What to expect from Swindon Town and what would you do?
Feb 11, 2021 13:39:09 GMT
Antonio Fargas, yattongas, and 1 more like this
Post by goodnightirene1883 on Feb 11, 2021 13:39:09 GMT
Bristol Rovers vs. Swindon Town
Summary
So far they have played a back four in majority of their league matches but similar to us haven't really settled on a formation and stuck to it. Most popular for them has been 4-2-3-1. The most recent formation was 4-1-4-1. Apart from us they had the 2nd worse ranked transfer window according to D3D4football.com:https://d3d4football.com/ranked-every-league-one-clubs-january-transfer-business-2021/
They lost key loan players which went to their rivals and they sold two of their main assets. Matt Smith and Diallang Jaiyesimi when to Charlton and Kieron Freeman got sold to Swansea.
Top Goal scorers for them areJaiyesimi, Pitman, Hope and Smith with 4 each
Player stats and ones to watch
Shots per Match
Gas Comparison
Key Passes per Match
Gas Comparison
Tackles per Match
Gas Comparison
Clearances per Match
Gas Comparison
Aerials Won per Match
Gas comparison
*Please note - League stats only and some of the above have only had limited minutes this season
Strengths, weaknesses and style of play
+ Strengths
Creating chances through individual skill - Very Strong
Coming back from losing positions - Strong
Defending set pieces - Strong
- Weaknesses
Avoiding offside - Weak
Aerial duels - Weak
Avoiding individual errors - Weak
Protecting the lead - Weak
Defending against through ball attacks - Very Weak
Defending against skillful players - Very Weak
Defending counter attacks - Very Weak
Swindon's Style of Play
Possession football
Long balls
Attacking down the right
Play with width
Play the offside trap
Aggressive
Rotate their first eleven
Playing in their own half
Opinion
So we have Tommy W in charge for the Swindon game at least. His last match as manager saw Rovers progress in the Papa Johns after beating Chelsea U21's 4-3 in an end to end match at the Mem. The formation that day was 5-3-2 with JvS in goal, a back three of Kilgour, Ehmer and Harries, Wingbacks in the shape of Hare and Tutonda, Midfield three of Grant, Upson and Nicholson and two up front in Hanlan and Daly. If he wanted to play that way again with those players then the only one unavailable is likely to be Upson although I think that he was returning to training this week so you never know. That game itself showed us that this team is capable of attacking football although we were very exposed at the back. On the day Goals from Hanlan and Nicholson, a free kick from Westbrooke and a last minute headed goal for Hare capped quite an entertaining evening. Stats wise... Chelsea boasted possession stats of 67% with both teams creating 9 shots on target. We made 258 total passes to their 566 so its safe to say that it was a case of getting it into the final third and focus on getting attempts on goal. We also had 7 corners that match, which if we can return the attacking set piece form of recent weeks could well be another avenue of goals for us. That game also saw 27 crosses going forward, along with 11 interceptions, 17 clearances in defense and 6 saves for JvS. If I recall, it was edge of your seat stuff.
Swindon are there for the taking. We should have enough about us with enough of our key players fit and raring to go, to really bang Swindon out. I expect us to come out fighting and get goals. TW will know every player in our squad and will hopefully fire them up. Swindon have lost key players and the fanbase is not confident at all. I am going for a convincing Rovers win with a soft goal as we do love to concede them. 4-1 to the Gas
Expected team (imo)
++++++++++++ Day ++++++++++++
+++ Ehmer +++ Kilgour +++ Baldwin+++
Williams+++++++++++++++++Tutonda
+++++Grant+++++++McCormick+++++
++++++++++Nicholson+++++++++++
++++++Hanlan++++++++Daly++++++
What do you think? What would you do?
Summary
So far they have played a back four in majority of their league matches but similar to us haven't really settled on a formation and stuck to it. Most popular for them has been 4-2-3-1. The most recent formation was 4-1-4-1. Apart from us they had the 2nd worse ranked transfer window according to D3D4football.com:https://d3d4football.com/ranked-every-league-one-clubs-january-transfer-business-2021/
They lost key loan players which went to their rivals and they sold two of their main assets. Matt Smith and Diallang Jaiyesimi when to Charlton and Kieron Freeman got sold to Swansea.
Top Goal scorers for them are
Player stats and ones to watch
Shots per Match
| Player | Mins | Matches | Total Shots | Shots pM |
| Christopher Missilou28, DMC | 106 | 1.2 | 3 | 2.5 |
| Brett Pitman33, AM(CR),FW | 1072 | 11.9 | 30 | 2.5 |
| Jack Payne26, AM(CR) | 1673 | 18.6 | 42 | 2.3 |
| Scott Twine21, AM(C) | 404 | 4.5 | 10 | 2.2 |
| Player | Mins | Matches | Total Shots | Shots pM |
| Zain Walker0, Midfielder | 67 | 0.7 | 3 | 4.0 |
| Jonah Ayunga23, Forward | 323 | 3.6 | 12 | 3.3 |
| Sam Nicholson26, M(CLR),FW | 1297 | 14.4 | 42 | 2.9 |
| Erhun Oztumer29, AM(C) | 735 | 8.2 | 20 | 2.4 |
| Josh Barrett22, AM(L) | 117 | 1.3 | 3 | 2.3 |
| Brandon Hanlan23, FW | 2035 | 22.6 | 48 | 2.1 |
Key Passes per Match
| Player | Mins | Matches | Total KeyP | KeyPpM |
| Jack Payne26, AM(CR) | 1673 | 18.6 | 31 | 1.7 |
| Tom Broadbent29, Defender | 201 | 2.2 | 3 | 1.3 |
| Matthew Palmer25, M(C) | 720 | 8.0 | 9 | 1.1 |
| Player | Mins | Matches | Total KeyP | KeyPpM |
| Ben Liddle22, Midfielder | 65 | 0.7 | 2 | 2.8 |
| Zain Westbrooke24, AM(C) | 1765 | 19.6 | 43 | 2.2 |
| Erhun Oztumer29, AM(C) | 735 | 8.2 | 17 | 2.1 |
| Josh Hare26, D(R),M(R) | 958 | 10.6 | 17 | 1.6 |
Tackles per Match
| Player | Mins | Matches | Total Tackles | Tackles pM |
| Christopher Missilou28, DMC | 106 | 1.2 | 9 | 7.6 |
| Ellis Iandolo23, D(L) | 15 | 0.2 | 1 | 6.0 |
| Jack Payne26, AM(CR) | 1673 | 18.6 | 39 | 2.1 |
| Player | Mins | Matches | Total Tackles | Tackles pM |
| Cameron Hargreaves22, Midfielder | 138 | 1.5 | 6 | 3.9 |
| Ali Koiki21, Defender | 289 | 3.2 | 8 | 2.5 |
| David Tutonda25, M(L) | 741 | 8.2 | 20 | 2.4 |
| Cian Harries23, D(C) | 1374 | 15.3 | 37 | 2.4 |
| Mark Little32, D(R),M(R) | 180 | 2.0 | 4 | 2.0 |
| Josh Grant22, D(C),DMC | 2116 | 23.5 | 40 | 1.7 |
Clearances per Match
| Player | Mins | Matches | Total Clear | Clear pM |
| Conor Masterson22, D(C) | 401 | 4.5 | 20 | 4.5 |
| Jonathan Grounds33, D(CL),M(L) | 1371 | 15.2 | 52 | 3.4 |
| Dion Conroy25, D(C) | 986 | 11.0 | 37 | 3.4 |
| Mathieu Baudry32, D(C) | 1226 | 13.6 | 44 | 3.2 |
| Player | Mins | Matches | Total Clear | Clear pM |
| Jack Baldwin27, D(C),DMC | 1711 | 19.0 | 104 | 5.5 |
| Cian Harries23, D(C) | 1374 | 15.3 | 83 | 5.4 |
| Max Ehmer29, D(CR) | 2250 | 25.0 | 112 | 4.5 |
| Alfie Kilgour22, D(CR) | 1561 | 17.3 | 63 | 3.6 |
| George Williams27, D(CR),M(R) | 473 | 5.3 | 19 | 3.6 |
Aerials Won per Match
| Player | Mins | Matches | Total Aerials Won | Aerials Won pM |
| Ellis Iandolo23, D(L) | 15 | 0.2 | 2 | 12.0 |
| Tom Broadbent29, Defender | 201 | 2.2 | 21 | 9.4 |
| Brett Pitman33, AM(CR),FW | 1072 | 11.9 | 61 | 5.1 |
| Mathieu Baudry32, D(C) | 1226 | 13.6 | 51 | 3.7 |
| Jonathan Grounds33, D(CL),M(L) | 1371 | 15.2 | 52 | 3.4 |
| Akinwale Odimayo21, D(CR) | 1700 | 18.9 | 60 | 3.2 |
| Player | Mins | Matches | Total Aerials Won | Aerials Won pM |
| Jonah Ayunga23, Forward | 323 | 3.6 | 26 | 7.2 |
| Alfie Kilgour22, D(CR) | 1561 | 17.3 | 69 | 4.0 |
| Jack Baldwin27, D(C),DMC | 1711 | 19.0 | 64 | 3.4 |
| Luke Leahy28, D(L),M(L) | 1453 | 16.1 | 52 | 3.2 |
| George Williams27, D(CR),M(R) | 473 | 5.3 | 15 | 2.9 |
| Max Ehmer29, D(CR) | 2250 | 25.0 | 66 | 2.6 |
*Please note - League stats only and some of the above have only had limited minutes this season
Strengths, weaknesses and style of play
+ Strengths
Creating chances through individual skill - Very Strong
Coming back from losing positions - Strong
Defending set pieces - Strong
- Weaknesses
Avoiding offside - Weak
Aerial duels - Weak
Avoiding individual errors - Weak
Protecting the lead - Weak
Defending against through ball attacks - Very Weak
Defending against skillful players - Very Weak
Defending counter attacks - Very Weak
Swindon's Style of Play
Possession football
Long balls
Attacking down the right
Play with width
Play the offside trap
Aggressive
Rotate their first eleven
Playing in their own half
Opinion
So we have Tommy W in charge for the Swindon game at least. His last match as manager saw Rovers progress in the Papa Johns after beating Chelsea U21's 4-3 in an end to end match at the Mem. The formation that day was 5-3-2 with JvS in goal, a back three of Kilgour, Ehmer and Harries, Wingbacks in the shape of Hare and Tutonda, Midfield three of Grant, Upson and Nicholson and two up front in Hanlan and Daly. If he wanted to play that way again with those players then the only one unavailable is likely to be Upson although I think that he was returning to training this week so you never know. That game itself showed us that this team is capable of attacking football although we were very exposed at the back. On the day Goals from Hanlan and Nicholson, a free kick from Westbrooke and a last minute headed goal for Hare capped quite an entertaining evening. Stats wise... Chelsea boasted possession stats of 67% with both teams creating 9 shots on target. We made 258 total passes to their 566 so its safe to say that it was a case of getting it into the final third and focus on getting attempts on goal. We also had 7 corners that match, which if we can return the attacking set piece form of recent weeks could well be another avenue of goals for us. That game also saw 27 crosses going forward, along with 11 interceptions, 17 clearances in defense and 6 saves for JvS. If I recall, it was edge of your seat stuff.
Swindon are there for the taking. We should have enough about us with enough of our key players fit and raring to go, to really bang Swindon out. I expect us to come out fighting and get goals. TW will know every player in our squad and will hopefully fire them up. Swindon have lost key players and the fanbase is not confident at all. I am going for a convincing Rovers win with a soft goal as we do love to concede them. 4-1 to the Gas
Expected team (imo)
++++++++++++ Day ++++++++++++
+++ Ehmer +++ Kilgour +++ Baldwin+++
Williams+++++++++++++++++Tutonda
+++++Grant+++++++McCormick+++++
++++++++++Nicholson+++++++++++
++++++Hanlan++++++++Daly++++++
What do you think? What would you do?
