Smart Swans
There have been many comparisons made this season between Swansea City this year and Blackpool FC last year. But one thing is for sure, Swansea know how to defend, and do a better job of it.
Newcastle Away
Newcastle United dominated the game on 17/12/2011, in the attacking sense having 22 shots compared to 3 for Swansea. But Brendan Rodgers went there with a game plan, and it worked. Newcastle are doing very well this year and to come away with a point was a good result. Swansea had 51% possession, showing they weren't scared to get on the ball and knock it about as they always do, but there was little intention from the central midfielders to break forward and join in with the attack.
Everton Away
Against Everton FC, Swansea appeared to be a little more adventurous, opening up and trying to attack Everton when the time was right. However, the main focus was once again on defending well and making sure they kept yet another clean sheet. Once again Swansea had more of the ball, but total number of shots were 16 to 5 in Everton's favour (and only 1 of those shots hit the target for Swansea). Everton's Osman scored the only goal of the game with a header from a corner kick. After the game Rodgers claimed that Swansea should have had a goal kick instead of the corner being given to Everton.
For me it's smart tactics, Newcastle are flying and Everton are a solid mid table team, getting two points from those games would hit the expected target. Blackpool went all out and lost smart points, Rodgers looks like he's trying to pick up smart points, that's the difference.
A striker and a quick CAM would help a lot in January, at least one central attacking player is needed from what i can see.
Christmas Crackers
You look at the fixtures and think just about every game is tough. But Swansea control possession so well, it means they have a better chance of a result (see previous blog).
I do expect Swansea to have a go at QPR next time out at the Liberty Stadium; if they sit back, then I can understand fans questioning the strategy. The Tottenham Hotspur game on New Year's Eve is just one for everyone to enjoy. Fans will expect Swansea to lose, hope for a result, but they know they will get the best football of the weekend. I can't believe it's not on TV but I have the good fortune of analysing it live.
There have been many comparisons made this season between Swansea City this year and Blackpool FC last year. But one thing is for sure, Swansea know how to defend, and do a better job of it.
Newcastle Away
Newcastle United dominated the game on 17/12/2011, in the attacking sense having 22 shots compared to 3 for Swansea. But Brendan Rodgers went there with a game plan, and it worked. Newcastle are doing very well this year and to come away with a point was a good result. Swansea had 51% possession, showing they weren't scared to get on the ball and knock it about as they always do, but there was little intention from the central midfielders to break forward and join in with the attack.
Everton Away
Against Everton FC, Swansea appeared to be a little more adventurous, opening up and trying to attack Everton when the time was right. However, the main focus was once again on defending well and making sure they kept yet another clean sheet. Once again Swansea had more of the ball, but total number of shots were 16 to 5 in Everton's favour (and only 1 of those shots hit the target for Swansea). Everton's Osman scored the only goal of the game with a header from a corner kick. After the game Rodgers claimed that Swansea should have had a goal kick instead of the corner being given to Everton.
For me it's smart tactics, Newcastle are flying and Everton are a solid mid table team, getting two points from those games would hit the expected target. Blackpool went all out and lost smart points, Rodgers looks like he's trying to pick up smart points, that's the difference.
A striker and a quick CAM would help a lot in January, at least one central attacking player is needed from what i can see.
Christmas Crackers
You look at the fixtures and think just about every game is tough. But Swansea control possession so well, it means they have a better chance of a result (see previous blog).
I do expect Swansea to have a go at QPR next time out at the Liberty Stadium; if they sit back, then I can understand fans questioning the strategy. The Tottenham Hotspur game on New Year's Eve is just one for everyone to enjoy. Fans will expect Swansea to lose, hope for a result, but they know they will get the best football of the weekend. I can't believe it's not on TV but I have the good fortune of analysing it live.
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