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Match Day Thread Swansea City v Cardiff City

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  1. Matthew Bound Still Lurks

    Matthew Bound Still Lurks Well-Known Member

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    If that is our line up , then we win and comfortably.
     
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  2. azzuriswan

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    Fingers crossed that our players will have input from former players and local staff that will give them the necessary vibes for playing this game...some of the players will have experience such as the ex Celtic and Southampton lads and no doubt Downey’s for Ipswich against Norwich...
     
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  3. Taffvalerowdy

    Taffvalerowdy Well-Known Member

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  5. Matthew Bound Still Lurks

    Matthew Bound Still Lurks Well-Known Member

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    For both sides I say
     
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  7. Taffvalerowdy

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    Russell Martin makes two changes to his Swansea City starting XI for today’s south Wales derby against Cardiff City at the Swansea.com Stadium.

    Ryan Bennett returns to the centre of defence as he makes his first appearance since the draw at Luton last month, while Ethan Laird starts at right wing-back in place of Joel Latibeaudiere.

    Martin continues with Ben Hamer in goal, with Ryan Manning and Kyle Naughton alongside Bennett in defence.

    Jake Bidwell operates on the opposite flank to Laird, while skipper Matt Grimes and Flynn Downes line up in midfield alongside Korey Smith.

    Jamie Paterson provides support to top scorer Joel Piroe, who leads the line for the hosts.

    Olivier Ntcham is included on the bench as he makes his return to the match day squad after missing the stalemate at Derby, though Martin is without Michael Obafemi despite the striker returning to full training following an injury that ruled him out of the last three league games.

    Swansea City: Ben Hamer, Kyle Naughton, Ryan Bennett, Ryan Manning, Ethan Laird, Matt Grimes (capt), Flynn Downes, Korey Smith, Jamie Paterson, Jake Bidwell, Joel Piroe.

    Subs: Steven Benda, Ben Cabango, Joel Latibeaudiere, Liam Walsh, Olivier Ntcham, Morgan Whittaker, Liam Cullen.
     
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  8. JackHammer

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    2 short centre backs in Manning and Naughton. Thats a bit of a worry with Kieffer Moore upfront.
     
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    Need to take the game to them today. Cardiff have already settled for a draw with their line up.
     
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  12. ValleyGraduate12

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    Seen those given as a penalty before.
     
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  13. neveroffsidereff

    neveroffsidereff Well-Known Member

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    Pen in my book
     
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  14. daimungeezer

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    Definite pen. Typical. Lots of possession but no penetration. Looks like a 0 - 0 right now.
     
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    What a legend
     
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  17. daimungeezer

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    Great goal. What do I know :grin:
     
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  18. nifta

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    Nice!

    My stream is around 30 seconds behind 'live', so I got the phone alert before the goal :)

    Loved the "swim away" goal celebration :D
     
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  19. Taffvalerowdy

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    Need a second one - they could Nick one from a set piece
     
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  20. Taffvalerowdy

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    Great atmosphere here
     
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