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Swindon Town 25/26 thread

Swindon On Tour said:
Home now.
Just nothing. No rhythm, poor formation and the Welsh STFC wanted it more.
Holloway got that completely wrong today. When he starts Palmer and it starts to go wrong we play aimless punts up front for flick ons and scraps.
It’s shite and ineffective.
No excuses. Barnet away Tuesday and we go again. Tough game.
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Is Middlemass injured?
 

70s traveller said:
I'm sure IH will learn from it but what are his alternatives, either way that game is gon e so prepare for a tough away which I reckon may suit you better than an "expected" win. Do the basics well in a game and you're half way there.
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I should maybe also have added that if/when players have time & space to think then make their own decisions during a game it usually goes t*ts up.
 
How we won that after yet another shite first half. Was like Shrewsbury all again and could have been 3 down at half-time.
Totally different second half and once we equalised only one team in it.
Why we can’t play 90 minutes is concerning.

Poor standard league and results have gone out way.
Managed to catch an earlier train thus will be home by midnight.

Cracking support once again over 1100.
 
Swindon On Tour said:
How we won that after yet another shite first half. Was like Shrewsbury all again and could have been 3 down at half-time.
Totally different second half and once we equalised only one team in it.
Why we can’t play 90 minutes is concerning.

Poor standard league and results have gone out way.
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That's what it's all about, very few teams are on top for the full 90. Make the most of your game when you are then the bonus of others failings make it all worthwhile.

And this "could have should have" lark is part of the game. Three points on the bag is what matters.
 
Hetty said:
2 nil down after 53 minutes
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Same old. Only play when going behind.
Stop playing players out of their natural position and hoping it’s going to work.
70s traveller said:
A bit too much today, couldn't manage one of their regular comebacks despite good possession. Oh well on to the next one.
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To be honest getting tired of not starting well.
3 first half performance in a week that have been abysmal. That is down to Holloway.
Injuries aside he is playing too many players out of position and not getting a settled structure. No excuses and we look far from a promotion side in a poor league.
 
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Swindon On Tour said:
Same old. Only play when going behind.
Stop playing players out of their natural position and hoping it’s going to work.


To be honest getting tired of not starting well.
3 first half performance in a week that have been abysmal. That is down to Holloway.
Injuries aside he is playing too many players out of position and not getting a settled structure. No excuses and we look far from a promotion side in a poor league.
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Starting well with the basics is key, playing people out of postion is something you can't keep getting away with because other other managers play on it if they know it's going to happen, your knack of usually bailing yourselves out won't work forever as other teams will know how to hold a lead against you. Injuries obviously have a massive effect on game plans but having a settled structure is a key part of what any team selector does - chopping & changing doesn't breed comnfidence among the squad, on a positive note there's still a fair way to go so IH needs to make it better sharpish.

As I've posted; it's all about staying in games then see where you end up in an awful but competitive tight top-end division.
 
Cyprus said:
Just checked your score. Ffs 🤦‍♂️ Disappointing but I would agree with @70s traveller you were still in the game right to the end and with a bit of luck could have had a draw. It's very tight at the top, still every chance of promotion. Chin up, you’ll be back to normal next game I’m sure.
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From the 65th minute we were excellent and they were hanging on.
It’s unbelievable that we simply cannot start with that intensity. Down to Holloway I’m afraid and still tinkering. Sure we have injuries but play your best 11 and play players in their natural positions.
I can see us messing this season up.
Johnap said:
I was not expecting that score. Onto the next one.
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Getting fed up with the first half performances in fairness. Woeful and Holloway is getting rattled by the fans.
Lagger said:
Loads of twists and turns to come yet. Proper title race on there
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Bristol Rovers at home next week and bringing 2,300.
If he can’t get the players up for that then we might as well stay put in this shite league for the 6th season. Yesterday I had enough.
 
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Swindon On Tour said:
From the 65th minute we were excellent and they were hanging on.
It’s unbelievable that we simply cannot start with that intensity. Down to Holloway I’m afraid and still tinkering. Sure we have injuries but play your best 11 and play players in their natural positions.
I can see us messing this season up.


Getting fed up with the first half performances in fairness. Woeful and Holloway is getting rattled by the fans.


Bristol Rovers at home next week and bringing 2,300.
If he can’t get the players up for that then we might as well stay put in this shite league for the 6th season. Yesterday I had enough.
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Lots of club would love this position . Keep getting behind them and enjoy the ride !
 
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