Swansea Opinions

MICHEL VORM
Little he could do about the three goals but won't be happy that he has now conceded 12 in four games away from the Liberty. 6

ANGEL RANGEL
Couldn't get hold of Anthony Pilkington and it was the winger who came out on top in their personal battle down Swansea's right flank. 5

ASHLEY WILLIAMS
Swansea just didn't look solid at the back and Williams was caught out of position on a number of occasions but he did produce some vital tackles. 6

GARRY MONK
Outjumped in the air in the build up to two of Norwich's goals as part of a Swansea back four who endured a very difficult afternoon. 5

NEIL TAYLOR
The Wales international didn't do enough to stop the flow of crosses from the right and with Norwich so strong in the air it hurt Swansea. 5

LEON BRITTON
A mixed game for the midfielder on his return to the side. Broke up play well but guilty of giving the ball away cheaply when Swansea were in possession. 6

JOE ALLEN
Swansea's best player for the second game running. Some of his passing was outstanding but it was wasted as they failed to control the game. 7

WAYNE ROUTLEDGE
Some nice touches in the first half but is yet to show the sort of attacking threat he is a capable of in a Swansea shirt. 6

NATHAN DYER
A rare disppointing performance from the tricky winger as nothing he tried to do came off but he never stopped looking for the ball. 5

DANNY GRAHAM
Starting to repay his club record transfer fee with a second goal in two games and his overall movement throughout the game was excellent. 7

SCOTT SINCLAIR
A trademark surge down the left wing set up Graham's goal but he didn't see enough of the ball to make more of an impact on the game. 6

JOHN RUDDY
Looks uncertain on positioning and kicking, hands and feet not co-ordinated,lucky not to concede.6

KYLE NAUGHTON
Not the player his brother at Tottenham is. Ran up too many blind alleys and was confused at times.5

MARC TIERNEY
Tipped as a Swansea signing last Summer, we can see why Brendan didn't go for him now. Likes to go forward but all too often without the ball.4

RUSSELL MARTIN
Scored and that was it-lucky header which he didn't seem to mean as his celebration showed! 5

LEON BARNETT
Given the run around all game by Scott Sinclair and will be chasing his shadow for weeks. Very poor. 3

ELLIOTT BENNETT
Another player Swans were linked with in the Summer. Poor crossing and often drifts into areas where there is nobody else. Cross for goal was out of play. 6

DAVID FOX
Hurry and scurry from the industrious midfielder, Norwich's water carrier. Learnt a lesson today from Allen who bossed the midfield.5

BRADLEY JOHNSON
A tad aggressive perhaps, he is Norwich's enforcer-and thats about it. Miskicked pass to Pilkington for the third goal which had a suspicion of offside.5

ANTHONY PILKINGTON
Nearly had another Man Utd moment with opening goal which so nearly cleared the stand. Fortunate with second as well. 6

WESLEY HOOLAHAN
Shackled superbly by Rangel, barely had a kick. 4

STEVE MORISON
Another big un' who runs about a lot but offers little. Managed a few headers but all too often tripped over his own feet. 3.

Wales Mail MOTM: GARRY MONK
Opposition MOTM: JOHN RUDDY

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