| U21s : Swansea City 10 Birmingham City 1 : Thread Inc MATCH REPORT 07:25 - May 10 with 2702 views | builthjack |
Cheers Builthy.
2pm today Wednesday 10th May
Liberty Stadium
Free entrance
From the OS.
Swansea City Under-21s are in Professional Development League action for the final time this season as they welcome Birmingham City to the Swansea.com Stadium on Wednesday. (2pm kick-off).
The Swans have been in magnificent form at the Swansea.com Stadium this season, winning all four fixtures at the ground against Wigan Athletic, Queens Park Rangers, Hull City and Professional Development League North champions, Sheffield United.
Overall, the age-grade side haven't lost in the league on home turf since November.
The Blues, meanwhile, haven't picked up a win in their last five outings, playing out two draws in their last two games against Ipswich and Reading respectively.
MATCH REPORT
It was a perfect 10 for Swansea City Under-21s as they rounded off their season in superb style with a magnificent all-round team performance that dismantled Birmingham City at the Swansea.com Stadium.
The in-form Swans had led 5-0 inside half an hour against the shell-shocked visitors, Josh Thomas hitting a hat-trick, with Joe Thomas and Liam Smith also on the scoresheet.
Josh Thomas added his fourth, with Cameron Congreve, Tivonge Rushesha, Corey Hurford and captain Sam Leverett also finding the net after the break.
Rico Patterson’s finish for Birmingham was of no consolation to the visitors, who also ended with 10 men after captain Rico Browne was sent off deep into the second half.
The result means the Swans have won nine of their final dozen Professional Development League fixtures, coming up just one point short of the play-offs.
They have also win all five of their fixtures at the Swansea.com Stadium, having previously beaten QPR, Wigan, Hull and Sheffield United.
In addition, they end the season as the PDL’s top scorers having netted a remarkable 80 goals in their 28 games.
After a nervy first few moments, they quickly settled into their rhythm and overwhelmed the Blues.
It needed good defending from Azeem Abdulai to deny Kieran Wakefield a sight of goal just a few seconds in, the Scotland youth international making an important block in his own area.
Swansea responded immediately, Smith’s low strike forcing Olivier Basey into a sharp low stop at his near post.
But, from the resulting corner, the hosts took he lead as under-21s’ player of the season Joe Thomas swept a corner into the net as the Birmingham defence were caught fast asleep.
Joe Thomas soon went close again, a mazy run from the right ending with him having a left-footed shot blocked as he set his sights on the bottom corner.
Swansea did not have to wait long to double their lead, however, Josh Thomas making the most of his good pressing work to bear down on goal and steer the ball into the far corner of the net.
The home side were cutting the visitors to ribbons, and Smith made it 3-0 a couple of minutes later as he turned in Ben Lloyd’s inch-perfect cross from the right.
Swansea were in irresistible form, and Josh Thomas grabbed his second after patient build-up ended with Smith producing a slide-rule pass for the forward to guide the ball across the keeper and into the bottom corner.
Josh Thomas nearly had a hat-trick before 23 minutes had elapsed, clipping the ball agonisingly wide of the far post with Birmingham all at sea.
But his treble was completed on the half-hour after a simply magnificent run from Smith.
The Scot received the ball on the touchline before turning infield away from his marker and beating two more defenders to flick the ball on for Thomas to skip inside the final man and send a low shot into the net.
It was nearly 6-0 before half-time; Basey making a good stop to deny Lloyd’s firm effort from another astute Smith pass.
Not that Swansea had to wait too much longer, Josh Thomas firing home his fourth of the game from barely a yard out just 91 seconds into the second half, after Lloyd’s dinked effort had been blocked on the line.
Congreve got in on the act, bending a wonderful free-kick into the far corner in a fashion reminiscent of Joel Piroe’s winner for the first team here against West Brom on Monday.
That was his last contribution as coach Anthony Wright ran the changes, before Birmingham pulled one back as Patterson thrashed the ball home from a right angle, moments after Evan Watts had done well to deny a trialist with a fingertip save.
The same trialist then had an effort blocked after Smith had lost the ball on the left side of his own area, but the Swans swept up the other end where substitute Ruben Davies was fouled as he ran on to Hurford’s pass.
Rushesha stepped up and fired the spot-kick high into the net for Swansea’s eighth goal, and it only for worse for Birmingham when captain Browne was dismissed for making his unhappiness with the award of the penalty in too aggressive a manner.
Hurford made the most of the additional space as he twisted and turned his way beyond a number of players in the area to prod the ball into the far corner.
The Swans were not done, with Leverett rounding the afternoon off by turning in Mitchell Bates' cross to take the score to double figures.
Swansea City Under-21s: Evan Watts, Joe Thomas, Sam Leverett (captain), Azeem Abdulai (Mitchell Bates 54), Filip Lissah, Tivonge Rushesha, Cameron Congreve (Corey Hurford 54), Joel Cotterill, Josh Thomas (Ruben Davies 54), Ben Lloyd, Liam Smith (Kian Jenkins 77).
Unused Substitutes: Remy Mitchell.
Birmingham City Under-21s: Oliver Basey, Trialist, Mitchell Roberts, Tommy Fogarty, Rico Browne (captain), Keyendrah Simmonds (Ifeoluwa Oni 20), Trialist, Kieran Wakefield (Trialist 77), Finley Thorndike, Rico Patterson, Joshua Andrews (Cameron Eubank 64).
Unused Substitutes: Alfie Brooks.
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| U21s v Birmingham on 08:46 - May 10 with 2656 views | whiterock |
I'd like to go but can't be bothered with the rigmarole of applying for a free ticket, can you use your season ticket? |  | | |
| U21s v Birmingham on 10:25 - May 10 with 2628 views | KeithHaynes |
| U21s v Birmingham on 08:46 - May 10 by whiterock |
I'd like to go but can't be bothered with the rigmarole of applying for a free ticket, can you use your season ticket? |
Check your messages 👠|  |
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| U21s v Birmingham City ** Thread on 10:58 - May 10 with 2578 views | KeithHaynes |
Anyone want a ticket PM me. | |
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| U21s v Birmingham City ** Thread on 14:15 - May 10 with 2502 views | blackpooljack |
| U21s v Birmingham City ** Thread on 10:58 - May 10 by KeithHaynes |
Anyone want a ticket PM me. |
14 mins in and 3 up already ...edit 4 up in 20 mins...edit again ht now Swans were 5 up after 29 mins. The futures bright the futures black and white. [Post edited 10 May 2023 14:50]
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| U21s v Birmingham City ** Thread on 15:12 - May 10 with 2410 views | KeithHaynes |
| U21s v Birmingham City ** Thread on 14:15 - May 10 by blackpooljack |
14 mins in and 3 up already ...edit 4 up in 20 mins...edit again ht now Swans were 5 up after 29 mins. The futures bright the futures black and white. [Post edited 10 May 2023 14:50]
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They’ve really developed over the past three months or so. For me this playing structure running through the club is really paying off. It just takes time. People will of course disagree. | |
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| U21s v Birmingham City ** Thread on 15:15 - May 10 with 2406 views | Thornburyswan |
Currently 7-0 up with 35 mins still to go!! | | | |
| U21s v Birmingham City ** Thread on 15:40 - May 10 with 2370 views | blackpooljack |
8-1 now, hope they don't blow this lead. ..Edit 9-1 I think the points might be safe. [Post edited 10 May 2023 15:42]
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| U21s v Birmingham City ** Thread on 15:47 - May 10 with 2342 views | blackpooljack |
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| U21s v Birmingham City ** Thread on 16:00 - May 10 with 2316 views | Dr_Winston |
Correct me if I'm wrong someone, but a lot of those coming through at u21 now would have spent a big chunk of time coming through the youth ranks when we were still a Cat 1 Academy. |  |
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| U21s v Birmingham City ** Thread on 16:48 - May 10 with 2256 views | NotLoyal |
| U21s v Birmingham City ** Thread on 15:12 - May 10 by KeithHaynes |
They’ve really developed over the past three months or so. For me this playing structure running through the club is really paying off. It just takes time. People will of course disagree. |
Agreed, since KOL took the reigns as u 23 boss as it was then, and started attending first team coaching sessions working closely with Martin on playing this way things have improved. I recall people bemoaning the fact the u21 side couldn’t do what Martin wanted, it just took time, anyone who thinks differently is in denial. |  |
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| U21s v Birmingham City ** Thread on 18:37 - May 10 with 2079 views | Boundy |
| U21s v Birmingham City ** Thread on 16:48 - May 10 by NotLoyal |
Agreed, since KOL took the reigns as u 23 boss as it was then, and started attending first team coaching sessions working closely with Martin on playing this way things have improved. I recall people bemoaning the fact the u21 side couldn’t do what Martin wanted, it just took time, anyone who thinks differently is in denial. |
Congreage,Hurford and Jenkins were at the Academy when Landore opened so will have had numerous coaches, great result and looks positive for the future | |
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| U21s v Birmingham City ** Thread on 18:41 - May 10 with 2057 views | KeithHaynes |
| U21s v Birmingham City ** Thread on 18:37 - May 10 by Boundy |
Congreage,Hurford and Jenkins were at the Academy when Landore opened so will have had numerous coaches, great result and looks positive for the future |
What was it Frank Burrows said 🤔😂 | |
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| U21s : Swansea City 10 Birmingham City 1 : Thread Inc MATCH REPORT on 19:40 - May 10 with 1954 views | AguycalledJack |
How many of these are ready to step up? I’ve watched them once or twice but not enough to form a view. | | | |
| U21s : Swansea City 10 Birmingham City 1 : Thread Inc MATCH REPORT on 19:47 - May 10 with 1936 views | KeithHaynes |
| U21s : Swansea City 10 Birmingham City 1 : Thread Inc MATCH REPORT on 19:40 - May 10 by AguycalledJack |
How many of these are ready to step up? I’ve watched them once or twice but not enough to form a view. |
That was a strong side today, Cotterill and Congreve we know about. Would have been nice to see Iwan Morgan. Joseph maybe ? Jasper knows more than most. | |
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| U21s : Swansea City 10 Birmingham City 1 : Thread Inc MATCH REPORT on 21:46 - May 10 with 1808 views | ReslovenSwan1 |
Swansea have some big decisions to make. Not all of them can make it.
Martin has to find room or loans for Rushesha, Leverrit, Abdullai, Josh Thomas, Cotterill Liam Smith and Congreve. The other players have another year.
He wants to keep Sorinola Cundle Naughton as well plus new signings and returning loans. It will not all fit.
This is to make room for the u18 stepping up. Lissah who looked very calm today is younger a like Ludvigsen.
Liam Smith and Congreve go straight into the first team squad I would think and make 20+ appearances.
Dan Williams has gone sadly and Levverit looks competent no more but is captain so might have a better chance. Rushesha and Abulllai and JT should go to Forest Green or similar JT is a real pest and showed real good composure today he has not shown in the past.
Hurford looked like a mini Shakiri |  |
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| U21s : Swansea City 10 Birmingham City 1 : Thread Inc MATCH REPORT on 21:48 - May 10 with 1799 views | swan_si |
That was a poor Brum side, we played against 10 men, should have pushed on to score at least 1 more. 
Great result, only watched the highlights, some really good play, with some really good goals, Josh needs to work on his celebration ðŸ§ðŸ˜‚
Well done all.ðŸ‘ðŸ‘👠|  | | |
| U21s : Swansea City 10 Birmingham City 1 : Thread Inc MATCH REPORT on 22:07 - May 10 with 1765 views | ReslovenSwan1 |
| U21s : Swansea City 10 Birmingham City 1 : Thread Inc MATCH REPORT on 21:48 - May 10 by swan_si |
That was a poor Brum side, we played against 10 men, should have pushed on to score at least 1 more.
Great result, only watched the highlights, some really good play, with some really good goals, Josh needs to work on his celebration ðŸ§ðŸ˜‚
Well done all.ðŸ‘ðŸ‘👠|
Josh seemed to miss a lot of chances over the season but is his composure today was exceptional. He is physical and energetic enough to play lower leagues now I believe. He did pretty well for the Wales u21 team last month under Martin's eye. | |
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| U21s : Swansea City 10 Birmingham City 1 : Thread Inc MATCH REPORT on 22:25 - May 10 with 1731 views | swan_si |
| U21s : Swansea City 10 Birmingham City 1 : Thread Inc MATCH REPORT on 22:07 - May 10 by ReslovenSwan1 |
Josh seemed to miss a lot of chances over the season but is his composure today was exceptional. He is physical and energetic enough to play lower leagues now I believe. He did pretty well for the Wales u21 team last month under Martin's eye. |
Yeah. He's been unlucky the past couple of years, injuries may have slowed his progress, read recently, he's contracted until end of next season, with an option of another year, so he must be impressing the powers that be. | | | |
| U21s : Swansea City 10 Birmingham City 1 : Thread Inc MATCH REPORT on 22:31 - May 10 with 1727 views | Badlands |
| U21s : Swansea City 10 Birmingham City 1 : Thread Inc MATCH REPORT on 21:46 - May 10 by ReslovenSwan1 |
Swansea have some big decisions to make. Not all of them can make it.
Martin has to find room or loans for Rushesha, Leverrit, Abdullai, Josh Thomas, Cotterill Liam Smith and Congreve. The other players have another year.
He wants to keep Sorinola Cundle Naughton as well plus new signings and returning loans. It will not all fit.
This is to make room for the u18 stepping up. Lissah who looked very calm today is younger a like Ludvigsen.
Liam Smith and Congreve go straight into the first team squad I would think and make 20+ appearances.
Dan Williams has gone sadly and Levverit looks competent no more but is captain so might have a better chance. Rushesha and Abulllai and JT should go to Forest Green or similar JT is a real pest and showed real good composure today he has not shown in the past.
Hurford looked like a mini Shakiri |
A mini Shakiri 🤣 |  |
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| U21s : Swansea City 10 Birmingham City 1 : Thread Inc MATCH REPORT on 08:55 - May 11 with 1591 views | Whiterockin |
| U21s : Swansea City 10 Birmingham City 1 : Thread Inc MATCH REPORT on 21:46 - May 10 by ReslovenSwan1 |
Swansea have some big decisions to make. Not all of them can make it.
Martin has to find room or loans for Rushesha, Leverrit, Abdullai, Josh Thomas, Cotterill Liam Smith and Congreve. The other players have another year.
He wants to keep Sorinola Cundle Naughton as well plus new signings and returning loans. It will not all fit.
This is to make room for the u18 stepping up. Lissah who looked very calm today is younger a like Ludvigsen.
Liam Smith and Congreve go straight into the first team squad I would think and make 20+ appearances.
Dan Williams has gone sadly and Levverit looks competent no more but is captain so might have a better chance. Rushesha and Abulllai and JT should go to Forest Green or similar JT is a real pest and showed real good composure today he has not shown in the past.
Hurford looked like a mini Shakiri |
Rushesha's contract runs out next month, I believe that it's not being reniewd otherwise an extension would be signed by now.
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It may possibly be the same with Leverrit. [Post edited 11 May 2023 9:53]
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| U21s : Swansea City 10 Birmingham City 1 : Thread Inc MATCH REPORT on 14:49 - May 11 with 1440 views | Whiterockin |
I'm sure I saw Korey Smith at the game yesterday. Does he still live here? | | | |
| U21s : Swansea City 10 Birmingham City 1 : Thread Inc MATCH REPORT on 18:47 - May 11 with 1355 views | KeithHaynes |
| U21s : Swansea City 10 Birmingham City 1 : Thread Inc MATCH REPORT on 14:49 - May 11 by Whiterockin |
I'm sure I saw Korey Smith at the game yesterday. Does he still live here? |
Snooping ? | |
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| U21s : Swansea City 10 Birmingham City 1 : Thread Inc MATCH REPORT on 22:34 - May 11 with 1297 views | Whiterockin |
| U21s : Swansea City 10 Birmingham City 1 : Thread Inc MATCH REPORT on 18:47 - May 11 by KeithHaynes |
Snooping ? |
Possibly, but with one of his children? | | | |
| U21s : Swansea City 10 Birmingham City 1 : Thread Inc MATCH REPORT on 07:21 - May 12 with 1215 views | Dr_Winston |
| U21s : Swansea City 10 Birmingham City 1 : Thread Inc MATCH REPORT on 22:34 - May 11 by Whiterockin |
Possibly, but with one of his children? |
Wouldn't be the first player to fall in love with the place. | |
| Pain or damage don't end the world. Or despair, or f*cking beatings. The world ends when you're dead. Until then, you got more punishment in store. Stand it like a man... and give some back. |
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| U21s : Swansea City 10 Birmingham City 1 : Thread Inc MATCH REPORT on 08:05 - May 12 with 1189 views | Whiterockin |
| U21s : Swansea City 10 Birmingham City 1 : Thread Inc MATCH REPORT on 07:21 - May 12 by Dr_Winston |
Wouldn't be the first player to fall in love with the place. |
That was what I thought when I saw them. | | | |
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