Match thread

claretandy · Post by **claretandy** » Mon Jan 02, 2023 2:03 pm

Team news, Zaroury, Tella and Jay in for Benson, Barnes and Churlinov.

FCBurnley · Post by **FCBurnley** » Mon Jan 02, 2023 2:04 pm

Love that line up.

Duffer_ · Post by **Duffer_** » Mon Jan 02, 2023 2:05 pm

Full pelt. That's our strongest line up on the understanding that Benson gets at least 30 mins from the bench.

clarethomer · Post by **clarethomer** » Mon Jan 02, 2023 2:07 pm

Come on you clarets!

Looking forward to this game

gawthorpe_view · Post by **gawthorpe_view** » Mon Jan 02, 2023 2:08 pm

No Darko.

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Mon Jan 02, 2023 2:08 pm

Same team, with the exception of Vitinho, that destroyed them at the Turf.

Benson been playing very well but today we get the freshness of Tella - not bad.

taio · Post by **taio** » Mon Jan 02, 2023 2:09 pm

Really strong line-up although Benson can consider himself unfortunate

Mattster · Post by **Mattster** » Mon Jan 02, 2023 2:13 pm

taio wrote: ↑
Mon Jan 02, 2023 2:09 pm
Really strong line-up although Benson can consider himself unfortunate

He's been taped up and looking like he was carrying an injury for a few games now IMO, surprised he was starting every game given how many wingers we have. Glad he's getting something of a breather.

Carwin261 · Post by **Carwin261** » Mon Jan 02, 2023 2:14 pm

taio wrote: ↑
Mon Jan 02, 2023 2:09 pm
Really strong line-up although Benson can consider himself unfortunate

Don’t think it’s a question of being unfortunate,the front 3 are picked from Guddy ,Benson ,Tella,Barnes ,Rodriguez,& Zaroury ,it’s just a question of rotation,thing we haven’t been used to up until this season.

taio · Post by **taio** » Mon Jan 02, 2023 2:18 pm

Carwin261 wrote: ↑
Mon Jan 02, 2023 2:14 pm
Don’t think it’s a question of being unfortunate,the front 3 are picked from Guddy ,Benson ,Tella,Barnes ,Rodriguez,& Zaroury ,it’s just a question of rotation,thing we haven’t been used to up until this season.

Yes rotation obviously although we don't usually play a front 3. Strong squad.

claretburns · Post by **claretburns** » Mon Jan 02, 2023 2:18 pm

Mattster wrote: ↑
Mon Jan 02, 2023 2:13 pm
He's been taped up and looking like he was carrying an injury for a few games now IMO, surprised he was starting every game given how many wingers we have. Glad he's getting something of a breather.

The tape he has been wearing is not for an injury, some footballers wear the tape, not a medical person here, but it helps keep muscles in place I believe. It is more for comfort/superstition I believe rather than an injury.

equinox · Post by **equinox** » Mon Jan 02, 2023 2:20 pm

Do you think having Benson waiting in the wings almost guarantees a goal when he comes on?

He'd be my first name on the team sheet personally but what a player to bring on.

taio · Post by **taio** » Mon Jan 02, 2023 2:20 pm

Mattster wrote: ↑
Mon Jan 02, 2023 2:13 pm
He's been taped up and looking like he was carrying an injury for a few games now IMO, surprised he was starting every game given how many wingers we have. Glad he's getting something of a breather.

Wasn't aware he's carrying an injury. If that's the case I'm surprised he's on the bench.

jedi_master · Post by **jedi_master** » Mon Jan 02, 2023 2:25 pm

Keep it tight till 60, then throw Benny on to kill them.

whiffa · Post by **whiffa** » Mon Jan 02, 2023 2:25 pm

For me our best starting 11, looking forward to this one with probably one of the strongest benchs we've had. COYC!

ClaretLoup · Post by **ClaretLoup** » Mon Jan 02, 2023 2:28 pm

I think Bastien is preferred to Darko on the bench in case one of our midfield trio run out of steam after 3 games in a week.

Duffer_ · Post by **Duffer_** » Mon Jan 02, 2023 2:28 pm

Tella starts. Perhaps Nathan Jones is listening to the clear message from Soton fans. I don't think his appointment was met with much enthusiasm so he would be wise to keep them onside

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gawthorpe_view · Post by **gawthorpe_view** » Mon Jan 02, 2023 2:32 pm

Duffer_ wrote: ↑
Mon Jan 02, 2023 2:28 pm
Tella starts. Perhaps Nathan Jones is listening to the clear message from Soton fans. I don't think his appointment was met with much enthusiasm so he would be wise to keep them onside

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Indeed

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Mon Jan 02, 2023 2:47 pm

equinox wrote: ↑
Mon Jan 02, 2023 2:20 pm
Do you think having Benson waiting in the wings almost guarantees a goal when he comes on?

He'd be my first name on the team sheet personally but what a player to bring on.

No! but it's a nice option to have later in the game.

HiThere · Post by **HiThere** » Mon Jan 02, 2023 2:50 pm

It doesn't guarantee a goal, but if we had to get the ball to somebody if we needed a goal he would be the first one I'd pick.

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Mon Jan 02, 2023 2:55 pm

No injury issue for Darko, just not selected today

I think someone else called it right, having Bastien on the bench as an extra midfielder, given the back to back fixtures

Tricky Trevor · Post by **Tricky Trevor** » Mon Jan 02, 2023 2:55 pm

Benson can only be out through squad rotation. It has been working well. They all seem fresh up front.
COYC.

Ampth7 · Post by **Ampth7** » Mon Jan 02, 2023 2:56 pm

Tough game today. 2 away games in 4 days compared to them having 2 home games in 4 days might play a part recovery wise. Fingers crossed we can maintain our high levels this afternoon! COME ON BURNLEY!!

clarethomer · Post by **clarethomer** » Mon Jan 02, 2023 3:00 pm

swansea klck off - COYC

derryclaret · Post by **derryclaret** » Mon Jan 02, 2023 3:03 pm

Afternoon all from a cold sunny day here, three from three would be fantastic.COYC

jos · Post by **jos** » Mon Jan 02, 2023 3:03 pm

Come on Burnley, let’s get an early lead please.

clarethomer · Post by **clarethomer** » Mon Jan 02, 2023 3:03 pm

1st corner to us. Looking good in posession

jos · Post by **jos** » Mon Jan 02, 2023 3:04 pm

Swansea pitch and stadium looking tidy.

NRC · Post by **NRC** » Mon Jan 02, 2023 3:08 pm

All very cagey early doors

Tricky Trevor · Post by **Tricky Trevor** » Mon Jan 02, 2023 3:12 pm

jos · Post by **jos** » Mon Jan 02, 2023 3:12 pm

Yes, great goal

Clevedon Claret · Post by **Clevedon Claret** » Mon Jan 02, 2023 3:12 pm

What a goal.

NRC · Post by **NRC** » Mon Jan 02, 2023 3:12 pm

Thank goodness Brownhill left it to Maatsen

Croydon Claret · Post by **Croydon Claret** » Mon Jan 02, 2023 3:12 pm

Great free kick from Maatsen!

taio · Post by **taio** » Mon Jan 02, 2023 3:13 pm

Get in Maatsen

Ampth7 · Post by **Ampth7** » Mon Jan 02, 2023 3:13 pm

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Mon Jan 02, 2023 3:13 pm

GET IN !!!!

Tricky Trevor · Post by **Tricky Trevor** » Mon Jan 02, 2023 3:13 pm

All the goals on Sky Soccer with Jeff Stelling.

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Mon Jan 02, 2023 3:13 pm

Goallllllllllll wow what a strike Ian Maatsen get in

jedi_master · Post by **jedi_master** » Mon Jan 02, 2023 3:14 pm

Ian to Josh seconds beforehand: “Observe this”

CombatClaret · Post by **CombatClaret** » Mon Jan 02, 2023 3:14 pm

And before anyone speculates on Twitter, they celebrated by miming eating. Not signing contracts

warksclaret · Post by **warksclaret** » Mon Jan 02, 2023 3:15 pm

More evidence of our coaching-suspect VK/ CB have said to Maatsen and JBG, practice, practice , practice

Superjohnnyfrancis · Post by **Superjohnnyfrancis** » Mon Jan 02, 2023 3:15 pm

That’s how to take one Josh!

upanatem · Post by **upanatem** » Mon Jan 02, 2023 3:15 pm

Surely Brownhill should have taken it?

jojomk1 · Post by **jojomk1** » Mon Jan 02, 2023 3:16 pm

wtf does a scouser have to do to get on comms as swansea fan

Tribesmen · Post by **Tribesmen** » Mon Jan 02, 2023 3:16 pm

Bang just like that 1-0

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Mon Jan 02, 2023 3:17 pm

jojomk1 wrote: ↑
Mon Jan 02, 2023 3:16 pm
wtf does a scouser have to do to get on comms as swansea fan

Probably knows Toshack.

Superjohnnyfrancis · Post by **Superjohnnyfrancis** » Mon Jan 02, 2023 3:18 pm

At last one on target

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Mon Jan 02, 2023 3:20 pm

Who says we can't take free-kicks.

Goalposts · Post by **Goalposts** » Mon Jan 02, 2023 3:21 pm

There a good side Swansea, long way to go in this one