Swindon Town vs Grimsby Matchday Thread

[dogs]

The furthest thing from “Mad Gav”. Speaks very well in my opinion. Doesn’t speak in bullshit riddles or repetitive football terminology crap like Lindsey. Players love him, interesting that he’s stayed at the club when it was SL who brought him in. I’d guess he saw enough of SL and Days work to think he’s better off here.

Clearly saw through and recognised Lindsey's bullshit. Give him another week after today.

[Nijholts Nuts]

Said if before but worth repeating.
A lot of people have written off a lot of players in this squad (ironically whilst also saying Lindsey is the problem)

Lindsey WAS the problem and all the players should be given the benefit of the doubt / a clean slate to see how they perform under the new manager.

All of them, no exceptions

But Iandolo has been shit for ages

[DV]

But Iandolo has been shit for ages

Shit might be a bit strong.
He’s never been our best player and he’s never going to be a world beater but in the right team and in the right formation he’s at least capable.

Which is still more than some players we’ve had over the years.

His Jack of all Trades tag has done him no favours in the long run.

[Batch]

thought he was a lot better in the middle today tbh.

4d ref - I saw a message just after the match saying he was groggy but ok. Had a chuckle after being told he was the first referee to get a standing ovation leaving the pitch

edit: taken to GWH as precaution

https://twitter.com/JonnyLeighfield/status/1614371724945985536?t=crOTBBB5tYO0CHC2UV1gDw&s=19

presumably well here as soon as they've seen him, next Thursday

[dogs]

Not having the traction engine Gladwin also played a big part. I'd say the turnover in midfield was much better but the constant driving forward was also great to see. Gladwin slows everything down so if we do continue to play in a way and tempo I can't see him hacking it at CM

[Batch]

Gladwin also spots a bloody good pass to unlock defenses too..

I get what you are saying, but everyone played it forward quicker today - maybe Gladwin would have too

but I'm not sure who he'd have displaced in that formation

[Batch]

oh and FBT was slightly before par today. played a couple of hospital balls!

not bad, just below his excellent standards

[MangoRed]

I just said elsewhere. A Grant type player alongside Khan will be perfect and just what our defence need too

Would be pretty destructive alongside Khan being a box to box. Bizarre that Lindsey used Khan in such a negative/defensive role.

[Broadbents Tackle]

I haven't said this in a while.

I enjoyed that.

[Ginginho]

I had family plans yesterday, so i'd just like to thank the weather for cancelling said plans and enabling me to get a last minute ticket for the game, so glad I was there for that.

Keep it going please, the top three is well within our reach.

[Bennett]

RHM was an absolute nuisance for Grimsby whilst he was on the pitch, even if he wasn’t particularly good (if that makes sense)
Hopefully he’s still a bit rusty and better / quicker decisions will come game time.

If he other shade can be effective, direct and make the right decision the majority of the time, we have a nice varied attack

[Bennett]

When Iandolo went off his replacement scored with his first touch and we scored 4 goals without him on the pitch. He's a clear weak link, regardless if he played marginally better today in a vastly improved side

Second touch, Lavs passed the ball backwards from the foul that felled Iandolo

[Frigby Daser]

That was such a contrast to anything we’ve seen this season. Great day out. Austin scoring was a great moment. The crowd was up for it - but importantly, the pace of the football being played actually allowed the crowd to be up for it. Yes, it was 10-man Grimsby, but to attack at pace and have 3 or 4 runners at a time wanting the ball was so good to see.

And on a day when you lose a midfielder like Reed to a promotion rival, Saidou Khan’s performance was the medicine we needed. He was head and shoulders above anyone else on that pitch, and the others were good too. Special mention to RHM. Didn’t always come off, but his runs and direct style complemented Austin and he deserves a run.

[Trowbridge Red]

Khan looked superb and if he plays like that every week I think I’d rather him than Reed. Could hear CA barking out orders and thought him and Williams looks good together. Would love to see Williams play as a 10 behind Austin. Could see that they were much happier to cross knowing we have a presence in the box now.

I really wasn’t impressed with RHM might have been trying too hard but refused to pass a lot in the first half when others had a much better chance. Ellis is steady but not spectacular and sort of drifts through the game without really noticing he is there.

[Boeta]

Khan looked superb and if he plays like that every week I think I’d rather him than Reed. Could hear CA barking out orders and thought him and Williams looks good together. Would love to see Williams play as a 10 behind Austin. Could see that they were much happier to cross knowing we have a presence in the box now.

I really wasn’t impressed with RHM might have been trying too hard but refused to pass a lot in the first half when others had a much better chance. Ellis is steady but not spectacular and sort of drifts through the game without really noticing he is there.

Agree on Williams, would prefer for him to be the 10 and for us to sign a left winger/wide attacker.