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Reply | Bobby Wales
at 04:07 19 Aug 2026
I think that's an excellent move. He was 4th out of 4 strikers on Swans roster. |
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Reply | Should Fulton start again on Saturday ?
at 04:05 19 Aug 2026
Stamenic & Fulton deserve to start. Start the same eleven? I would. Matos might consider starting Key over Lissah based on Lissah's run-in with Ingelsson. The corner kicks into the box were terrible. However, most of those were taken by Tymon. Whoever takes them needs to work on getting better at it.
If Matos makes any changes, then one to consider might be Eom replacing Yeo as a starter. I also wouldn't mind seeing Parente come on for Tymon if we have a 2+ goal lead in the 2nd half. Should Idah start over Vip? I say no, Vip should start. |
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Reply | Swansea City v Sheffield United : Match Thread
at 18:07 18 Aug 2026
No apologies needed. I'm just guessing anyway. The stadium has a 21,088 seating capacity. I hope that it's close to a full house on Saturday.
Prediction changed to 19,850. I hope there aren't any "Buffalo Bills Stadium" obstructed-view seat issues. Estimates of 600 seats with some type of obstructed-view issues in the brand new $2.1B stadium. Lots of complaints! |
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Reply | Jason Arday Journalist
at 15:01 18 Aug 2026
The intensity of the spotlight now needs bead down onto those who enabled him, who approved/gave/awarded him with a PhD, who gave him the job at Cambridge, who promoted him. The media spotlight needs to shine on these folks and ask them how and why.
Consequences are surely to come, right? |
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Reply | Matos's midfield conundrum
at 13:53 17 Aug 2026
Agree with you, especially your 2nd sentence. You have to win the middle of the field to win most games. Agree with all comments so far on this topic. If Matos keeps platooning, then it should keep our middies happy. |
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Reply | Swans v Blades u21
at 13:46 17 Aug 2026
There's bound to be a path for this young man so that he can continue his professional soccer journey. If it's not Peterborough, then what are some other options. |
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Reply | It’s only a laugh !
at 03:31 17 Aug 2026
This sums up the way my golf game is going these days...
"A good golf shot is like your wife saying you were right. It catches you so off guard, you know better than to celebrate it out loud."
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Reply | Stoke City v Swansea City : Match thread 2026/27 season
at 20:03 15 Aug 2026
I thought it was offside as well when it happened but looking at the replay (several times; stop and go) it is really close and am giving the asst ref the benefit of the doubt.
I remember last year's start when Vip didn't start and Cullen did. Cullen scored and it took awhile for Vip to get up to speed. Most of his 23 goals came in the 2nd half of the season. |
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Reply | Stoke City v Swansea City : Match thread 2026/27 season
at 17:11 15 Aug 2026
Thought Welsh played well and with a lot of confidence. Key played very well. Cannot complain about anything except the lack of good corner kicks. Woeful. Opaku, Yeo, Eom all played well. Tymon's pass to Idah, wow! But Stamenic & Fulton stood out! |
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Reply | To sell or not to sell
at 19:07 13 Aug 2026
I agree wholeheartedly with all of your points. I would also add that the owners might lose some respect from Swans fans if they let Vip go for Piroe-like money. Vip has a lot of upside potential due to his age, character, and the type and quality of a striker he is. |
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Reply | I'm calling it now
at 11:25 13 Aug 2026
I agree with your view. Maybe 10 points from the 1st 4 games could generate that mo' you mention is really needed. I saw lots of positives from last Sat's 1st half. Convert most of the wasted opps and Swans would be playing @ home against Brentford.
I still have high hopes that our new additions will really make a difference and assist us in making the playoffs, or better. Vip needs to start getting up to last season's production level if we're to have any chance. It will be really interesting if Idah, Stewart, or one or more of the newbies can contribute. I remain positive and hopeful. |
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Reply | Stoke City v Swansea City : Match thread 2026/27 season
at 04:45 13 Aug 2026
Yes, Lissah had some 1st team minutes 2 seasons ago. The difference in his play, imo, is like night and day. He played very well last Saturday. I would rather see him start as our right FB ahead of Key and put Welsh in Burgess's CB position. You can always bring in Key later in the game and either move Lissah to a CMF in front of the back line or in for Welsh or Cabango. Lissah needs to be on the field for most, if not all the game. |
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Reply | Jeremias James
at 04:36 13 Aug 2026
OHL, just so you know, FB has not "poisoned" me. A majority of your posts are depressing, and sometimes demeaning. And, a good example of this is when you called this story that Tenby had found written in Welsh, "Sentimental shite" and "Pitiful really", most of us can only shake our heads.
I would bet that most of us posters here who read this story of a young man, born in a far-flung jungle outpost of Argentina founded by Welsh people many generations ago, who overcame childhood leukemia, and has now become a professional soccer player...well, that's a pretty impressive story, and better yet, a good read. And then you throw cold water on it by calling it "Sentimental Shite", "Pitiful really".
Most of us admire this about the young man:
"But although the current rules do not work in his favor, he is eager to learn more about his family history.'I was born and raised in Argentina, but obviously I have been aware of the Welsh connection for a long time,' Jeremias said.'As a footballer, it is completely natural to be interested in playing for a national team if there are family connections.'To start with, I would love to visit Wales. I have never had the opportunity to go there, and I would love to get the chance to look deeper into my family history.'That is a dream for me, and I am sure I will be able to fulfill that dream one day.'And of course, if there were an opportunity to play in Wales, whether that be for the national team or for a club, that would be something special.'"
So, how can you call this "Sentimental shite" and "Pitiful really"? To me, that's depressing that you think that way. And, shocking, quite honestly! |
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Reply | Jeremias James
at 21:19 11 Aug 2026
I mentioned Vig since he's Chilean and Jeremias James is playing for a team in the Chilean 2nd division. |
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Reply | Jeremias James
at 21:14 11 Aug 2026
I have to confess that I used Google to convert the Welsh to English. But it's still a good story. Maybe Vig can arrange him for a visit since his lifelong dream is to travel to Wales. |
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Reply | Jeremias James
at 14:47 11 Aug 2026
A left-footed CB! Here is the English translation of the Welsh text:
"Owain Llyr
BBC Wales Sport
Published10 August 2026
There has been a history and a special connection between Wales and Argentina for over 150 years.In 1865, there were about 160 Welsh people on board the ship Mimosa who went over to Patagonia to establish Y Wladfa [The Colony], and to create somewhere to keep the language, their culture, and their religion free from English influence.Welsh is still spoken there, while over 50,000 residents of Patagonia are of Welsh descent.One of those is Jeremias James."
"Jeremias was born and raised in Trelew, a city founded by the Welshman Lewis Jones in 1886.The city is in the province of Chubut—Gaiman, Dolafon, Puerto Madryn, and Trevelin are also located there.'I am part of a Welsh family that moved to southern Argentina and settled there,' Jeremias said in a special interview with BBC Wales.'Five generations of my family have been born in Trelew, and that is where they have made their home for many long years now.'Following the first voyage to Patagonia in 1865, a further influx of Welsh emigrants was seen.Some ships came from Wales, and others from the United States where Welsh people had moved over to farm.'Looking at my family history, the first member to travel over to Patagonia was William James on a ship from the United States.
"In addition to his Welsh roots, Jeremias has a powerful personal story to tell.When he was nine years old he was diagnosed with leukemia, and he had to move to Buenos Aires to receive treatment.'I had to undergo treatment for about two years before returning to Trelew, and then very slowly getting to start living a normal life once again.'After recovering, he started playing for youth teams in Chubut before he was scouted by the San Lorenzo academy in Buenos Aires, which is one of the biggest clubs in Argentina.After playing his first match for San Lorenzo in Argentina's top division in 2022, he spent periods on loan with clubs Barracas Central, Deportivo Riestra, and Alvarado.Now 25 years old, he plays for Magallanes in Chile, and he joined them permanently earlier this year after a successful loan spell there.Playing for Wales an option?
Despite the strong Welsh connections, it is unlikely that Jeremias is available to play for Wales.FIFA rules dictate that parents or grandparents must have been born in the country they wish to represent.But although the current rules do not work in his favor, he is eager to learn more about his family history.'I was born and raised in Argentina, but obviously I have been aware of the Welsh connection for a long time,' Jeremias said.'As a footballer, it is completely natural to be interested in playing for a national team if there are family connections.'To start with, I would love to visit Wales. I have never had the opportunity to go there, and I would love to get the chance to look deeper into my family history.'That is a dream for me, and I am sure I will be able to fulfill that dream one day.'And of course, if there were an opportunity to play in Wales, whether that be for the national team or for a club, that would be something special.'"
"A left-footed center-back, Jeremias is also strong in the air.He has played regularly for Magallanes this season as they try to win promotion back to the top division in Chile.'I have always been a center-back, and I have enjoyed playing there,' Jeremias explained.'We have been lucky in Argentina over recent years to have a successful national team, with great defenders.'I have admired players like Cristian Romero and Nicolas Otamendi for many years.'It is unlikely that Jeremias will get the opportunity to play on the international stage like some of his heroes.But rules can change in the football world, and if that happens it will certainly be welcomed by the Welsh community in Chubut." |
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