CONFIMRED - John Swift

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Re: CONFIMRED - John Swift

by bcubed » 16 Nov 2016 23:45

More than a shame. Awful news. There really isn't cover that's anything like his standard
I predict a downturn in form
In fact I may stop going until the New Year!

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Re: CONFIMRED - John Swift

by Sutekh » 17 Nov 2016 11:41

bcubed More than a shame. Awful news. There really isn't cover that's anything like his standard
I predict a downturn in form
In fact I may stop going until the New Year!


Yes the thought of games v Bristol City, Fulham, Leeds and Norwich without Swift about the place are quite imposing....

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Re: CONFIMRED - John Swift

by bcubed » 17 Nov 2016 12:32

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bcubed More than a shame. Awful news. There really isn't cover that's anything like his standard
I predict a downturn in form
In fact I may stop going until the New Year!


Yes the thought of games v Bristol City, Fulham, Leeds and Norwich without Swift about the place are quite imposing....


We'll see...

Well I wont I will be taking a sabbatical :)

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Re: CONFIMRED - John Swift

by Lower West » 20 Nov 2016 12:56

I can see Meite becoming something special too.

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Re: CONFIMRED - John Swift

by TBM » 19 Jun 2017 16:11

Swift starts tonight for the England U21's Euro game v Slovakia


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Re: CONFIMRED - John Swift

by Hound » 19 Jun 2017 16:16

TBM Swift starts tonight for the England U21's Euro game v Slovakia


good. hopefully he can put on a good performance

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Re: CONFIMRED - John Swift

by maffff » 19 Jun 2017 23:40

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TBM Swift starts tonight for the England U21's Euro game v Slovakia


good. hopefully he can put on a good performance

He didn't.

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Re: CONFIMRED - John Swift

by CountryRoyal » 22 Jun 2017 19:30

Starts again for England's final group game against Poland.

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Re: CONFIMRED - John Swift

by NewCorkSeth » 22 Jun 2017 20:09

CountryRoyal Starts again for England's final group game against Poland.

Good. Hopefully he can put on a good performance


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Re: CONFIMRED - John Swift

by CountryRoyal » 22 Jun 2017 20:13

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CountryRoyal Starts again for England's final group game against Poland.

Good. Hopefully he can put on a good performance


He's played quite well so far. A good driving run forward and just had a solid 20 + yard shot destined for top corner well saved. Ball retention and distribution decent as well.

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Re: CONFIMRED - John Swift

by Top Flight » 22 Jun 2017 20:31

Swift looks good tonight.

He does well when he has players close to him making little runs. I would have liked to see Abraham start tonight. I think Swift and Abraham link up well when they play together. They have good chemistry.

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Re: CONFIMRED - John Swift

by CountryRoyal » 22 Jun 2017 21:36

Faded a tad I felt. Guilty of giving the ball away cheaply with a few flicks that didn't come off - as the commentator said, they look great when they come off. Was quite close a couple of times to getting a goal from crosses, one which an outstretched leg wasn't enough to make contact, and another which got a deflection and maybe took it away from him a bit as he was coming in at the back post - though he still probably should have taken it on his left rather than opening his body up.

Overall a decent performance.

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Re: CONFIMRED - John Swift

by No Fixed Abode » 23 Jun 2017 10:04

Happy Birthday to John Swift who is 22 today.

(Don't worry John - us Chelsea fans remember your birthday) :wink:


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Re: CONFIMRED - John Swift

by bracksroyal10 » 24 Jun 2017 01:14

I'm slightly concerned for next season, we saw what the Gold Cup did to G Mac and I'm worried Swift will suffer from burnout too.

He's wasn't great in the last few games of the season for me. I trust Jaap will be aware of this and will have enough depth to keep Swifty fresh across the season

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Re: CONFIMRED - John Swift

by CountryRoyal » 24 Jun 2017 01:30

bracksroyal10 I'm slightly concerned for next season, we saw what the Gold Cup did to G Mac and I'm worried Swift will suffer from burnout too.

He's wasn't great in the last few games of the season for me. I trust Jaap will be aware of this and will have enough depth to keep Swifty fresh across the season


Not convinced.

Swift was pretty shit after his injury. I think with him perhaps more than others confidence is such a huge part of his game and he just needs regular football, the more the better. He's young ffs and let's be honest, it's not like intensity is really part of his game.

He'll be fine.

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Re: CONFIMRED - John Swift

by Top Flight » 24 Jun 2017 07:59

Swift was poor in the last few games because of the system/tactics and nothing else. When he plays in a diamond or 4-3-3 and has lots of players moving up the pitch with him and attacking the opposition then that is when Swift is at his best. During our play off campaign we were extremely defensive minded and didn't throw bodies forward to support the attack. That is when Swift struggles. You need powerful runners from midfield like Danny Williams when playing those tactics. You need people who can break forward. Strikers like Shane Long and wingers like Gilkes or Kebe.
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Re: CONFIMRED - John Swift

by Hound » 24 Jun 2017 09:55

Yeah I think the extra games and the exposure from the tournament will do him good and help his confidence

He had a long break mid season and I'm hoping he'll be back to last years early season form come August

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Re: CONFIMRED - John Swift

by glass half full » 24 Jun 2017 11:29

Hound Yeah I think the extra games and the exposure from the tournament will do him good and help his confidence

He had a long break mid season and I'm hoping he'll be back to last years early season form come August


He showed some really good touches in the most recent game and appears to have regained his old confidence. He has massive potential.

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Re: CONFIMRED - John Swift

by WAZZOCK » 24 Jun 2017 12:07

No Fixed Abode Happy Birthday to John Swift who is 22 today.

(Don't worry John - us Chelsea fans remember your birthday) :wink:


Sent him a card, none of this message board nonsense :twisted:

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Re: CONFIMRED - John Swift

by Stranded » 27 Jun 2017 16:05

Dropped to the bench for the semi final this evening.

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