AFC Bournemouth v Swansea City - Fourth Round FA Cup
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billythekid
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Not sure if it has been mentioned, AFCB are ball number 3 in the 5th Round.
Rob151060
First Team
Either him or Ryan Christie for me. Mind you, those two assists from Brooks were special and his goal was well taken (at least in comparison to his effort on Sunday) so it's not one of those games where I was left scratching my head over the MOTM choice.
Vlad_The_Impaler
First Team
It would be really lovely to get to a Semi at Wembley, but we need the luck of the draw to avoid Liverpool or City to reach Semi-Final.
billythekid
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Cook and Christie both had good games tonight as mentioned above.
Was surprised when they said Brooks MOM, but as mentioned above seeing his two assists again plus the goal Solanke laid on for him in the first half can see why the sponsors voted for him.
Was surprised when they said Brooks MOM, but as mentioned above seeing his two assists again plus the goal Solanke laid on for him in the first half can see why the sponsors voted for him.
Cherriess
First Team
Could it gave been his last match for us? Hope not.
Kicks_On_66
First Team
He also started the goal that Solanke assisted him on by winning the ball in midfield.
Poor James Hill, hopefully nothing serious.
Great to see Brooks doing what he does, but he needs to show he can do it in the PL, not against Championship sides (harsh but true).
A lethal attacking show, with the scorers and assisters all combining to get 5 goals in 45 mins...... a masterclass of forward play.
Great goal by Kelly, finished brilliantly.
Travers did what he needed to.
Hopefully we get a favourable tie in the next round.
Well done AI and the team.
Does this put the Gary O'Neil debate to bed now?
Great to see Brooks doing what he does, but he needs to show he can do it in the PL, not against Championship sides (harsh but true).
A lethal attacking show, with the scorers and assisters all combining to get 5 goals in 45 mins...... a masterclass of forward play.
Great goal by Kelly, finished brilliantly.
Travers did what he needed to.
Hopefully we get a favourable tie in the next round.
Well done AI and the team.
Does this put the Gary O'Neil debate to bed now?
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Need some favourable draws to progress.
That's the beauty of the FA Cup.
Would love to get a nice draw next round and then get in to the last 8.
It's a lottery really.
Just don't want ant PL clubs who are in the top 6......not sure how many of those are left, but the draw can eliminate any team, before a ball is kicked.
We still have 5 or so lower League teams who are still playing......
Favourable draws.
That's the beauty of the FA Cup.
Would love to get a nice draw next round and then get in to the last 8.
It's a lottery really.
Just don't want ant PL clubs who are in the top 6......not sure how many of those are left, but the draw can eliminate any team, before a ball is kicked.
We still have 5 or so lower League teams who are still playing......
Favourable draws.
Arsenal are out. It's Spurs v Man City and Chelsea v Villa this round. So another 2 big teams will be out.
I like being the disappointment for lower league clubs who are hoping for a ManU or Liverpool and end up drawing us
billythekid
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The Swansea City manager’s comments after the game.
Good to read honest comments and not we had a lot of injuries etc we get sometimes.
“I think the set-up was wrong from the beginning of the game. We were probably too aggressive and trying to be too brave, and we paid the price because we got destroyed on the counter-attack.
“They pressed us incredibly well, so we failed on many fronts in the first half.
“Of course the game is over in 15 minutes, and we tried to stem the flow of the attack and put more bodies behind the ball so we could make more blocks and intercept more key passes, but even that was very difficult and we lost any threat in the second half.
“We were playing against a brilliant side who hold their own in the Premier League. Now we have to concentrate on the league and build the players back up.”
www.swanseacity.com
Good to read honest comments and not we had a lot of injuries etc we get sometimes.
“I think the set-up was wrong from the beginning of the game. We were probably too aggressive and trying to be too brave, and we paid the price because we got destroyed on the counter-attack.
“They pressed us incredibly well, so we failed on many fronts in the first half.
“Of course the game is over in 15 minutes, and we tried to stem the flow of the attack and put more bodies behind the ball so we could make more blocks and intercept more key passes, but even that was very difficult and we lost any threat in the second half.
“We were playing against a brilliant side who hold their own in the Premier League. Now we have to concentrate on the league and build the players back up.”
Luke Williams | I take responsibility, it was a very difficult night | Swansea
Head coach Luke Williams took responsibility for a “very difficult night” after watching Swansea City exit the FA Cup at Premier League Bournemouth.
www.swanseacity.com
Bucklandman
Reserves
When there is a full fixture list like sat 3pm Solent are not aloud to broadcast on BBC sounds but usually when there are not like last night they can. Next week's games against West Ham and Forest are both on BBC Sounds I think.
DJ
Moderator
Highlights & Reaction - https://bournemouth.vitalfootball.co.uk/afcb-v-swansea-fa-cup-highlights-reation/
Including the man of the match poll - featuring the entire starting XI.
Including the man of the match poll - featuring the entire starting XI.
Red Sky
Star Player
Unless Villa beat Chelsea
SlowDownDerek
UTC Legend
The Swansea City manager’s comments after the game.
Good to read honest comments and not we had a lot of injuries etc we get sometimes.
“I think the set-up was wrong from the beginning of the game. We were probably too aggressive and trying to be too brave, and we paid the price because we got destroyed on the counter-attack.
“They pressed us incredibly well, so we failed on many fronts in the first half.
“Of course the game is over in 15 minutes, and we tried to stem the flow of the attack and put more bodies behind the ball so we could make more blocks and intercept more key passes, but even that was very difficult and we lost any threat in the second half.
“We were playing against a brilliant side who hold their own in the Premier League. Now we have to concentrate on the league and build the players back up.”
Luke Williams | I take responsibility, it was a very difficult night | Swansea
Head coach Luke Williams took responsibility for a “very difficult night” after watching Swansea City exit the FA Cup at Premier League Bournemouth.
At least their fans that would rather lose 5-0 having a go rather than set up defensively solid will have enjoyed the game though, well the first half at least.
