Only one word to say to that! POSER........................ Here are you FAST FACTS to preview the Swansea v Fulham match: •Swansea will be looking their second consecutive win for the first time since 22 September 2013 •The Swans beat Fulham 2-1 earlier this season at Craven Cottage and have been them on 4 occasions out of 5 •This is match 35 for the Swans •The Swans have benefited from more own goals than any other Premier League team so far this season - 5 in total •This is Swansea’s longest run ever in the Premier League without a win - 8 matches •Fulham have lost 13 out of their last 18 Premier League matches •74% of Swansea’s goals have been scored in the second half - more than any other team in the top flight •Fulham have only kept one clean sheet in their last 15 Premier League matches •Wilfried Bony is currently averaging a goal every 154 minutes Referee - Michael Oliver - Red: 3, Yellow: 86
Just saying it as it is . The signs are good and with Wilfred finding the net I'm hopeful of a positive result and exciting game of footy .
Tonight's game can mean just a little bit more than just 3 points in the broader context .. COME on you Swans! Whether you are a fully signed-up member of the Jack Army or only have a passing interest in the fortunes of Swansea City Football Club your support is needed starting tonight against Fulham – as the side approaches the sharp end of the soccer season. While fans have enjoyed seeing the Swans pitch their silky skills against the likes of the game’s aristocrats, in Manchester United, Chelsea, Spurs and Arsenal, and winning plenty of plaudits in the process for their intricate passing patterns, the next six fixtures or so will not be for the faint hearted. Must-win blood and guts games against the likes of tonight’s opponents, Fulham, Crystal Palace, Stoke, West Ham, and bitter rivals Cardiff may not be pretty but they will determine the fate of the Swans - and, without too much exaggeration, the city of Swansea in the process. When Brendan Rogers led the side to the Premier League promised land, by winning the pay-offs in May 2011, it was not just the long suffering, loyal supporters punching the air in delight. That first season in the top flight poured an estimated £58 million into the pockets of the local economy. and helped create nearly 400 new jobs. The Liberty Stadium side became a marketing miracle, the dream, ticket to promoting the city as games are beamed to over 200 countries, attracting an audience of billions. And when the cameras show up at the Liberty Stadium often images of the city and glorious Gower are flashed around the globe providing the kind of advertising money can’t buy. However, for the first time since winning promotion three seasons ago, the threat of relegation - and the loss of the golden Premier League goose - is a real possibility. Swansea are without a win in eight Premier League matches and have dropped towards the relegation places. They sit just three points above the drop zone as a growing sense of worry takes hold. Russell Greenslade, chief executive of Swansea Business Improvement District, said: “Swansea City being in the football premier league has certainly placed Swansea on the world wide map. Playing and staying in the league would obviously continue this presence which in turn supports the areas economy and vibrancy. Goes without saying, the businesses of Swansea City Centre wish the team the best of luck for the rest of season.” However Swansea singer songwriter and radio broadcaster Mal Pope, who is a Swans vice president, believes that the side will be safe come the end of the season. He said: “It would be a terrific blow for the city as well as the team if they went down but I have no doubt whatsoever that Swansea City will survive and rise up the table in the next few weeks. “We have this ability in Wales to fear the worse but we need to show a bit off arrogance and realise that we are an established Premier League side and trust in Michael Laudrup and his boys. It is important but I have an innate belief in the team.” Geoff Haden, who runs Clyne Farm and DylanThomas’s Cwmdonkin Drive home, as tourist attractions, said: “If the Swans go down it would lower morale in the city. “Being in the Premier League has obviously brought people into the area who would not have come otherwise. So as Dylan wrote I would urge the players to fight against the dying of the light!” Read more: http://www.southwales-eveningpost.c...tory-20506809-detail/story.html#ixzz2rgSGcKUT
Let's not get off topic, Jesus! I think the cup final mentality is a great springboard for what we need over the next four games. If we were to win the next two, the derby game would be a very different prospect (given that I really can't see C.Diff getting six points from the next two) and we could be a real thorn in their side. (And just for the record, I put Dai on IGNORE because I don't want to read his posts. Please stop quoting them because they're giving me a headache.)
Have a big p!ss up when you lot get back from work/school or whatever, we need our fans on top form tonight. That cup final mentality! Fulham players don't know what an atmosphere is so let's remind them exactly where they are, we weren't voted best fans in the league (First PL season, by fans of all other clubs, based on home and away) for f*ck all. SUPPORT. TEH. BOYS. N. MAKE. SOME. NOISE.
Some team news... Swansea v Fulham (19:45 GMT) Swansea boss Michael Laudrup makes six changes from the FA Cup win over Birmingham and two from their loss to Tottenham last time out in the league. Jonathan de Guzman and Jonjo Shelvey are fit to start, while Nathan Dyer is named on the bench after being out since 15 December. Fulham manager Rene Meulensteen makes 11 changes from the side that drew with Sheffield United in the FA Cup, fielding the same side that lost to Arsenal in their previous Premier League match. However, defenders Fernando Amorebieta and John Arne Riise have failed to recover from knocks in time for tonight's trip to the Liberty Stadium.
Thought we'd get some of our injured back in readiness for this game, good news indeed, Dyer to come on at half time!..............
