FT: CARDIFF CITY 2 - 1 SWINDON TOWN. Match thread

[William Treseder]

Are you new here?

I was in Baghdad when you were in Dads bag.

[Tuerto]

Sorry to say, but if this sides gets into the top 6 itÂ’ll be a miracle

We need reinforcements, a win is a win, but it looks laboured to me, not enough created from open play even though the plan seems to be to pull the opposition out and then cut a pass into someone. Thing is, Swindon didn't really want to get involved and decided to sit in, which sort of ****ed it up a bit If Swindon had possessed a little more quality then they would have made us pay during the 2nd half, on the break, although if we'd have possessed a bit more quality then we would have won that game comfortably. Holloway changed it slightly during the 2nd half and it caused us problems, apart from their goal, Swindon didn't have that little bit extra. Early days, but i really don't know what to think.

[Bald Barry Bastad]

We only need to be marginally better than the opposition which we currently are. No need to throw the baby out with the bath water.

Chambers in midfield will solve a lot of our problems

Really? He'd be an even bigger liability the way our manager plays.

[Pedro de la Rosa]

i really don't know what to think.

I am concerned. Kpakio and Bagan were still pushing on like mad when we were getting ran ragged. We've scored 1 goal from open play in 3 games, I've genuinely no idea who plays centre half as they're all terrible and we don't do enough going forwards. Apart from that, Rubin Colwill might be the best free kick taker in world football and we've won 2 of 3 and are still unbeaten.

[Tuerto]

I am concerned. Kpakio and Bagan were still pushing on like mad when we were getting ran ragged. We've scored 1 goal from open play in 3 games, I've genuinely no idea who plays centre half as they're all terrible and we don't do enough going forwards. Apart from that, Rubin Colwill might be the best free kick taker in world football and we've won 2 of 3 and are still unbeaten.

What concerns me is that BBM might be one of these young disciple coaches. I used to be all over then up until a couple of years ago, but not anymore. I do think that he'll do a decent job, but it comes falling down when players are expected to do things that they just can't do or we go up a level. Maybe i'm being unfair, and i don't want to be just yet. Like you said, we're unbeaten, although i just can't get into it.

[PontBlue]

If BBM plays Chambers again we've got problems as we can all see he's a liability

[Pedro de la Rosa]

What concerns me is that BBM might be one of these young disciple coaches. I used to be all over then up until a couple of years ago, but not anymore. I do think that he'll do a decent job, but it comes falling down when players are expected to do things that they just can't do or we go up a level. Maybe i'm being unfair, and i don't want to be just yet. Like you said, we're unbeaten, although i just can't get into it.

If plan A doesn't work, do plan A better Russell Martin said. I hope BBM is more adaptable but I'm yet to see it

[Tuerto]

If plan A doesn't work, do plan A better Russell Martin said. I hope BBM is more adaptable but I'm yet to see it

Russ and BBM are big mates. You know that when it comes off it will look fantastic.

[RichardM]

If BBM plays Chambers again we've got problems as we can all see he's a liability

Who would you play instead of Chambers?
Daland is awful, maybe Bagan but the who would play full back?

[Boanagers]

Chambers is one of those players where the fans are almost unanimous in viewing him as a defensive liability, which he has been since he came to the club but the manager doesn’t hesitate to pick him first choice centre back,I would really love to hear his rationale behind this, certainly baffles me.

[Bluebirdman Of Alcathays]

Still early of course but my concerns aren't really about tactics or Pep ideologies. Are some of them lacking in imagination or unsure of themselves or just not that bright? Maybe it'll click soon and with more games they'll wise up.

[Father Dougal]

I am concerned. Kpakio and Bagan were still pushing on like mad when we were getting ran ragged. We've scored 1 goal from open play in 3 games, I've genuinely no idea who plays centre half as they're all terrible and we don't do enough going forwards. Apart from that, Rubin Colwill might be the best free kick taker in world football and we've won 2 of 3 and are still unbeaten.

No pleasing some people.

3 set piece goals already this season- We are a set piece specialist side once again and still people arent happy!

[PontBlue]

Who would you play instead of Chambers?
Daland is awful, maybe Bagan but the who would play full back?

Ideally someone new but Daland over Chambers every day

[Father Dougal]

Who would you play instead of Chambers?
Daland is awful, maybe Bagan but the who would play full back?

Ng has played centre half? He can defend and foul a bit so id say him when hes back. Until then daland.

Next to him? Ive no idea. Everyone likes fish but hes not very good either is he?

Or maybe now we are a total football side we dont need any defenders?

[The Bloop]

Glad we got the 2nd goal just before half time as we looked laboured in the 2nd half. Shaky at the back to say the least. A decent watch though.

Very odd thing on the way home though - driving across Western Ave into Llandaff, the Crawley Town FC bus was at the lights going eastbound along Western Ave. Either the motorway is closed and they were diverted, or the players wanted to see a nice city after spending the day in Swansea.

[Bald Barry Bastad]

Who would you play instead of Chambers?
Daland is awful, maybe Bagan but the who would play full back?

You would put Bagan at CB? That would be a disaster. Have you seen how poor he is in the air?

[Sparticus_Mills]

We are so lightweight at the back, when ever the ball bounces in our half it puts the fear of god into me, the back four get bullied off the ball too easily. It wouldn't be so bad if Chambers could pass the ball.

[Former Labour leader]

Decent workout, but as others say, we are fragile at the back and very susceptible to the counter.
Players needed ASAP.

[cyril evans awaydays]

In this league if any centre back recruit is under 6ft 2 so we can't quickly stop the suss that we are weak on the long ball then it is going to be a long season. Skillful second ball midfielders will get us up the pitch but only if we are on the 30-40 yard line not the 20!

[Father Dougal]

What concerns me is that BBM might be one of these young disciple coaches. I used to be all over then up until a couple of years ago, but not anymore. I do think that he'll do a decent job, but it comes falling down when players are expected to do things that they just can't do or we go up a level. Maybe i'm being unfair, and i don't want to be just yet. Like you said, we're unbeaten, although i just can't get into it.

Yep unbeaten etc etc

However i agree he seems to be one of those managers who will play the same way whoever the players are.

Small point but i cant get behind allowing the players to pick the captain either! Reminds me of when bobby gould did it and the welsh players chose vinnie jones as a pisstake. At least this squad must have a sense of humour picking chambers!

[Coyote]

Hopefully we get a CB in before Rotherham, especially if Daland is going.

[Rjk]

Still unbeaten, 100% home record, all goals scored by Welsh players from our own academy and we are FURIOUS about it

[Dave Blue]

The Good the Bad and the Scary. We have it all in equal measure.

[RichardM]

Ng has played centre half? He can defend and foul a bit so id say him when hes back. Until then daland.

Next to him? Ive no idea. Everyone likes fish but hes not very good either is he?

Or maybe now we are a total football side we dont need any defenders?

I'd forgotten about Ng. I'd pick him before Daland

[Father Dougal]

I'd forgotten about Ng. I'd pick him before Daland

Just caught up on the thread about daland going.

Unless we sign someone then with daland off and ng out as mental as it sounds id probably stick with chambers and fish for now.........