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Reply | Wrexham v Birmingham
at 08:51 24 Jan 2025
I think you’ll find that they wouldn’t
I watched it. A committed effort with tackles flying in, huffing and puffing but in reality with little quality apart from some good left wing play from 35 year old McClean.
Characterised by a lump number 9 for Wrexham who was a mobile roundabout. Absolutely terrible I think I could have marked him out of the game at 62. 😂 |
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Reply | Morgan Whittaker
at 18:33 23 Jan 2025
You’ve chosen to tell only half a story as you tend to when you’re trying to make a point
For balance and accuracy you might want to try to explain your findings
Professionals of the ilk of Angel Rangel and Ferrie Bodde were happy to give their club, Swansea, their full respect by always giving 100% to the cause regardless of interest and a possible move to other clubs falling through
The significant difference with Whittaker is there for all to see and he’s still playing those games. He’s a big time Charlie at least in his own head he is and is well known for his attitude problems which he showed when at Swansea. Martin wasn’t going to pander to his throwing toys out of the pram approach and wanted him to man up. After a few years of growing up he’s still got a long way to go. Doubtless someone like Burnley will take a punt on him as they did with Obafemi. |
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Reply | Harry Darling red card appeal ? Who is the football administrator ? Is that Andy
at 16:03 23 Jan 2025
Darling has shown that he’s an outstanding centre back. Good on the ball, comfortable in possession and can stride forward to bring the ball confidently out of defence he’s an excellent Championship defender. But he’s also capable and prone to moments where he can let himself ( and consequently ) the team down.
His rash decision making can be costly. He didn’t need to make that tackle on Brewster on Tuesday. On halfway there was no need for it. Pointless appealing. Debatable red card and harsh but he gave the referee a decision to make. He knows that you cannot lunge in like that.
When you say “pull out all the stops? “ It depends what you mean? His salary requirements might be excessive. In which case he’ll go. We don’t want to lose him as he’s going to get even better but this is the new Swansea City. It’s a different animal now. |
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Reply | Swansea City v Sheffield Utd: Match day thread
at 08:19 22 Jan 2025
We were very good in the first half. Their 3 half time changes brought them to life and of course Darling red card changed the whole complexion of the game. What was he sent off for as I couldn’t see from where I was? The commitment was there and we kept going which of course is the minimum requirement but the game was spoiled by the referee to an extent. |
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Reply | Swansea City v Sheffield Utd: Match day thread
at 13:08 20 Jan 2025
I’m looking forward to the game tomorrow. Our home form of late has been decent. I’m hoping that we can compete with them and to get forward and in numbers when we get the chance. We are 7 points off the play offs and 8 away from relegation places. With four winnable home games to complete our season I still see is finishing around 13-16th which will be reasonable. I don’t want to see pride and passion and commitment from all of our players. We started quite well at Cardiff for 30 minutes or so. After that it wasn’t good enough was it. A few of our lads owe us a performance. |
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Reply | WILLIAMS OUT ! ! !
at 09:49 19 Jan 2025
But there have been lots of encouraging displays. Training wasn’t boring that week was it? As recently as 3/4 weeks ago v QPR for example. Against A QPR team that no one else could beat over 12/13 games.
Training can be boring. Many pros don’t enjoy it. Luke alone doesn’t take training sessions. There’s a coaching team there.
Players need to behave like the highly paid professional footballers that they are. They need to regroup and get their act together. They have a responsibility too. This is not a one way street to apportion all blame on one person. Of course he didn’t handle the WBA rumour well but that’s gone now. It’s quite trivial really in the world of football. Rumours? Good lord what next? |
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Reply | Luke Williams - Legal action?
at 07:23 19 Jan 2025
Legal action due to a downturn in results ?
Absolutely not. It’s not even a consideration. I’d like to be speaking to our players about their attitude.
Managers and coaches are constantly being linked with other jobs. It’s the norm. Luke of course showed his inexperience and handled the WBA link ( if there was one ) badly on his own admission. I agree that the QPR showing was excellent. And since the Luton game we have been very poor. In three games we have been terrible as we all know.
But IMO it’s best that he’s given the chance to rectify things. We were doing quite nicely up to Christmas and there were encouraging signs. |
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Reply | Should we join the Welsh cup next season
at 08:59 18 Jan 2025
It simply is not opening a can anything let alone worms
If it’s agreed and passed all legal angles and loopholes will be checked, double checked and ratified to ensure that this has no adverse effect in the future. The same applies to Cardiff Newport and Wrexham. Do you think that they would risk anything? All bases will be covered.
Tin pot cup? I think not. It’s our National cup. With huge benefits that go with winning it. |
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Reply | Jefferson Montero
at 22:57 17 Jan 2025
Quite possibly the most inconsistent and definitely overrated ( by many ) in the history of Swansea City. In 78 games at his prime for us he managed one goal, yes one goal. Mostly flattered to deceive and yet is strangely lauded for having a good game against yet another vastly over rated player, Chambers of Arsenal. With the heart of a dandelion and fight of a garden worm you would not be too enthralled if you glanced across and he was next to you in the trenches. I sense he’d be superb at beach football. |
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Reply | Should we join the Welsh cup next season
at 19:40 16 Jan 2025
There is reluctance to accept change. In reality we are just going back to the scenario from around 30 years ago when we played in the Welsh Cup. It’s good to see that common sense has prevailed and with cooperation, agreement and the backing from EUFA and the EFL it’s allowed us to compete in the Welsh Cup once again. It’s good to see and gives us the added bonus of having a reasonably good chance to play in Europe which has huge potential for the club. West Ham fans will tell you what a huge boost it was for their club recently. Newport still fondly recall their adventure into the 1/4 finals of the Cup Winners Cup 30/40 years ago. Cardiff too with their win against Real Madrid. Our win in Valencia. It’s all positive vibes.
We are at the moment better equipped to deal with it too in terms of our standing as a Championship club. |
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Reply | Should we join the Welsh cup next season
at 21:59 15 Jan 2025
There are no guarantees and that makes Cup football exciting. So be it if we go out early.
It depends on how seriously we take it. I’d like to think that we will prioritise it over the Carabao Cup certainly. |
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Reply | Should we join the Welsh cup next season
at 21:55 15 Jan 2025
Yes I recall the Merthyr games. I was at the Vetch on the night when Dai Webley made a fool of our centre backs. Mind you they were a good side then. I’d like see Merthyr play in this new Welsh Cup but it doesn’t look likely.
There’s nothing guaranteed but these days Swansea are Wales number one club and playing in the Championship. Back in the late 1980s and 1990s we were a Dividion 3/4 club. With crowds of around 5000/6000.
Wrexham are far more powerful these days too. Newport as well aren’t bad and TNS look ok. |
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Reply | Should we join the Welsh cup next season
at 20:30 15 Jan 2025
Yes I will. I always used to enjoy the Welsh cup games. It’s a different competition with the carrot dangled of European football which adds another dimension. I’m sure our fans who were at Valencia for example regard it as one of the best days in the history of our club. It might be seeded in which case it won’t capture full interest until the last four stage. |
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Reply | Should we join the Welsh cup next season
at 18:49 15 Jan 2025
Great news all round. Some welsh cup derbies, possibly European football to look forward to and it’s good for Welsh football. Very pleased with this. A Swansea v Cardiff final with Europe at stake would be a big event. A chance for some of our under 21s and fringe players to show what they can do in a first team environment as well. 👏🏻 |
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Reply | Should we join the Welsh cup next season
at 19:00 14 Jan 2025
It’s only four extra games throughout a season mun 😂
As things stand
And yes the under 21 players can of course play if / when selected |
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Reply | Should we join the Welsh cup next season
at 15:55 14 Jan 2025
It was never previously a problem or an issue. Playing in our Welsh Cup and in Europe. Believe what you want to but it would be good for our club and for welsh football to have good representation in Europe. My one experience of it ( Malmo ) was amazing. Not the gsme but the whole trip and memory.
There’s no guarantee we would qualify of course. Wrexham and to a lesser extent Newport and Cardiff might have something to say too. |
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Reply | Should we join the Welsh cup next season
at 13:35 14 Jan 2025
Of course you can
46 league
Usually 3/4/5 league/fa cup games
4 games to win welsh cup
55 games in 10 months. No problem.
And we could utilise our fringe players to get through the first game or two
Where there’s a Will there’s a way always |
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Reply | Should we join the Welsh cup next season
at 12:40 14 Jan 2025
100% yes.
It must be on the strict understanding that it doesn’t affect our EFL status. Now or in the future.
But of course we should be in our own domestic cup especially with European qualification a good possibility |
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