[Ska'dForLife-WBA]

Not a great week on Planet Albion, with back-to-back defeats in league and cup leaving us vulnerable to another slump. But amidst the clouds and the rainy days, spring is doing its best to break through, and hopefully we'll see a renewal of our good fortunes coming with it.

It's not an easy fixture first up. Despite Swansea's indifferent form - just one win in the last eight - and a consequent slide down the table, they remain within touching distance of the playoffs, and will inevitably aim to make up that ground before season's end. Nor is the Liberty Stadium generally a happy hunting ground, with last season's victory being our first there since 2014. But our 5-1 demolition of the Swans at the Hawthorns in December suggested that a gulf in quality between the sides may have opened up over the course of these two years, and with any luck, we can make that tell on Saturday.

With potentially huge matches against Fulham and Brentford looming on the horizon, every point in the coming weeks is crucial to Albion getting comfortably across the line, and there's no better time to start than now.

[Blue Baggie]

I would like to say a humble thank you for your Match Threads Ska always an excellent way to start off the threads.

[valpayne]

everything points to an albion win so were going to lose :/

[Blue Baggie]

I've got to keep the faith so I'm going for a good 0 - 2 away win. COYB.

[Blue Baggie]

Little bird (Instagram) tells us the lads are stopping at the Marriott Hotel in Swansea. Although they have an indoor pool and fitness room, traditionally teams head for the beach for a gentle jog and work out pre match. Maybe a bit fresh for that this morning though.

[talkSAFT]

a) Duff weather
b) Over-70s staying away
c) England v Wales rugby

..........not many Swans fans in attendance!

[Beefy 1965]

Over 70's staying away
Oh well Saft as you say at least you can watch the Rugby at home in the warm

[talkSAFT]

Over 70's staying away
Oh well Saft as you say at least you can watch the Rugby at home in the warm  

If you're angling for an invite, Old 'un, please wear your mask!

[WBA-Josh]

Forest lost last night and Fulham currently losing 1-0 to Bristol City. If we can win then we'll go 9 points clear of Fulham and 12 clear of Forest.

There's the motivation for our players today.

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Is there a face mask big enough to fit the hot air balloon that is Beefy's head?

[talkSAFT]

Beefy's got one of them faces - you don't know whether he's wearing a mask or not.