Swapping Swansea City For Tottenham Hotspur

[Daniel Carter]

Swans recrord massive win against Newcastle, with Monk supplying the goals.​

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It's been a dream week for centre back Gary Monk. After the swans smashed Cystal Palace 6-1 during the week and Gary Monk claiming his first senior hatrick from the back, he told FourFourTwo magazine that he thinks he can go on and get more goals.​

He certaintly wasn't lying. The strong, commanding centre back went on in his scoring trait to make it 5 goals in two games, scoring two powerful headers against ex-premier league side Newcastle.​

He couldn't believe his luck and nearly made it 6 in 2 games but the crossbar saved Newcastle's day. The final score was Swansea 2-1 Newcastle.​

The swans move on to Plymouth on tuesday night, aiming to keep up there winning ways and the swans have a massive reason to win, they are currently in 9th place but fall 3 points off 5th place. ​

Could swans get into the playoffs with there next game?​

Match Report From Plymouth (Plymouth 1-2 Swansea City. FT)​

The swans travelled to Plymouth aiming to break into the top 6. The match was a slow starter with a penalty to the Swans only opening the game a small bit. Trundle slotted home from the spot and made it 1-0. Darren Pratley had the easiet of tap-ins for the Swans and made it 2-0. Plymouth grabbed a goal on 69 minutes, but it wasn't enough. The swans didn't make the top 6 but cut the gap too only 1 point and move up to 8th. When will the Swansea wins end?​

 

[DHolley]

Great story so far mate i will be following

 

[Daniel Carter]

Swans' form dips at the crucial stages.​

Swansea City's recent form has dipped not winning in 5 games, and picking up only 1 point. The swans will work hard to get back on track and travel to Q.P.R on Saturday, looking to get back on winning ways with 3 points.​

Although they haven't won in 5, the Swans camp is still confident as ever. The club captain, Gary Monk told the official website - ​

"we know our recent perfomances haven't been good enough. we need to step our game up, however it's only a small dip in form. It happens to the best of teams. We will look to get back on track against Q.P.R"​

Updates on the game will follow.​

As promised, the swans bounced back to winning ways against Q.P.R in great fashion. A 3-1 victory ensured the swans embarrasment with two goals from on-loan striker Febian Brandy & Leon Britton. The swans dominated possession and muchly deserved the victory.​

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Swans announce link with Chelsea.​

Swansea City have today announced the link with Chelsea as a feeder club. This means Chelsea can send players out on loan to Swansea and arrange friendlies during pre-season. ​

We spoke to Huw Jenkins, The Swansea Chairman, about the link. Huw Said -​

"It's a great day to be in charge of Swansea City and have a link with such a big team like Chelsea. We now hope we can benefit from this and gain some promising young talent on loan to us."​

The swans have already had there first loanee from Chelsea left back, Sam Hutchinson, joining on a 3 month loan and made his debut on saturday against blackpool.​

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Swans end season in 9th position.

Swansea rounded up there first season of the Coca Cola Championship and ending in 9th place. The Swans set a target at the start of the season to end in the top half of the table, something they have succeeded to do.

Although they have managed to meet the targets, Manager Daniel Carter has spoken for the first time about there final position. Carter said -

"Although we met our targets for the season, at one time we sat in 4th place of the table in the playoff places and we played good football so to end in 9th place is a little upsetting for me. I feel our team was good enough to pose a threat to the teams above but it obviously didn't happen. Hopefully if im here for another season, we will possibly break into the top 6."

Swansea will now wait for the next season and will do it all again next year.

Updates from next year's pre-season matches will be posted when the time comes!

Heres to another successful season.. ​

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It's another season, which means more transfer speculation. Swansea City prepare for their pre-season matches and having signed only Lee Trundle and Daniel Bogdonavic the team looks like it could need a few improvements.

The swans will have more targets to look for this year, with the added budget from chairman, Huw Jenkins, after new TV rights come into place.

The swans boss looks to spend the budget and could see new faces around the Swansea City camp. But who will it be?​

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Swans bring in Gary Speed as new Player/Coach.

Swansea City have signed Gary Speed on a 2 year contract. He signs the contract as a player/coach. He has announced his retirement at the end of the 2010 season, and will then become a full time coach. Speed joins the backroom team, along with new assistant manager Cetto Di Mascio after Bruno Oliviera was removed after a argument with manager Daniel Carter.​

 

[burkeyoa]

Great update mate. Had you already played out the first season tho? or will the second season be following with the same updates?

 

[Daniel Carter]

Great update mate. Had you already played out the first season tho? or will the second season be following with the same updates?

Hi Mate. glad you like. I will be doing the new season as we speak, including pre-season and regular updates like above. ​

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Swansea snap up quadruple signings

Swansea City have today announced the signings of 4 new players. Swansea have decided to strengthen both the midfield and attack. The Swans have signed Doncaster's favourite, James Coppinger and have signed Argentine central midfielder, Hugo Colace. The Swans have decided to add a new striker, opting for a "target man" approach signing ex-Bolton striker Hiedar Helguson. The Swans have also added ex-Millwall centre back, Zak Whitbread who joined Plymouth Argyle last year. The four signings have cost swans in the region of 3.6M pounds.​

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Swans announce new link with Manchester City, removing old link with Chelsea.

Swansea City have announced the link between Manchester City as a feeder club. This now means Manchester City can sell out young talent on loan to Swansea City. Although Swans have confirmed this link, It does mean Swansea's old link with Chelsea has now been terminated. The swans will also receive a fee of 52.5K every month.

The swans have signed Javan Vidal on loan from Manchester City using the feeder club link.​

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Swans announce another signing, but It's our last claims Carter.

Swans have confirmed the signing of Sheffield United striker, Billy Sharp. The Swans sign the 24 year old on a 3 year contract at The Liberty Stadium. The arrival of Sharp comes 3 days after the arrival of 4 new signings, taking Swansea's transfer fee up to 3.6M. The swans have signed sharp for just over 300K and he joins up with the South Wales Team and is now in contention to make the swans line up for there first game of the season against Sheffield Wednesday.

Speaking to the clubs official website, Billy Sharp and Daniel Carter told the website the following -


Billy Sharp - "It's a dream come true to join such a big team like Swansea. I spent last year at Sheffield United, and they're a well respected club however when Swansea approached for me it was a easy decision. I enjoy the way Swansea play, and that's one the reasons I joined them. They are the Arsenal of the championship.

Daniel Carter - "It's great to finally get my man. We have worked hard to sign Billy and I'm now glad I can call him a Swansea City player. He's a type of player who can find the net, as well as bring others into play. I'm really glad." Carter Added, "We have spent a fair bit of our transfer budget now, taking our total spendings up just above 4M. I think our team is now good enough for the challenge ahead and I doubt the board and my staff will be looking to bring in any permanent signings although we could see a few loan moves.​

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Pre-Season Results

The swans this year played hardly any pre-season friendly's only playing the three games. The swans took on Bolton to start off with, claiming a respectful draw, 1-1. The Swans also took on Chelsea but suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat. Swans final game was against Glen Hoddle Academy where they won by 1-0.

The swans now play Sheffield United for there first game of the season. Updates to follow.​

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Swans loose staff member to Atlanta

Swans have confirmed that first team scout, Lil Fuccillo has left Swans to join Atlanta. The swans started a search right away, and have drawn up a possible short-list for senior scouts. After 2 days of negotiations, The swans have now confirmed Peter Hoekstra from Holland as there new senior scout.​

In a short interview with the Swansea City website he had made it clear that couldn't wait to start work for the Swans and would look forward to bringing some quality players in.​

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Swans celebrate season opener with fantastic win

Sheffield Wednesday 1-5 Swansea City (Tudguay / Bogdonavic, Helguson, Lopez, Coppinger, Silva.)​

Swans Celebrate At Sheffield.​

Swansea City today celebrated the opening of there Championship season with a fantastic 5-1 victory against Sheffield Wednesday. The swans travelled to Hillsborough expecting a victory, but not as great as the one they got. It was a fantastic day for The Swans who dominated the game from start to finish, with all the possession and slick passing. Congratulations to Swansea City & Daniel Carter. Daniel Carter told sky sports -

I am delighted with the way we won the match today. We worked so hard to get that victory, the players, the board and the backroom staff, we deserved it. I'm happy with the effort the lads showed us, and the way our new players fitted into the team as well. It's sometimes hard to come to a new team but the lads haven't moaned and they showed great respect and determination for Swansea City.

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Swans take on Walsall in first round of league cup​

League Cup Trophy​

Swansea welcome Walsall on Wednesday evening to Swansea as they go head to head to make it into the second round of the League Cup. The Swans return to action after beating Sheffield Wednesday 5-1 on Saturday, while Walsall return after loosing 1-0 to Yeovil. The swans will be looking to get a victory over Walsall and have announced that Billy Sharp & Lee Trundle will start upfront while Alan Tate slots into his unusual position of left back to cover for the suspended Silva.

Updates and interviews will be posted at the full time whistle.​

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Swansea triumph against Walsall in the League Cup first round.. but leave it late

Swansea 3-1 Walsall​

Swansea may of won the game 3-1, but they didn't half leave it late. The swans went 1-0 up through a Lee Holmes own goal.
Walsall got a goal back through Troy Deeney. The match stayed 1-1 until extra time. Billy Sharp came to Swansea's rescue at 102 minutes, taking the ball down neatly in the box and slotting it into the bottom left corner.
Swansea' grabbed some confidence and the game was put beyond doubt after a 118 minute goal to secure the win from Daniel Bogdanovic. A Special mention goes out to the man of the match, Leon Britton who set up the last goal and played very well in right midfield role and the swans were saved from embarrassment in the end. We caught up with Leon Britton after the match -

Leon Said - It's a great achievement to win man of the match, against any opponent. I feel the team played well today, although we got off to a slow start. I was happy to see Sharpy getting his first goal of the season and hopefully he can go on and get a lot more goals. The camp is buzzing and we can't wait for the next match.

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Swans win third game in a row against Preston North End​

Swansea 2-0 Preston​

The swans have notched up there third victory against P.N.E. The swans started the match with a quick tempo, and went a goal up through a powerful header from Alan Tate. The swans pressed on and put together some quality possession, Although the dominance Preston started to get back into the game. Preston put together some good pieces of play, but were restricted to long range shots against the strong Swans defence.

Alan Tate Celebrates His Goal​

The swans must be on dreamland after only making 5 summer signings, they have all seemed to work well so far.. Daniel Carter has made it known recently however that he will not be making any extra signings to keep but may make some loan moves.

The swans now move on to their next match to bloomfield road, where they take on blackpool. Updates will be posted below.​

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Swans smash Blackpool as run goes on...
Blackpool 0-4 Swansea

Swans Celebrate Victory At Blackpool​

Swansea smashed Blackpool to keep up there 100% form in the League and Cup. The swans have been in sharp form this year, having notched up 3 league wins and one cup win. The Swans have put together a strong team spirit over the last couple of games and it seems to have been showing. Carter has taken Swans to the top of the league with his first 4 games of the 2011 season but has admitted it would be far to early to start looking at the league table, but is enjoying it never the less. Carter caught up with Sky Sports this evening -​

It's a brilliant feeling to win the matches as we have. The team deserve it very much and have worked very hard to get where they are now. However it would be criminal to look at the table so early, we will just take each game as they come and hopefully we can keep our winning ways up for as long as possible.

Swans play Leicester in there next league game. Updates to follow.​

 

[barcelonic]

fellow swans fan here m8 - lol laughed when heard Sousa's at Neath !!!!!

Haha can u imagine a legendary former player taking up a managing job in the blimmin Welsh league lol hahha

Keep it up m8

 

[Daniel Carter]

Swans Notch Up An Extra Victory In 84 Minutes.
Swansea 2-0 Leicester City

Swans goalscorer, Jordi Lopez.​

The swans added an extra victory to their name at home to Leicester City this evening. The game looked to be heading to a 0-0 draw with both teams playing respectively well. However Swansea Manager, Daniel Carter made 3 changes in 5 minutes bringing on 3 strikers. The both teams pressed on to get the victory but it was Swansea who put the sword through the Leicester defence. A Cross game in from the left back area, which found Jordi Lopez on the edge of the area to hit a half volley straight into the bottom left corner of the net, and with 84 minutes on the clock it looked like The Swans, 100% record was going to remain intact. The swans made the victory safe in 88 minutes when Billy Sharp struck a 25 hard strike, which unfairly deflected off Richie Wellens and straight into the net. The Swans won't be complaining and they make it 5 wins in 5. ​

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Swans Smash Swindon In League Cup And Swans Face Coventry In The League

Swans 4-0 Swindon​

Swansea continued there romp of victories with a 4-0 win over League One Side Swindon Town. The Swans keep up their 100% record and now move there intentions on to Coventry.
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Swans hold on to claim another victory
Coventry 2-3 Swansea

Coventry can't believe losing to The Swans after hitting crossbar 3 times

Coventry were somewhat unfortunate to get anything out of their fixture with Swansea. The Swans went on to claim all 3 points at the Ricoh Arena which left Coventry in dis-pair. The Swans looked to be cruising to victory after going 3-0 up before half time. Coventry managed to get a goal back before half time when ex-Rangers striker Novo latched onto a through ball to slot home from 10 yards. Coventry got back into the game in the second half, and piled on the pressure. They got a second goal back through a corner and things turned a little worse for Swansea. The pressure piled up on the swans and it only looked a matter of time before Coventry got a goal back, However The Swans held on and managed to secure an extra three points.

The Swans are currently at the top of the Coca Cola Championship table but now The Swans move on to a very tough game next with Ex-Premier League side Stoke City. ​

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Swansea City Finally Loose Against Stoke City

Swansea 2-3 Stoke City​

Lee Trundle can't believe hitting the crossbar then the post from the re-bound​

Swansea have finally lost their first league game of the season to ex-premier league side Stoke City. The Swans had a tough task to win the game with players such as Dave Kitston, Faye and Ricardo Fuller all in the line up for Stoke. The Swans started the match in brilliant fashion, going 1-0 up through a Gary Monk header. Stoke attacked and got a goal back through Dave Kitson. Play went on and the swans pressed for another goal which came on 35 minutes through Joe Allen. The swans took the lead for the second time. It was then up to Stoke to get a goal, which they got just before half time through Ricardo Fuller. The Swans played well through the second half with Trundle smashing the cross bar from a corner and then hitting the post from the re-bound. It looked to be that sort of day for the swans and it did show when Dave Kitson got the winner on 76 minutes. Although the swans lost their first game, they can be proud for the way they played against a ex-premier league side. Daniel Carter caught up with Sky Sports after the game and he said -

"It's disappointing to loose after we played so well and going a goal up twice. The lads are unhappy with the loss however you only have to look at the quality of their team with the likes of Kitson, Faye. We should of capitalised on the leads we had but we now move on to Palace to see if we can get the 3 points."

It's now up to the swans to get back on winning ways against Crystal Palace in their next fixture.​

 

[mashedPotatoes]

Really nice story so far and yeah,I am liking it.

Keep up the good work

 

[NUFC_Tony]

Unlucky against Stoke mate, but apart from - that - one of the best stories I've seen on here. Well done.

 

[DHolley]

Fantastic season so far mate kiu

not sure about swaping chelsea with man city but it's up to you.

 

[Daniel Carter]

Fantastic season so far mate kiu

not sure about swaping chelsea with man city but it's up to you.

It was a tough choice to do, but I thought with manchester city's funds and buying stupid amounts of players, they will then look to send out youngsters on loan more than Chelsea would.

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Bogdanovic Double Sends' Swans Back To Winning Ways

Q.P.R 1-2 Swansea​

A Bogdanovic Double has sent the Swans back to winning ways in their away fixture against Q.P.R. The swans started the match with no movement, lack of drive and a QPR goal was always threatening. On 34 minutes the goal did come, a cross whipped in found Rowlands at the back post. 1-0 QPR. The swans fought back and put together some neat passes, and finally got their goal when Bogdanovic lost his man at the back post to power header the equaliser. The swans fought on, and on 69 minutes, that man again. Bogdanovic stuck a sweet shot from 25 yards which rattled the back of the net and sent Swans on their way back to winning games.

Congratulations also go out to Bogdanovic for winning the man of the match award.

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The swans now go on to face Oldham in the cup, and things look like Daniel Carter will give some of his youth players a run out against the League One Outfit. ​

 

[ccfcjonesy]

Even though im a bluebird through and through, gotta say this is a cracking story! Wish I'd see a few bluebirds write there own but this is cracking!

 

[Daniel Carter]

Even though im a bluebird through and through, gotta say this is a cracking story! Wish I'd see a few bluebirds write there own but this is cracking!

Thanks mate. means a lot seen as your a cardiff fan. I tell people, there not all that bad! why not write your own blooobirds story?

Once again, thanks for nice comments bud!

 

[ccfcjonesy]

Thanks mate. means a lot seen as your a cardiff fan. I tell people, there not all that bad! why not write your own blooobirds story?

Once again, thanks for nice comments bud!

did write one but used too many screenshots, gonna start my own cardiff story tbh,
so are you a bristol city fan or a jack, cos i was wondering.

 

[Daniel Carter]

did write one but used too many screenshots, gonna start my own cardiff story tbh,
so are you a bristol city fan or a jack, cos i was wondering.

Big swansea fan mate. season ticket for 9 years lol. thing was, me and my mate started a double game. I went bristol and wasn't enjoying it. then during the first season Sousa got sacked so I took over and left bristol, hence why the story came out

 

[ccfcjonesy]

Big swansea fan mate. season ticket for 9 years lol. thing was, me and my mate started a double game. I went bristol and wasn't enjoying it. then during the first season Sousa got sacked so I took over and left bristol, hence why the story came out

Got more respect for the jacks than armchair fans of the big 4 teams, Good luck in the derby this year!

 

[Daniel Carter]

Second String Swans Team Smash Oldham In Cup Match

Swansea 4-1 Oldham​

Stephen Dobbie And Jazz Richards​

A Second string Swansea side have smashed Oldham 4-1 in their League Cup match. The swans put out reserve team players such as Jazz Richards, Marcos Painter, Kerry Morgan and Stephen Dobbie and the swans came out victories by some margin. This can only mean confidence for the swans boss and must give some hope to the reserve players who are slowly breaking into the team.

The swans return to league action next with a tough home match against Nottm. Forrest.​

 

[tiraths]

Nice story
You have the same name as Coach Carter

 

[ccfcjonesy]

Unlucky mate, just wondering did you sack all your staff?

 

[Daniel Carter]

Unlucky mate, just wondering did you sack all your staff?

Sack all my staff? No.. Why would I want to do that? I did however buy one member of swansea's staff when I was at Bristol.

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Carter silences the bluebirds with a easy victory

Swansea 2-0 Cardiff​

Swansea City are this afternoon celebrating a brilliant victory against fierce rivals, Cardiff. The swans dominated from start to finish and went a goal up through Hiedar Helguson. Helguson has only played 3 times this season, scoring the one goal, but what a way to double his tally to score it against the rivals. The swans pressed on and took shot after shot, when finally James Coppinger cut inside from the right, stuck a sweet shot on his left foot from the edge of the area which found the top corner of the net. The swans fans went crazy, and the chants were clear to hear. "You'll never beat the jacks" is what was being sung from the stands. The swans remain top of the league with only one loss to their name. A great victory for the Swans.

The swans fans will undoubtedly make the evening a night to remember, with already fans streaming into local pubs and nightclubs only 30 minutes after the final whistle. Congratulations to Daniel Carter and The Swansea City team on their victory. ​

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Swans come back from two goals down and claim superb victory
Birmingham 2-3 Swansea

Swansea' Striker Challanges Birmingham's Defender​

Swansea have sent out a clear signal to the rest of the league saying "we are no mugs". The swans took on ex-premier league side, Birmingham City and things started off really bad for the current league leaders. The swans went a goal down by a Christian Benitez which flew straight past the save of Dorus De Vries. The swans never looked to get anything from the game, and this showed when the swans defence was cut open and Benitez claimed his second. The swans managed to pull a goal back before half time, a corner was crossed in and struck home by Darren Pratley. The swans loosing 2-1 at half time.

The second half started brighter for The Swans, and few passes caused Birmingham some problems. Quick passing led to a through ball for Jordi Lopez to get onto before he got taken down inside the box by Stuart Parnarby. PENALTY! Up stepped 5 ft 4, Leon Britton to cooley slot home the penalty. The swans had come back from 2-0 to be on level terms. The game got nearer the 90 minute mark, before a quick turn from Jordi Lopez again allowed him to run free into the box and yet again, Stuart Parnarby brought him down for another Swansea penalty. Up stepped left back Silva this time, who drilled the penalty home and secured The Swans win.

The swans mean business this year, and this sent out a clear signal to all the othet teams in the Coca Cola Championship.​