Think Pickering weakness (speed) is Stearlings best asset. That’s never a good match up for him. part of me thinks JDT knew it was a long shot. Chelsea a much bettter side than the 2 premier clubs we beat last year and with no European competition they can put more emphasis on the cup. Add to that our small squad and busy fixtures since the international break, it made sense to rest as many legs as we could.

The difference in quality was clear. Especially in the areas that mean the most. Inside their box we really struggled to look dangerous often playing back. In ours they always seems a threat. There were moments where we did well but never really threatened. A chance with Leonard an hand ball that should have been a pk, but we didn’t really trouble them. All in all a good showing and one the lads can take pride in as they weren’t run off the pitch by a side that cost 20x ours.

He’s a wanker but probably spot on

Individually they’re far superior but we could have had 2 penalties and gifted them their second.

Agree on Leonard. His movement and strength for a 19 year old #9 is well beyond his years. The fist chance should have been finished, the header he won over a center defender, was a difficult goal to score. He won it, got good pace on it but hit it right a the keeper…you see that from stokers ever weekend that are worth millions of pounds. Only the elite routinely put those away.

Siggy was hooked at half. Didn’t have it today. Either he didn’t care or he’s still carrying and injury. Looked nothing like the player that scored 3 from his first 4 appearances

Although recent results have been better we haven’t really played well in a month. To me that’s more troubling than todays result. We’ve been much more sloppy in our possession and not creating nearly as many chances as we were before. still think something is off with Siggy. Far cry for the player he was when he recovered from the groin.

Won’t find any.

And that after Scott played a good game by his standards

About 10 different players needed to get a result from that.

In the end quite comfortable for Swans. A Wharton has to be on the pitch more. Anything of substance we created has come from him.

Leonard is going to be one hell of a player. Should have done better there but he’s going to score a lot of goals at this level.

65 min to get a shot on target

Wharton does not give me faith.

Hill is struggling. Maybe jrc to right back and Wharton on?

Markanday and Moran on. Callum and Siggy off. 2nd game Siggy has been hooked at half. Something seems off there since international break.

Really poor first half. Swans deservedly one up. Very sloppy from Rovers point. Maybe the result of 3 matches in a week and the last 20 min mid week took a lot out of the lads. Fresh legs needed at half. Id bring A Wharton and Leonard on for Dolan and JRC.

Look a complete different side than the first 15 min. Sloppy passing, second best and poor defending

Carter booked means he’ll be suspended for the next one.

FFS. Don’t take our chances then punished for it

If we can get one, we’ll get 3…just need the first one.

Maybe a wake up call there with that offside call. Obvious call but we’re a bit loose in back

Careless there from Leo

Very concerned about our ability to possess the ball and play out from the back with S Wharton out there. Hope he proves me wrong but I’ve not been impressed with how he’s adapted to JDTs style of play. Slow decision making and loose with his passes. If we’re going to win he needs to play well.

3 on the bounce and we haven’t looked our best in any of them.