Swindon V Scunny Matchday Thread (By Popular Demand)

[jonny72]

I thought that Scunthorpe looked pretty average, them leading 2-0 at half time was criminal. I thought the Timlin shot crossed the line, it definitely seem to come down towards the back of the net.

As regards that foul in the first half I thought it was only a yellow (a bad yellow but not bad enough for a red) as whilst it looked bad he didn't go in dangerously or recklessly. But I'm sure the ref took it in to account when it came to sending him off, he might of got away without a card otherwise. I thought the first red was a bit harsh, I didn't even see a foul for either of the yellows let alone something warranting a card.

Surprised that Wilson didn't switch to 3 at the back once they were down to 9 and play an extra midfielder / forward. But we scored 4 and won so you can't complain, he obviously got it right.

Whilst they were down to 9 men, I thought scoring 4 was a pretty good achievement as they had everyone back. I was impressed by they way they kept the ball and worked to create space which led to the goals, rather than just panicking and pumping it forward.

All in all an excellent performance and one which makes a mockery of us being in a relegation battle.

[Crozzer]

I thought that Scunthorpe looked pretty average, them leading 2-0 at half time was criminal. I thought the Timlin shot crossed the line, it definitely seem to come down towards the back of the net.

As regards that foul in the first half I thought it was only a yellow (a bad yellow but not bad enough for a red) as whilst it looked bad he didn't go in dangerously or recklessly. But I'm sure the ref took it in to account when it came to sending him off, he might of got away without a card otherwise. I thought the first red was a bit harsh, I didn't even see a foul for either of the yellows let alone something warranting a card.

Surprised that Wilson didn't switch to 3 at the back once they were down to 9 and play an extra midfielder / forward. But we scored 4 and won so you can't complain, he obviously got it right.

Whilst they were down to 9 men, I thought scoring 4 was a pretty good achievement as they had everyone back. I was impressed by they way they kept the ball and worked to create space which led to the goals, rather than just panicking and pumping it forward.

All in all an excellent performance and one which makes a mockery of us being in a relegation battle.

Careless: No card

Reckless: Yellow Card

Excessive Force: Red Card

[Samdy Gray]

My uncle was sat down the far end of the Arkells and said the Timlin shot was a good two foot over the line. Apparently, even Murphy turned to the linesman afterwards and indicated to him with his hands that "it was this far over".

[Bogus Dave]

Seriously. If i was anything to do with scunthorpe i'd be pretty fucked off it that was the case!

[chalkies_shorts]

Well, what a game. Scunny were a bunch of cheating, time wasting, whining bastards. As for the ref, he bottled every big decision in the 1st half and was so picky he disn't allow the game to flow. Timlin's shot was over the line. Cox was taken out big time in the box. Not sure about their penatly claim. Both goals were shit defending from Town yet again. We went to pieces - our organisation and bottle completely went. Then we have the foul that got the Scunny bastard a yellow card. Unless I'm wrong, the referee had actually waved play on and it must have been the lino who called it. If that isn't a straight red then I don't know what is. I lost it at this point much to the amusement of my daughter.
Fair play to Wilson for the change at half time and what he must have said to the players. The Scuuny bastard who assualted Timlin in the first got his marching orders for another bad challenge. Why that cunt Murphy thought he had to get involved God knows. he really is an objectionable little twat and deserved the stick he got as did the ref.  Then we had 4 goals and in between them another just sending off.
The thing that changed the game for me was the introduction of Macca who played really well.
All in all, well worth the money. The defensive frailities were there and the half time whistle couldn't come soon enuogh.
After that thuogh, my glass is defintely half full.

[DV]

I was impressed by they way they kept the ball and worked to create space which led to the goals, rather than just panicking and pumping it forward.

this ^

I must admit I fear the worst when he took Paynter off for Peacock. A team down to 9 men and us 2 behind you'd think he would have thrown on a 3rd striker....but....Wilson obviously knows what he is doing.

...but...dont let Robson-Kanu take any more corners please

[Bogus Dave]

I saw the ginger kid who sits behind me today too DV. the likeness is uncanny

[Barry Scott]

The lino was a useless cunt. He wound me up something proper. He rarely did anything with his flag until the ref indicated. He was always a mile behind the play and would never have seen an offside when play was going towards the townend because he just stopped miles out.

Timlin's shot was well over the line. I was sat as good as in line with it and the ball was a good foot over. The lino was stood at least 25-30 yards from the corner flag, which is, apart from when corners were taken, as far as he ventured towards the townend. He was completely and utterly fucking useless. As was the ref imo.

Loved the game though, and Lescinel didn't look bad to me. He was committed, energetic and won everything in the air. Ok, he was a bit rough around the edges, but he wasn't all that bad.

[DV]

I saw the ginger kid who sits behind me today too DV. the likeness is uncanny

its like some weird lost style time flash between rows of seats.

Also, can I just mention that Tails is a fucking genius. At half time he told me we'd come back to 4-2!! I told him he was talking rubbish.....clearly not

[Arriba]

i agree with leefer about giving smith a go in right mid.he is a good footballer with passing ability gets caught at the back at times though(not alone there ifil).at home you need to attack teams,awankwaa offered nothing in that respect.if mcgovern is out of favour i do not think awankwaa is the answer at all.

[Samdy Gray]

awankwaa offered nothing in that respect.if mcgovern is out of favour i do not think awankwaa is the answer at all.

With all respect arriba, you didn't see Amankwaah at Leicester and Millwall where he was always our out-ball and played very well. He got into good crossing positions and made some good runs, whilst also offering good defensive cover. I think he just had a bad game today.

[DV]

Amankwaah as a right winger is more of an away player

JPM at home, Big Kev away from home!!

Although id like to see McNamee/Kanu both played although I cant work out if Kanu is good or shit

[Arriba]

i'll take peoples words for his good performances away sam,in no way am i disputing that.but he was utter shite today.for me wide players need to take the game to the opposition in the majority of games,especially at home.i prefer players that can create, and from what i've seen of him he doesn't do that.he is very untidy with poor touch and passing.sometimes you need brutes to bully games but that wasn't today.wilson saw that and changed it to his credit.i'd have subbed kanyuka instead of paynter, but apart from that agreed with the subs made by wilson.

[Rich Pullen]

Hooray! A win! Hooray! A win! Hooray! A win!

Haven't read through the pages yet, but HOORAY!

[jonny72]

The thing that changed the game for me was the introduction of Macca who played really well.

The problem with Macca is that whilst he is great going forward and creates a lot of chances, he can't perform for the full 90 minutes and his defending is crap. Which unfortunately is probably a luxury that we can't afford.