Wilfried Bony seemed to have become relatively popular in English football circles, or at least those trying to piece together a fantasy football side, without even kicking a ball in the country. The Ivorian’s 37 goals in 36 appearances for Vitesse Arnhem caught the attention of Swansea and the admiration of those looking for a cheap striker likely to score goals in their fantasy football teams, but Mateja Kezman and Dirk Kuyt are among a sizable group of high scorers in the Eredivisie that never translated those goals to the Premier League. Two goals and an assist on his debut against Malmo assuage fears a little, particularly the subtle movement and flicked header for his first, after an equally promising pre-season, but there was little of note in his cameo Premier League appearances. Nevertheless, just as it’s too early to say that the signing was good simply because he looks like a decent player, it’s too early to say he will fail. What we can do however is ask whether or not his signing makes sense within the context of Swansea’s play. Bony appears to have been brought in to supplement Michu. The Spaniard had a stand-out debut campaign, but […]
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