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Post by manulike on Feb 2, 2019 23:17:43 GMT
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Post by iot on Feb 3, 2019 14:02:34 GMT
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Post by pendragon on Feb 3, 2019 22:33:52 GMT
Hope that the club isn't about to descend into chaos. Seems like Dan James might have been better off escaping after all.
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Post by CrackityJones on Feb 9, 2019 15:21:49 GMT
Starts today so hopefully he’s over it and shows what he’s about on the pitch.
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Post by manulike on Feb 9, 2019 15:49:04 GMT
Starts today so hopefully he’s over it and shows what he’s about on the pitch. Playing well, with a lot of overlapping from Connor. Has done a lot of great off-the-ball runs, and creating loads of space in the middle.
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Post by manulike on Feb 13, 2019 18:56:37 GMT
Daniel and Connor in the 11.
Declan still out injured ;-(
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Post by barry on Feb 17, 2019 17:32:51 GMT
Not a bad goal from the young lad.
MOTM Got a Brentford defender sent off as well.
Need to get him capped in a competitive game and tied down to us.
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Post by iot on Feb 17, 2019 19:30:48 GMT
Harry Wilson has had a run of 3-4 ineffective performances, Matondo hasn't performed for Schalke yet and Woodburn isn't getting any football. Assuming that Bale plays through the middle and brooks on one wing, I would say it's a battle between wilson and james for the other wing at the moment.
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Post by Albert on Feb 17, 2019 19:33:03 GMT
Didn't expect that accent I've got to be honest , thought he was a Swansea boy.
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Post by playslikeiniesta on Feb 17, 2019 19:54:26 GMT
What a performance by him! Pace is electrifying! Need to get him capped ASAP.
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Post by barry on Feb 17, 2019 20:17:28 GMT
What a performance by him! Pace is electrifying! Need to get him capped ASAP. He's not only quick over that crucial 5-10 meters but over a long run as well. |
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Post by cymroda on Feb 17, 2019 21:02:43 GMT
Didn't expect that accent I've got to be honest , thought he was a Swansea boy. Born near Hull but his family are from the Rhondda area anyway. His dad moved up there and then they moved back when Dan got the Swansea bid. |
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Post by jbt95 on Feb 17, 2019 21:36:28 GMT
James has to start v TnT at the very least surely?
The thought of him and Bale together would terrify most defences.
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Post by chislenko on Feb 18, 2019 0:15:26 GMT
What a performance by him! Pace is electrifying! Need to get him capped ASAP. Would he swop now to be become a bit part player for England, can't see it myself in much the same way I don't see Rice achieving a big cap count. |
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Post by manulike on Mar 8, 2019 21:10:43 GMT
Had a superb game v Norwich. Picked up a knock after 70', but soldiered on til the end.
Has been looking better week on week.
Would love him to get 90' v TnT
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Post by alarch on Mar 8, 2019 23:57:25 GMT
He's getting better with every match. He should definitely start against T & T, and if he goes well could be an asset off the bench against Slovakia. Needs to improve his decision making - but his end product is getting better for sure. It will be interesting to see how he fares against Man City - assuming he get's on the ball at all...
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Post by CrackityJones on Mar 16, 2019 21:34:33 GMT
Great work from Dan here. He should definitely start against T&T with a view to playing some part against Slovakia.
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Post by manulike on Mar 16, 2019 23:11:14 GMT
Indeed. Beautifully crafted goal.
Unless Tom is fully fit, I'd love to see Dan start TnT and play a major part in Slovakia game.
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Post by alarch on Mar 18, 2019 12:18:28 GMT
I've been a bit cautious about Dan James up to know - because apart from his blinding pace and dribbling ability, at the start of the season he showed a lot of naivety in his play - as you'd expect for a young pro making his first steps in the senior game. But seeing his performance against Man City he's now a credible option to start against Slovakia. His finishing is still poor - he has a habit of shooting too close to the goalie, and rarely shoots along the ground searching out the corner of the net - but his decision making is improving albeit still a bit hit and miss. However, the performance against Citeh puts his speed and interplay in a context that we haven't had previously against Championship sides, albeit good ones like Norwich and West Brom recently. James left Otamendi for dead on several occasions, and out-sprinted Walker as well. Apart from his role in Swansea's second goal, by injecting pace into the move and drawing the City defenders out of position, he could easily have had a penalty in the 65th minutes when Gundogan barged him in the box - again following a tremendous sprint into the box.
If we go with a 4-3-3 against Slovakia then Bale and Brooks are gimmes - but the other wide or central position is up for grabs. Roberts is a contender for sure - but he's doing well for Leeds as a number 10, and he's shown in the past that he's not ready to lead the line. Vokes may not be available, and if he is he won't be fully fit. So we may well need to go with a false 9. Bale is an obvious candidate - but perhaps he'd be more effective out wide? James has played with as a false 9 for Swansea at times - so he could be an option - alternating with Bale out wide and centrally.
There is basically one position up for grabs in a 4-3-3 (or a 4-2-3-1 for that matter): Wilson, Lawrence, Woodburn, Matondo and James are the candidates. We can dismiss Matondo and Woodburn because of their lack of game time at senior level this season. Lawrence is only just coming back from injury, so has to be a doubt. Wilson has strong credentials - but given that he's not going to be taking free-kicks ahead of Bale, then his case for a starting spot is considerably weakened. Which leaves James.
Another strong argument in favour of James is his defensive work. He has a fantastic work ethic in defence as well as attack. Against City he made a goal-preventing block in the 10th minute having sprinted back to the edge of this box to make the block. Apart from that he was willing to track back and do all the thankless blocking off of passing angles.
Let's see how James fares against T & T. If he goes well, he could be a strong contender to start against Slovakia.
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Post by CrackityJones on Mar 18, 2019 13:46:42 GMT
Agree. I wouldn't have a problem with him starting alongside Bale and Brooks but he's more likely to come on for the last 20/30 mins against tired, aging legs.
Now there's a thought...
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Post by eppingblue on Mar 18, 2019 14:05:55 GMT
Agree. I wouldn't have a problem with him starting alongside Bale and Brooks but he's more likely to come on for the last 20/30 mins against tired, aging legs. Now there's a thought... He excites me as much as any of the current crop of youngsters coming through and I include Brookes and Ampadu in that. Love the directness of his play. Its going to be very difficult for Swansea to keep hold of him this summer. |
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Post by alarch on Mar 18, 2019 14:35:47 GMT
Agree. I wouldn't have a problem with him starting alongside Bale and Brooks but he's more likely to come on for the last 20/30 mins against tired, aging legs. Now there's a thought... He excites me as much as any of the current crop of youngsters coming through and I include Brookes and Ampadu in that. Love the directness of his play. Its going to be very difficult for Swansea to keep hold of him this summer. Especially if he stars for Wales... I could live with him leaving, as long as Swansea get a fair whack for him and at least some of the money is re-invested in improving the squad. |
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Post by CrackityJones on Mar 25, 2019 10:51:11 GMT
Yes well done but don't even think about breaking my goal scoring record
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Post by barry on Mar 28, 2019 7:06:23 GMT
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Post by welshiron on Mar 28, 2019 7:24:26 GMT
Leeds must be gutted.
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Post by richierich333 on Mar 28, 2019 7:49:22 GMT
Oh please no. I agree maybe Everton or Leicester someone like that, would suit better. |
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Post by allezlesrouges on Mar 28, 2019 14:24:38 GMT
I think outsiders may look at our current squad and not see too many players playing at the top level. But what's exciting to me is that I can easily see several of our squad making move to top level clubs this summer.
Wilson, James, Smith, C. Roberts, Ampadu and T. Roberts could all be playing Premier League (or equivalent) football as of next season. I don't think it's exaggerating to say that this is the healthiest position Welsh football has been in during my lifetime, and I'm honestly feeling quietly confident that we will top our qualifying group.
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Post by holmesdaleultra on Mar 28, 2019 20:42:27 GMT
Agree bro. He would be a welcome addition at Palace. |
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Post by alarch on Mar 29, 2019 21:30:44 GMT
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Post by donttakemehomebutt - Lobsy on Mar 29, 2019 22:00:41 GMT
hot and cold but im sure he'll improve with each game go on jamsey boy! |
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