Swindon Town FC v Walsall FC Official Matchday Thread

[Bukkake Regiment]

Walsall should have won, best side we've played at home. We gave the ball away so much, they used it much better and hardly misplaced a pass. Also what was apparent was the difference in pace between the two sides; they had a front 6 of quick players and we struggled with their counter attacks (numerous times because we gave the ball away so much)

Next game we should play Foderingham, Thompson, Devera, Ward, McEveley, Roberts, Ferry, McCormack, Rooney, Rooney, Williams.
Collins, Roberts, Flint and Miller were shocking today, so many out of form players for us at the moment but no one to replace them with. Wouldn't mind their LM Paterson, gave Thompson a torrid time. We desperately need some pace in the side, apart from Williams, Thompson, Devera and Storey our players are slow. I suggest the Fifa Ultimate Team tactic of pace-whoring.

[Batch]

Thought Flint was one of our better performers, and Collins was better than Williams myself! And Devera - not pacey in my book. Opinions eh!

Fods had a poor game by his standards though, but it didn't cost us.

[Arriba]

We need a few bodies. Simple as that

[chalkies_shorts]

I thought Walsall were a decent side going forward but shit at the back. They looked like scoring every time they came forward  but saying that, apart from their goals, they didn't work Fods who was very eccentric today.
The first half was very even. I thought it was a penatly for them but so was Roberts for us. The secod half was virtually all ours. i agree with KMac, i thought we did deserve to win but poor defending cost us.
I think we've got to remember that this was KMac second game and he's radically altered the midfield and they are adjusting. At times it looked good, at other times crap but a shitload better than against Bury or PNE.
Its disappointing today but we played a very good team and nearly got lucky, which has been lacking all season.
Not sure who was MOM - Macca maybe. Roberts was poor but he's palying in a different position. JMac was crap. Nathan had nobody in front of him to stop their pacy counter attacks and this was their main danger that should have been closed earlier. Williams really is an enigma - he's got so much going for him but really needs a big dose of "man the fuck up". He's done well for us but theres' so much more
Looking forward to Brentford - a proper ground.

[wobby]

We need a few bodies. Simple as that

@JedMcCoy: @swindon_tim early next week .. Loans lined up guys ... 3/4 ..

Early next week is reference to getting out of embargo.

[Abrahammer]

I'm starting to hate a sizeable proportion of our home fans who enjoy nothing more than moaning and offering no verbal encourage to the team.

Thankfully they won't be there on Tuesday as our core away support are decent sorts

[Flashheart]

I'm starting to hate a sizeable proportion of our home fans who enjoy nothing more than moaning and offering no verbal encourage to the team.

Thankfully they won't be there on Tuesday as our core away support are decent sorts

If only we could get that 3,000 at Coventry sat in the same place at home.

[Bukkake Regiment]

Thought Flint was one of our better performers, and Collins was better than Williams myself! And Devera - not pacey in my book. Opinions eh!

Fods had a poor game by his standards though, but it didn't cost us.

I think Flint is a very limited footballer, were it not for his height he wouldn't be in playing at this level. He just hoofs the ball, has an awful first touch and his ball control is poor in general, would much rather see Devera partnering Ward. Collins would be a decent striker if he had a bit of pace. How often do you see Collins chasing a ball and not getting to it first, never seen him outpace a defender. At least Williams can take on a man and create something out of nothing (although his finishing is terrible)

[Bukkake Regiment]

I'm starting to hate a sizeable proportion of our home fans who enjoy nothing more than moaning and offering no verbal encourage to the team.

Thankfully they won't be there on Tuesday as our core away support are decent sorts

This, so many people get on the players backs when we're not playing well. The players' reaction after the 2nd goal said it all, they wanted more support from the crowd and less moaning. The atmosphere in the first half was awful from us, not until Walsall started taking the mick out of our fans did we sing, and very little at that.

[Gnasher]

Didn't enjoy that. I felt Warsaw were fitter and faster than us and quicker to the 50/50s than we were. Nobody played well but Macca (2nd half) was more deserving of MOTM then Ferry, who needs to go back to the centre of midfield. There's a couple of players (Jay Mac and Miller) who really shouldn't be in the side at the moment. Both can't pass to save their lives, although I'll give Jay Mac credit for improving in the last 20 minutes. Roberts was frustrating, as usual. The rest were plain average.

The ref and linesman on the DRS side were quite special. I don't think they were biased, just plain crap. Booking the wrong Walsall player says it all.

I'm not keen on the narrow formation Kmac plays. It may well work eventually but the players have played the Di Canio way for the past 2 seasons and perhaps now is not the time to change things radically. Having watched the last two games the passing has certainly improved, so he deserves credit for that.

Anyway, we're better away and Brentford are having a dip. There's no reason why we shouldn't collect 3 points on Tuesday. Can't wait.

Oh, and my season ticket sorted for next season. I've moved to the centre of the DRS. I could be next to you  

[pewshamrobin]

We were good in patches, but as others said lopsided with no natural width, and the energy levels / high tempo of the team seems to have dropped in recent games. Thompson was frequently doing the  work of two on his side, Fodds didnt seem on his game today, slow to kick and nearly cost us a goal when Flint was shepherding the ball back to him. Need loan signings quickly - centre midfield, left back and a forward to offer competition and something different to try and push on.

[chalkies_shorts]

I'd happilly have Benson back from 'Nam.

[Peter Venkman]

I'd happilly have Benson back from 'Nam.

I would bring Benson back tomorrow, for that matter I would also try and bring Caddis back now the main problem with him has left the club.

Also reading on the Plymuff forums they are very impressed by Cox in midfield, they are saying he is the only one showing any effort....why not give him a chance to prove a point at Swindon.

[chalkies_shorts]

As Meatloaf says "2 out of 3 ain;t bad". Benson - yes, Caddis - yes. cox - no way fucking Scummer.

[Batch]

I think Flint is a very limited footballer, were it not for his height he wouldn't be in playing at this level. He just hoofs the ball, has an awful first touch and his ball control is poor in general, would much rather see Devera partnering Ward. Collins would be a decent striker if he had a bit of pace. How often do you see Collins chasing a ball and not getting to it first, never seen him outpace a defender. At least Williams can take on a man and create something out of nothing (although his finishing is terrible)

Don't disagree with that.