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Swansea measure up as Matos tactics outsmart Watford
Swansea City proved their worth as head coach Vitor Matos set his depleted side up to exploit the Watford midfield and press relentlessly throughout this game. The days of hanging on for a 1-0 win to be thwarted at the end of halves seems to be a thing of the past, at least for now. The determination was there with Ethan Galbraith on the bench and Melker Widell (out injured) there were a few raised eyebrows at this Swansea selection.
Watford 0 - 2 Swansea City - Player Ratings and Reports
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Hornets v Swans : Team news, Galbraith test, plus Leo Walta talks ongoing
Vitor Matos is waiting in the results of a late fitness test on star utility player, Ethan Galbraith this morning. His Swansea side will make the short journey from their accommodation to Vicarage Road at 1pm.
Leo Walta : Swans close down other clubs plus Stamenić inquiry
The news this morning of Leo Walta a player at IK Sirius in the Allsvenskan league in Sweden surfaced much to the displeasure of Swansea City FC. The Swans have done a bit of shopping around Northern Europe since Adam Worth took over as the main recruitment man at Swansea. It is a goldmine at times for clubs willing to put the work in to bring in players.
Swans transfer window : It’s all in control, players in talks …
Swansea City are in talks on Sunday with two players that may well join the club before the end of the transfer window. What we know is that one is a defender and one a forward who is currently talking to other clubs as well. We also have news on Josh Key.
Swansea City : What goes on behind the scenes is of far more interest this weekend
Swansea City will resist low ball attempts over the coming weekend to unsettle their players despite information that it’s a likelihood. By that we understand there is some interest in certain players, none of whom Swansea fans will want to leave. And the Swans are not keen at all in losing anyone this window.
Swansea City : Will Watford prove to be the turning point ?
Swansea City will certainly look to their EFL Championship fixture on Saturday (3pm) Vicarage Road against Watford as the turning point for their poor away form under head coach, Vitor Matos. Just one win away from home signals a degree of concern about this side and its overall character. But we don’t just write a few sentences or words and leave it there, we have to to look deeper.
The context behind the new Swans 25 man squad with transfer news !
Swansea City continue to be linked with players, one at Birmingham City who it is suggested to us they can’t afford, let alone match his wage demands. As we move towards another away game against Watford this coming Saturday (3pm) at Vicarage Road there is srill plenty of time though to get another player in. You can be sure about that.
Swansea City : Are we getting close to the reasons why ?
It’s about time we did it. We take a look at those Swansea City players signed over this and the summer transfer window, January isn’t over yet and there is still at least one more bit of business to come. Today we look at what we have so far this 2025/26 season. And don’t forget - It’s easy to subscribe to Swansea Independent and have your say.
The Indy Exclusive ! Swans football legend on Lawrence Vigouroux
The performances of Swansea City goalkeeper, Lawrence Vigouroux most certainly place him in amongst the most remarkable shot stoppers in the Championship this season. Game after game we see extraordinary reaction saves and many times after a world class save there’s more to come in the same movement.
Cabango and his astonishing handball loses the game for Swansea City
Swansea City yet again lost an away game by the odd goal in a performance that went from the bizarre to incomparable in the second half. The issue is of course despite so many opportunities for the Swans they didn’t put them away followed by incredibly poor decision making. Then of course what more can head coach Vitor Matos do when he sets his side up to win games and his team doesn’t turn up in front of goal ?
Hull City 2 - 1 Swansea City - Player Ratings and Reports
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Hull City v Swansea City : Team news & transfer buzz
Hull City v Swansea City this afternoon at 3pm.
Swansea City : Friday night round up, Barry Bannan & Hull City away
The Swans travelled today to Humberside for their EFL Championship game against Hull City tomorrow (3pm) at the MKM Stadium. The good news is new signing, Gustavo Nunes has travelled, the bad is that Zeidane Inoussa (back) is out and could be for a while.
Swansea City and their new ‘fiery player’ Plus transfer dateline
It’s always slightly humorous when those outlets out there go for the clicky stories that trawl in views based on not a lot. We tend to look at the obvious within these rumours and then review the information via a more level headed approach to Swansea City reporting. If you don’t shout your own corner when nobody else does then expect features that qualify our reporting history.
Transfer Window : Swansea City have a lot to contemplate and here are the reasons why
Despite outlets screaming about Swansea City prepared to sign players this window, some speculating two million pounds (its euros) There’s some proper detail to overcome before further progress ‘may’ occur this January.
Swansea City win again at home but frailties exposed
The Swans made hard work of this win at times despite the scoreline. There won’t be too many fans in the crowd last night confident this was an easy win. Even when Zān Vipotnik headed home number three.
Swansea City 3 - 1 Blackburn Rovers - Player Ratings and Reports
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Vested interest in Sheffield Wednesday player plus tonight’s big game
Bailey Cadamarteri the twenty year old Sheffield Wednesday forward has been described to Swansea Independent as a player the club have a ‘vested interest’ in. Originally a player earmarked for the summer the interest in him can now go either way.
Swansea v Blackburn Rovers : Fans boycott & a team in absolute turmoil **updated
Blackburn Rovers head coach, Valerian Ishmael brings his side to the swansea.com tomorrow night with a big section of the Rovers support wanting him out of the club. It hasn’t been a good time for Ismael and going back over their last ten fames they’ve won just once.
Frustration again as Matos gets his first draw as Swans head coach
Swans fans were left frustrated again yesterday evening as chances to score were not taken up as the regular pattern of the season continued.Three times the home side hit the bar, one effort from Ronald seemed easier to score.
Swansea City 1 - 1 Birmingham City - Player Ratings and Reports
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Swansea City v Birmingham City : Team News & big game build up
The Swans take on Birmingham City this evening in the Sky LIVE game from the swansea.com (5:30pm) The build up to the game is here with latest news and of course the teams.
Swans v Blues to come : Plus the truth behind Rak-Sakyi & Santos
The Swans are still slightly smarting from a twenty four hour spell of indecision regarding Ricardo Santos and Jesurun Rak-Sakyi. And a few things need pointing out regards this medical Santos ‘failed’
Swans v Blues : Chris Davies under real pressure this weekend
Swansea City take on Birmingham City tomorrow evening at the swansea.com stadium (5:30pm) and there seems to be a lot riding on this game. The Blues head coach, Chris Davies is having a torrid time trying to get results despite beating Coventry City last time out in the league.
Swansea City : There’s good news and bad news on an eventful day at the Swans
Swans head coach, Vitor Matos addressed the forthcoming fixture against Birmingham City (Saturday 5:30pm) and also referred to Kaelan Casey, Malick Yalcouyé, Ricardo Santos and Manuel Benson.
Swans in transfer discussions pre Birmingham City, Casey gone
Swansea City are preparing for a crucial televised game against Birmingham City on Saturday evening (5:30pm) LIVE on Sky TV. With players leaving on loan and still questions over Rak-Sakyi even interested to agree to the offer from the Swans to come in on loan, it’s a bit of an upside down week.
Swansea City : It’s now a scramble with named clubs all over the place for Rak-Sakyi
The scenario for Jesurun Rak-Sakyi to come to Swansea is very much in the balance this morning and we have been told that the Swans are really pressing for his signature. Despite clubs from around Europe now in the picture.
Ricardo Santos transfer comes to fruition, there could be more
Swansea City are open to players leaving this month as inquiries hot up this transfer window. Working within a precise remit the Swans are open to certain players leaving the club. And by that we don’t mean Ethan Galbraith as an example at this exact moment in time.
Josh Key link with Blackburn Rovers ? Plus Bianchini & Casey
Rumours of Josh Key being of interest to Blackburn Rovers is merely a rehash of news before he even joined Swansea City we have been told. However, maybe preying upon his recent downturn in form those referencing this are hopeful there may be something in it ?
Swansea City : Just how many chances do you need !
The frustration and continual angst when watching Swansea City became a bit too much for some Swans fans after the defeat on penalties to West Bromwich Albion this afternoon. Having dominated a game they could have won by three or four goals at least - chance after chance was spurned.