Popular Post Lord Snooty Posted November 8, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted November 8, 2019 (edited) --------------------------------------------------------- Wednesday - V - Swansea Saturday 9th November, 2019 15:00 Kick Off Hillsborough Stadium ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Seems a long time since Blackburn. It isn't of course, but it seems like it. Always does after a defeat, especially one like that. But it's going to happen over the course of a season. There are going to be defeats. We're not going to win every game. It was the nature of the defeat really wasn't it, the crushing end to the game. It was a hammer blow. A late an painful hammer blow just when we thought we'd nicked it. Of course we were upset and one or two went to town on the team on the wireless and twitter and here. But the style of the performance wasn't a million miles away from what we've been doing when we've been winning either though...was it? A couple of rare lapses of concentration from a couple of our best players and a win which looked like it had been snatched one way was suddenly snatched the other. Blackburn had of course been on a dreadful run, but that means nothing in the Championship, and it seems to mean even less when facing Sheffield Wednesday. Genuinely there have been so many times in the last few years where a club with 6, 7, 8 defeats on the spin or "Not won for 6 months" etc etc come up against Wednesday and their dreadful form comes to a halt. We always seem to be the club against which terrible records come to an end. As soon as Blackburns terrible run was mentioned last week - be honest- how many of you thought "FFS, bound to lose". It seems to ingrained in our DNA. Play a team going the worst spell in their 100 year history and you just know it won't be the 4-0 win that other teams would get. and this isn't against Monk, or the current crop of players, it seems to be a long standing curse. So Mowbray, the aggressive uncle at a Wedding got the spoils. But a quick look at the table and the defeat hasn't really done that much damage. We're still well placed, and all this considered, with this squad....I think we've got to say that's not a bad start. Could be back in the top six this time tomorrow. We'll have to be better than against Blackburn, and at home I think we will be. There's also a bit of that thinking that comes in where in my bonce I think we're likely to do better against Swansea because....they're a better side. Of course there is sod all evidence to back up this feeling. In fact it has to be said our record against the better sides over the past few years has been one of the issues. And yet...it's a sensation I can't shake off. On paper, Swansea are a better side than Blackburn , which in my head means it'll be a better game, will suit us and give us a better chance of winning. It's a terrible theory and not backed up by historical evidence. But it's one of those Wednesday fan cliches which I don't think I will ever shake off. So how will we line up tomorrow? Will be be more positive against a side with a reputation for being positive themselves? I'm not sure. There's part of me that liked us with Big Adthe and Fletch up top against L**ds and 'boro. Being quick and direct. It's not to everyones taste of course, but one thing I do like a spectator is seeing the ball in the oppositions box more than it's in our and those two up there give us something to hit! As it is, Monk has made a lot of making Hillsborough a fortress and somewhere that teams have to come and work their socks off. A place where they don't get an easy ride. I have to say I think we'd all agree with the principle, even if it's not always entertaining. Workmanlike wins will always be given passage. It's workmanlike defeats that aren't so easily tolerated. As it is, I don't really think Monk gives a hoot what anyone else thinks and to that ened I think he'll stick with what-so far- you have to say has been working for him. Westwood Palmer Iorfa Borner Fox Hutchinson Reach Lee Bannan Harris Fletcher Will this side score enough goals? Possibly. Possibly not. One thing is for sure , we do need those wide lads to chip in with the goals. Harris made a positive start and Murphy seems to have a knack of arriving in the box, though seems too inconsistent a performer for Monks liking to nail down a regular starting spot. Reach, we know is capable of scoring goals and he has actually got a few shots away in recent weeks but hasn't really looked likely. We know it's in there. We know it's a tool he has in the locker. We're going to start needing to see it though if we're to keep a little bit of the pressure off Fletch. Luongo had started to look vital in this system before he picked up his knock. A player with that knack of getting on beyond the striker. A gift that many players wish they had in their repertoire. He looks, sadly, like he miss out again though with this ankle strain. Lee is surely the most likely candidate to come in for that spot, especially at home, and it's a position and role we know he's more than capable of performing in. I thought he was very neat and tidy in his play at Blackburn in what was a poor game of football, and though not 100% I think we still have to have some patience and bear in mind the length of time the lad has been out and also that there is a huge difference between training fitness and match fitness. He's still getting his legs, IMO, and when he gets going we know we have exactly the sort of player that you need to thrive playing this system. One this we did miss at Blackburn was wee Barry Bannan, many a time when Wednesday struggle Bannans enthusiasm for the 'Hollywood ball' is touted as a problem. Against Blackburn the lack of anyone being able to ping a decent long pass showed how important it can be to have a player on the books with the confidence and ability to attempt those sorts of passes and the ability to switch the play in a tight tussle of a game. ------------------------------------------------------- Swansea? ---- Woodman Naughton Wilmot Van der Hoorn Bidwell Byers Grimes Dyer Celina Routledge Ayew ------------------------------------------------------ Not going to lie, I've not seen much of Swansea this season. I do know one thing though I look at the pace they have in that attack with Routledge, Dyer and Ayew and think to myself that I wouldnt mind us having a little bit more of that available for our manager. Players with that extra yard in their legs can really open up so many more options for you on the park. - If they have intelligence too of course! You can have the pace of a smacked up Ben Johnson but it doesn't mean much if you don't know where to run. I think our full backs are really going to have their work cut out tomorrow. And Swansea's away form suggests they've been giving away defences a hard time all season , they're a team who will go away from home and gets shots away. Credit to their manager Steve Cooper. Though I note that once more we face another manager who looks like a drunk relative. "Mum, cousin Steve puts me about. He's a bit weird." "Don't be horrible. It's not his fault, your aunty Jane dropped him on his head when he was a kid." -------------------------------------------- Match facts Sheffield Wednesday have only lost one of their 14 home league games against Swansea, a 2-0 defeat in December 2009. Swansea City have won two of their past three games against Sheffield Wednesday in all competitions after winning just one of their previous 10 against them. Wednesday are looking to keep four consecutive home league clean sheets for the first time since February 2017, in a run of five games. Swansea face their ex manager for the third time as manager- both of his meetings last season with Birmingham City were draws. --------------------------------------------- UTO Edited November 8, 2019 by Lord Snooty 27 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddy Repperton Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 Come on WEDNESDAY!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverstone Owl Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 (edited) 1-0 to Wednesday Fletcher with an overhead kick Edited November 9, 2019 by Silverstone Owl 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belfast owl lad Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 I'd be happy with a draw. 1-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WOLS Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 I agree with what you have said. Blackburn result was very disappointing because we could or should have won. I want Kieran Lee to start. Because we are not expected to win tomorrow, we will win. UTO and COME ON WEDNESDAY!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gresh Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Back on the winners trail today with a comfortable albeit nervy last few minutes 1 v 0 win. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bukta Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 It’s time to unleash the Nando. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Owl Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 (edited) Swansea aren't running away with the league, they've only won one more match than us. It's nip and tuck at the moment in the top half of the table and could go either way tomorrow so...... Head says 0-1 Heart says 2-1 UTO PS I voted yes to the chutney question because I think he's a resourceful chap AND there was loads of helpful advice on that thread. Edited November 9, 2019 by Rev Owl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offalyowl Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Brilliant as always snoots and also think with bannan back we could beat these so I'm predicting a 2-1 win and back in the playoffs tomorrow evening uto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ferkorf Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 3-0 Wednesday I think we will tonk them just got a funny feeling but that could be the mushrooms kicking in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevthelodgemoorowl Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 The sands of Time is running out of our symbolic Hourglass. What are our chances of making up the massive 4 point gap with a mere 31 games to go. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogers Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 We keep in the chasing pack or we fall away..this week is crucial Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trumbullowl Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Yesterday has gone without a trace - we can only hope We need 11 winners wearing our shirt, do we have them? Wednesday 2 Swansea 0 Lee 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morepork Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 This is going to be a nervy game, especially for @vulva. If he walks in to that turn style and is met with rubber gloves it could get messy!!! As for the game, a little bit of pressure to bounce back with a positive result and performance. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roscoe P. Coltrane Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 THE WEDNESDAY 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dewsburyowl58 Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Cousin Steve’s a bit weird !! Haha love . Big test today are we up to it , all will be revealed , Going to be close and tight it’s how we go about it . Come on boys show us how good you are .Keep up the good work Snoots ole boy . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Depends which Wednesday turn up doesn't it CBA Wednesday 0-2 loss Put a shift in (never happens) 1-0 win Tek a draw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppers Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Bore draw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmowl Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 After draws against strong Fulham and Leeds at home I see more of the same today. Love the chutney poll. I don’t know who Vulva is but I’m imagining somewhere between John Wick and Jason Bourne, so I voted yes, his dangerous mission will succeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OWLERTON GHOST Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 I'm thinking of bringing a block of wensleydale A tin of Jacob's assorted n a bottle of lock keepers cottage.. Any recommendations of a nice tangy pickle ? Too late maybe ?...... 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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