'Swansea City play like Barcelona — it's so difficult to stop them'

“Lynbaz, I agree. I would like to see DeGuzman shooting more from distance. He is our best shooter and he scored some stunning goals from distance when he played for Fayenoord.”

“I watch the Swans in training and when I first went in the Sousa days, Dyer was terrible in the shooting drills. I honestly felt I could have done better.... by some margin.

In fairness, he has improved immensely but, on the subject of shooting, I rarely see a belter from 25/30 yards from the Swans. I think we often have the Arsenal failing of trying to walk the ball into the net when a snap shot is called for.

I'm not being picky because I think we have done fabulously well this season but I would like to see us be more adventurous with our shooting when the situation allows.”

“Perhaps those who disagree with me regarding Donnelly would like to explain what others who actually know the U21s team doesn't?

Donnelly will be cast out this summer because he is not proving himself a goal scorer in the U21s, that is fact.”

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Unless I have misunderstood you ,it seems that you think my comment about ML/Dyer a litte silly. I thought it was clear that the comment I was referring to came from ML not me but I have often said it and I know it hasn't gone down well with those that think you should never pass a negative comment about anything to do with Swansea. I only say it as it seems to me. I was being a little facetious when I said ML took note but he did repeat what I had previously said not because he reads any of these comments but because it was obvious to anyone who follows the game. So if he is a little silly don't blame me blame him.Here is one of the articles it came from
MICHAEL LAUDRUP will check Nathan Dyer has his shooting boots on the RIGHT feet for today's clash with Newcastle
Dyer bagged two goals in Sunday's Capital One Cup final hammering of Bradford.
Laudrup was delighted his pint-sized star was on the mark at Wembley.
The Swans boss said: "In training before the final he missed a couple of sitters.
"I suggested maybe he should switch his boots and put them on the right way.
"That was why he pointed to his feet when he scored. He was telling me that they were on the correct feet
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I don't agree it is as simple as Swansea being bullied (yes NU did thrash Swansea on fouls, 17-9 the final score) as that would suggest that any team that gets physical will have an advantage over the team. That I can't accept and if it was then every team would do it . They were no more physical in the second half than they were on the first as I saw it. Swansea's speed and accuracy of passing left them chasing shadows.
It is too easy too blame the other side. ML was right when he said you must take your chances when you are playing well. Swansea didn't and almost paid the price for it. If a new striker is the answer that's fine but why can't the players there already practise shooting. It is something than can be improved for free.
Why can't every player in the PL on the wages they are paid etc etc not be marksmen and know where to place a ball. Does anyone think Beckham woke up one morning to find he could score from a free kick?
In training and not under pressure we know now Dyer was missing sitters. There are rarely any shortcuts in life. If you want to play every week and do the best for yourself and the team then hours of training need to go in ......and then do the same with the other foot.”

“Lets go out to win every game,our team have the ability to beat the best in the premier--Some of the passing against Newcastle was brilliant and with a bit of luck we should have been 3 up against the geordies-- second half Newcastle set out to rough us up with Dyer & leon being the targets. We certainly have a good squad and we still have Chico due to return soon, let us keep up our pretty passing game throughout the rest of the season.”

“Did anyone else notice that ML substituted the three smallest players in the team as NU were kicking them off the pitch. When we got some heavier bodies on (Ki, Moore etc.) suddenly NU were not so dominant. Agree that Luke M. could do with an extended run now the 40 points mark has been reached (even if just to see if he has got what it takes before the summer transfer window opens) - Michu is much better poaching from midfield.”

“By reserves... I meant U-21s.”

“Donnelly is not impressing in the reserves, he will be sold in the summer or given a free transfer. Alex Samuel is doing really, really well for his age though.”

“S&J, It was far more a case of Newcastle getting a kick up the **** at half time and playing better I think.

Your comment about ML/Dyer is a little Silly. Dyer has always had the ability to finish well when the pressure is off (and at no point against Bradford was there ever any real pressure), it's when it matters that he tends to shank them.

Getting rid of DG was fine, but we really should have ensured we had someone to replace him. Nobody else in the squad looks any better at playing as a proper centre forward (I still rate Michu as better behind a striker and coming from deep).

Hopefully ML does take the chance to give others a chance, I'm very keen to see what Donnelly can do up front, though again I think him coming on for DG for a few 30 minute stints would have been a better introduction.”

“The reason Newcastle got back into the game is because they all but kicked the Swansea players off the park. When Newcastle played cleanly, we completely outclassed them in almost every way.”