FT: SWANSEA CITY 2 - 0 CARDIFF CITY. Match thread

[LA Bluebird]

There was a moment in the early stages of the game when a Swansea defender's pass, of only about 15 metres, was under hit. It was there for the taking by Wintle, he had momentum going towards the ball. We could have benefitted from the mistake, got the home fans on the player's back etc. But no, Wintle was just too slow to react and jogged towards the loose ball, where it was retrieved by a Swansea player.
Moments like that can sway the feeling within the ground amongst the home fans, but Wintle didn't have it in him.

The entire midfield looked like they had no idea whether to press or sit in yesterday, not sure if they were rattled or Bulut tried to tweak it. You’d hope that wasn’t the case after it looked the best it has all season vs Ipswich

Turnbull notably looked like he had no clue what he was doing out there, which then led Wintle and Siopis chasing shadows for most of the game as it was so easy for Swansea to play through the lines in the first half.

[A Quiet Monkfish]

The entire midfield looked like they had no idea whether to press or sit in yesterday, not sure if they were rattled or Bulut tried to tweak it. You’d hope that wasn’t the case after it looked the best it has all season vs Ipswich

Turnbull notably looked like he had no clue what he was doing out there, which then led Wintle and Siopis chasing shadows for most of the game as it was so easy for Swansea to play through the lines in the first half.

We're 38 games into the season and I'm still not sure if this group of players are playing to their best abilities. I have a suspicion that Bulut is more often than not opting for a pragmatic approach to games rather than 'throw caution to the wind' and suffer the consequences. It's his 1st job in the EFL/PL and I reckon he is seeing City as a tick on his CV. Surely any manager with a view to next season and our current league position would be taking all the positive options. Bulut seems to be playing safe, and keeping City mid table to show his suitors what a good manager he is..

[Cleve van Leef]

We're 38 games into the season and I'm still not sure if this group of players are playing to their best abilities. I have a suspicion that Bulut is more often than not opting for a pragmatic approach to games rather than 'throw caution to the wind' and suffer the consequences. It's his 1st job in the EFL/PL and I reckon he is seeing City as a tick on his CV. Surely any manager with a view to next season and our current league position would be taking all the positive options. Bulut seems to be playing safe, and keeping City mid table to show his suitors what a good manager he is..

Well his plan has obviously backfired.