half was the performance of the Town End. The DRS had a go, but it’s the weakest Town End that there has been in years, slightly outperforming the 20/21 season version.

On a more serious note, I’ve reconciled myself with the view that we’re just not good enough. Reed is most weeks. Some (Payne, McKirdy…) are most of the time. Others are just too inconsistent, going from great to poor from one game to the next. We’ve done ok all things considered, but I’ll always wonder if we could/should have got more out of this squad. The jury remains out on Garner too. He deserves another crack next season, but I suspect that there will be less slack given to him next season if we are in the same position.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: JoeMezz on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 18:32:02
Haven't read through the comments but my thoughts... first half we were pretty good and should have been 2 or 3-0 up at half time. In all honesty we would have been if we had a better striker / more attacking threat. Second half was dreadful and we did absolutely nothing besides move it from side to side very very slowly. That being said, we didn't deserve to lose the game.

The issue that I see with Garner is the lack of street-smart about our play. For every freekick we have on the half way line do we always have to go back? Sometimes just putting it into the box, you can get lucky or pick up the ball further in the opposition half - an opportunity to generate momentum and get the crowd onside. At the moment it just seems like possession for possessions sake which is partly due to the lack of attacking quality in the side, but also seems like a waste of time a lot of the time


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Posh Red on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 18:32:42
First half, ok. Two shots on target doesn’t constitute much better than ok despite how much of the ball we had.

Second half, inept fucking shite.

With 10/15 mins to go you could see that we were eventually going to gift them a goal, and we did.

The first time I can ever leaving a game early.
Under Hart we were awful, so losing games was almost expected, however this bunch have potential just not the heart .


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 18:40:42
We learnt today that Town bottled it. Bizarre sub options notwithstanding.

Doing well is about also taking opportunity when it is presented. This season has been an opportunity missed. It's a dogshit division and anything from an average side upwards can be capable of getting promoted. That's the frustrating part. Town could have been way above that bar all season. They had glimpses at times of being more than capable. Kind of looking like a middle to top 10 of L1 type of capable. Other times they've looked distinctly Conference ability.

What does that result in...well in this shite league it still means you can be in the hunt as nearly every team in the division can turn up different each week. For Town, this probably results in them finishing in an obscure looking predicament of about 9th-12th place.

Bar FVR (who have had their own wobble at times), pretty much most fans of a top 11 L2 side, if they are totally honest about it (if missing out on POs or autos) will be wondering both things;

How the fuck did we miss out on POs/Autos?!
&
How the fuck did we even finish this high up?!

There's still a chance Town will get in the POs of course - even a possibility of finishing about 4th is still realistic. We can probably put an auto place to bed right now. 10pts with 18pts available and a clutch of teams between is just asking too much of all those teams to fuck up. Possible? Yes. Probable? No. Yet win the GiH and you're up the arses of all PO teams so that is very much on. Right now though Town do need that consistent winning streak at the business end and when it matters (like today) but I genuinely don't think they have the bite in them to do so. I fully well hope I'm wrong but time (and fixtures) appear to be nearly at expiry for 2021/2022 season.

I think I said Top 8 for my season Prediction, can't remember. It would be more gutting to finish 8th than 9th or 10th but tbh even if Town finish where they are now it'll be annoying because we'll look at things like Reed's silly sending offs, McGirty buggaring about on social media, Conroy's toy throwing exercise when dropped (don't fucking @ me lolz) as the kind of smaller compounded distractions that might well have gone against the difference of finishing in an auto spot.

Another owner used to go on about making Town a "Cham'ee-unshipp soide Shawn! Cham'ee-unshipp!" but those were empty promises, more aligned with Roary the Haven Tiger.

On the evidence to far, we can only hope that Clem is not in it just forMuni but also not to make Town look even Morfuni too!


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: TheDukeOfBanbury on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 18:44:09
The only thing as poor as that 2nd half was the performance of the Town End. The DRS had a go, but it’s the weakest Town End that there has been in years, slightly outperforming the 20/21 season version.

On a more serious note, I’ve reconciled myself with the view that we’re just not good enough. Reed is most weeks. Some (Payne, McKirdy…) are most of the time. Others are just too inconsistent, going from great to poor from one game to the next. We’ve done ok all things considered, but I’ll always wonder if we could/should have got more out of this squad. The jury remains out on Garner too. He deserves another crack next season, but I suspect that there will be less slack given to him next season if we are in the same position.

Less slack and a reduced budget.
Concerning another major rebuild. The intent by this Board will be under the spot light. The fans have backed the project, if they sell on McKirdy for a profit going to be some questions rightly asked.

Sorry not convinced.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Outletred on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 18:51:34
Nothing less than autos next season will be good enough for me.

Garnerball won’t get us out of league 2- possession stats don’t win you games at this level. Last 3 games we have had two thirds of the ball but got 1 pt and scored 1 goal.

The town is getting behind them with us having 10k home fans again today. This is more than a lot of teams manage over 5 home games in this league.

Expect to see ambition in the summer


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Jimmy HaveHave on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 18:55:08
Plus we will have to compete with the rejuvenated Stockport and possibly Wrexham


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: JBZ on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 18:56:53
Nothing less than autos next season will be good enough for me.


If two 'sleeping giants'/well funded clubs secure promotion, getting out of div 4 will be a lot harder next season.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 19:52:09
Inept shite. That second half must rank as one if the worst 45 minutes of dross I’ve seen for a while.

And to top it all I got a parking ticket for parking opposite The Merlin. Resident’s only. Fuck ‘em.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: adje on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 20:03:40
Just seen the highlights and sorry but while acknowledging the pathetic attempt by JML to beat the full back and the poor decision by Wollacott,I think Conroy could have done a lot better to try and keep that out


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 21:01:44
Inept shite. That second half must rank as one if the worst 45 minutes of dross I’ve seen for a while.

And to top it all I got a parking ticket for parking opposite The Merlin. Resident’s only. Fuck ‘em.

I bet it boiled your piss, didn't it Aud?  :pint:


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Posh Red on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 21:30:38
Just seen the highlights and sorry but while acknowledging the pathetic attempt by JML to beat the full back and the poor decision by Wollacott,I think Conroy could have done a lot better to try and keep that out

Don’t forget about Baudry letting the guy run free past him.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Hyabb17 on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 21:56:08
Inept shite. That second half must rank as one if the worst 45 minutes of dross I’ve seen for a while.

And to top it all I got a parking ticket for parking opposite The Merlin. Resident’s only. Fuck ‘em.

I’ve had enough of “we got our club back” bullshit. Today was terrible by any standards. Literally fuming with how we played, went about our business!

I’ve had to defend Garner to my brother who is also a season ticket holder for many weeks now however after today I can’t!!


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Outletred on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 22:41:44


I’ve had to defend Garner to my brother who is also a season ticket holder for many weeks now however after today I can’t!!
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Problem with Garner is he is completely one dimensional. Don’t know why scouts even bother coming to watch us at the CG as every report must say the same- press them high, they will make mistakes.

Don’t think Garners brand of football will get us out of this league.
Give him till October and a full pre season. If we are not challenging then get rid and get a new man in before the Jan window


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Frigby Daser on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 22:44:54
Less slack and a reduced budget.
Concerning another major rebuild. The intent by this Board will be under the spot light. The fans have backed the project, if they sell on McKirdy for a profit going to be some questions rightly asked.

Sorry not convinced.


Reduced budget? Is that a hunch or common knowledge?


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat
Post by: Batch on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 22:54:11
Quote from: TheDukeOfBanbury
Less slack and a reduced budget.
.

This isn't the first time I've heard of a reduced budget for next year.

obviously I hope you have been misinformed. Mainly because how the hell can it go from embargo to even more reduced.

we shall see.

if it is true, I hope they trust and shadow board are all over it as to the reasons.

I don't like saying it. but I've started to get some concerns. minor things that are adding up to what I hope is 2+2=5

I think personally Xavier Austin's involvement that has me on edge

we will see. happy to be a paranoid cunt


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Robinz on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 23:07:30
Really can't understand what has happened.
I am sure I put more effort into this match than the players did.
2 am start and now a pissed off Sunday morning.  :badmood:


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: 4D on Sunday, April 10, 2022, 00:30:58
I'm settling for mid table. Don't want another Preston debacle. Hopefully Rovers lose the final  :)


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Sunday, April 10, 2022, 03:24:08
STFC Chairman speaks! Rooaarrr!

https://youtu.be/xc7TUz8jLNA?t=228


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat
Post by: ThreeDrawsMentality on Sunday, April 10, 2022, 04:40:55
This isn't the first time I've heard of a reduced budget for next year.

obviously I hope you have been misinformed. Mainly because how the hell can it go from embargo to even more reduced.

we shall see.

if it is true, I hope they trust and shadow board are all over it as to the reasons.

I don't like saying it. but I've started to get some concerns. minor things that are adding up to what I hope is 2+2=5

I think personally Xavier Austin's involvement that has me on edge

we will see. happy to be a paranoid cunt
Guess with the narrative of a reduced budget, it's to what extent is it reduced. If it's something significant like >£250k then I'd find that worrying, but if it's something minor like £100k, I can live with that. Especially if our recruitment is smart and we can maximise it.

Know they have the big spender tag and I hate to give them in particular any credit, but FGRs budget has significantly reduced over the past 2 seasons to something much more modest and they've seemed to have gotten better for it by recruiting smarter. Some wise signings from non-league and Scotland.

This can hopefully be avoided if Twine goes for something big in the summer. And we may start to see budgets being increased once we've cleared all the debts. I may however just be clutching at straws.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Legends-Lounge on Sunday, April 10, 2022, 05:49:33
Reduced budget? That must be a sick joke in very poor taste.

In footballing terms we’ve been fielding a squad and debt reducing while living off a food bank. The only way we can attract the calibre of player to get us into the L1 and then the championship is to have a squad of twelve players. As for the ground rebuild where are they going to get the materials, Legoland?


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Sunday, April 10, 2022, 07:13:59
Unless Garner recruits players with some power and strength in midfield next season I fear the outcome is almost certainly to be similar to this season.

Problem is, those kind of players don’t seem to be part of Garner's masterplan. You can’t have ball players in every position. Some pragmatism is needed.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: TheDukeOfBanbury on Sunday, April 10, 2022, 07:32:29
Players like Jack Payne will be gone. Reed will get a better offer elsewhere.
Notwithstanding these current crop of players are currently on the base line of wages at this level. The intent of the Board must be to lift the embargo and compete with the likes of Mansfield and Northampton.
If we can’t compete with these clubs at this level for the better players with our attendances then we have every right to question the intent.
I am not convinced, the Court room battles are far from over.

I applaud the intent of transparency but doubts remain on where Stander, Zav and Clem really are with the off the field court room battles with Power and his associates.
As for Karachi- need to be looking closer at home for signing players if you don’t want to potentially risk losing a couple of thousand off the home attendances.


You won’t win anything with a team of untried inexperienced kids on bargain basement budgets.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: ThreeDrawsMentality on Sunday, April 10, 2022, 07:35:04
Think RE Payne that's completely understandable, especially as he's had top L1 interest for past few windows. Also heard that we've only had to contribute a portion of his wages as Lincoln were still covering a portion too.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Pericardinho on Sunday, April 10, 2022, 08:45:38
I don't know what's happened to the Town End since the original lockdown but it's actually quite embarrassing now.

Have certain regulars moved away? it's a shocking atmosphere. I know the sound doesn't travel particularly well but it was a library yesterday. We only sing when we're winning too. Most of the chants sounded like only around 1 in 3 or 4 people bothered to join in. Why chose to be in that stand and not sing?


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Wobbly Bob on Sunday, April 10, 2022, 08:57:34
As a young lad I'd be saying yeah we'll win the next 5 or 6 and make top 7 no problem.

Older and wiser now.
Realised that the season was up on spotting a disgruntled Batch heading down the steps before the final whistle.

Most of us would have taken mid table in July, but it will be disappointing if we do miss out having been up there for most of the season.
Not been good enough at home and lacked consistency overall with not being able to put a run of more than 3 wins together.
We could still make it of course, but it's looking like a missed opportunity. A shame.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: NotHarryAgombar on Sunday, April 10, 2022, 10:14:25
Disappointing result - until the goal Newport never really threatened. Wollacott was clearly at fault - started to come, hesitated and caught in no man’s land as a result.
Once again we didn’t score during the first half, when we were clearly the better side and had good chances. I’d like to see the disallowed goal again as it must have been a tight call.
We were less creative after the break - the best chance was probably either Davison not quite getting on the end of a cross shot, or the one after a cut back from the right, when Gladwin  was lining up a shot and Williams got in the way and pushed the ball wide to Iandolo.
Criticism of the substitutions is harsh, as in the second half several players clearly tired or were nursing knocks - Barry was struggling for 5-10 mins before he came off, we thought we saw Payne signal to the bench too (shortly before he was replaced), and Tomlinson obviously couldn’t continue. Also, Davison was noticeably less mobile / able to chase down after the collision and treatment he received and Williams disappeared after about 65 minutes. There is a case that Egbo should have come on rather than JML or Aguiar, but that’s based on a couple of cameos really.
The lack of squad depth is proving costly at the sharp end of the season.

My final comment is to address criticism of the style of play - I agree with what Andrew Hawes, who during one of the post match interviews I heard in the car on my way home from the game (I think it was teh Baudry one) said “I wouldn’t want to watch Sutton more than twice a season. “ I agree 100% - hoofing upfield  to big forwards and battling for second balls is not my idea of football.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Sunday, April 10, 2022, 10:31:09
“I wouldn’t want to watch Sutton more than twice a season. “ I agree 100% - hoofing upfield  to big forwards and battling for second balls is not my idea of football.
I agree, I dont want to in at all costs and watching dire shit like Sutton and others but we do need to mix up the pretty stuff with some guts and strength not just lightweight players.

If you look at our midfield its comprised of Williams, Payne, Reed, Iandolo and Aguiar (and Gladwin when fit) thats a side with some good quality when on the ball but pretty poor and lightweight when off the ball.

Davison for all his effort and enthusiasm has ball control like hes got springs on his boots and struggles to find the net, hes not the solution even at this level.

We need a proper experienced target man if we are going to play that way like Jamille Matt or Akinfenwa, who will put themself into scoring positions and sctually get some goals but also run the defence ragged at the same time with their experience.

I would love to see Simpson return but I think in L2 we will have little chance of attracting his services full time, hes been THE biggest loss for me since January.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: REDBUCK on Sunday, April 10, 2022, 10:32:30
It isn't the lump forward that's required, its the positive ball forward to feet when have the chance. Lots of our players don't play any type of risky ball but check out and go backwards if it's not 100 % on.

It's also the same for free kicks or crosses, the first thought is possession instead of just swinging it into the box and challange for the scraps.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: DiV on Sunday, April 10, 2022, 10:41:18
Sutton have won more games than us. So I’d gladly watch them over our inefficient boring pointless possession based nothingness.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Sunday, April 10, 2022, 10:44:56
It isn't the lump forward that's required, its the positive ball forward to feet when have the chance. Lots of our players don't play any type of risky ball but check out and go backwards if it's not 100 % on.

It's also the same for free kicks or crosses, the first thought is possession instead of just swinging it into the box and challange for the scraps.
This is definately one of the most frustrating things we do, we dont take risks around the oppositions box, yet take risks around our own.

Nobody wants to try a through ball into the box when they can keep possession with 3 sideways passes instead and still end up losing it, this is why we miss McKirdy as he is willing to try a threaded pass or risk a shot from an angle forcing the keeper into making a save and possibly spilling it.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: DiV on Sunday, April 10, 2022, 10:49:36
This is definately one of the most frustrating things we do, we dont take risks around the oppositions box, yet take risks around our own.

Nobody wants to try a through ball into the box when they can keep possession with 3 sideways passes instead and still end up losing it, this is why we miss McKirdy as he is willing to try a threaded pass or shot from an angle.

I also think Reeds contributes to this by always been open for the safe pass.

I still can’t work out if it’s great movement by Reed to always be free for the safe pass or teams just let him go so we do play the safe pass.

I’ll be honest if I was setting up against Swindon I’d happily give Reed a yard or two of space to receive the ball then close him down rather than marking him…


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: DiV on Sunday, April 10, 2022, 10:50:26
…but..we’ve also looked just as toothless without Reed, so maybe it’s a redundant point and more about our tactics than individual players


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: donkey on Sunday, April 10, 2022, 11:37:14
The issue of who to pass to is a major problem.  À lot of the time our players have only one pass to make.  Very easy to set up against.  When we had Kasim, Luongo, Thompson and Gladwin in our midfield there were always two options, usually three and sometimes four.  That's what we need to get back to.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Jimmy HaveHave on Sunday, April 10, 2022, 11:49:17
As well as being too lightweight, too predictable we're very rarely a threat from set pieces.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: REDBUCK on Sunday, April 10, 2022, 11:50:34
That's because Iandolo and Payne drift too wide, IMHO, filling the space the full backs should look to move into. This leaves a big gap in centre midfield.

There were times yesterday when no red shirt occupied that space.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Jimmy HaveHave on Sunday, April 10, 2022, 11:51:50
Which is probably the managers instructions


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: DiV on Sunday, April 10, 2022, 12:06:00
The issue of who to pass to is a major problem.  À lot of the time our players have only one pass to make.  Very easy to set up against.  When we had Kasim, Luongo, Thompson and Gladwin in our midfield there were always two options, usually three and sometimes four.  That's what we need to get back to.

The passes are definitely there on occasion but our players would rather (or are told to) pass it back/sideways 5 yards safely to Reed than gamble with a forward pass.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Sunday, April 10, 2022, 12:21:24
The passes are definitely there on occasion but our players would rather (or are told to) pass it back/sideways 5 yards safely to Reed than gamble with a forward pass.
This.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat
Post by: Batch on Sunday, April 10, 2022, 12:27:35
Quote from: Wobbly Bob


Realised that the season was up on spotting a disgruntled Batch heading down the steps before the final whistle.

.

hahaha, still couldn't leave before final whistle though. stood at bottom! 

wanted a quick get away because Mrs Batch was picking me up and didn't know if there would be road closures during the frog march of Newport to the station.

I was most definitely in a foul mood though. no mistake.
--
I actually don't think it's over. but we must win the next 2 really


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat
Post by: Batch on Sunday, April 10, 2022, 12:28:42
Quote from: REDBUCK
It isn't the lump forward that's required, its the positive ball forward to feet when have the chance. Lots of our players don't play any type of risky ball but check out and go backwards if it's not 100 % on.

It's also the same for free kicks or crosses, the first thought is possession instead of just swinging it into the box and challange for the scraps.

spot on.

just not quick enough in thought or brave enough to try


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Jimmy HaveHave on Sunday, April 10, 2022, 12:36:39
I would say more not brave enough as Williams, Gladwin, Payne, Reed etc are experienced players who have played at a higher level as in Williams case he's definitely not slow.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Quagmire on Sunday, April 10, 2022, 13:12:12
It might just be me, but is Rob Hunt getting worse?
The last few weeks he’s been poor.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Posh Red on Sunday, April 10, 2022, 13:27:50
We all (rightly) took the piss out of Luke Williams “3 draws = a win” comment, but it made more sense than thinking it’s ok to praise the team because we had more possession than Newport when they walked off with 3 points.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: DiV on Sunday, April 10, 2022, 13:35:00
Williams should be bossing this division with ease.
When you consider his talent he’s been a wet blanket for us. He’s shown flashes of brilliance but nothing more.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Jimmy HaveHave on Sunday, April 10, 2022, 13:36:26
Exactly that plus nobody can say the midfield lacks experience.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Ticker45 on Sunday, April 10, 2022, 14:16:37
The passes are definitely there on occasion but our players would rather (or are told to) pass it back/sideways 5 yards safely to Reed than gamble with a forward pass.

Yesterday was probably the first time I got rally agitated with us keeping the ball as the long pass was on more than once and just never materialised. As said so many times before we are so predictable in the game plan it is no wonder teams can plan for it and nullify our attacks.

The possibility of play-offs is still there but I have the sinking feeling that we will be one of the seven clubs out of the possible eleven (as it stands), who will be wondering where it all went wrong.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Jimmy HaveHave on Sunday, April 10, 2022, 14:19:20
It will be interesting to see how two of our former managers set up against us over the coming weeks


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: JBZ on Sunday, April 10, 2022, 14:46:48
It will be interesting to see how two of our former managers set up against us over the coming weeks

Not sure that the fact that they were formerly in the employ of STFC will impact on anything other than crowd reaction.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Jimmy HaveHave on Sunday, April 10, 2022, 15:05:13
Not sure that the fact that they were formerly in the employ of STFC will impact on anything other than crowd reaction.

The fact that you're not sure intrigues me even more.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat
Post by: Batch on Sunday, April 10, 2022, 16:10:12
Quote from: Quagmire
It might just be me, but is Rob Hunt getting worse?
The last few weeks he’s been poor.

he's looked a bit off it to me too.

I think he's a fine defender though, but we all know he's never going to be an attacking full back.

also Walacott not been quite at the standard he has most of the season. Not the dithering, that happens occasionally to most keepers. It's the general distribution. And I swear he punched one I could catch.

not going into player assassination mode. just little things get magnified during time of pressure


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: JoeMezz on Sunday, April 10, 2022, 18:16:17
Agreed Hunt has been poor recently. One of the worst parts of his game are his throw ins! Constantly stitching players up, especially with that backwards throw in to the centre backs chest. Proper irritates me


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat
Post by: Batch on Sunday, April 10, 2022, 18:24:34
we do sometimes seem a bit static at throw ins, which doesn't help


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: DiV on Sunday, April 10, 2022, 18:25:11
Agreed Hunt has been poor recently. One of the worst parts of his game are his throw ins! Constantly stitching players up, especially with that backwards throw in to the centre backs chest. Proper irritates me

Only been to a handful of games but we have no movement from throw in and we don’t even bring Davison deeper for the flick on and push Williams/Payne/Whoever up try and get on the end of it.

We look to Reed - if he isn’t free we have other options but to practically give it away


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Jimmy HaveHave on Sunday, April 10, 2022, 18:39:57
Irrespective of the faults in the current squad put Doyle and Yates up front and we would have gone up automatically.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: JBZ on Sunday, April 10, 2022, 18:43:45
Waiting for "put Wellens in the dugout and we would have gone up automatically"  :girlgiggle:


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Jimmy HaveHave on Sunday, April 10, 2022, 18:45:19
Only If Doyle and Yates were playing😎 That season we had a better team in a stronger league but no doubts you will disagree


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: DiV on Sunday, April 10, 2022, 19:19:36
Irrespective of the faults in the current squad put Doyle and Yates up front and we would have gone up automatically.

I’m not sure we’d give them enough services tbh.

…if you put Davison & McKirdy in the team that Doyle & Yates played in - they’d get more goals than they do in this team, easily


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Jimmy HaveHave on Sunday, April 10, 2022, 19:24:02
Add in Anderson and Doughty and then you realise how good that team was two years ago.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: swindonmaniac on Sunday, April 10, 2022, 20:21:19
I’m not sure we’d give them enough services tbh.

…if you put Davison & McKirdy in the team that Doyle & Yates played in - they’d get more goals than they do in this team, easily

Assuming they weren’t injured or suspended !.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: swindonmaniac on Sunday, April 10, 2022, 20:49:37
I'm settling for mid table. Don't want another Preston debacle. Hopefully Rovers lose the final  :)
Salford, P Vale & the Vegans in consecutive games will hopefully put paid to that idea. Like us, Don’t think they’ll make the playoffs.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Jimmy HaveHave on Monday, April 11, 2022, 07:36:57
I'm not so sure and can see them getting at least 4 points from Salford & vegans at home then maybe scrape a draw at port vale then a wins at Rochdale and home to Scunthorpe.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: singingiiiffy on Monday, April 11, 2022, 07:39:38
the thing in my mind is if we make the playoffs then we must be doing so on the back of our form turning round massively. so wembley would still be a goer for me


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: THE FLASH on Monday, April 11, 2022, 08:04:44
Havent read back yet.

Wow, that was shit.

Final whistle went and i was off in a pissy down the Bus Station and home. No pub..

Two mediocre sides slugging it out for a chance to win a play off (which neither will).

Weve suddenly been found out in every department.

Shame.

Prove me wrong Town please and now go on a storming run....Please.

Walsall ticket on me now and i will be going whatever...


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: MangoRed on Monday, April 11, 2022, 08:06:32
3 Harrogate tickets for sale (will stick in Harrogate thread also).

Barrow, Rochdale, Scunny, Oldham … you name it… nearly all aways been done this season, but fucking hell Saturday was rough. Garner happy for us to knock it about at back in 90th min - says it all. Players lost interest, but this “style and identity” is bollocks. Better things to do this Good Friday.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: THE FLASH on Monday, April 11, 2022, 08:16:03
I agree, I dont want to in at all costs and watching dire shit like Sutton and others but we do need to mix up the pretty stuff with some guts and strength not just lightweight players.

If you look at our midfield its comprised of Williams, Payne, Reed, Iandolo and Aguiar (and Gladwin when fit) thats a side with some good quality when on the ball but pretty poor and lightweight when off the ball.

Davison for all his effort and enthusiasm has ball control like hes got springs on his boots and struggles to find the net, hes not the solution even at this level.

We need a proper experienced target man if we are going to play that way like Jamille Matt or Akinfenwa, who will put themself into scoring positions and sctually get some goals but also run the defence ragged at the same time with their experience.

I would love to see Simpson return but I think in L2 we will have little chance of attracting his services full time, hes been THE biggest loss for me since January.



Watch Davison in the highlights. Hes a split second too slow in anticipation, thats what makes a striker, Austin had it, Doyle had it.
He missed one at Rochdale and one on Saturday...shame as he does lots of other stuff too.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Batch on Monday, April 11, 2022, 08:17:14
I''m looking forward to Harrogate.

Mrs is from York so we are seeing some friends up there. One has a new puppy. How can you not like puppies, right?

Oh and some football. McKirdy is risen, we will win all our games indeed. Or some such disillusion fantasy.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: molepar on Monday, April 11, 2022, 08:43:48
Very frustrating. Looked dominant in midfield in first half but failed to take advantage. Second half was worse; no final ball. Passing it round the back like you’re defending a 1-0 lead on FIFA grinds my gears when we are 1-0 down. In the last few minutes we really went for it and if we did that earlier in the game we could have nicked it. Newport were poor and were masterful at the dark arts either diving to the ground when we were about to break or persistent niggly fouling and time wasting. Conroy and Baudry weren’t at their best and a few times only narrowly avoided disaster. I was in the townend and didn’t have the best view of the goal and haven’t been able to watch it back yet but it seemed that JJW should have stayed pur but if he does come out he simply had to get there first. Gladwin looked a bit rusty. I would have brought on Egbo. I took a West Ham fan to his first Swindon game which he enjoyed and he said he thought our fans were good! I thought Townend was okay but definitely not excellent. Wondering if my tickets to Walsall are going to be to watch a dead rubber game now. Will be a good chance for a shandy or two regardless I suppose. There is always next year…


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Jimmy HaveHave on Monday, April 11, 2022, 08:50:31
You don't have to put yourself through it again!

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=gyTEv5Zh-TM


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Monday, April 11, 2022, 08:52:39
They didnt even show the disallowed goal in that.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Jimmy HaveHave on Monday, April 11, 2022, 08:53:15
Very poor and selective


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Tails on Monday, April 11, 2022, 08:58:08
Last three games we should've got 9 points and got 1. Really poor return of results that leaves us out of the promotion race now - I think we'll have to basically win all of our remaining games, maybe 5 with a draw. I've said before we could beat anyone in this league but we're just not consistent enough.

The game has been done to death. We had a spell on top but couldn't take advantage, clearly missing Harry McKirdy. Newport offered very little so it was always going to be a gift that gave them a goal. Shame for the backline as I actually thought they'd done quite well to keep Newport at bay.

Turn to next season now. I'm not sure what our deal is with new contracts, embargos etc but we need to start trying to tie down more players now. It seems Williams and Reed have actually signed on for another year so that's a good start.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Bob's Orange on Monday, April 11, 2022, 09:26:42
When we analysed the end of season fixtures I think most of us agreed we had a pretty favourable run-in that could possibly have seen us getting involved in the automatic promotion picture. Granted Newport at home was one of our harder games but they haven't been in very good form so it was a great chance to put them to the sword. Sadly we've been pretty feeble recently, yes we've had injuries but I think we're going to look back and it'll be a good chance missed. We aren't the only team going through it, Northampton and Tranmere are fading a bit as well. It's not over, but you just don't get the feeling this side is going to go out and crush weaker teams, we just aren't 'nasty' enough.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Jimmy HaveHave on Monday, April 11, 2022, 09:31:01
Good post. I would also add that we're not physical and strong enough and get bullied off the ball too easily and offer very little threat from set pieces.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: REDBUCK on Monday, April 11, 2022, 09:34:13
3 Harrogate tickets for sale (will stick in Harrogate thread also).

Barrow, Rochdale, Scunny, Oldham … you name it… nearly all aways been done this season, but fucking hell Saturday was rough. Garner happy for us to knock it about at back in 90th min - says it all. Players lost interest, but this “style and identity” is bollocks. Better things to do this Good Friday.

Indeed, putting those toys back in the pram for starters.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Bob's Orange on Monday, April 11, 2022, 09:34:23
Good post. I would also add that we're not physical and strong enough and get bullied off the ball too easily and offer very little threat from set pieces.

We've not really been a 'set piece' side for a while now have we? I thought Jake O'Brien might have added some danger to our corner repertoire but that hasn't really happened.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Jimmy HaveHave on Monday, April 11, 2022, 09:36:36
We've not really been a 'set piece' side for a while now have we? I thought Jake O'Brien might have added some danger to our corner repertoire but that hasn't really happened.

No we haven't been a set piece side of ages but feel we need to be against the physical sides in this division.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: molepar on Monday, April 11, 2022, 09:39:50
Have Williams and Reed been confirmed as having signed? Great news if true.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: fuzzy on Monday, April 11, 2022, 09:45:24
I'm still too angry about Saturday to read this thread and be reminded.

My thoughts are-

We were quite threatening for good stretches of this game but lacked end product again.

I don't know if Davison was offside for the goal but would not be at all surprised if he wasn't.

We lost this game through lack of aggression in the latter stages and the return to fannying around at the back.

JoJo should be encouraged to work on quick distribution. I could tell from the off that Newport were drilled on smothering our tactic of playing out from a short goal kick. We kept setting up to try it though.

He should not have come for the ball that lead to the goal. Conroy tried his best to intercept it as he had to but it didn't quite work out for him. Not his fault.

Our substitutions were left too late again.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Monday, April 11, 2022, 09:46:21
Have Williams and Reed been confirmed as having signed? Great news if true.
Tails posting that was the first I have heard of that, I would be very happy if true.

As it has been suggested to me exactly the opposite as well as Payne and Jojo touted as probably leaving too.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Bob's Orange on Monday, April 11, 2022, 09:48:22
3 Harrogate tickets for sale (will stick in Harrogate thread also).

Barrow, Rochdale, Scunny, Oldham … you name it… nearly all aways been done this season, but fucking hell Saturday was rough. Garner happy for us to knock it about at back in 90th min - says it all. Players lost interest, but this “style and identity” is bollocks. Better things to do this Good Friday.

I heard that Betty's tea rooms are worth a visit.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Bob's Orange on Monday, April 11, 2022, 09:50:35
Tails posting that was the first I have heard of that, I would be very happy if true.

As it has been suggested to me exactly the opposite as well as Payne and Jojo touted as probably leaving too.

Given that DOB had suggested a reduction in budgie for next season it wouldn't surprise me at all if Payne, Reed, Williams and Jojo managed to secure clubs higher up the pyramid. That said, if Williams and Reed have signed on for another year, that's excellent work by the club.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Jimmy HaveHave on Monday, April 11, 2022, 09:52:52
I can't see Gladwin staying either as pretty sure he signed on a one year deal.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Monday, April 11, 2022, 09:59:43
I can't see Gladwin staying either as pretty sure he signed on a one year deal.
He signed a new one year contract in January.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/60075643


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Jimmy HaveHave on Monday, April 11, 2022, 10:03:36
He signed a new one year contract in January.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/60075643

I missed that one JJ and quite surprised because of his fitness record.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Monday, April 11, 2022, 10:06:53
Yeah hes a decent squad player but wont ever again be in a position to start every game.

Baudry will retire in the Summer too so it will be a big rebuild if we fon't hold on to Reed, Payne, Jojo and Williams.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Outletred on Monday, April 11, 2022, 10:20:40
Given that DOB had suggested a reduction in budgie for next season

Not sure the fans would buy into budget reductions tbh, especially with our attendances at this level.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Monday, April 11, 2022, 10:27:04
I heard that Betty's tea rooms are worth a visit.
No. They aren't!


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: THE FLASH on Monday, April 11, 2022, 10:30:03
No. They aren't!

The Victorian Baths are.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Jimmy HaveHave on Monday, April 11, 2022, 10:32:45
Polly Tea Rooms in Marlborough.

Hope none of our Chippenham reds witnessed these embarrassing scenes😀
https://m.youtube.com/shorts/mvGHFgqWv8s



Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: ThreeDrawsMentality on Monday, April 11, 2022, 10:45:00
I'm sure with Reed is that the source of the rumour is actually himself. We never disclosed his contract length when he signed, so may possibly be an option clause we've enacted or something as opposed to signing on the dotted line again.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Quagmire on Monday, April 11, 2022, 11:02:02
I said a few weeks ago, that Rob Angus told me Williams and Reed were both under contract for next season. Which is great.
If we can keep Payne and JoJo too, we have the foundations in place.

I’d like to see is try and doing something with Peterborough for Tomlinson, whether or not that’s possible with them likely being relegated I don’t know.
Cooper would be another one i’d like to see next season.

Other than that, I don’t think there is anyone else I’d be to fussed about us losing that isn’t already signed for next season.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Tails on Monday, April 11, 2022, 11:17:07
Tails posting that was the first I have heard of that, I would be very happy if true.

As it has been suggested to me exactly the opposite as well as Payne and Jojo touted as probably leaving too.

I heard it from his mouth. Could just be telling us what we want to hear tbf.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Batch on Monday, April 11, 2022, 11:21:02
Turn to next season now. I'm not sure what our deal is with new contracts, embargos etc but we need to start trying to tie down more players now. It seems Williams and Reed have actually signed on for another year so that's a good start.

Great news assuming we aren't just activating a clause de-facto to ensure we get paid  for them getting poached in the summer

We'll see...


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Monday, April 11, 2022, 11:28:09
I said a few weeks ago, that Rob Angus told me Williams and Reed were both under contract for next season. Which is great.
If we can keep Payne and JoJo too, we have the foundations in place.

I’d like to see is try and doing something with Peterborough for Tomlinson, whether or not that’s possible with them likely being relegated I don’t know.
Cooper would be another one i’d like to see next season.

Other than that, I don’t think there is anyone else I’d be to fussed about us losing that isn’t already signed for next season.
Don't forget JOB - I think he, Cooper and Tomlinson would be an awesome back 3 (of 4) to build from.

I'm not so worried about Payne going as he's not been at the races since injury. If he goes, I'd like to replace him with a bigger version of Reed in midfield. Reed's influence often tends to fade in games. A second bigger Reed type player might enable Aguiar to play in his flicks and tricks mode. But, I fear that next year might be a Gladwin pivot with Aguiar and East running for him.

JoJo pulls off some awesome saves, but can also be a bit dodgy at times. If Ward's distribution could be improved, then I wouldn't break the bank for JoJo.

A CF who can score goals, a winger (or two if McKirdy goes) and a striking option off the bench. Simpson would be nice as one of those options, but I can't see it.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Monday, April 11, 2022, 11:28:53
I heard it from his mouth. Could just be telling us what we want to hear tbf.
I really hope he is telling the truth, we need a decent backbone in the team, that would be great news.

Doesn't mean we wont accept a bid from a club higher up the leagues but it does mean that he will command a fee and not leave on a free if it does happen.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Bob's Orange on Monday, April 11, 2022, 11:41:05
I said a few weeks ago, that Rob Angus told me Williams and Reed were both under contract for next season. Which is great.
If we can keep Payne and JoJo too, we have the foundations in place.

I’d like to see is try and doing something with Peterborough for Tomlinson, whether or not that’s possible with them likely being relegated I don’t know.
Cooper would be another one i’d like to see next season.

Other than that, I don’t think there is anyone else I’d be to fussed about us losing that isn’t already signed for next season.

I heard it from his mouth. Could just be telling us what we want to hear tbf.

I'd be very surprised therefore if it wasn't the case given both of these statements, great news. Hopefully at some stage (we may have to wait until the season is officially open) we might get clarity from the club as to the contract situation for next season and beyond. Especially as they are expecting people to put their hands in their pockets for the Season Ticket sales.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: TheDukeOfBanbury on Monday, April 11, 2022, 12:16:49
Can’t wait for the Club to make these announcements official.

After all when the embargo is lifted the intent of improving maximum one year deals can at last become transparent.
The club is in danger of losing the gain it made on the attendances this season.
After all this was a “free hit” season.

If we can’t compete with teams that barely pull in 5k crowds then we are either incompetent or the finances get questioned by the Supporters and we all want to move on from that.

I will judge simply by intent and just want to be moving forward to a better product on the pitch.
We are not going to be challenging whilst relying on the calibre of East, JML and Aguilar.
Simply lack leaders and experience. The roof on the Bank can wait a little longer.

Over to the Board .........



Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat
Post by: Batch on Monday, April 11, 2022, 12:32:55
the roof on the Bank can't wait if it's a condition of sale of the Country Ground.

I've always thought it relatively pointless otherwise.

Karachi FC though, that one has me puzzled.

I get and like the idea of finding cheaper talent abroad, away from the monopoly of the bigger clubs.

But the chances of getting a sellable player* v the cost? can't see it being a priority now.

*even assuming they could get a work permit.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Tails on Monday, April 11, 2022, 12:39:46
Can’t wait for the Club to make these announcements official.

After all when the embargo is lifted the intent of improving maximum one year deals can at last become transparent.
The club is in danger of losing the gain it made on the attendances this season.
After all this was a “free hit” season.

If we can’t compete with teams that barely pull in 5k crowds then we are either incompetent or the finances get questioned by the Supporters and we all want to move on from that.

I will judge simply by intent and just want to be moving forward to a better product on the pitch.
We are not going to be challenging whilst relying on the calibre of East, JML and Aguilar.
Simply lack leaders and experience. The roof on the Bank can wait a little longer.

Over to the Board .........



I've said before, crowd size does not equal budget. If a club with sub 4k attendances wants to spunk money they haven't generated themselves on wages that is on them. Us not competing with that isn't incompetence, if anything it's quite the opposite. I will quite happily die on this hill so happy to debate with anyone why we should have a board spending way beyond its means just so we can "compete" with teams who are irresponsible. We've done that before and in many ways we are still suffering because of it.

Also harsh on Aguiar. He's a young lad with only a handful of games to his name, and he's shown flashes of quality. He, along with Dabre and any other young non-league talent we bring it, will need time.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Monday, April 11, 2022, 12:43:16
I get and like the idea of finding cheaper talent abroad, away from the monopoly of the bigger clubs.
This is a great plan, theres some good talent abroad, but, since Brexit football work permits are harder to get unless the player has UK parent/Grandparents.

Even players from the EU will no longer get an automatic work permit which was a given pre Brexit.

Its fine Clem/Xavi suggesting we find talent in Australia or Pakistan etc but there is no way on earth any young talent from either country would get a work permit to sign for a league 2 club unless they have UK hereitage.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat
Post by: Batch on Monday, April 11, 2022, 12:54:34
exactly.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: horlock07 on Monday, April 11, 2022, 13:53:27
This is a great plan, theres some good talent abroad, but, since Brexit football work permits are harder to get unless the player has UK parent/Grandparents.

Even players from the EU will no longer get an automatic work permit which was a given pre Brexit.

Its fine Clem/Xavi suggesting we find talent in Australia or Pakistan etc but there is no way on earth any young talent from either country would get a work permit to sign for a league 2 club unless they have UK hereitage.

I recall that a lot of these more distant Countries are linking the relaxing of visa rules to agreeing any sort of trade deals that the government are seeking post Brexit, so it may be the case that Xavi/Clem are actually being a bit ahead of the game?


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Monday, April 11, 2022, 13:57:05
I recall that a lot of these more distant Countries are linking the relaxing of visa rules to agreeing any sort of trade deals that the government are seeking post Brexit, so it may be the case that Xavi/Clem are actually being a bit ahead of the game?
There were rumours that would be the case for sure but nothing has come from it so far, I know Australia and New Zealand and possibly India were touted as such, but with no formal information on this process yet it could be way ahead of the game, if there is indeed a game there to start with!


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: RobertT on Monday, April 11, 2022, 14:04:00
The Spidey Senses tingle with this Karachi involvement, especially given the nature of the person doing the legwork and his past.

I mean, there is good money to be made in the Visa industry!  I'm sure some may even engage in less than above board ways of ensuring Visa sponsorship is available.

I'm not suggesting anything, just that red alarm bells should be ringing when a company that is dragging itself from the brink of insolvency is off engaged in things which are massively removed from the core operational needs. 

It could be a low cost gamble of course - but how the fuck do you end up in Karachi.  Think Zav mentioned it was a mate - track record is not great here.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: TheDukeOfBanbury on Monday, April 11, 2022, 14:15:39
I've said before, crowd size does not equal budget. If a club with sub 4k attendances wants to spunk money they haven't generated themselves on wages that is on them. Us not competing with that isn't incompetence, if anything it's quite the opposite. I will quite happily die on this hill so happy to debate with anyone why we should have a board spending way beyond its means just so we can "compete" with teams who are irresponsible. We've done that before and in many ways we are still suffering because of it.

Also harsh on Aguiar. He's a young lad with only a handful of games to his name, and he's shown flashes of quality. He, along with Dabre and any other young non-league talent we bring it, will need time.

Without doubt one for the future but to rely on him every game not ready.
He had 8 touches of the ball at Rochdale. Not blaming him but having Reed missing and then having no real quality to replace highlights where the squad is.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: swindonmaniac on Monday, April 11, 2022, 14:19:07
Polly Tea Rooms in Marlborough.

Hope none of our Chippenham reds witnessed these embarrassing scenes😀
https://m.youtube.com/shorts/mvGHFgqWv8s


More action there than we saw on the pitch at the county ground.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: 4D on Monday, April 11, 2022, 15:42:17
What an embarrassing 'scrap'.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Matchworn Shirts on Monday, April 11, 2022, 18:42:13
A lot of bloodshed at the Nell Gwynn tea room


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Jimmy HaveHave on Monday, April 11, 2022, 21:42:14
What an embarrassing 'scrap'.

Literally handbags😀


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: DA15red on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, 14:02:55
Toddler reins 🙈


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: Power to people on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, 15:40:53
The Spidey Senses tingle with this Karachi involvement, especially given the nature of the person doing the legwork and his past.

I mean, there is good money to be made in the Visa industry!  I'm sure some may even engage in less than above board ways of ensuring Visa sponsorship is available.

I'm not suggesting anything, just that red alarm bells should be ringing when a company that is dragging itself from the brink of insolvency is off engaged in things which are massively removed from the core operational needs. 

It could be a low cost gamble of course - but how the fuck do you end up in Karachi.  Think Zav mentioned it was a mate - track record is not great here.

Is this not something for the Trust to clarify and allay supporters concerns once they have the details ?
How is it being financed, ok at the moment it only seems to be costing us transport costs and hotel costs, but even so surely it is money we can ill afford at the moment while under embargo and clearing debts (unless Zav is paying it all out of his own pocket)


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: RobertT on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, 16:26:57
The worry would be the other way around - people paying for Visa access from Pakistan.  A football club is a very good way of massaging the entry requirements as it likely counts as highly skilled work and I presume trailing family get access as a result.  It's the utter lack of a connection to STFC that is the worry.


Title: Re: Swindon Town v Newport County pre match chat and matchday thread
Post by: The Million Pound Man on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, 07:33:00
Is this not something for the Trust to clarify and allay supporters concerns once they have the details ?
How is it being financed, ok at the moment it only seems to be costing us transport costs and hotel costs, but even so surely it is money we can ill afford at the moment while under embargo and clearing debts (unless Zav is paying it all out of his own pocket)

I do worry the Trust now have a conflict of interest- their man got the gig, its very tough to then turn around and scrutinise the person you backed a few month later and openly call out anything smelly. Equally they are still mid-way through the CG purchase so a total shake up of the Trust board would rock the boat that side... sticky one.