keith margam
Vital Football Legend
Swansea v Burnley Sat 15 March 15:00
Final game of an intense schedule before the two week International break. The Swans players must be knackered with their high intensity play and games coming thick and fast.
They were unlucky not to get a point at Watford and keep the unbeaten run going since Sheehan took over. Maybe they were trying too hard at Watford and lacked composure but no faulting the players commitment.
So we move on to the next match and it’s at home to the seemingly invincible Burnley, a team with a hugely impressive defence, just 11 goals conceded in 37 games, compared to Swansea’s 46 goals conceded. They will have the advantage of an extra days rest in the congested scheduling of matches, having played on Tuesday night.
They may have a terrific defensive record but the Clarets dropped points in their last match, a 1-1 home draw with West Brom. They are still unbeaten at home this season though after conceding a first goal at Turf Moor since last December.
Head-coach Parker and centre-back Riley were both shown red cards in a melee after the match. Burnley are appealing Riley’s card, so he will be able to play on Saturday.
For the Swans they’ll be hoping Darling is fit as loanee Delcroix is unable to play against his parent club.
Whether Sheehan will shuffle the team with a two week break coming up is debatable. Ginnelly looked good in his cameo appearance at Watford. Cooper came on too late to make a difference and Joe Allen seems to be glued to the bench.
Swans would do well to get a draw from this game.
Final game of an intense schedule before the two week International break. The Swans players must be knackered with their high intensity play and games coming thick and fast.
They were unlucky not to get a point at Watford and keep the unbeaten run going since Sheehan took over. Maybe they were trying too hard at Watford and lacked composure but no faulting the players commitment.
So we move on to the next match and it’s at home to the seemingly invincible Burnley, a team with a hugely impressive defence, just 11 goals conceded in 37 games, compared to Swansea’s 46 goals conceded. They will have the advantage of an extra days rest in the congested scheduling of matches, having played on Tuesday night.
They may have a terrific defensive record but the Clarets dropped points in their last match, a 1-1 home draw with West Brom. They are still unbeaten at home this season though after conceding a first goal at Turf Moor since last December.
Head-coach Parker and centre-back Riley were both shown red cards in a melee after the match. Burnley are appealing Riley’s card, so he will be able to play on Saturday.
For the Swans they’ll be hoping Darling is fit as loanee Delcroix is unable to play against his parent club.
Whether Sheehan will shuffle the team with a two week break coming up is debatable. Ginnelly looked good in his cameo appearance at Watford. Cooper came on too late to make a difference and Joe Allen seems to be glued to the bench.
Swans would do well to get a draw from this game.
