No good the game going to penalties, we haven't had one all season. We don't even know who would take one anyway.
I've been living undercover as a Swans fan in Bradford for the last 8 years so I know all about "Bradford Watching"! These daft jokes about 50 rupees a ticket etc. are a bit ironic considering that the Bantams, in a city which is over 25% Asian in population, probably have only a dozen fans of that ethnicity - even more weird when you consider that their ground is located in the middle of the most Asian district of the city (Manningham) - probably 95% Pakistani. It's a shame that the club can't do more to attract support from the local Pakistani community - some of their local amateur league sides/players are amongst the best in the area. A lot seem to be Man U or Liverpool fans. Nowt new there then. Most Bradford fans I know don't seriously expect to win the Cup, but are determined to enjoy their day out in London. I expect and hope their players will be applauded by Swans fans on the day - when they are going up to collect their losers medals, that is.
"We don't even know who would take one anyway". Perhaps we can have an emergency 24 hour loan of Sinclair from Man.City,never.
F. J. that kind of sums it up. A great Day out @ Wemberley. We have nothing to lose and everything to gain. If we do it, then it’s a fantastic bonus. But I would rather get out of the Tin Pot League we have been in for far too long. Most Bantams want promotion Europe yeah like we want to enter into more games that our opposition and get knackered into the bargain. We’ve had enough of that this season already. Roll on the 24th Feb. C.T.I.D.
I'd be gutted if we lose of course, but will also applaud Bradford if they win.... Fab day out regardless - Aside from the playoffs, this is a dream come true to most Jacks too, to get to Wembley for the first time in a major cup..
I'm looking forward to a good day with what seem to be a good, genuine bunch of opposing fans and no real pressure for either side to win. I think we've both excelled ourselves in getting to the final and both appreciate that. I just feel that we're all out for a good day in the capital, with a game of football thrown in to cap it off. Can't wait
What's annoyed me with some Bradford fans is their assumption it'll mean more to them than us because we're the 'big time charlie's' and they are Div 2. They really don't know our history do they? I'm nervous about being the overwhelming favourites but we should win comfortably. Credit to Bradford for getting to the Final but if we play the way we do most of the time and they play the way they do most of the time we'll win. I fully accept it's a one off game and anything can happen.
Indeed,Knackered,it's a one off game,and should be viewed by the Club,the players,and the supporters as just that. Anything can happen on the day. One slip and they could score, then it's catch up time. The history of the Cup tournaments ,even Finals, is littered with upsets,and I would hate for us to be the next one on the list. Let us hope we play to our full potential,that way I can only see a Swansea win.
The Bantams had a poor result today, losing 1-0 at home to the Gills http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21311348
I am glad of the game. A 2 week break can be a bad thing. Nothing like match fitness to prepare for a final. 2 weeks preparing for the Bradford game would have just built on the nerves and probable over analysis, rather than just being at our best by coming off some decent results after some tough games.
Now don't get me wrong Bradford have done fantastic to get to Wembley. A team in the bottom tier getting all the way to a major final and I take my hat off to them. But, lets be honest here for a bit. We really should beat them. Yes I know anything is possible and no disrespect meant but I expect us to dominate possession on that nice big pitch at Wembley and wear them down. I would expect them to be knackered after 70 mins after chasing the ball around a lot. Even if its still tight at that time I would expect us to score in the last 20 minutes and possibly more than one goal too.
If we played them ten times I would be 100% confident we would stuff them on aggregate, however this is a one off game!
Can't see Chico being back for Wembley, but at least Bartley will get a full game next week to get sharp
