Rumour John Swift (Reading midfielder)

[WestStandBee]

Wtf? Why are people acting like he’s a bum?

He has 17 Goals & Assists and it’s only half way through the season. He’s a Central Midfielder. I’d definitely take him. At least he’d bring the ball forward more than the likes of Ghoddos, who is apparently a professional footballer.

 

[Diddybee]

Living locally I went to the Reading v Derby game on Monday. Swift was very poor and completely disinterested. I am sure we have stronger options than Swift if we need to strengthen in that area.

 

[westendbee]

Wtf? Why are people acting like he’s a bum?

He has 17 Goals & Assists and it’s only half way through the season. He’s a Central Midfielder. I’d definitely take him. At least he’d bring the ball forward more than the likes of Ghoddos, who is apparently a professional footballer.

Judas H Priest why are there always people who feel the need to criticise our own players? We are 12th in the Premier League ffs

 

[beebopalula]

And if you’re still conscious after, Ethan would have a few points to add.

fair points

 

[hardybee]

Wtf? Why are people acting like he’s a bum?

He has 17 Goals & Assists and it’s only half way through the season. He’s a Central Midfielder. I’d definitely take him. At least he’d bring the ball forward more than the likes of Ghoddos, who is apparently a professional footballer.

Strange that in order to make your point that you would like to sign Swift that you criticise Ghoddos. I think Ghoddos has been a very good impact sub this season and just started to show glimpses of what he’s about. Back to Swift, he would have no resale value and he’s not shown any sort of consistency over the years to say he would be good enough for us

 

[Simon C]

Wtf? Why are people acting like he’s a bum?

He has 17 Goals & Assists and it’s only half way through the season. He’s a Central Midfielder. I’d definitely take him. At least he’d bring the ball forward more than the likes of Ghoddos, who is apparently a professional footballer.

I know you've said you are a younger fan and I'm not sure how long you have been coming but most people have been influenced by the attitude he showed when on loan with us and how much fun it's been digging him out every time he's played against us for Reading.

 

[PJ]

Wtf? Why are people acting like he’s a bum?

He has 17 Goals & Assists and it’s only half way through the season. He’s a Central Midfielder. I’d definitely take him. At least he’d bring the ball forward more than the likes of Ghoddos, who is apparently a professional footballer.

Lacks the turn of pace that makes a difference at the top level IMHO (eg Shandon)

Olise was the one I'd have wanted from them , starting to shine for Palace now and went for a relative pittance at today's prices.

 

[readingbee]

Ain’t going to happen !

 

[andyrew]

Ain’t going to happen !

Excellent

 

[Comic Book Guy]

Ain’t going to happen !

Sincerely hope it doesn't.

 

[Werderbee]

If it helps Reading get relegated, then yes, sign him

 

[NorthamptonBee]

Lacks the turn of pace that makes a difference at the top level IMHO (eg Shandon)

Olise was the one I'd have wanted from them , starting to shine for Palace now and went for a relative pittance at today's prices.

His agent demanded a 5 mill fee for all of his hard work in bringing his client to us, next.

 

[Lionel Bart-At]

Think he might be on the move. Just googled John Swift Reading and all I got was Gulliver's Travels.

 

[westendbee]

I know you've said you are a younger fan and I'm not sure how long you have been coming but most people have been influenced by the attitude he showed when on loan with us and how much fun it's been digging him out every time he's played against us for Reading.

To be fair, I thought he was instrumental in the turnaround in our fortunes when he first joined us … but yes it’s always fun digging out Reading players, especially when they are ex-Bees!

 

[BaildonBee]

I think Leeds are pretty keen on him. If you look at his performance ratings this season he has been consistently excellent. I think he has developed (and matured) considerably since he was with us.

 

[NorthamptonBee]

Excellent player who has had a really good go at Reading in between injuries, we wanted him but had no chance after his treatment, would have been a fantastic Championship signing but not sure if he has the strength or pace for this league.

 

[Les Beeavinu]

Excellent player who has had a really good go at Reading in between injuries, we wanted him but had no chance after his treatment, would have been a fantastic Championship signing but not sure if he has the strength or pace for this league.

Good assessment.

 

[Isleworth_Bee]

Excellent player who has had a really good go at Reading in between injuries, we wanted him but had no chance after his treatment, would have been a fantastic Championship signing but not sure if he has the strength or pace for this league.

Yeah we need better. Decent player but no better then what we have or need.

 

[wadbee]

Living locally I went to the Reading v Derby game on Monday. Swift was very poor and completely disinterested. I am sure we have stronger options than Swift if we need to strengthen in that area.

perhaps he is waiting to move in the transfer window !

 

[Crookedspirebee]

No no no no. Please no. Not up to Premier League standard.

 

[BFC1997]

I didn’t like him much when he was with us initially and in hindsight he probably got a raw deal from the fans. But of course he was a younger and less well-rounded player back then, on loan from Chelsea and often shoved out on the wing or played as an 8, neither of which really suited him. So he showed how good he could be but he was also never going to be fans player of the season.

He’s been very good when fit playing as a proper number 10 for Reading and perhaps had we been the ones to sign him permanently from Chelsea he would have been a more positive part of our journey. But as others have pointed out, I’m not sure how good he’d be at Premier League level.

 

[Banana]

Olise was the one I'd have wanted from them , starting to shine for Palace now and went for a relative pittance at today's prices.

You don't wanna know why that didn't happen. You'd lose your faith in the football village.

 

[Simon C]

You don't wanna know why that didn't happen. You'd lose your faith in the football village.

It would be easier to keep the faith if you hadn't posted exactly what happened before ?

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