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EFL Championship
Wednesday 27th January 2021
Liberty Stadium
Kick Off 7pm
Rearranged from this weekend due to the fact the swans had to thrash Nottingham Forest 5-1 in the FA Cup. Brentford lost at home to Leicester City.
TV listings to follow.
Match officials
JOHN BROOKS
Nick Greenhalgh and Akil Howson
Fourth Official : James Linington
John Brooks practising his Borini celebrations.
Brooksey as we know him here at Swansea Independent was the referee when the swans beat Leckwith 2-0 in December. In fact the last three games he has taken charge of for the swans have resulted in wins. The other was a draw. His first game officiating the swans was a loss at home to Crystal Palace. Another star performer in the referee game Brooksey is also from Melton Tony Mowbray. Born in 1991 he left school at 18 in 2009 which makes him quite a young chap. Brooksey is very well thought of in the referee world and we can find no reason why he shouldn’t hand the game to Swansea especially if ‘Dancing Ryan Manning’ gets on the pitch.
Frankly Thomas
Thomas Frank is the much loved manager of Brentford.
Thomas Frank is an American democrat when he’s not manager of Brentford, he lives in Maryland in that USA with his Mrs and kids, most of his games where he has managed Brentford have been done by Gareth Ainsworth because of the lockdown issues and commuting by aeroplane from America. Obviously you can choose to believe this or not, that’s up to you. Swansea supporters are big fans of Thomas, especially when he gets all feisty and throws his lovely locks of hair about like a crazy Julian Clarey.
The real Thomas the Frank engine
Frank is a real bubbly chap, he has a real desire to shout in your face and toodle pip his blowers in your ears. Below is a short interview with this much loved children’s train.
This interview was before the embarrassing defeat to lowly Leicester Fosse.
At the start of the year, Brentford FC Head Coach Thomas Frank was named Sky Bet Championship Manager of the Month for December. The Bees played eight Championship games in December and won five of them. The other three were drawn to ensure Brentford were unbeaten through the month and that was enough to earn Thomas, on behalf of the squad, the award. The Bees picked up 18 points in their eight games, scoring 16 goals and conceding just eight. There were home wins over Reading and AFC Bournemouth, who are in the top six in the table, as well as away victories against Rotherham United, Nottingham Forest and Cardiff City. The Bees also beat Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup Quarter Final.
After being informed he had won the award, Thomas spoke to The Sun, on a video call. He talked about Brentford's season so far and about the end of the 2019/20 campaign when The Bees finished third in the Championship and lost the Play-Off Final. He also talked about some of the factors that are helping the Club progress. "We have this unique togetherness where you can see that everything’s aligned from top to bottom — from the staff, players and me to the board and owner," said Thomas. “We’re all good people who work in the same direction. We have this attitude, believe in ourselves and are humble. If you’re not humble, someone will run past you. “We also work extremely hard because you achieve nothing otherwise. You must perform every day and that performance comes on and off the training pitch. These bits are extremely important. “Beside that is our style of play where we’re clear in how we want to do it. That added together and consistency reaps great results. Maybe we didn’t have the margins with us last year but if we keep doing this the scoreboard will take care of itself.”
Swansea City: Freddie Woodman; Kyle Naughton, Ben Cabango, Marc Guehi; Connor Roberts, Jay Fulton, Matt Grimes (captain), Jake Bidwell; Conor Hourihane; Jamal Lowe, Andre Ayew.
Substitutes: Ben Hamer, Ryan Bennett, Joel Latibeaudiere, Ryan Manning, Dan Williams, Jordon Garrick, Yan Dhanda, Ollie Cooper, Jordan Morris.
Brentford: David Raya, Henrik Dalsgaard (captain), Mads Sorensen, Ethan Pinnock, Rico Henry; Mathias Jensen, Josh Dasilva; Bryan Mbuemo, Vitaly Janelt, Sergi Canos; Ivan Toney.
Substitutes: Luke Daniels, Saman Ghoddos, Marcus Forss, Tariqe Fosu, Mads Roerslev, Jan Zamburek, Fin Stevens, Alex Gilbert, Maxwell Haygarth.
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| Swansea City V Brentford OFFICIAL Matchday thread on 18:55 - Jan 25 with 2550 views | angryjack |
Just been on the Brentford site a couple them saying that they shouldn't lose to any side with bidwell in...they all confident at least a draw |  | | |
| Swansea City V Brentford OFFICIAL Matchday thread on 19:12 - Jan 25 with 2529 views | trampie |
Brentford are a good side at the moment but I'm going for a 2-1 Swans win, based on the last 3 meetings between the sides, current form and home advantage (for what it's worth). |  |
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| Swansea City V Brentford OFFICIAL Matchday thread on 20:33 - Jan 25 with 2466 views | Brynmill_Jack |
| Swansea City V Brentford OFFICIAL Matchday thread on 17:13 - Jan 25 by Whiterockin |
We are an excellent team and we ooze class. Don't underestimate how good we currently are 4-1 win and it will be a massive statement of intent. |
And hopefully do that to Norwich the week after too |  |
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| Swansea City V Brentford OFFICIAL Matchday thread on 11:48 - Jan 26 with 2246 views | AndyCole |
Enjoyed Thomas' Frank post match assessment from the away game :
"Swansea I think they are a good side. There is a reason why they are second in the league at this moment in time, there is a reason why they came into the play-offs last season.
"So we knew it would be a difficult battle. I think, their structure, they played that very well, in terms of the front three being very flexible and finding pockets in between our centre-backs and full-backs. I don't think, in that aspect, we were good enough."
Confident our enhanced attacking options pick a few more of those pockets. | |
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| Swansea City V Brentford OFFICIAL Matchday thread on 12:19 - Jan 26 with 2227 views | Catullus |
I think predicting a win may be a bit too confident, we can win of course but ti won't be easy,Brentford are good and Frank (much as I dislike him) is a good manager.
On the other hand, them slating Bidwell is hysterical, his delivery has improved our attack a lot. He is an attacking threat and they shouldn't take him lightly.
I can't call it, I hope for a win but it could easily be any of a W, D or L. | |
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| Swansea City V Brentford OFFICIAL Matchday thread on 13:09 - Jan 26 with 2182 views | Fireboy2 |
| Swansea City V Brentford OFFICIAL Matchday thread on 18:55 - Jan 25 by angryjack |
Just been on the Brentford site a couple them saying that they shouldn't lose to any side with bidwell in...they all confident at least a draw |
They obviously havent seen him this season. |  | | |
| Swansea City V Brentford OFFICIAL Matchday thread on 13:38 - Jan 26 with 2167 views | theloneranger |
Jake Bidwell goal incoming. 😇 |  |
| Everyday above ground ... Is a good day! 😎 |
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| Swansea City V Brentford OFFICIAL Matchday thread on 16:41 - Jan 26 with 2055 views | NotLoyal |
| Swansea City V Brentford OFFICIAL Matchday thread on 13:09 - Jan 26 by Fireboy2 |
They obviously havent seen him this season. |
And so it goes 😉 | |
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| Swansea City V Brentford OFFICIAL Matchday thread on 17:12 - Jan 26 with 2037 views | sP7qupUf |
| Swansea City V Brentford OFFICIAL Matchday thread on 18:55 - Jan 25 by angryjack |
Just been on the Brentford site a couple them saying that they shouldn't lose to any side with bidwell in...they all confident at least a draw |
That's Jake's team talk done then. | | | |
| Swansea City V Brentford OFFICIAL Matchday thread on 20:07 - Jan 26 with 1956 views | switchingcode |
| Swansea City V Brentford OFFICIAL Matchday thread on 13:38 - Jan 26 by theloneranger |
Jake Bidwell goal incoming. 😇 |
Let’s hope so enjoyed his last goal in the game against us. | | | |
| Swansea City V Brentford OFFICIAL Matchday thread on 10:38 - Jan 27 with 1702 views | KeithHaynes |
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| Swansea City V Brentford OFFICIAL Matchday thread on 11:06 - Jan 27 with 1653 views | pencoedjack |
2 nil Swans
No need to fear anyone in this league ..... I have gone off Brentford the last couple of years, they seem to think they have inherited some right to think they deserve to be in the PL.
They are just a meaningless team on the outskirts of London.
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| Swansea City V Brentford OFFICIAL Matchday thread on 13:20 - Jan 27 with 1553 views | KeithHaynes |
| Swansea City V Brentford OFFICIAL Matchday thread on 11:06 - Jan 27 by pencoedjack |
2 nil Swans
No need to fear anyone in this league ..... I have gone off Brentford the last couple of years, they seem to think they have inherited some right to think they deserve to be in the PL.
They are just a meaningless team on the outskirts of London.
STID. |
It’s not as if they have ever been there either. | |
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| Swansea City V Brentford OFFICIAL Matchday thread on 13:44 - Jan 27 with 1529 views | swancity |
| Swansea City V Brentford OFFICIAL Matchday thread on 11:06 - Jan 27 by pencoedjack |
2 nil Swans
No need to fear anyone in this league ..... I have gone off Brentford the last couple of years, they seem to think they have inherited some right to think they deserve to be in the PL.
They are just a meaningless team on the outskirts of London.
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A good old Club is Brentford. Improving and doing well despite the catchment area
Not sure why meaningless
The current manager is a bit of a tit but that apart ... | |
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| Swansea City V Brentford OFFICIAL Matchday thread on 15:27 - Jan 27 with 1436 views | Badlands |
Given we'll have Roberts and Bidwell as wing backs we need Cabango back for this game and I'd have Fulton, Smith and Hourihane in midfield and Ayew with Lowe up front. |  |
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| Swansea City V Brentford OFFICIAL Matchday thread on 15:41 - Jan 27 with 1412 views | swancity |
| Swansea City V Brentford OFFICIAL Matchday thread on 15:27 - Jan 27 by Badlands |
Given we'll have Roberts and Bidwell as wing backs we need Cabango back for this game and I'd have Fulton, Smith and Hourihane in midfield and Ayew with Lowe up front. |
You might well do but that’s not happening unless our Captain is injured 👠| |
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| Swansea City V Brentford OFFICIAL Matchday thread on 16:29 - Jan 27 with 1372 views | angryjack |
| Swansea City V Brentford OFFICIAL Matchday thread on 15:41 - Jan 27 by swancity |
You might well do but that’s not happening unless our Captain is injured 👠|
Grimes biggest cog in engine room..makes us tick | | | |
| Swansea City V Brentford OFFICIAL Matchday thread on 17:17 - Jan 27 with 1313 views | swancity |
| Swansea City V Brentford OFFICIAL Matchday thread on 16:29 - Jan 27 by angryjack |
Grimes biggest cog in engine room..makes us tick |
Yes he’s having a very good season again
And I think that having Hourihane in there with him is going to help him improve even further. Fulton too with Smith backing them up.
Manning and Naughton also very unlucky to just miss out this time | |
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| Swansea City V Brentford OFFICIAL Matchday thread on 17:38 - Jan 27 with 1272 views | 34dfgdf54 |
Fulton - Grimes - Hourihane Midfield for me.
Smith unlucky but will play a big part still second half.
2-1 Swans, Morris late winner. |  | | |
| Swansea City V Brentford OFFICIAL Matchday thread TEAMS âš½ï¸ on 18:01 - Jan 27 with 1227 views | KeithHaynes |
Swansea City: Freddie Woodman; Kyle Naughton, Ben Cabango, Marc Guehi; Connor Roberts, Jay Fulton, Matt Grimes (captain), Jake Bidwell; Conor Hourihane; Jamal Lowe, Andre Ayew.
Substitutes: Ben Hamer, Ryan Bennett, Joel Latibeaudiere, Ryan Manning, Dan Williams, Jordon Garrick, Yan Dhanda, Ollie Cooper, Jordan Morris.
Brentford: David Raya, Henrik Dalsgaard (captain), Mads Sorensen, Ethan Pinnock, Rico Henry; Mathias Jensen, Josh Dasilva; Bryan Mbuemo, Vitaly Janelt, Sergi Canos; Ivan Toney.
Substitutes: Luke Daniels, Saman Ghoddos, Marcus Forss, Tariqe Fosu, Mads Roerslev, Jan Zamburek, Fin Stevens, Alex Gilbert, Maxwell Haygarth. | |
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| Swansea City V Brentford OFFICIAL Matchday thread TEAMS âš½ï¸ on 18:02 - Jan 27 with 1223 views | 34dfgdf54 |
Surprised Bennett benched, maybe worried about pace? | | | |
| Swansea City V Brentford OFFICIAL Matchday thread TEAMS âš½ï¸ on 18:05 - Jan 27 with 1208 views | 34dfgdf54 |
Daniel Williams on bench.
Jasper - talk to me. | | | |
| Swansea City V Brentford OFFICIAL Matchday thread on 18:07 - Jan 27 with 1189 views | angryjack |
| Swansea City V Brentford OFFICIAL Matchday thread on 17:38 - Jan 27 by 34dfgdf54 |
Fulton - Grimes - Hourihane Midfield for me.
Smith unlucky but will play a big part still second half.
2-1 Swans, Morris late winner. |
Not on bench | | | |
| Swansea City V Brentford OFFICIAL Matchday thread on 18:08 - Jan 27 with 1187 views | Fireboy2 |
| Swansea City V Brentford OFFICIAL Matchday thread on 17:38 - Jan 27 by 34dfgdf54 |
Fulton - Grimes - Hourihane Midfield for me.
Smith unlucky but will play a big part still second half.
2-1 Swans, Morris late winner. |
Smith out with a quad injury. | | | |
| Swansea City V Brentford OFFICIAL Matchday thread on 18:09 - Jan 27 with 1175 views | 34dfgdf54 |
| Swansea City V Brentford OFFICIAL Matchday thread on 18:08 - Jan 27 by Fireboy2 |
Smith out with a quad injury. |
Yeah didn't realise before team was named.
Shows how short we are in midfield, great opportunity for Dan Williams though. | | | |
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