| Matt Grimes wife 14:37 - Feb 1 with 2904 views | KeithHaynes |
Make of it what you will. |  |
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| Matt Grimes wife on 14:44 - Feb 1 with 2852 views | max936 |
It all points to something that has gone wrong for him at the club. |  |
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| Matt Grimes wife on 14:48 - Feb 1 with 2814 views | onehunglow |
She should consider divorce |  |
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| Matt Grimes wife on 14:49 - Feb 1 with 2810 views | theloneranger |
His in-laws move to Swansea.
He's sent to Coventry. 😂 |  |
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| Matt Grimes wife on 14:54 - Feb 1 with 2775 views | GixerJack |
Maybe he doesn’t get on with his mother-in-law 🤷♂️ |  | | |
| Matt Grimes wife on 15:19 - Feb 1 with 2722 views | GVJack |
I hear he was backing Williams in his Instagram goodbye saying he was the right man to take the club forward. So he's either had a falling out with those in the boardroom or he lost respect if his fellow teammates in the changing room. | | | |
| Matt Grimes wife on 15:59 - Feb 1 with 2615 views | KeithHaynes |
| Matt Grimes wife on 15:19 - Feb 1 by GVJack |
I hear he was backing Williams in his Instagram goodbye saying he was the right man to take the club forward. So he's either had a falling out with those in the boardroom or he lost respect if his fellow teammates in the changing room. |
Can’t really say anything else. Better he gave no reasons at all. | |
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| Matt Grimes wife on 16:26 - Feb 1 with 2538 views | ReslovenSwan1 |
| Matt Grimes wife on 15:59 - Feb 1 by KeithHaynes |
Can’t really say anything else. Better he gave no reasons at all. |
Removing the captaincy was absolutely necessary but he had been in the job so long I he probably took it personally. That is my reading of the situation.
"The team lost the will to compete" reflected very badly in the captain and manager. One or both had to go. |  |
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| Matt Grimes wife on 17:16 - Feb 1 with 2418 views | JACKMANANDBOY |
Some kind of falling out no doubt, signs of discord are not good. |  |
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| Matt Grimes wife on 18:03 - Feb 1 with 2211 views | grabsplatter |
I'd love to know what's going on, as a long time season ticket holder who's just got back from the game I'm bl@@dy annoyed.
The last few performances have been a disgrace |  | | |
| Matt Grimes wife on 18:08 - Feb 1 with 2185 views | AnotherJohn |
There are some who slag Swansea off, but for others of us it is a hard place to leave. I had to move away around 40 years ago to stay in a job, and it took me 13 years to get back. | | | |
| Matt Grimes wife on 18:10 - Feb 1 with 2159 views | onehunglow |
| Matt Grimes wife on 18:08 - Feb 1 by AnotherJohn |
There are some who slag Swansea off, but for others of us it is a hard place to leave. I had to move away around 40 years ago to stay in a job, and it took me 13 years to get back. |
Left in 1976 and made a good life well away
Yiu have to make decisions with the head
I used to be rather homesick for a few years but soon got over it
Sentimentality is always clinging though and I still get. Little hiraeth de temps en temps | |
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| Matt Grimes wife on 18:42 - Feb 1 with 2026 views | SullutaCreturned |
Our lives can change very quickly, sentimentality os something that should be embraced for about 5 minutes then move on.
I was born and raised in Mumbles, I left there 32 years ago and I wouldn't move back, not even with a lottery win.
Grimes life has changed, she has this forced on her. If she doesn't like it then she needs to act, that or put up with it. | | | |
| Matt Grimes wife on 20:28 - Feb 1 with 1806 views | OptimisticJack |
She sounds a lovely genuine person. | |
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| Matt Grimes wife on 20:44 - Feb 1 with 1752 views | onehunglow |
| Matt Grimes wife on 18:42 - Feb 1 by SullutaCreturned |
Our lives can change very quickly, sentimentality os something that should be embraced for about 5 minutes then move on.
I was born and raised in Mumbles, I left there 32 years ago and I wouldn't move back, not even with a lottery win.
Grimes life has changed, she has this forced on her. If she doesn't like it then she needs to act, that or put up with it. |
Used to live in Myrtle Terr ,the old church manse | |
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| Matt Grimes wife on 21:03 - Feb 1 with 1678 views | SullutaCreturned |
| Matt Grimes wife on 20:44 - Feb 1 by onehunglow |
Used to live in Myrtle Terr ,the old church manse |
We lived on Newton Road and then Castle Avenue. It was a great place to grow up. I spent many an hour playing snooker in the Social Club on Western lane.
Then aged 25 my life changed forever and I left Mumbles. Some things we have no control over and maybe that's what's happened to Grimes, something at the club happened and he HAD to leave.
As I've already said, good luck Grimesy but I'm glad you're gone. | | | |
| Matt Grimes wife on 07:08 - Feb 2 with 1300 views | sons_of_omri |
| Matt Grimes wife on 17:16 - Feb 1 by JACKMANANDBOY |
Some kind of falling out no doubt, signs of discord are not good. |
I think the opposite. If we were doing well and he wasn’t leaving any a good motivational captain whom led by example I’d think it harsh.
The reality is that he’s been the most anonymous captain I’ve ever seen at the club with a seemingly blue eyed compliant boy complex for every manager who has taken the reins. We’ve all seen those kinds of people in our workplace- it’s so unhealthy. We didn’t do well yesterday but let’s hope a couple of new players can list the mood.
His wife says they wanted to stay - I theorised that it was the epitome of a comfort zone for him and that was reflected on the pitch - do just enough to get by and enjoy his semi retirement. Thankfully someone who matters has called him out for it and he’s had a tantrum, thrown his toys out and left.
I predict Coventry fans will see an initial spurt of energy but after a while he’ll be back to his usual. If he starts tearing up trees there we’ve all been taken for a ride by him. I think the first scenario is the most likely though. | | | |
| Matt Grimes wife on 07:22 - Feb 2 with 1287 views | AnotherJohn |
| Matt Grimes wife on 18:10 - Feb 1 by onehunglow |
Left in 1976 and made a good life well away
Yiu have to make decisions with the head
I used to be rather homesick for a few years but soon got over it
Sentimentality is always clinging though and I still get. Little hiraeth de temps en temps |
The trick is to make a good life where you want to live. In my case I got a better job here than I had had while living away. True, there was a compromise in that the organisation here was (and is) less prestigious, but the grade was higher - so not really a "graveyard of ambition" scenario brought about by sentimentality. I guess the best Mrs Grimes can hope for if she really loves Swansea is a return in a few years. Matt can probably afford a house in both places. | | | |
| Matt Grimes wife on 07:49 - Feb 2 with 1226 views | pencoedjack |
| Matt Grimes wife on 20:28 - Feb 1 by OptimisticJack |
She sounds a lovely genuine person. |
Thought the same.
Bit different from Monks wife who slagged Swansea off, a place that made her husband a very rich man which no doubt she benefited from. |  | | |
| Matt Grimes wife on 08:07 - Feb 2 with 1203 views | EagleEye |
“I’m sorry it ended this way “ … suggests there is a story behind this to be told |  | | |
| Matt Grimes wife on 14:31 - Feb 2 with 889 views | BarryTownSwam |
I sympathise with a footballers family being dragged across the country at short notice if hubby gets a transfer. No footballer wishes to disrupt family life unless he has to, so I’m sure something has happened behind the scenes to piss Matt off to such an extent he’s had no option to move. However, living/working ‘away from home’ is reality for many lads who earn to provide a good living for their families. I have plenty of mates who live apart from young families in order to earn a living - they hate it but grin and bear it because they have to. Won’t be for ever (as it won’t be for Matt) but it’s needs must. And they don’t earn anywhere near what Matt is earning.
I live 22 miles from Coventry and travel to/from South Wales for most home matches. It is quite feasible The Family Grimes can live in Swansea while Matt makes a few car trips a week to/from Coventry. If I leave work near Coventry at 2pm on a midweek match day I’m usually having an all day breakfast in Baglan at 4:30pm. I’d imagine Matt is out of training no later than I’m leaving work. Stay locally a few days a week - lots of lovely hotels in the area - and do the road trip whenever needed.
Am I being harsh? Or unsympathetic? [Post edited 2 Feb 14:36]
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| Matt Grimes wife on 14:41 - Feb 2 with 833 views | Whiterockin |
| Matt Grimes wife on 14:31 - Feb 2 by BarryTownSwam |
I sympathise with a footballers family being dragged across the country at short notice if hubby gets a transfer. No footballer wishes to disrupt family life unless he has to, so I’m sure something has happened behind the scenes to piss Matt off to such an extent he’s had no option to move. However, living/working ‘away from home’ is reality for many lads who earn to provide a good living for their families. I have plenty of mates who live apart from young families in order to earn a living - they hate it but grin and bear it because they have to. Won’t be for ever (as it won’t be for Matt) but it’s needs must. And they don’t earn anywhere near what Matt is earning.
I live 22 miles from Coventry and travel to/from South Wales for most home matches. It is quite feasible The Family Grimes can live in Swansea while Matt makes a few car trips a week to/from Coventry. If I leave work near Coventry at 2pm on a midweek match day I’m usually having an all day breakfast in Baglan at 4:30pm. I’d imagine Matt is out of training no later than I’m leaving work. Stay locally a few days a week - lots of lovely hotels in the area - and do the road trip whenever needed.
Am I being harsh? Or unsympathetic? [Post edited 2 Feb 14:36]
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That's the way I see it, many footballers live away from their families and go home once or twice a week with partners/family coming the other way occasionally. They earn a fortune compared to a working man who often has to make similar sacrifices. Try traveling on the early morning Monday train to London, there are many who don't come back until Friday, I bet they wish they were on 30K a week. |  | | |
| Matt Grimes wife on 15:40 - Feb 2 with 703 views | lifelong |
| Matt Grimes wife on 14:31 - Feb 2 by BarryTownSwam |
I sympathise with a footballers family being dragged across the country at short notice if hubby gets a transfer. No footballer wishes to disrupt family life unless he has to, so I’m sure something has happened behind the scenes to piss Matt off to such an extent he’s had no option to move. However, living/working ‘away from home’ is reality for many lads who earn to provide a good living for their families. I have plenty of mates who live apart from young families in order to earn a living - they hate it but grin and bear it because they have to. Won’t be for ever (as it won’t be for Matt) but it’s needs must. And they don’t earn anywhere near what Matt is earning.
I live 22 miles from Coventry and travel to/from South Wales for most home matches. It is quite feasible The Family Grimes can live in Swansea while Matt makes a few car trips a week to/from Coventry. If I leave work near Coventry at 2pm on a midweek match day I’m usually having an all day breakfast in Baglan at 4:30pm. I’d imagine Matt is out of training no later than I’m leaving work. Stay locally a few days a week - lots of lovely hotels in the area - and do the road trip whenever needed.
Am I being harsh? Or unsympathetic? [Post edited 2 Feb 14:36]
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I agree.
They could easily remain in Swansea, if she didn’t like it here it would be no problem. Also less upheaval for the children who, depending on their ages, could be settled in local schools with many friends. |  | | |
| Matt Grimes wife on 17:02 - Feb 2 with 577 views | onehunglow |
| Matt Grimes wife on 14:31 - Feb 2 by BarryTownSwam |
I sympathise with a footballers family being dragged across the country at short notice if hubby gets a transfer. No footballer wishes to disrupt family life unless he has to, so I’m sure something has happened behind the scenes to piss Matt off to such an extent he’s had no option to move. However, living/working ‘away from home’ is reality for many lads who earn to provide a good living for their families. I have plenty of mates who live apart from young families in order to earn a living - they hate it but grin and bear it because they have to. Won’t be for ever (as it won’t be for Matt) but it’s needs must. And they don’t earn anywhere near what Matt is earning.
I live 22 miles from Coventry and travel to/from South Wales for most home matches. It is quite feasible The Family Grimes can live in Swansea while Matt makes a few car trips a week to/from Coventry. If I leave work near Coventry at 2pm on a midweek match day I’m usually having an all day breakfast in Baglan at 4:30pm. I’d imagine Matt is out of training no later than I’m leaving work. Stay locally a few days a week - lots of lovely hotels in the area - and do the road trip whenever needed.
Am I being harsh? Or unsympathetic? [Post edited 2 Feb 14:36]
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Used to speak to Paul Ince a few years ago as he lived / lives near my daughter and was often swanning around with his flashy missus who now drives a Bentley convertible to go shopping .
When he went abroad, he said the pressure was nothing compared to the luxury of a life spent on Lake Como , a couple of hours from Milan . Kids have international schools to educate them and everything is done for them .
To a lesser extent ,thigs not dissimilar happen on our country ,so don’t let anyone bleed for footballers at the higher levels
They earn more in a week than most folk will in months . They can look after their money and retire on their 30 s of they are prudent .
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| Matt Grimes wife on 17:52 - Feb 2 with 494 views | GVJack |
| Matt Grimes wife on 14:31 - Feb 2 by BarryTownSwam |
I sympathise with a footballers family being dragged across the country at short notice if hubby gets a transfer. No footballer wishes to disrupt family life unless he has to, so I’m sure something has happened behind the scenes to piss Matt off to such an extent he’s had no option to move. However, living/working ‘away from home’ is reality for many lads who earn to provide a good living for their families. I have plenty of mates who live apart from young families in order to earn a living - they hate it but grin and bear it because they have to. Won’t be for ever (as it won’t be for Matt) but it’s needs must. And they don’t earn anywhere near what Matt is earning.
I live 22 miles from Coventry and travel to/from South Wales for most home matches. It is quite feasible The Family Grimes can live in Swansea while Matt makes a few car trips a week to/from Coventry. If I leave work near Coventry at 2pm on a midweek match day I’m usually having an all day breakfast in Baglan at 4:30pm. I’d imagine Matt is out of training no later than I’m leaving work. Stay locally a few days a week - lots of lovely hotels in the area - and do the road trip whenever needed.
Am I being harsh? Or unsympathetic? [Post edited 2 Feb 14:36]
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No sympathies from me. He chose to join Coventry, he didn't have to. He was under contract and could have sat pretty if staying in Swansea for his family was his priority. Not sure what's gone on behind the scenes, but his wife's insta suggesting she's sorry it's ended this way could well be down to the fact the swans couldn't/wouldn't match coventry's contract offer and this was potentially his last big pay day. | | | |
| Matt Grimes wife on 18:38 - Feb 2 with 429 views | Whiterockin |
| Matt Grimes wife on 17:52 - Feb 2 by GVJack |
No sympathies from me. He chose to join Coventry, he didn't have to. He was under contract and could have sat pretty if staying in Swansea for his family was his priority. Not sure what's gone on behind the scenes, but his wife's insta suggesting she's sorry it's ended this way could well be down to the fact the swans couldn't/wouldn't match coventry's contract offer and this was potentially his last big pay day. |
I would say it's more to do with the forever home they have just had built, her parents just uprooting and moving here and the lifestyle/friends she has here. | | | |
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