Themotherfunky

I always think it's a bit odd to write strikers off. We've lacked a creator type since Tadic, and even then, he was hot and cold for us. The current strikers aren't really the type to make their own goals. You really need that attacking, driving force in the final third, and we haven't had that for a few seasons now. Thinking back to the glory days of Poch and Koeman, you've got 4 attacking players on 8 goals or more each in any given season.

https://breakingthelines.com/manager-analysis/russell-martin-standing-by-his-principles-at-swansea/ Having a read through this doesn't fill me with hope. Being in possession this season didn't yield much of anything, fumbling about in the middle of the park while the other team reorganises at the back. We've struggled for years with being too slow moving the ball forwards into the box, usually with too many players up top with no room for runs in behind or space for shots. We need a manager who's good at moving the ball forward quickly with players making themselves available for passes, looking for the next pass forward or through on goal. It seems by the numbers that while Swansea had the most possession this season, they didn't do enough with it.

Just did a quick Google, they've both played mostly with 3/5 at the back. SR are determined for us to play that way, persistent fuckers!

Did Bruno Lage get sounded out by the fans? Played a 442 at Benfica, 343/523 with Wolves, decent defensively. Hampered at Benfica by not being backed money wise, hampered at Wolves by not having a reliable striker.

Part of the City group too, Girona.

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