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Reply | Shelvey out for Satuday
at 11:43 4 Feb 2014
http://www.southwales-eveningpost.co.uk/Swansea-City-suffer-Jonjo-Shelvey-blow-a
Swansea City suffer Jonjo Shelvey blow ahead of Cardiff City clash
By South Wales Evening Post | Posted: February 04, 2014
JONJO Shelvey is a major doubt for Saturday's South Wales derby after aggravating his hamstring problem in Swansea City's bleak defeat at West Ham.
But Swansea have fingers crossed that Michu, Michel Vorm and Jose Canas could all play some part in a potentially critical clash with Cardiff City.
Swansea return to training this morning having had two days off since an awful display at Upton Park.
And the news that Shelvey, one of the few scrappers in Michael Laudrup's squad, looks set to miss the Cardiff game will do nothing to lighten the mood.
Shelvey has been struggling with hamstring issues for a number of weeks.
He missed the FA Cup win at Birmingham ten days ago and then limped out of the West Ham reverse.
Swansea are still assessing the extent of Shelvey's injury, but the initial feeling is that he has little chance of featuring against the Bluebirds.
And that is a heavy blow given that the £5 million former Liverpool man has been one of their better performers during their recent barren run.
Shelvey's probable absence may increase the temptation to plunge Michu straight back into action – although Laudrup has insisted he will not rush the Spanish international back.
Michu is due to return to full training this week having undergone ankle surgery.
The return of last season's 22-goal top-scorer could be key for Swansea as they bid to pull clear of relegation danger.
But Laudrup has stressed that Swansea need to be careful with Michu – and suggested last week that there was no chance of the 27-year-old being fit to start against Cardiff.
However, just having Michu back in the matchday 18 would be a huge lift for a Swansea squad who are still licking their wounds after a passionless performance against West Ham.
Like Michu, Vorm has not played since the 1-1 draw at Norwich in mid-December having had an operation.
His return would also be a significant boost for Swansea, for the Dutch international keeper is a big presence between the posts.
Canas's possible comeback may be regarded as less significant – although it would be timely given Shelvey's situation.
The holding midfielder has not played since the league defeat at Manchester United on January 11 after damaging ankle ligaments, but is on course for Cardiff having returned to full training at the end of last week. |
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Reply | Shocking news if true.
at 11:25 4 Feb 2014
"Senior players reveal Laudrup walked in for match talk pre West Ham just 5 minutes before with no direction just that they are a big bunch and to watch em /beat them"
Good thing the useless Jose Mourinho isn't the manager then, he didn't speak to his players at all before the Manchester City game last night:
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11668/9149571/jose-mourinho-reveals-mass
The Portuguese said: "I didn't speak to the team - I am serious! It was Billy the masseur who spoke to them.
"He was screaming so much in his Scottish accent, going grrr, grrr, grrr, that I didn't understand, but the players were clapping so they must have got it!
"The last time I spoke to them was at lunchtime. It was Billy's team talk, I'm telling you.
"Billy was fantastic, I didn't understand, but it looks like the players did." |
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Reply | Donnelly back at Swansea
at 23:29 3 Feb 2014
This picture was posted on Instagram by Rory 2 hours ago:
http://instagram.com/p/j9_DcfphOH/
Was he sent back to Swansea because he robbed their vending machine and/or because of diet problems? Maybe he got hold of Leigh Dineen's vending machine master key... |
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Reply | Donnelly back at Swansea
at 15:57 3 Feb 2014
So is Rory Donnelly off to Real Madrid now then?
http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/transfer-news/robert-jarni-recal
Robert Jarni recalls his ever-so-brief stay at Sky Blues
6 Jun 2013 11:38
The former Croatia left-back signed for City and then turned up in Madrid!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Jarni
In the summer of 1998, Jarni initially moved to English side Coventry City, signing for £2.6m from Real Betis. However, when Real Madrid decided they wanted the player, they successfully bought him from Coventry for £3.4m with Jarni having made no appearances whatsoever. Some believe this was a joint Coventry City and Real Madrid tactic, as Betis refused to sell him to the Madrid club. [Post edited 3 Feb 2014 15:58]
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Reply | Bartley recalled....
at 15:45 3 Feb 2014
Looks like Kyle Bartley wasn't brought back to be sold elsewhere.
But with Monk injured for god knows how long and and the staff not even sure if he will ever return, it's not surprising Bartley was recalled with only 3 other fit centre backs in the squad.
Without Monk, centre back was the position with least cover of any with only 3 players for 2 spots. |
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Reply | Donnelly back at Swansea
at 15:37 3 Feb 2014
http://www.southwales-eveningpost.co.uk/Rory-Donnelly-returns-Swansea-City-just-
Rory Donnelly returns to Swansea City after just one training session with Coventry City
By South Wales Evening Post | Posted: February 03, 2014
RORY Donnelly has returned to Swansea City in mysterious circumstances after just one day at Coventry City.
Donnelly joined the Sky Blues on loan for the rest of the season ahead of last Friday’s transfer deadline.
But it has now emerged that he came back to Wales after only one training session for what the two clubs are calling personal reasons.
The 21-year-old had been tipped to make his Coventry debut in Tuesday night’s clash with Bristol City, but there is now no chance of that happening.
Instead, as things stand, Donnelly is expected to report for training with Swansea.
However, if he returns to the Liberty on a full-time basis, he will not even be able to play for Swansea’s under-21s before next season because he is officially a Coventry player until May.
Swansea are now speaking to Coventry in the hope that Donnelly will return to the League One side.
“Both clubs are working on a solution to the situation but he’ll certainly not be available for tomorrow night,” said Coventry boss Steven Pressley.
“It’s a disappointment because we obviously worked hard to get in a couple of strikers ahead of the window closing but that’s football and that’s what we’re faced with.” |
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Reply | congrats seahawks
at 15:12 3 Feb 2014
Tremmel would have stopped the first own goal. Very soft ball. |
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Reply | Donnelly back at Swansea
at 14:59 3 Feb 2014
http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/on-loan-striker-ro
On-loan striker Rory Donnelly returns to Swansea for personal reasons
3 Feb 2014 14:23
Steven Pressley hoping situation can be worked out but 21-year-old will be missing against Bristol City
Coventry City’s latest loan striker Rory Donnelly has returned to Swansea before he’s even kicked a ball in anger for the Sky Blues.
The 21-year-old was in line to make his debut alongside fellow transfer window recruit Nathan Delfouneso against Bristol City tomorrow night but has gone back to his parent club for personal reasons.
However, Coventry boss Steven Pressley remains hopeful the situation can be resolved, saying: “Both clubs are working on a solution to the situation but he’ll certainly not be available for tomorrow night.
“It’s a disappointment because we obviously worked hard to get in a couple of strikers ahead of the window closing but that’s football and that’s what we’re faced with.”
His absence means Franck Moussa is set to retain his place as a supporting striker when City travel to Ashton Gate.
Meanwhile, John Fleck and another new recruit, Dylan McGeouch — a wide midfielder from Celtic — sat out training today with a sickness bug, but Pressley remains hopeful they will recover in time to travel.
“We’ll see how they are overnight but hope they recover in time to play, but it’s not ideal,” he said. “It must be Scottish bird flu or something!” |
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Reply | Donnelly back at Swansea
at 14:44 3 Feb 2014
Wow, that was quick, did he even have time to open his suitcase up there? |
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Reply | A West Ham fan's open letter to the FA
at 14:40 3 Feb 2014
GRAHAM POLL: Quote: "Of course, there has to be disappointment at Flores rolling around as if severely injured, but if we are to enjoy the sublime skills of Suarez, Aguero and Van Persie then we have to accept the excesses of other imports, such as Flores."
"excesses of other imports"??? Yeah because it's not like Suarez has ever done any excessive play acting... WTF. He's even worse than Chico, and even bites of your arm on top of that. |
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Reply | Press Conference tomorrow apparently
at 12:00 3 Feb 2014
http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/26013937
Swansea City chairman rejects Michael Laudrup rumours
Swansea City chairman Huw Jenkins has rejected claims the club have discussed manager Michael Laudrup's future.
Rumours have been circulating about Laudrup's future after the Swans lost 2-0 at West Ham on Saturday.
It was their sixth defeat in eight Premier League games, leaving them only two points off the relegation places.
"I haven't heard anything in reference to Michael and neither have we met, or discussed, or done anything about Michael," said Jenkins.
"A couple of us did actually meet up on Sunday morning to have a cup of coffee like we normally do. That's as simple as it was. That's where the first rumour came from.
"It's difficult for me to say anything because there isn't anything to discuss."
The Swans have slipped to 12th in the table but are only three points ahead of rivals Cardiff, who are second from bottom.
The two clubs meet at the Liberty Stadium in a crucial south-Wales derby on Saturday.
"The bigger picture as always is winning a Premier League match and it so happens this week we are playing Cardiff," he said. "Winning the match, I can assure you, is the most important thing for both teams."
Added Jenkins: "When you end up losing matches, when everything is so tight at the bottom of the Premier League, you get rumours and you get stories. We have had them for many weeks.
"If we win everything is fine. If we lose it's not."
[Post edited 3 Feb 2014 12:04]
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Reply | BORO FAN HERE RE EMNES
at 00:02 1 Feb 2014
I guess the same can be said about former Swansea striker Danny Graham who has just joined Boro.
But I think he has used more than 23 games to score 1 goal, and of course it was against Swansea. |
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Reply | Copenhagen sign Cornelius back from Cardiff.
at 23:57 31 Jan 2014
The Cornelius transfer back to FC Copenhagen from Cardiff was confirmed by FC Copenhagen 1 minute before deadline. They have signed a 5-year deal.
Transfer delayed because FIFA's transfer system had crashed.
I wonder what happens if deals can't get done in time because of a crashed FIFA system?
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Reply | The Official January Transfer Window Thread
at 23:55 31 Jan 2014
Btw. the Cornelius transfer back to FC Copenhagen from Cardiff was confirmed by FC Copenhagen 1 minute before deadline. Delayed because FIFA's transfer system had crashed.
I wonder what happens if deals can't get done in time because of a crashed FIFA system?
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Reply | Ronaldo
at 23:32 31 Jan 2014
30 minutes left to what?
The transfer window closed 30 minutes ago. [Post edited 31 Jan 2014 23:33]
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