Swindon Town FC v Shrewsbury Town FC Official Matchday Thread

[GoSWINDON]

It's shit, but at least the DRS can understand it (well they could last season). I'm fed up with every away support singing your support is fucking shit, which it is. You'd think we were 5-0 down in the last 20 minutes of several recent games.

was expecting alot better aswell ,especially after the last game  with the singing between stands . I think it was tried again but no-one really bothered , saying that i wasnt particularly impressed with shrews either , the only audible chant i heard was you're gonna go bust ( wankers )

[Gnasher]

Routine win really, dominated throughout, just poor finishing denying is a 4 or 5 goal win.  Don't get the Roberts hate, thought he was a good outlet for us today.  Not sure about Ferry for mom, thought Thompson had another really strong game,  If that's a serious Hollands injury could have been the last we'll see of him with Patey saying its unlikely there will be the money for another loan extention.  Andy Williams is really developing into a class player,  We've witnessed some really poor sides recently but Shrewsbury must rank as relegation certainties on that showing.  One or two decent players but definitely not doing it as a team.

He was good (which I mentioned), but he's not as good as De Vita.

[Saxondale]

Enjoyed that.  Went back to the town end as I was sans sprogs and its cheaper.  I know its only Shrewsbury and Carlisle in recent weeks at home, but Im enjoying the way that we are pretty much in complete control of the games.  The beeb stats have us at 60% possession again and 3 shots against (though I cant recall any shots except the penalty) that's utter dominance in my book.  

[GoSWINDON]

i thought roberts did ok but for some woeful shooting , tracked back better than usual. But id rather have de vita aswell . Williams motm for me with thompson a close second .
What has happened to macca tho , my player of the season by a mile last year  but been really poor lately

[bigbobjoylove]

We've witnessed some really poor sides recently but Shrewsbury must rank as relegation certainties on that showing. 

Graham Turner -) Paolo didn't you know? Would love Turner here. The eleven men behind the ball, the time-wasting, the relegation battles. It would be ace.

[Saxondale]

Just in case there was any question, it was a definite penalty.  Just in front of me, the defender had his arm wrapped around Williams body.  Im sure Shrews will be claiming it was soft, but I felt it was stonewall.

[Bogus Dave]

It was a foul about ten yards outside the area. Williams was clever and waited until he was in the area before going down though.

One of those things we'd be screaming blue murder about if it had gone the other way

[woolster]

We'll sing what we want
We'll sing what we want
Fuck off Woolster
We'll sing what we want

[Saxondale]

It was a foul about ten yards outside the area. Williams was clever and waited until he was in the area before going down though.

One of those things we'd be screaming blue murder about if it had gone the other way

I think 10 yards may be a slight exaggeration, but yes it did start outside the box.  Still a pen.

[kerry red]

After 10 years away, I see the habit of some individuals shouting out inane pearls of wisdom still exists.

Some old bumpkin behind me was very free with

'That's how Liverpool would do it'

ad nauseum

I really am becoming a grumpy old bastard

Impressed with the 2nd half performance - thought Flint played well (and well done to the brave fella who supposedly decked him a while ago - big fecker that Flint)

After convincing Mrs KR that now we're back I wouldn't start going to away games like last time - I may well get meself off to Tranmere!!

[LittleRed]

Everyone clapping with gloves on amused me. Everyone might as well of had a ball in their mouths whilst chanting too.

Williams was quality and he will be a player that we will struggle to hold on to if this club does not match his ambition. He does miss a great deal of chances but at the same time he is amongst most of the chances we get and is starting to pop them in on a regular basis.

Martyn's had a decent game but I won't be overly disappointed if we loose him. Also did not think we missed Hollands too much when he went off. Miller done equally well and when navarrow comes back the cover is there too. If given the choice though I still rate Hollands and would prefer him to be here permenantly.

Roberts had a reasonable game although I do find him very flicky with his feet if that makes sense, just trying to flick it here and there rather than doing just the simple thing. I much prefer devita and I think he can feel disappointed with not having a more decent run in squad.

Ritchie had a quiet game but I think that was down to Shrewsbury doubling up on him but that just left room for others to exploit.

Overall the atmosphere was a bit down as it was obvious from kick off that we were in total control and therefore when we scored it was more than expected and more so with the second. It was like two boxers, one wanting to throw punches and the other just wanting to hold on all time not wanting or unable to make a good fight of it but that's to our credit and how well we are playing at the moment.

This squad is really starting to peak and at the right time and provide the board get behind the scenes sorted out we have a great chance to making a good future in Championship.

[bassett boy]

After 10 years away, I see the habit of some individuals shouting out inane pearls of wisdom still exists.

Some old bumpkin behind me was very free with

'That's how Liverpool would do it'

ad nauseum

I really am becoming a grumpy old bastard

Impressed with the 2nd half performance - thought Flint played well (and well done to the brave fella who supposedly decked him a while ago - big fecker that Flint)

After convincing Mrs KR that now we're back I wouldn't start going to away games like last time - I may well get meself off to Tranmere!!

I might go to birkenhead 6 pointer  does any body know how many tickets have been sold?

[Bogus Dave]

Williams was quality and he will be a player that we will struggle to hold on to if this club does not match his ambition. He does miss a great deal of chances but at the same time he is amongst most of the chances we get and is starting to pop them in on a regular basis.

Though I wouldn't go that far, I do think that Williams is our most important attacking player. He stretches defences and runs at players in ways no-one else in our side does, which gives Richie and Ferry more room to maneuver. After a barren start, he's also got 6 goals in the last 5.

We've won 16 out of the 25 games he's started (64%), yet only 2 of the 7 he hasn't (28%). For us to push the top two we need him to steer clear of injury.

[Christy]

For the first time in 39 years going from Witney, made it on the train, although that wasn't the intention.  I'll save the getting there adventure of four hours, three buses and two trains for the grandchildren sometime.

Humble and sincere thanks to everyone who made the game happen: hopefully our club is a stronger, more unified one than it was 72 hours ago.  Be proud of it.

Oh and Banbers, pleased to meet you - your efforts deserved that chicken jalfreezi too.

[Gerinthere]

Another excellent win and for the first time this season odds checker has put us top of the pile.
http://www.oddschecker.com/football/english/league-1/league-1/winner