| Swansea City v Bristol City: Matchday Thread THE AFTERMATH 11:23 - Feb 25 with 17754 views | NotLoyal |
English Football Championship
Swansea City v Bristol City
Saturday 27th February 2021
Kick off 3pm
Liberty Stadium
TV : SWANS TV
RADIO : BBC RADIO WALES & TALK SPORT 2
Match officials
KEITH STROUD
Jonathan Hunt and Sam Lewis
Fourth Official : Scott Tallis
It’s good to see Keith from Stroud in charge of this game, he hasn’t got that far to drive and can get a lift back on the Bristol City team coach if he parks up on the M4/M5 junction. Lovely kebab van near there too, think about it Keith, it’s definitely an option pal.
Keith from Stroud will probably park up near the kebab van next to the M4/M5 and jump on the Wurzel bus to the Liberty
Stroud last officiated a swans game on December 2nd 2020 when Middlesbrough beat the swans 2-1. He booked Grimes and Dhanda that day because he was scared of Neil Warnock. Steve Cooper didn’t bother him that much, but that was before Andy Woolmer went looking for it. We do have information that Stroud is now a bit concerned about this game because he doesn’t like Cooper either. We think, it might not be true, but if it is then it’s almost certainly correct. Stroud was also the ref for the first leg play off against Brentford last year, that night he went a bit nuts, but recovered well enough to drive home.
Stroud always kisses the ball and has avoided Covid all season by drinking a litre of turpentine before and after each match
Obviously all of us here at Swansea Independent urge you not to drink turpentine, unless you are in Newcastle with Hoddle and Waddle singing their number one classic tune about cleaning paint brushes in the fog.
Matches against Bristol City generally close affairs except the 2005 game which the swans won 7-1. The robins manager, Brian Tinnion, sat on the away bench after the game for three days, he was eventually removed by court order.
Brian Tin Tin Tinnion no relation to Stephen Tin Tin Duffy, but equally as shit
Cardiff City’s main rivals, Bristol City visit the Liberty and will have to drive past Cardiff on the M4 which will of course terrify them, what with this big rivalry between the two clubs that isn’t. This game would have been ear marked for an easy three points a few weeks ago, but much has changed. Nigel Pearson, that throat grabbing box of fun is the newly appointed manager and the Robins as they are known have new orange chests and feathers.
New robins manager Nigel ‘the strangler get a grip on yourself ‘ Pearson
Bristol City are commonly known as the fans who don’t turn up alongside Cardiff who are the fans who make things up, and East Stirlingshire who are in Scotland. Incredibly the dialect in Bristol is known as Wurzel, we had a look at typical sayings in Wurzel Bristol, and they basically were the same as everywhere else, which almost places them in the ‘making things up’ bracket with Cardiff.
They played for both sides
Lee Trundle
Steve Torpey
There are others but I can’t be bothered.
Early team news
Swansea City
Kyle Naughton suffered an injury during the second half against Coventry City. Wayne Routledge is still out as is Liam Cullen. It’s looking like Ryan Bennett won’t make this game either which is a huge blow again for the swans.
The swans ( as we know them ) have won eight of their last eleven league games, drawing two and losing only one. The club by all accounts is in crisis.
Burzle City
The tractor will be somewhat empty as Angela Lansbury is out, as is Alfie Mawson. Weimann is also out and a bloke called O’Dowda. And another bloke called Martin and Dasilva too. Oh, and that Watkins fella.
Bristol City won last time out 3-1 at Middlesbrough. They lost the previous seven matches on the bounce. The last time they won was 2-1 against Huddersfield Town in January, yes them.
Current League Table
More to follow most likely.
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| Swansea City v Bristol City: Matchday Thread FRIDAY UPDATE on 21:15 - Feb 26 with 1674 views | AndyCole |
| Swansea City v Bristol City: Matchday Thread FRIDAY UPDATE on 18:47 - Feb 26 by vetchonian |
as i have said elsewhere people need to go back and watch the highlights...especially Wednesdays gane where Naughtons composure,passing and movement are displayed. .like others he has his off days...gets stick as he is ofren covering for connor roberts |
Spot on. And no need to rewatch the highlights for anyone who watched the game and clearly saw how Naughton bossed and marshalled the defensive line with calm control. His reading of the game, clever interplay and measured passing capped a commanding performance fair play. Lucky to still have him and Guehi. |  |
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| Swansea City v Bristol City: Matchday Thread FRIDAY UPDATE on 22:52 - Feb 26 with 1587 views | onehunglow |
| Swansea City v Bristol City: Matchday Thread FRIDAY UPDATE on 21:15 - Feb 26 by AndyCole |
Spot on. And no need to rewatch the highlights for anyone who watched the game and clearly saw how Naughton bossed and marshalled the defensive line with calm control. His reading of the game, clever interplay and measured passing capped a commanding performance fair play. Lucky to still have him and Guehi. |
That cheered me no end AC. | |
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| Swansea City v Bristol City: Matchday Thread FRIDAY UPDATE on 07:17 - Feb 27 with 1535 views | 34dfgdf54 |
Not ideal today playing against team with new manager, always worries me, but with the players they have out, especially if the striker is out we need to make a statement at home looking at fixtures in midweek.
...................Freddie...................
.....Naughton..Cabango....Guehi.......
Roberts..............................Bidwell
............Grimes....Hourihane...........
...................Smith......................
..............Ayew......Lowe...............
Personally I’d play Ariolla in where I have Smith but it’s not going to happen, Fulton very unlucky but Hourihane goal involvements edge it. Tough one though.
Worried about the strikers but don’t know enough about Whittaker to know if he could handle a start at present. Would be interesting to see. |  | | |
| Swansea City v Bristol City: Matchday Thread FRIDAY UPDATE on 08:01 - Feb 27 with 1520 views | KeithHaynes |
| Swansea City v Bristol City: Matchday Thread FRIDAY UPDATE on 07:17 - Feb 27 by 34dfgdf54 |
Not ideal today playing against team with new manager, always worries me, but with the players they have out, especially if the striker is out we need to make a statement at home looking at fixtures in midweek.
...................Freddie...................
.....Naughton..Cabango....Guehi.......
Roberts..............................Bidwell
............Grimes....Hourihane...........
...................Smith......................
..............Ayew......Lowe...............
Personally I’d play Ariolla in where I have Smith but it’s not going to happen, Fulton very unlucky but Hourihane goal involvements edge it. Tough one though.
Worried about the strikers but don’t know enough about Whittaker to know if he could handle a start at present. Would be interesting to see. |
Would like to see us move Hourihane up top or just off Ayew, keep Jamal for later on in the game. Move Arriola or Fulton in to the spare space, I just reckon it would work. |  |
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| Swansea City v Bristol City: Matchday Thread THURS EVENING UPDATE on 08:09 - Feb 27 with 1509 views | AndyCole |
| Swansea City v Bristol City: Matchday Thread THURS EVENING UPDATE on 19:50 - Feb 26 by Catullus |
CH off Ayew is an idea, lets face it if Bristol pack the midfield and try to outwork us then CH won't help. But in anadvanced creative role he could be in the killer position. |
“CH won’t help”.
I can imagine Cooper and the coaching team reaction to these types of ridiculous comments. Non-negotiables are a prerequisite. Even Dhanda gets the nod as he puts in a good shift, helps the team and contributes.
“try to outwork us”. Don’t think I’ve seen a team outwork our hardworking team of battlers all season. | |
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| Swansea City v Bristol City: Matchday Thread FRIDAY UPDATE on 09:04 - Feb 27 with 1472 views | 34dfgdf54 |
| Swansea City v Bristol City: Matchday Thread FRIDAY UPDATE on 08:01 - Feb 27 by KeithHaynes |
Would like to see us move Hourihane up top or just off Ayew, keep Jamal for later on in the game. Move Arriola or Fulton in to the spare space, I just reckon it would work. |
Hourihane up top I can’t see working, not mobile enough and ball will just keep coming back at us with no one running channels in behind.
Never know though, he’ll need to accommodate him in there somewhere.
Hope we see a performance similar to Norwich at home today. Time for a statement and would reinforce the beliefs of those that say the last three games have been a blip and we have still taken 6 points. | | | |
| Swansea City v Bristol City: Matchday Thread FRIDAY UPDATE on 09:17 - Feb 27 with 1456 views | AndyCole |
| Swansea City v Bristol City: Matchday Thread FRIDAY UPDATE on 08:01 - Feb 27 by KeithHaynes |
Would like to see us move Hourihane up top or just off Ayew, keep Jamal for later on in the game. Move Arriola or Fulton in to the spare space, I just reckon it would work. |
You’re right, he could do a Hoddle or even a Sheringham. Especially with Smith supporting. Either that or a deep quarterback stretching our play to get Lowe terrorising deeper defences.
Playing CH alongside Grimes is the least sensible option by far. | |
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| Swansea City v Bristol City: Matchday Thread FRIDAY UPDATE on 09:32 - Feb 27 with 1433 views | Fireboy2 |
| Swansea City v Bristol City: Matchday Thread FRIDAY UPDATE on 07:17 - Feb 27 by 34dfgdf54 |
Not ideal today playing against team with new manager, always worries me, but with the players they have out, especially if the striker is out we need to make a statement at home looking at fixtures in midweek.
...................Freddie...................
.....Naughton..Cabango....Guehi.......
Roberts..............................Bidwell
............Grimes....Hourihane...........
...................Smith......................
..............Ayew......Lowe...............
Personally I’d play Ariolla in where I have Smith but it’s not going to happen, Fulton very unlucky but Hourihane goal involvements edge it. Tough one though.
Worried about the strikers but don’t know enough about Whittaker to know if he could handle a start at present. Would be interesting to see. |
I'd drop hourihane to the bench and have fulton in, stick smith in front of the three CHs, id also start with whittaker up front and drop lowe to the bench even though ayew needs to be there.
We need to be strong early doors as they will come at us, bring hourihane and lowe on with 70 gone as they will be tired and those two could make the difference if it is tight. |  | | |
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| Swansea City v Bristol City: Matchday Thread FRIDAY UPDATE on 09:50 - Feb 27 with 1413 views | angryjack |
| Swansea City v Bristol City: Matchday Thread FRIDAY UPDATE on 08:01 - Feb 27 by KeithHaynes |
Would like to see us move Hourihane up top or just off Ayew, keep Jamal for later on in the game. Move Arriola or Fulton in to the spare space, I just reckon it would work. |
CH up top would never work not the sort player who would suit his back to goal where he got protect ball he's better facing play where he can pick out first time passes and link up play..couldn't see him running channels usually to hold up and lay off .he's more of drifting into positions for a shot or a link up man..if he's given free to!e we need our wide man (wing backs)..to come narrower when not in possession to compensate...but whichever way I think when he plays we carry him even though he got quality.. | | | |
| Swansea City v Bristol City: Matchday Thread FRIDAY UPDATE on 10:46 - Feb 27 with 1374 views | KeithHaynes |
| Swansea City v Bristol City: Matchday Thread FRIDAY UPDATE on 09:50 - Feb 27 by angryjack |
CH up top would never work not the sort player who would suit his back to goal where he got protect ball he's better facing play where he can pick out first time passes and link up play..couldn't see him running channels usually to hold up and lay off .he's more of drifting into positions for a shot or a link up man..if he's given free to!e we need our wide man (wing backs)..to come narrower when not in possession to compensate...but whichever way I think when he plays we carry him even though he got quality.. |
I’m thinking more in behind a lone striker, supporting him facing the opponents goal. | |
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| Swansea City v Bristol City: Matchday Thread GAME DAY ! on 11:39 - Feb 27 with 1335 views | Catullus |
Anyone else having trouble buying todays stream? I'm gonna have to email them because every time I try to pay, the screen goes black and the web page reopens blank. | |
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| Swansea City v Bristol City: Matchday Thread THURS EVENING UPDATE on 13:19 - Feb 27 with 1283 views | Brynmill_Jack |
| Swansea City v Bristol City: Matchday Thread THURS EVENING UPDATE on 08:09 - Feb 27 by AndyCole |
“CH won’t help”.
I can imagine Cooper and the coaching team reaction to these types of ridiculous comments. Non-negotiables are a prerequisite. Even Dhanda gets the nod as he puts in a good shift, helps the team and contributes.
“try to outwork us”. Don’t think I’ve seen a team outwork our hardworking team of battlers all season. |
Huddersfield and Derby did |  |
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| Swansea City v Bristol City: Matchday Thread FRIDAY UPDATE on 13:27 - Feb 27 with 1273 views | Badlands |
| Swansea City v Bristol City: Matchday Thread FRIDAY UPDATE on 21:15 - Feb 26 by AndyCole |
Spot on. And no need to rewatch the highlights for anyone who watched the game and clearly saw how Naughton bossed and marshalled the defensive line with calm control. His reading of the game, clever interplay and measured passing capped a commanding performance fair play. Lucky to still have him and Guehi. |
Cabango took charge not Naughton.
Keeping Ben out of positive comments after the work he got through on Wednesday is a little shabby.
All independent assessment made him star man. |  |
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| Swansea City v Bristol City: Matchday Thread FRIDAY UPDATE on 14:09 - Feb 27 with 1212 views | swancity |
| Swansea City v Bristol City: Matchday Thread FRIDAY UPDATE on 13:27 - Feb 27 by Badlands |
Cabango took charge not Naughton.
Keeping Ben out of positive comments after the work he got through on Wednesday is a little shabby.
All independent assessment made him star man. |
They all took charge
Not just your favourites
Awesome effort from all our lads really. A great team effort. Cabango especially deserves praise to bounce back so well and strongly from his poor half at Hudds. Massive potential fair play to him. | |
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| Swansea City v Bristol City: Matchday Thread GAME DAY ! on 14:19 - Feb 27 with 1149 views | trampie |
I will take another 1-0 Swans win. |  |
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| Swansea City v Bristol City: Matchday Thread GAME DAY ! on 14:32 - Feb 27 with 1114 views | LittleEnglandJack |
I'm saying this entirely in the interests of being proved wrong and looking silly...
But after that Watford result you can just see us dropping points can't you
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| Swansea City v Bristol City: Matchday Thread GAME DAY ! on 15:00 - Feb 27 with 1000 views | KeithHaynes |
What a day already, I’m hoping this side can deliver.
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| Swansea City v Bristol City: Matchday Thread GAME DAY ! on 15:09 - Feb 27 with 966 views | jackrabbit |
| Swansea City v Bristol City: Matchday Thread GAME DAY ! on 15:00 - Feb 27 by KeithHaynes |
What a day already, I’m hoping this side can deliver.
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Promising start. Seen more football in the opening 4 minutes than I saw in 90 minutes Wednesday night! |  | | |
| Swansea City v Bristol City: Matchday Thread GAME DAY ! on 15:09 - Feb 27 with 966 views | LittleEnglandJack |
Oh dear, Brentford losing already...
Decent start from us too. | | | |
| Swansea City v Bristol City: Matchday Thread GAME DAY ! on 15:14 - Feb 27 with 927 views | KeithHaynes |
Keith Stroud with a history of mistakes, like the one against Conner. | |
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| Swansea City v Bristol City: Matchday Thread GAME DAY ! on 15:18 - Feb 27 with 915 views | 34dfgdf54 |
Looking so much sharper today | | | |
| Swansea City v Bristol City: Matchday Thread GAME DAY ! on 15:21 - Feb 27 with 892 views | KeithHaynes |
That looked a handball. | |
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| Swansea City v Bristol City: Matchday Thread GAME DAY ! on 15:23 - Feb 27 with 881 views | jackrabbit |
| Swansea City v Bristol City: Matchday Thread GAME DAY ! on 15:18 - Feb 27 by 34dfgdf54 |
Looking so much sharper today |
And more accurate. Dhanda is a good passer of the ball. | | | |
| Swansea City v Bristol City: Matchday Thread GAME DAY ! on 15:24 - Feb 27 with 876 views | KeithHaynes |
We really should sign Jack Hunt. | |
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| Swansea City v Bristol City: Matchday Thread GAME DAY ! on 15:25 - Feb 27 with 868 views | jackrabbit |
| Swansea City v Bristol City: Matchday Thread GAME DAY ! on 15:14 - Feb 27 by KeithHaynes |
Keith Stroud with a history of mistakes, like the one against Conner. |
Agreed. Pathetic decision. | | | |
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