[Amelia Chaffinch]

The Swans were formed in 1912 as Swansea Town. They switched to Swansea City in 1969 in line with Swansea itself becoming a city. They played at Vetch Field from 1912 until 2005 when they moved to the Liberty Stadium.

Vetch Field played host to a couple of concerts. The Who in 1976.

And Stevie Wonder in 1984.

Swansea City are one of the better known clubs to have supporter involvement. Their supporters society owns 20% of the club, giving them a decent say in how it is run.

Probably their most successful spell will be their promotion to the Premier League via the play-offs in 2011 until their relegation in 2018. Prior to that, they had their lows, too; back to back relegations and threat of liquidation. We know that feeling.

CONTROVERSY

 Liquidation pales in comparison to the darkest days in the Swans' history. Violence, fighting, gamesmanship, assault. I am of course referring to Cyril the Swan, the long-necked hotheaded club mascot. Had a famous set-to with Millwall's Zampa the Lion, ripping his head off and drop kicking it across the pitch, uttering the phrase "don't @#*% with the swans" attracting a £1,000 fine. Fights with other mascots and stewards have led to charges of bringing the game into disrepute. He has thrown pork pies onto the pitch v West Ham and had a skirmish with Norwich City's assistant coach Brian Hamilton. That got him a two-match touchline ban. He was arrested for an alleged assault on another mascot during the Mascot Grand National but charges were dropped.

If you have been affected by any of these issues, get in touch with the Victims of Mascot Intimidation Team. A VOMIT facilitator will help you bring up any issues.

He's said to have calmed down since his marriage to Cybil.

Head to Head

We have 23 wins to their 14 in the league and 15 draws. We have only met once in the FA Cup and that went the Swans way. Our last meetings were in the premier league 2017-18 season. We lost 2-0 away and only managed a 0-0 draw at home against 10 men after Jordan Ayew was sent off on 11 mins. 

That's Michael Oliver sending off Jordan Ayew

Prior to that we last played in 2008.

Form

Swansea 0-1 Millwall

Sheff Weds 2-2 Swansea

Wigan 1-2 Swansea

Swansea 1-0 Cardiff

Swansea 0-3 Brentford

Barnsley 1-1 Swansea

Town 1-1 Birmingham

PNE 3-1 Town

Brentford 0-1 Town

Town 2-1 Barnsley

Town 0-0 Boro

Blackburn 2-2 Town

Top Scorers

Swans:

Andre Ayew 6

Barja Baston 6

Sam Surridge 5

Town:

Karlan Grant 9
Juninho Bacuna 4
Frazier Campbell 2

League positions

Yesterday's results meant that Swansea dropped to 6th from 4th on 29 points.

Our draw didn't change our league position; we remain 19th but now have 17 points.

Played for both

Paul Reid

Pawel Abbott

Manager

Only appointed in June this year, Steve Cooper was a defender in his playing career. He was only contracted for 5 years from 1998 until 2003 and, even then, didn't get a game until he joined The New Saints from Wrexham in 1999. Despite his short career, he has played in an actual UEFA Cup match for Bangor City (the club he had most appearances for) against FK Sartid Smederevo. No 8 on this page if you want to read all it

He began his coaching badges whilst still playing and, before Swansea, all his coaching roles have been youth teams; Wrexham, Liverpool, England U16, England U17. This is what was said at the time of his appointment: Steve Cooper appointed as Swansea City manager

That's all you're getting. Toodlepip.

Hope 

[Lord Snooty]

Nice one, Chaffers.

Paul Reid and Pawel Abbot. A reight pair of players. Can't think of anyone else that's played for both. Jazz Richards maybe?

[Amelia Chaffinch]

Yes, I missed Jazz Richards.

[Lord Snooty]

Alex Pritchard out!

He and his partner Saffron failed to impress the judges with their samba in tonight's Strictly Come Dancing results show.  

[jjamez]

Didn't Leon Knight have a stint at Swan zee?

[Amelia Chaffinch]

 

[Amelia Chaffinch]

[theo_luddite]

Short but sweet, yet some interesting stuff in there AmChaff. Chuff me, I think tickets for The 'oo next year are nearer to £140 than they are to £4.

Hope you don't mind, but here's a few words from Mr. Chairlump on Radio Local this evening.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p07w15px

[Amelia Chaffinch]

I think I wore myself out on the Birmingham thread.

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I was surprised how much more you had to pay for Stevie Wonder 8 years later.

[theo_luddite]

Aye, but you also have to pay for his minder who leads him on and off the stage too don't forget. Otherwise he'd be sat there just playing an imaginary invisible keyboard, a bit like those dickheads that play invisible guitars, and singing into a non-existent mic.



Actually .......thinking about it, that would improve karaoke nights in the local pub no end.