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@RedMwere the guys in the ticket office able to check the supporter system, even if tickets themselves couldn’t be printed?

Yes, was triggered by Martin himself because he reached the prescribed number of appearances. Yep, he picked him, absolutely. Klose signed a 1+1 deal in the summer. I suspect the last thing Nige wants this season is him triggering another year by making enough appearances. ??? Yes, he re-signed him, but it does appear his legs have gone. He could still play if pushed, he can lead, he can win balls in the air, but it probably is getting harder and harder for him. Neil - I think we are in a situation where we are gonna be reactive I’m afraid. I don’t think touting Alex or Antoine is the right thing to do in this window. We might just end up on Feb 1st with exactly the same personnel (minus Ryley) that we entered the window with. It does appear than Wilson might be back this month from what Nige said, and Kalas too. Is it a risk? Yep, sure is…but I don’t think we can control it.

Yes re Owura recall.

I’m guessing a lot of people didn’t even have proof of purchase?

What it does highlight is that if you have a back three and a small squad it is hard to switch back and forth without having very versatile players. And by versatile I mean players genuinely capable of playing in different positions. We do have some, but not enough. I said when Holden went to his 5122 that if you’re going to do that you’ve got to go “all-in” to it for recruitment, hence why the likes of a needless winger (Eliasson) was sold. It is why I wished Nige had stuck with his back four early last season, because it compromises recruitment, although in Nige’s defence he’s recruited such a small number of players because he’s no money to play with. We aren’t in a position to have “clubs in the bag” for either system switches or whim selections. I think the biggest problem yesterday in the first half was that our 3 CBs were covered by Piroe, Cooper and Cullen, and Cooper was smart in being able to cover James too. When our CBs split wide, it blocked off the lanes to Pring and Tanner too, meaning Swansea could swarm around any City recipient further up the pitch. What we really needed was Tanner and Pring to “invert” (arrghhh, bollox lingo), sorry come inside. It might’ve congested the middle of the pitch, but it would’ve gained us numerical advantage or at least parity. That is the evolvement for me in both of their games, the ability to play inside in our own build up. What we did see in the latter minutes of the first half is Atkinson driving forward a couple of times from winning ball high up, and Naismith changing his angle to come in-pitch to receive. Occasionally Vyner got quick temp balls to stride forward himself, but not often.

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He’s too soft on them

Marriott Swindon - Pork Ribs is the only time I’ve had what I believe was food poisoning. When you don’t know whether to sit or kneel, it’s not very pleasant.

This made me laugh need to read them all ???

@spudskisithout getting too much into the tactical debate, Sykes could also play in the MF3…it’s his position really.

Also, if ever there was a month to slip in a replay, it’s January. All Saturday games.

Yep, too easy to lambast the club. Shit happens, and from a few I spoke to they were impressed by how it was handled. There us of course a slightly humorous side to seeing handwritten tickets, but imagine we have had to turn people away. ??????

Along with the complimentary Grecian 2000 No, that is his normal look!

When did they start offering Steak Tartare on the menu at The Lamb ???

“Oooh, oooh, oooh, look at me with the new player” Thought they had a manager and head of recruitment, yet it’s always the CEO pictured. What a wanchor.

Don’t worry, I got pulled up on Twitter by someone today because I dared question why Jolly Hog’s tweet about a breakfast only had one sausage included! ?

He has, but I it depends what you want him to do. I’d rather he continued LCB3 or CB3 if we persist with a three. Until I see how Nige would set up with him in midfield with James (I’m assuming it’s not at the expense of James) I’m not seeing a good fit. But will remain open minded.

I know, I’d have been tempted to not high press today unless it was a poor touch / pass to pounce upon (in hindsight / 15 mins in). Mid / low block, conserve energy and then exploit space down the sides when winning it back. It’s either that or go full-on 523, get the WBs high and the 3 strikers press the **** out of their 3 CBs and GK.

@spudski “they got their timings wrong” - just been chatting to someone and also said same to guy next to me during match…our pressing triggers are all wrong, we are getting picked off, we aren’t anticipating the “out-ball” either. Pearson said the other week that the best defenders also know how to defend when we have the ball. It’s those moments where our move breaks down that we aren’t always switched on…and it costs us in allowing teams to pick passes. In fairness to Swansea they got away with it a few times first half, a pass just missing being cut out. Second half we timed things much better…we got into shape, then pressed. Joe Allen and Fulton less able to split wide like they did first half.

Have you ever noticed how a group threatening violence with a bit a Horsy-jump “come on then” move, actually go backwards. Always makes me laugh.

That was indeed baffling….I was sat in the wheelchair area right behind the practice net, and gave the ref pelters.

Nige gave Rob a bit of praise in his after-match press interview.

No, you basically said they get paid for doing nowt and that they steal a wage. I’ll stop now.

…because OTIB demanded it and he listened just like he did with Atkinson and King. It’s not Nige’s fault it’s OTIB’s ?

Exactly. Sometimes up against an opponent just too good, or of a style / type I struggled against. Well I think it’s incredibly naive to think every employee in every industry turns up every day and gives 100%, never takes a sicky, doesn’t take a long lunch, etc, etc.