| Birmingham City v Swansea City: Matchday Thread 2021/22 ÀFTERMATH 09:38 - Oct 21 with 15681 views | NotLoyal |
Swansea City are on a roll, scoring goals and entertaining the fans. This Saturday the swans travel to Birmingham. Its not in the north, it’s in the midlands, where Baz lives.
Away Fans Guide
It is best to drink in the city centre and get a taxi to the ground (about £9). If you are walking to the ground from the city centre, then you may care to stop at the Anchor Pub on Bradford Street, renowned for its range of real ales on offer. Although there are a number of Blues fans that frequent the pub they tend to be of the CAMRA bearded variety and therefore as long as you don't turn up mobbed handed, you should be okay. The pub is situated just behind Birmingham Coach Station. Going on further towards the ground then you are likely to pass the Old Crown, on Digbeth High Street, which apart from being Birmingham's oldest building, is also a pub which normally allows in away fans. Also in the same area is the DigBrew Company who are based on River Street (B5 5SA) and are open on Saturdays from 12noon. This brewery which is located in an old industrial unit has a bar inside and is welcoming to visiting supporters. Although basic inside, the beer (both real ale and craft) is good and the brewery is around a 15 minute walk away from the visitor's turnstiles (going in the general direction of the city centre)
If you coming by train, or decide to drink in the city centre beforehand, then if you like your real ale, then you can't do much better than visiting the Wellington Pub on Bennetts Hill. With 16 real ales on tap, including 12 guest ales, this is somewhat of a mecca for real ale drinkers. Also on Bennetts Hill, there is the 'Sun On The Hill' pub, which also shows televised sports and there is a Wetherspoons Pub called the Briar Rose, which normally admits visiting fans as long as no colours are shown. The Wellington does not provide food but has no objections to you bringing in your own. There are a couple of taxi ranks nearby that you can use if you wish to get you to the St Andrews ground. You can get more info on the Wellington pub website, including a live 'beer board' showing which ales they are currently serving. Just outside the main entrance to Birmingham New Street Station, is the Shakespeare pub, which is also popular with visiting supporters (normally under the watchful eye of the local Constabulary). Frequented not only those on their way to St Andrews but those on their way to the Hawthorns, as West Brom normally play their Saturday home games on the same day as Birmingham City. Alcohol is normally made available to away fans inside the ground in the form of John Smith’s Bitter or Fosters Lager (£3.80 per pint), as well as Bottles of Bulmers Cider (£3.60) and Wine (£3.90). However, for certain high profile fixtures, the Club opts not to sell any to away fans.
Official ticket news : Further tickets have been made available for Saturday’s Championship clash against Birmingham City at St Andrew’s (3pm). The Jack Army sold their initial allocation of 1500, with extra tickets now available on general sale. The Swans are going in search of a third straight win and are sure to have a strong away contingent cheering on Russell Martin and his players.
https://www.fansnetwork.co.uk/football/swanseacity/news/56053/olivier-ntcham-loo
https://www.fansnetwork.co.uk/football/swanseacity/news/56055/team-news-birmingh
https://www.fansnetwork.co.uk/football/swanseacity/news/56056
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| Birmingham City v Swansea City: Matchday Thread 2021/22 FRIDAY UPDATE on 13:57 - Oct 23 with 1716 views | ReslovenSwan1 |
| Birmingham City v Swansea City: Matchday Thread 2021/22 FRIDAY UPDATE on 01:32 - Oct 23 by Dr_Parnassus |
Is that true? What do you constitute as not that often?
I can remember 4 occasions off the top of my head in the last year or two. |
"Not that often" is defined by the results which I as a fan keep a general loose overview on. If your extensive data bank tells you it is as much as twice a season then that is "not that often". It is even less common without FA cup and league cup games with lower league teams like Stevenage etc.
This task is not easy as no doubt we will find out this afternoon. |  |
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| Birmingham City v Swansea City: Matchday Thread 2021/22 FRIDAY UPDATE on 14:04 - Oct 23 with 1676 views | Dr_Parnassus |
| Birmingham City v Swansea City: Matchday Thread 2021/22 FRIDAY UPDATE on 13:57 - Oct 23 by ReslovenSwan1 |
"Not that often" is defined by the results which I as a fan keep a general loose overview on. If your extensive data bank tells you it is as much as twice a season then that is "not that often". It is even less common without FA cup and league cup games with lower league teams like Stevenage etc.
This task is not easy as no doubt we will find out this afternoon. |
Didn’t have any data. I don’t have a data bank. It’s simple research that you have access to as well.
I haven’t looked at this particular one though, I just can remember 4 occasions in the last 2 years, may well be more. |  |
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| Birmingham City v Swansea City: Matchday Thread 2021/22 ITS MATCHDAY ! on 14:05 - Oct 23 with 1667 views | Dr_Parnassus |
Cardiff 0-2 Boro | |
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| Birmingham City v Swansea City: Matchday Thread 2021/22 ITS MATCHDAY ! on 14:50 - Oct 23 with 1571 views | Jack123 |
I love Saturdays, missis gone to bed, fridge full of beer, and swans on tv, bliss. 3-0 to the swans. |  |
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| Birmingham City v Swansea City: Matchday Thread 2021/22 ITS MATCHDAY ! on 14:53 - Oct 23 with 1564 views | Catullus |
Bowyer was right last season though and he got the result on the back of it. This season we are already a much different prospect. |  |
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| Birmingham City v Swansea City: Matchday Thread 2021/22 ITS MATCHDAY ! on 14:59 - Oct 23 with 1517 views | Dr_Parnassus |
| Birmingham City v Swansea City: Matchday Thread 2021/22 ITS MATCHDAY ! on 14:53 - Oct 23 by Catullus |
Bowyer was right last season though and he got the result on the back of it. This season we are already a much different prospect. |
In terms of predictability, we are just as predictable now as we were last year.
Not sure how anyone can say otherwise.
Being predictable and being able to stop what you predict are two different things though. Not many stopped us last season regardless of predictability.
If we play to our potential today we will also be hard to stop despite our tactics and game being entirely predictable. | |
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| Birmingham City v Swansea City: Matchday Thread 2021/22 ITS MATCHDAY ! on 15:12 - Oct 23 with 1432 views | Flashberryjack |
Any streams available...please |  |
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| Birmingham City v Swansea City: Matchday Thread 2021/22 ITS MATCHDAY ! on 15:14 - Oct 23 with 1420 views | Johnw102 |
Deeley lucky not to get booking there. |  |
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| Birmingham City v Swansea City: Matchday Thread 2021/22 ITS MATCHDAY ! on 15:19 - Oct 23 with 1377 views | jackrabbit |
We seem determined to let them score first. Very sporting of us. But there’s possession and there’s aimlessly faffing around at the back. I think I’m witnessing the latter.
Why does it take us so long to untwist our knickers? |  | | |
| Birmingham City v Swansea City: Matchday Thread 2021/22 ITS MATCHDAY ! on 15:21 - Oct 23 with 1359 views | Badlands |
| Birmingham City v Swansea City: Matchday Thread 2021/22 ITS MATCHDAY ! on 15:19 - Oct 23 by jackrabbit |
We seem determined to let them score first. Very sporting of us. But there’s possession and there’s aimlessly faffing around at the back. I think I’m witnessing the latter.
Why does it take us so long to untwist our knickers? |
too many changes of personnel in defence.
Cabango ans Downes out today following WBA clogging. |  |
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| Birmingham City v Swansea City: Matchday Thread 2021/22 ITS MATCHDAY ! on 15:27 - Oct 23 with 1290 views | Dr_Parnassus |
| Birmingham City v Swansea City: Matchday Thread 2021/22 ITS MATCHDAY ! on 15:19 - Oct 23 by jackrabbit |
We seem determined to let them score first. Very sporting of us. But there’s possession and there’s aimlessly faffing around at the back. I think I’m witnessing the latter.
Why does it take us so long to untwist our knickers? |
Yep we seem to be slipping into old ways this half. Annoying after what we have achieved by moving away from it recently.
Feels like the Luton first half but without the goals, so hope the second half we knock this possession at the back stuff on the head and go direct again. | |
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| Birmingham City v Swansea City: Matchday Thread 2021/22 ITS MATCHDAY ! on 15:27 - Oct 23 with 1295 views | Jack123 |
These commentators are dire on bluestv blues this blues that..bore off ya muppets | |
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| Birmingham City v Swansea City: Matchday Thread 2021/22 ITS MATCHDAY ! on 15:28 - Oct 23 with 1286 views | deanscfc |
Few questions...
1) I have a stream without any audio. Anyone got one with audio? link?
2) Why can't we pay to watch games on the Swans website like previously?
3) Why is there hardly a Birmingham supporter at the stadium? Have I missed a lockdown in England or something? Seems bizarre. | | | |
| Birmingham City v Swansea City: Matchday Thread 2021/22 ITS MATCHDAY ! on 15:29 - Oct 23 with 1284 views | Johnw102 |
Getting more into it now. COYS. | |
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| Birmingham City v Swansea City: Matchday Thread 2021/22 ITS MATCHDAY ! on 15:29 - Oct 23 with 1282 views | jackrabbit |
| Birmingham City v Swansea City: Matchday Thread 2021/22 ITS MATCHDAY ! on 15:21 - Oct 23 by Badlands |
too many changes of personnel in defence.
Cabango ans Downes out today following WBA clogging. |
You’re right. They look like they’re trying to play to a script they’ve spent all night memorising.
When we get it forward we’re playing some nice stuff and we’re troubling them greatly. Let’s get it into their half more quickly. | | | |
| Birmingham City v Swansea City: Matchday Thread 2021/22 ITS MATCHDAY ! on 15:30 - Oct 23 with 1257 views | Jack123 |
| Birmingham City v Swansea City: Matchday Thread 2021/22 ITS MATCHDAY ! on 15:28 - Oct 23 by deanscfc |
Few questions...
1) I have a stream without any audio. Anyone got one with audio? link?
2) Why can't we pay to watch games on the Swans website like previously?
3) Why is there hardly a Birmingham supporter at the stadium? Have I missed a lockdown in England or something? Seems bizarre. |
I have audio, funnily regarding the stadium, the commentators said prior to kick off, it's nice to see a full house. I was like wtf it's empty.
No link sorry [Post edited 23 Oct 2021 15:31]
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| Birmingham City v Swansea City: Matchday Thread 2021/22 ITS MATCHDAY ! on 15:38 - Oct 23 with 1178 views | deanscfc |
| Birmingham City v Swansea City: Matchday Thread 2021/22 ITS MATCHDAY ! on 15:30 - Oct 23 by Jack123 |
I have audio, funnily regarding the stadium, the commentators said prior to kick off, it's nice to see a full house. I was like wtf it's empty.
No link sorry [Post edited 23 Oct 2021 15:31]
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no prob.
and wow...I can't understand how it's so empty. | | | |
| Birmingham City v Swansea City: Matchday Thread 2021/22 ITS MATCHDAY ! on 15:48 - Oct 23 with 1075 views | jasper_T |
Ref not falling for our players backing in under theirs as they jump for the ball. Should start handing out cards for it soon. Dangerous play. | | | |
| Birmingham City v Swansea City: Matchday Thread 2021/22 ITS MATCHDAY ! on 15:51 - Oct 23 with 1039 views | A_Fans_Dad |
| Birmingham City v Swansea City: Matchday Thread 2021/22 ITS MATCHDAY ! on 15:48 - Oct 23 by jasper_T |
Ref not falling for our players backing in under theirs as they jump for the ball. Should start handing out cards for it soon. Dangerous play. |
But he is falling for them falling over at every opportunity though. | | | |
| Birmingham City v Swansea City: Matchday Thread 2021/22 ITS MATCHDAY ! on 15:52 - Oct 23 with 1018 views | 34dfgdf54 |
Not the best half to be honest. Brum another big physical side.
We need a LWB in Jan, I’m hoping we are well under way in talking to a few, lati trying his best but doesn’t give us anywhere near enough go forward which is understandable of course. |  | | |
| Birmingham City v Swansea City: Matchday Thread 2021/22 ITS MATCHDAY ! on 15:52 - Oct 23 with 1015 views | A_Fans_Dad |
Just like last time 45 minutes, 74% possession and just 1 shot at the goal and not even on target.
We need another good second half. | | | |
| Birmingham City v Swansea City: Matchday Thread 2021/22 ITS MATCHDAY ! on 15:54 - Oct 23 with 997 views | jackrabbit |
| Birmingham City v Swansea City: Matchday Thread 2021/22 ITS MATCHDAY ! on 15:38 - Oct 23 by deanscfc |
no prob.
and wow...I can't understand how it's so empty. |
Haven’t they lost the last 6? Or 6 out of 7 I’m not sure, but it’s something like that. Hence the disinterest from the Brummie fan base.
This is a game we don’t look like losing. But at the moment it’s game we don’t look like winning either. In that half they put the ball in our net and missed an open goal with our goalkeeper nowhere to be seen. I hope that has been noted and mentioned in the half time talk. [Post edited 23 Oct 2021 15:56]
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| Birmingham City v Swansea City: Matchday Thread 2021/22 ITS MATCHDAY ! on 15:57 - Oct 23 with 941 views | AndyCole |
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That has to be the most Boring 1st half of football I have seen in 2+ years. Dreadful at best.
74% (not purposeful) possession, ZERO shots on target. Bonkers.
Martin needs to draw upon the very best man-management tapes to salvage anything from this dross.
Martin clearly needs someone alongside with no ego, to show the way. A consistent winning way.
It's almost as though he's been setting up to impress with possession stats, to enhance his brand as opposed to winning games of football.
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