| Defender described as ‘class’ agrees terms to join Swansea City 14:40 - Jun 8 with 6576 views | SwansIndependent |
 Defender described as ‘class’ agrees terms to join Swansea City 8th Jun 2026 14:39Stephen Welsh an of contract Celtic defender with limited game experience for his age (26) has agreed to join the Swans on a multi year deal. Head Coach, Vitor Matos is believed to have persuaded Welsh to come to Swansea amidst other Championship clubs chasing him. (Daily Record)  2
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| Defender described as ‘class’ agrees terms to join Swansea City on 14:49 - Jun 8 with 5900 views | union_jack |
Wales now Welsh. |  |
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| Defender described as ‘class’ agrees terms to join Swansea City on 15:04 - Jun 8 with 5824 views | Martyn |
Not out of contract. Had 1 year left on Celtic deal but chose to agree termination with Celtic to make the move.
Maybe I'm wrong | | | |
| Defender described as ‘class’ agrees terms to join Swansea City on 15:04 - Jun 8 with 5821 views | KeithHaynes |
| Defender described as ‘class’ agrees terms to join Swansea City on 14:49 - Jun 8 by union_jack |
Wales now Welsh. |
©️ WR |  |
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| Defender described as ‘class’ agrees terms to join Swansea City on 15:12 - Jun 8 with 5739 views | Whiterockin |
| Defender described as ‘class’ agrees terms to join Swansea City on 15:04 - Jun 8 by Martyn |
Not out of contract. Had 1 year left on Celtic deal but chose to agree termination with Celtic to make the move.
Maybe I'm wrong |
Apparently correct. |  | | |
| Defender described as ‘class’ agrees terms to join Swansea City on 15:23 - Jun 8 with 5669 views | KeithHaynes |
| Defender described as ‘class’ agrees terms to join Swansea City on 15:04 - Jun 8 by Martyn |
Not out of contract. Had 1 year left on Celtic deal but chose to agree termination with Celtic to make the move.
Maybe I'm wrong |
He is out of contract as per the description in the report.
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Means the same.
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| Defender described as ‘class’ agrees terms to join Swansea City on 17:35 - Jun 8 with 5309 views | ncswan |
We have Sam Parker & Josh Key as RBs and/or WBs, and Galbraith who would prefer to play as a mid. We have Filip Lissah who can fill in when needed as a RB, and will be challenging (or joining, if Matos goes with 3 CBs) last season's starters, Cabango and Burgess. Unless Welsh is deemed better than Parker and/or Key, or can play as a backup to LB Josh Tymon, then why spend resources on someone so redundant to Swans' needs? We certainly don't need another Ricardo Santos, taking up a space on the bench or roster, and taking away a chance to develop a U-21 player in that role.
Does this mean something has to give here with either Parker or Key being sold? | | | |
| Defender described as ‘class’ agrees terms to join Swansea City on 18:08 - Jun 8 with 5221 views | KeithHaynes |
| Defender described as ‘class’ agrees terms to join Swansea City on 17:35 - Jun 8 by ncswan |
We have Sam Parker & Josh Key as RBs and/or WBs, and Galbraith who would prefer to play as a mid. We have Filip Lissah who can fill in when needed as a RB, and will be challenging (or joining, if Matos goes with 3 CBs) last season's starters, Cabango and Burgess. Unless Welsh is deemed better than Parker and/or Key, or can play as a backup to LB Josh Tymon, then why spend resources on someone so redundant to Swans' needs? We certainly don't need another Ricardo Santos, taking up a space on the bench or roster, and taking away a chance to develop a U-21 player in that role.
Does this mean something has to give here with either Parker or Key being sold? |
He is no Ricardo Santos mate. I can see him easing himself into a centre back slot over time. | |
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| Defender described as ‘class’ agrees terms to join Swansea City on 18:41 - Jun 8 with 5148 views | ncswan |
| Defender described as ‘class’ agrees terms to join Swansea City on 18:08 - Jun 8 by KeithHaynes |
He is no Ricardo Santos mate. I can see him easing himself into a centre back slot over time. |
Yes, I re-read your report. My original point was more focused on Welsh as a RB rather than both RB and CB. I'm glad to see that you think he's no Santos.
But I also think Lissah will ultimately be a Matos-choice for the back line, based on his Scottish footballing reports.
We really do need a LB to push Tymon, and don't have anyone if he were to get injured.
Overall, Swans do have a lot of young talent that are approaching readiness in making the step-up to the 1st team. Talented yet untested or trusted, and this summer will be very interesting to see who steps up. As most have said, we need one or two wingers and someone to push Tymon, and imo is all that is needed unless we sell a Galbraith, Vip, Franco, or Tymon. | | | |
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| Defender described as ‘class’ agrees terms to join Swansea City on 21:18 - Jun 8 with 4806 views | RichardO |
| Defender described as ‘class’ agrees terms to join Swansea City on 18:41 - Jun 8 by ncswan |
Yes, I re-read your report. My original point was more focused on Welsh as a RB rather than both RB and CB. I'm glad to see that you think he's no Santos.
But I also think Lissah will ultimately be a Matos-choice for the back line, based on his Scottish footballing reports.
We really do need a LB to push Tymon, and don't have anyone if he were to get injured.
Overall, Swans do have a lot of young talent that are approaching readiness in making the step-up to the 1st team. Talented yet untested or trusted, and this summer will be very interesting to see who steps up. As most have said, we need one or two wingers and someone to push Tymon, and imo is all that is needed unless we sell a Galbraith, Vip, Franco, or Tymon. |
RB options Parker, who I rate but given his injury issues, Key injury issues, consistency issues, do we really want Galbraith playing out of his preferred position, Ward as cover up to a point, do we really want to have a squad with players who cannot play a full ninety minutes or let alone a run of games closely packed together, can we afford to have to rely on the likes of Allen or Naughton in the squad, a wealth of experience but if they cannot get on the pitch because of fitness issues then we need a useable depth to the squad. A good RB may release the likes of Parker or Key to enable them to play further forward. Don't know if we will be stick with the steadfast 'winger" hugging the touchline next season, different options, plan B , C or more...
Cover for the centrebacks , left back, would Lissah be able to cover the whole back four?
We need a strong squad and have to take into account expected and unexpected ins and outs | | | |
| Defender described as ‘class’ agrees terms to join Swansea City on 21:39 - Jun 8 with 4739 views | Whiterockin |
| Defender described as ‘class’ agrees terms to join Swansea City on 21:18 - Jun 8 by RichardO |
RB options Parker, who I rate but given his injury issues, Key injury issues, consistency issues, do we really want Galbraith playing out of his preferred position, Ward as cover up to a point, do we really want to have a squad with players who cannot play a full ninety minutes or let alone a run of games closely packed together, can we afford to have to rely on the likes of Allen or Naughton in the squad, a wealth of experience but if they cannot get on the pitch because of fitness issues then we need a useable depth to the squad. A good RB may release the likes of Parker or Key to enable them to play further forward. Don't know if we will be stick with the steadfast 'winger" hugging the touchline next season, different options, plan B , C or more...
Cover for the centrebacks , left back, would Lissah be able to cover the whole back four?
We need a strong squad and have to take into account expected and unexpected ins and outs |
I wouldn't be surprised to see Parker go out on loan to see if he can physically survive a full season. Lissah can cover the whole back line, but it will come down to if Tymon is here next season, if he goes we will need another LB. | | | |
| Defender described as ‘class’ agrees terms to join Swansea City on 21:56 - Jun 8 with 4699 views | RichardO |
| Defender described as ‘class’ agrees terms to join Swansea City on 21:39 - Jun 8 by Whiterockin |
I wouldn't be surprised to see Parker go out on loan to see if he can physically survive a full season. Lissah can cover the whole back line, but it will come down to if Tymon is here next season, if he goes we will need another LB. |
If Parker can remain fit he will be an important asset to the squad not sure I would want him out on loan. | | | |
| Defender described as ‘class’ agrees terms to join Swansea City on 23:36 - Jun 8 with 4571 views | GVJack |
| Defender described as ‘class’ agrees terms to join Swansea City on 21:39 - Jun 8 by Whiterockin |
I wouldn't be surprised to see Parker go out on loan to see if he can physically survive a full season. Lissah can cover the whole back line, but it will come down to if Tymon is here next season, if he goes we will need another LB. |
Think he proved at the end of last season he's ready to step up and push for a starting place this year. I'd like to see him given a run of games in the first team, if it's deemed he's not quite ready can always loan him out in January but he deserves his shot. | | | |
| Defender described as ‘class’ agrees terms to join Swansea City on 05:46 - Jun 9 with 4447 views | Whiterockin |
| Defender described as ‘class’ agrees terms to join Swansea City on 23:36 - Jun 8 by GVJack |
Think he proved at the end of last season he's ready to step up and push for a starting place this year. I'd like to see him given a run of games in the first team, if it's deemed he's not quite ready can always loan him out in January but he deserves his shot. |
Im not saying I want him to go on loan but in recent history that seems to be the way we work, breakthrough and go out on loan. Hopefully things will change but that's why I said it wouldn't surprise me if he went out in loan. | | | |
| Defender described as ‘class’ agrees terms to join Swansea City on 08:03 - Jun 9 with 4323 views | Daggyjack |
| Defender described as ‘class’ agrees terms to join Swansea City on 18:08 - Jun 8 by KeithHaynes |
He is no Ricardo Santos mate. I can see him easing himself into a centre back slot over time. |
100% Keith.
No comparison between Welsh and Santos and I can see him nailing down a starting spot. |  | | |
| Defender described as ‘class’ agrees terms to join Swansea City on 08:12 - Jun 9 with 4304 views | Dr_Winston |
We desperately need a centre back who is comfortable on the ball. I don't much care which one of Cabango or Burgess makes way.
There are obviously questions about the quality of the SPL and the ability of a player who stands out in it to do the same in the Championship, but at least the club are aware of the problem and are trying to fix it. |  |
| 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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| Defender described as ‘class’ agrees terms to join Swansea City on 08:38 - Jun 9 with 4270 views | Whiterockin |
| Defender described as ‘class’ agrees terms to join Swansea City on 08:12 - Jun 9 by Dr_Winston |
We desperately need a centre back who is comfortable on the ball. I don't much care which one of Cabango or Burgess makes way.
There are obviously questions about the quality of the SPL and the ability of a player who stands out in it to do the same in the Championship, but at least the club are aware of the problem and are trying to fix it. |
I also wouldn't be surprised if the club were not aware of our players (outside of Vipotnik and Galbraith) that we will have "interest" in and are making suitable plans. If we are able to do this without a specific recruitment specialist I'm not sure. | | | |
| Defender described as ‘class’ agrees terms to join Swansea City on 11:24 - Jun 9 with 4078 views | KeithHaynes |
| Defender described as ‘class’ agrees terms to join Swansea City on 08:38 - Jun 9 by Whiterockin |
I also wouldn't be surprised if the club were not aware of our players (outside of Vipotnik and Galbraith) that we will have "interest" in and are making suitable plans. If we are able to do this without a specific recruitment specialist I'm not sure. |
As per this signing they still have the recruitment stats and scouting left by Adam Worth. I think this could carry them through this summer regardless of any DoF appointment. | |
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| Defender described as ‘class’ agrees terms to join Swansea City on 11:27 - Jun 9 with 4073 views | KeithHaynes |
| Defender described as ‘class’ agrees terms to join Swansea City on 08:12 - Jun 9 by Dr_Winston |
We desperately need a centre back who is comfortable on the ball. I don't much care which one of Cabango or Burgess makes way.
There are obviously questions about the quality of the SPL and the ability of a player who stands out in it to do the same in the Championship, but at least the club are aware of the problem and are trying to fix it. |
This.
I watch a lot of Scottish football, he was stand out for Motherwell. He can run with the ball and find players ahead of him. I see great value in this signing, it’s really down to Matos to include him from the off. He will of course get league cup matches, more than one hopefully and will feature in friendlies.
New York Times report this (I assume via the Athletic)
Passing & Ball Distribution: He is known as a ball-playing centre-back who is comfortable distributing the ball out from the back. He rarely dives into rash challenges or concedes unnecessary fouls.Positional Awareness: As a central defender, he possesses strong defensive attributes, utilizing his solid physical build to read the game effectively.Consistency & Mentality: Scouts and match analysts often highlight his work ethic and concentration, traits he refined working his way through the youth ranks into the Celtic first team
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| Defender described as ‘class’ agrees terms to join Swansea City on 14:48 - Jun 9 with 3878 views | Just_Dave |
| Defender described as ‘class’ agrees terms to join Swansea City on 11:27 - Jun 9 by KeithHaynes |
This.
I watch a lot of Scottish football, he was stand out for Motherwell. He can run with the ball and find players ahead of him. I see great value in this signing, it’s really down to Matos to include him from the off. He will of course get league cup matches, more than one hopefully and will feature in friendlies.
New York Times report this (I assume via the Athletic)
Passing & Ball Distribution: He is known as a ball-playing centre-back who is comfortable distributing the ball out from the back. He rarely dives into rash challenges or concedes unnecessary fouls.Positional Awareness: As a central defender, he possesses strong defensive attributes, utilizing his solid physical build to read the game effectively.Consistency & Mentality: Scouts and match analysts often highlight his work ethic and concentration, traits he refined working his way through the youth ranks into the Celtic first team
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I'm wondering why Celtic are letting him go. I watched a few Scottish games in the run in and that Trusty fella they have got is awful. | | | |
| Defender described as ‘class’ agrees terms to join Swansea City on 21:02 - Jun 9 with 3588 views | grabsplatter |
I don't follow Scottish football at all so know nothing about him but he sounds exactly what we need.
Surprised he hasn't been capped by Scotland if he's that good though. |  | | |
| Defender described as ‘class’ agrees terms to join Swansea City on 19:49 - Jun 10 with 3254 views | vetchonian |
| Defender described as ‘class’ agrees terms to join Swansea City on 21:18 - Jun 8 by RichardO |
RB options Parker, who I rate but given his injury issues, Key injury issues, consistency issues, do we really want Galbraith playing out of his preferred position, Ward as cover up to a point, do we really want to have a squad with players who cannot play a full ninety minutes or let alone a run of games closely packed together, can we afford to have to rely on the likes of Allen or Naughton in the squad, a wealth of experience but if they cannot get on the pitch because of fitness issues then we need a useable depth to the squad. A good RB may release the likes of Parker or Key to enable them to play further forward. Don't know if we will be stick with the steadfast 'winger" hugging the touchline next season, different options, plan B , C or more...
Cover for the centrebacks , left back, would Lissah be able to cover the whole back four?
We need a strong squad and have to take into account expected and unexpected ins and outs |
Also wonder if Vitor fancies 3 at the back....we sort of morphed into that at times when Ward came on in games at times last season.
A back 3 of Burgess,Cabango and Welsh Stamenic sitting in front then either Key or Parker in the right, Franco,Galbraith,in the middlle ,Tymon on the left, then Eom and Vip, or Idah and Vip up top | |
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| Defender described as ‘class’ agrees terms to join Swansea City on 14:33 - Jun 11 with 2950 views | GixerJack |
| Defender described as ‘class’ agrees terms to join Swansea City on 19:49 - Jun 10 by vetchonian |
Also wonder if Vitor fancies 3 at the back....we sort of morphed into that at times when Ward came on in games at times last season.
A back 3 of Burgess,Cabango and Welsh Stamenic sitting in front then either Key or Parker in the right, Franco,Galbraith,in the middlle ,Tymon on the left, then Eom and Vip, or Idah and Vip up top |
If that team clicks we’ll be 24 points clear by Christmas 😁 |  | | |
| Defender described as ‘class’ agrees terms to join Swansea City on 16:50 - Jun 11 with 2870 views | union_jack |
| Defender described as ‘class’ agrees terms to join Swansea City on 14:33 - Jun 11 by GixerJack |
If that team clicks we’ll be 24 points clear by Christmas 😁 |
Since when have you been a Cardiff supporter?🤣 | |
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| Defender described as ‘class’ agrees terms to join Swansea City on 18:41 - Jun 11 with 2798 views | GixerJack |
| Defender described as ‘class’ agrees terms to join Swansea City on 16:50 - Jun 11 by union_jack |
Since when have you been a Cardiff supporter?🤣 |
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