If its worth that much I think the council should give us the stadium to help make sure we stay in the prem http://www.thisissouthwales.co.uk/story-17746424-detail/story.html
All done by a club run by fans, no benefactor, in profit, keeping their heritage and playing great football. HAPPY DAYS!! No wonder we pay hardly no rent....for once I applaud local government for their foresight!
This thread deserves more notice tbh. I think it is great that both the city and the club are working together to achieve success.
And the idiots at Walesonline turn it into a story about our neighbors http://www.walesonline.co.uk/footballnation/cardiff-city/cardiff-city-fc/2013/01/04/91466-32541932/?
A couple of personal views on how our promotion has brought in new admirers. In a report published today, the club’s first season in the top flight brought around £58 million of benefit to the city. The Swans became the first Welsh club to reach the Premier League in 2011. But the city has also been reaping the rewards off the pitch with hoteliers, pubs and the city council reporting increased activity since 2011, according to the report published by the City and County of Swansea. Emma Frearson Emmanuel, head of the International Office at Swansea University, said: “What we have noticed since the Swans came into the Premier League is an increase in interest in Swansea from students in certain countries of the world, particularly Africa. “The number of international players the Swans have on their team is influential in raising the profile of the Swans in their home country and we are seeing a general increase in applications and enquiries as a result of that. “When we go out to recruitment events in different countries we actually have students coming up to our stands asking how far is the campus from the Liberty Stadium. And they are delighted that it is so close.” Adithya Rangaswamy, 18, a law student from Botswana, said: “I knew about Swansea being in the Premier League and that was also a really big part of making my decision because I am a huge football fanatic. I saw them last season on TV pretty much every single game. “I haven’t been to see a game yet but I plan on going in the next two weeks. It is perfect, everything that I wanted. I don’t think I would have made the decision to come here if I had not planned on watching them.” Benjamin Bell-Gam, 30, from Nigeria, studying a masters in international maritime law. He said: “Swansea City Football Club was a factor in bringing me here. I saw the play-off final at Wembley on TV, which was an opportunity to see 90 minutes of live action. Usually it was all about highlights. I saw the Premier League matches last season. Their football was outstanding, especially how they handled big teams. That was really interesting. “Going to the Liberty Stadium to see the Swans play Chelsea was really impressive. I really enjoyed it. The fans and the stadium were wonderful. I hope to go again. The Premiership is the biggest factor in coming here. I made the right decision.” Taylor Anderson, 23, from Michigan in the United States, studying for a War and Society masters degree, (and a longstanding Chelsea fan) said: “We get pretty much every Premier League match on TV in the States. I followed Swansea a little bit before because Brendan Rodgers was the youth team manager and then reserve team manager at Chelsea. When I heard he got he job at a championship side I followed them a little bit. I watched the play-offs. I liked the way they played. “The atmosphere at the game I saw against Wigan was outstanding. The singing and chanting was much different from any sport back home. I liked football before, but I am definitely addicted now after going to the match. “I love the way Swansea play. I like the idea of being close to top-flight football in one of the best leagues in the world.”
