Swindon Town Vs Crewe - Official Match day Thread

[Batch]

The midfield pairing of Risser and Smith didn't work first half at all. They sat too deep and watched the game pass them by.

I thought they looked to far forward! Crewe had 2 men up top centrally, then 2 men just behind them. All were in advance of our (central) midfield.

The game was definitely passing them bye either way

Flint was superb and the best performance by one of our central defenders for a long long time.

Wasn't it great. Every high ball punted forward you could sit back and watch Flint nod it away. But it wasn't just his heading that was impressive today...

[Costanza]

why are so called fans slating bodin who only has a handful of pro games under his belt? Cunts like that need a fucking good slap

Very happy that Di Canio picked Bodin because he was the best during the week. Also, Bodin is out of the Bristol City game as he's with Wales under-21's so it's also a polite warning to the senior players to keep focus.

[ronnie21]

Aden Flint - reminded me so much of Shaun Taylor, have we found the new Shaun?

[penhillbilly]

hi all,
first post from me,but been lurking for a while,so let the Knighting begin......
First half i thought we were dogshit,way too nervous,midfield was non-existent,we couldn't string a couple of passes together,ball was being hoofed forward too often...Smith (P) kept us in the game on at least 2 occasions..
second half, we were much improved,seemed to be a lot more control and we started playing the ball on the ground,and using the channels better..
Flint,as others have said was immense,also thought timlin put in a good shift as well..
only negative of the day was the dickhead in the TE slagging everyone off,even when we were 3 up...unbelievable Geoff

Chant of the day "theres only 1 trevor mcdonald" to the steward in the TE...

[Costanza]

Aden Flint - reminded me so much of Shaun Taylor, have we found the new Shaun?

If so, give a 6 year contract and don't let Steve McMahon anywhere near him

[Gnasher]

Not much to add to what has already been said. Crewe totally outplayed us in the first half, especially in midfield. The second half we murdered them, but you could see their heads had dropped by then.

I didn't think Ritchie had a great game, at least not by his high standards.

Devera was terrible in the first half and would have cost us 3 goals against a better side, but he did improve.

I didn't think De Vita had a bad game and held the ball up quite well. The trouble was that the midfield was so far away that he had no one to pass it back to!

Flint was literally head and shoulders above the rest.

The subs all played well and I wouldn't mind seeing McCormack and Connell starting against City.

[carbonwhite]

cant really say anything that hasnt already been said but........ Risser was shocking apart from the wondergoal, Smith (J) looked like he chased alot of balls and got stuck in but his passing was woeful.

once ferry and mccormack came on the midfield was alot more controlled. Bodin played well was surprised that he started.

and Devera was pants in the first half flint got him out of trouble atleast 3 times.

 

[Sharpe]

Well at the end of the day we got the three points. It is the best start we could have hoped for. It's not as if they will let it go to their heads either. They know they were lucky not to go down 1 or 2 in the first half, so they shouldn't take this win for granted.

[Reg Smeeton]

 

[Processed Beats]

Would like to repeat the sentiments uttered in previous pages.

First half generally we were gash. Good opening 10 minutes but then we sat back, let Crewe come at us and they dominated possession, had several goal mouth chances and really should've been one or two up. Credit to Flint and Smith (who I've always doubted until now) for keeping them out. Then, all of a sudden, a good Bodin run against a typical big, slow League Two defender who sloppily gives us a penalty and bam, we take a ver undeserved lead into the second half. HUGE turning point. Didn't expect Kennedy to be the taker but fair play to the lad.

Second half was a completely different story. The goal clearly settled the team, gave us confidence and we were really quite good from thereon in. Controlled, calm and very good on the counter attack. Second goal was an absolute beauty and the third absolutely killed Crewe.

Standout players for me were Flint (well deserved man of the match, won EVERYTHING!), De Vita (very good feet, very good on the ball, very good in the air) and Phil Smith (did his part in keeping us in it). Ritchie was his usual self, we expect him to be good now so.

Over positives were the cheer Ferry got when coming on, McCormack didn't look nearly as shit as Charlton fans made him out to be and Connell looked very lively. Add to that the fact Esajas, a winger with a lot about him, and Kerrouche, a striker I'm very excited about, weren't even on the bench, you can't help but be positive!

Overall, very happy. Roll on Tuesday!

[jb]

Firstly is Risser actually a footballer as he looked bloody shite? (Goal aside)

Flint was superb. Was pleased with performances from Connell, Bodin, P Smith, Ritchie and Timlin.

[Batch]

Didn't expect Kennedy to be the taker but fair play to the lad.

I can't see a left back (wearing #3 on his shirt) working out on penalty duty

[Dozno9]

I can't see a left back (wearing #3 on his shirt) working out on penalty duty

He'll be taking free kicks next.

[Summerof69]

Aden Flint - reminded me so much of Shaun Taylor, have we found the new Shaun?

My thoughts exactly.

Note to corner kick takers :

Just put the ball around the penalty spot so Flint can attack it...and then let his head do the rest. It worked for Big Shaun...and it can work for Aden.

He won everything, just like last week against the Plastics. Devara needs to by him a big drink after Flint got him out ot trouble in the first half.

[luckyluke699]

Firstly is Risser actually a footballer as he looked bloody shite? (Goal aside)

You watched a different game to me fella as I though he did alright overall under the circumstances. As someone said after, there was a lot more pace and a lot less time at this level, but thought the players clearly all respect Risser and he seems to control the team well?

The 30 mins showed us there's a step up in pace, but I think the team could gel well if we survive the first few games unscathed and garner a bit of confidence.