Swansea (H) - Pre Match Thread

[bluemc1]

7 on Sunday please and hit the 100 mark with 4 to play :)

 

[pudge]

I don't think Swansea will come to play at all, their goal difference to Southampton is only one in their favour and that's effectively an extra point for them.

They're not gonna risk getting tonked 4/5/6 in the pursuit of an already, no offence, unlikely win. I reckon it'll be similar to Newcastle away.

 

[lastmanback]

Why do people expect easy win,
when we play Swansea at home when we are normally up for it in a normal season, it's usually a 2-1 score line. Yet we are champions with nothing to play for, only record book stats and they are playing for there survival are people expecting to batter these ??

 

[rnblade]

2-0 at best. Swansea will have a 5-4-1 formation. They have conceded a few, but they won’t have to worry, we’ll miss a hatful.

 

[OB1]

Need to go with a strong starting line-up and get some kids on the bench.

 

[BringBackSwales]

How many games does mendy have to make up to get a medal?

I thought the club could issue as many medals as we like?

 

[cyberblue]

While breaking records is great does it move the squad further in terms of progress ? However giveing a couple of youth players / fringe players some time on the pitch would .and who is to say records cant be broken with them in the team ?

 

[ChicagoBlue]

I thought the club could issue as many medals as we like?

The Champions get 40 medals to give out. Pep has that many on his coaching staff, so a few players might miss out! The threshold is 5 appearances makes you automatically eligible, but the club can hand them out to other players from the allotment.

 

[Irishblue93]

I can see Foden or Diaz starting and get 60 minutes. Possibly foden instead of Dave

 

[Blue Til Death]

2-0 at best. Swansea will have a 5-4-1 formation. They have conceded a few, but they won’t have to worry, we’ll miss a hatful.

That will be the City formation too, but in reverse ...! I think City will steamroller em 5-0

 

[kippaxchris]

The Champions get 40 medals to give out. Pep has that many on his coaching staff, so a few players might miss out! The threshold is 5 appearances makes you automatically eligible, but the club can hand them out to other players from the allotment.

I personally think he will give them out to all the players that qualify before any staff members including Mangala who certainly earned his before he went out on loan. Should bring him back for the trophy lift as well considering he's injured and won't play again for them.

 

[jayfx]

It's a good opportunity to give the youngsters some game time. I'd live to see Foden get some minutes, especially after his injury. I'd also like to see some of the usual starters get some rest. Sane in particular has looked tired in recent games.

 

[schfc6]

While breaking records is great does it move the squad further in terms of progress ? However giveing a couple of youth players / fringe players some time on the pitch would .and who is to say records cant be broken with them in the team ?

I think a balance is key. Breaking records sets a bench mark, if we get 100 points, break the goals record that we simply enhance our confidence & fear factor.
Youth will play, but only those at near to first team level. Likely Diaz & Foden.

 

[Ric]

Poll added now.

 

[tolmie's hairdoo]

We must be respectful to the other teams around the bottom, so full strength, turn it on in every game and break every conceivable record left.

 

[Rebelblue]

Ederson

Walker......Otto.........Laporte......Mendy

...........Kdb..........Gundog.................

.................Dave...........................

Bernie the drunk.......Jesus............Raheem



Rest Sane as he's done the most minutes recently and looks wrecked. Rest Vinny for away to West ham and on the proviso that we need to get Laporte settled for next year with Mendy.

 

[rnblade]

Stupid fucking post again, about a team who has scored more goals than anyone else, and is likely to score a record number of goals in a PL season. You come across as a right spoiled brat

No need to be rude! I’m just saying we will miss a bucket load as we have been doing.
Your opinion of me isn’t warranted.

 

[wagonman]

Let's not get too smug.

Let's not be counting chickens.

Remember what the Baggies did to the Filth.

Remember Wigan.

Any convincing win after working hard will suit me.


JJ

 

[thyer64]

Any news on Aguero return date?

 

[blue ranger]

Think we should go for the records, most goals scored, points, wins etc. We would then undeniably be the best team in premier league history. But, I do believe we need to rotate with an eye on next season too and thinking about the World Cup try and ensure players do get appropriate rest etc so they don’t come back for pre season over tired.