Swapping Swansea City For Tottenham Hotspur

[JakePC]

There's another team in wales you know?
But really this is a Excellent read!
btw Cardiff gave you victory ^^)

 

[Daniel Carter]

There's another team in wales you know?
But really this is a Excellent read!
btw Cardiff gave you victory ^^)

Thanks mate, im glad you like it! you read most of it?

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Swans part company with Coach, Pennock and bring in West Ham Coach

Tony Pennock And New Coach, Peter Hilton​

Swansea have parted company with former goalkeeper Tony Pennock. The coach had playing careers at Wigan, Carmarthen Town, Swansea and lots more clubs. The swans decided to release him through mutual termination which means both parties agreed a fee to allow him to leave. The swans have now replaced Tony with ex-West Ham coach, Peter Hilton. He comes in with immediate effect.

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The Swans also drew their last fixture against Newcastle. The swans played host to the Toon Army and got a respectful 2-2 draw. The swans now host Arsenal in the League Cup fixture.

Goals from Bogdanovic & Silva for Swansea and Alan Smith & Xisco ensured the match ended a draw.​

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Swansea Manager Set For White Hart Lane?

Tottenham Hotspur have today caused a massive shock to the footballing world today in their search for a new manager.. by approaching rookie manager Daniel Carter. It has been made clear that Spurs Chairman, Daniel Levy has targeted the Swans boss to succeed Harry Redknapp.

Spurs have wasted no time, already approaching Carter on a 4 year contract worth up to £30,000 and a transfer budget of £28,000,000.

Huw Jenkins has made it known in the last few hours that he will put up a brave fight to keep Carter at the Liberty Stadium, but fears a move to the premiership may be too big for Carter too turn down.

BREAKING NEWS

Daniel Carter has rejected the contract offer from Tottenham and has decided to stay at the Swans and Martin Jol takes the hot seat.

 

[DHolley]

well done mate
glad your staying with Swansea

 

[burkeyoa]

The spurs job sounded very tempting mate. Your loyalty rating must be sky high now. Hope you take take the swans up now!

 

[Daniel Carter]

Decent Month For Swans In November: Claiming 8 out of 12 Points

Swansea celebrate victories against Reading & Doncaster​

Swansea have today completed their fixtures for November scoring a total of 8 points out of 12. The swans recorded 2 draws against Leeds and Derby whilst the extra 6 points came from victories against Doncaster and Reading.

The swans recent form has seen them take up second position in the league, and with Carter being linked with jobs from West Ham, Blackburn, Deportivo you get the sense that if the swans don't make it this year, that could be the end for Carter.

The swans go into December with difficult matches such as Bristol City and Portsmouth and all the swans fans will be thinking "could this be our year?"​

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Swans Make History After Smashing Portsmouth
Portsmouth 1-7 Swansea

Swansea City today showed a premiership performance against ex-premier league side Portsmouth. The swans trounced pompey 7-1 to claim a superb 3 points. The swans travelled to Fratton Park, after a draw with rivals Bristol City and It was obvious to see nobody had expected the swans to do so well. The match started brilliantly for Swansea after Alan Tate but a header wide, but made up minutes later by claiming the first goal. The swans went on a goal-rampage scoring 5 before half time. The second half started brightly for the swans, with Dyer claiming his hat-trick from the spot. Carter took the opportunity to bring on second string players, replacing his goalkeeper for a u19's goalkeeper in David Cornell.

Lee Trundle went close after coming off the bench before Pompey claimed a consolation goal through Utaka. The swans will be pleased with the victory as Pompey started the game with players such as David James, John Utaka, Sol Campbell, Belhadj and Tommy Smith all starting.

The swans now move onto Peterborough looking to take their form into the next game.​

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Brilliant Month For Swansea In December: Claiming 16 Points out of 18​

Nathan Dyer scored 4 goals during December

The swans have celebrated a successful month during December, claiming 5 victories and 1 draw. The swans beat teams such as Sheffield Wednesday and Peterborough but the most stand out victory was the smashing of Portsmouth. The ex-premier league side fell to a 7-1 loss to Daniel Carters men, a poor performance from Pompey but a brilliant team effort from Swansea.

The swans wish to carry the form on into January and proceed to their dream. The Premier League. The swans stand top of the league, and many fans think with the end of the season looming near in a few months. "This could be our time"​

Transfer Updates​

Swansea have confirmed the signings of two youngsters from Premier League Sides. The swans confirmed the signing of Jose Baxter from Premier League side, Manchester City while Manchester United centre back, Ritchie De Laet signs on a "end of season" loan.​

 

[Ec]

Nice story Good to see a Swans story!

Even got a Bluebird following

Keep going, good luck!

JackArmy!

 

[Daniel Carter]

Swans claim 10 points out of 18 in January​

Swans celebrate victory against Sheffield United

Swansea finished their January fixtures with two defeats, but that doesn't reflect the way the whole month panned out. The swans claimed 10 points from 18, claiming 3 victories and 1 draw, as well as two defeats against Stoke and Crystal Palace. The wins came against Blackpool, Leicester and Sheffield United

The swans will be happy with their performances, but drop to second place behind Newcastle.​

 

[SwineFluGotYou]

Looking good lads.

 

[DHolley]

Fantastic signings mate is Baxter loan ?
any type of transfer for him is good well done

 

[Daniel Carter]

Fantastic signings mate is Baxter loan ?
any type of transfer for him is good well done

Yeah, I have a link with manchester city and he signed as part of the feeder club link.

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Swansea Secure Play Off Place To Premier League

Dorus De Vries Celebrates As Swansea Gain Promotion Place

Swansea have today pleased fans by securing a play off place. The swans are currently second with 82 points, while Stoke lie top with 84 points.

The swans will look to secure top spot, or atleast make it second to make the automatic promotion stages. Swansea still have to play Portsmouth at home and Bristol City, while Stoke have to play Leeds and Birmingham.

Will Swansea win the league or settle for a play off place?​

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Swansea reach playoff final, beating Nottm Forrest 6-5 on aggregate

Swansea have today reached the play off final, by beating Nottm Forrest. The swans suffered a 3-2 defeat in the first leg, before nervously reaching the final in a brilliant 4-2 victory at The Liberty.

The swans won the match 6-5 on agg and now face Sheffield United in the final.​

 

[jthamrun]

Great story so far mate, keep it up

 

[Daniel Carter]

Swansea loose in play off final leaving Carter angry: We were sh*t!

Swansea leave the pitch, disappointed after loosing 2-0.

Swansea were today left Angry and Upset after loosing at the final stage. The swans travelled to Wembley to face Sheffield United in the play off final to secure a place in the premier league next year.

The swans started the game the better side, but failed to score after having chance after chance. The dead lock was finally broken when Robson Kanu drilled home for United. The swans then went 2-0 down to a Kanu second and it was game over.

Carter was left fuming at the end of the game, and even made a hint to resignation asking the players why he shouldn't move onto a premier league side after being linked with many jobs.

Carter has asked members of football forum, FM base for their views on what Carter should do for the future..

So, what should carter do for the future?​

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Carter ends rumours of quitting and signs new 3 year deal at Swans

Daniel Carter pictured with swans scarf when joining the swans in 2009​

Sky Sports have revealed that Daniel Carter has ended speculation that he would leave Swansea at the end of the season after the team failed to make the premier league for a second year running, loosing at the playoff final by signing a new contract which will keep him at the club till 2013.

News has been growing over the last weeks that Carter would leave to join a team in the premier league after he was upset by missing out on the premier league big time for a second time.

Carter had added that he was deeply upset at missing out, but him leaving would only make things worse for the club and himself as he believes he has a job to finish at the Swans. Carter is a big Swansea City fan and admitted it would be hard to walk away from the south Wales side, but he did feel the players owed him a big season this year for all his hard work.

Huw Jenkins had made it clear that he was very happy with Carters decision and would make sure he worked hard to ensure success for Swansea.​

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Swans Pre-Season Updates

Swans Watch Some Training Techniques On Laptop

The swans played fairly well during this years pre-season training, playing some great teams on the way.

The swans played well during some games, but others not so bad. A compiled list of all results and fixtures has been drawn up below:-

Swansea 2-1 ADO Den Haag
Swansea 1-2 Fenebahce
Swnasea 16-0 Glen Hoddle Academy
Watford 1-1 Swansea
Arsenal 1-0 Swansea
Swansea 0-1 Hamilton

Not a bad pre-season effort from the swans and will look to take it into their first game against Birmingham.​

 

[superspurs23]

Looks good mate, glad you didnt resgin think you will get them up this year

 

[Daniel Carter]

Swansea City's Latest Results: Last 9 Games

Swansea City have once again, started the season very strong notching up 6 wins, 2 losses and 1 draw. The swans currently lie in 3rd place in the league, after a good start.

The swans have a habit of starting the league well, normally topping the league by around December. The swans will look to gain promotion this year after failing at the last step for the previous seasons.

Swansea have claimed victories against Bristol City and even smashed relegated West Ham United, 4-1.

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Game by Game updates will follow rather than monthly updates, please follow! ​

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Swans snap up Graham on 3 month loan

Swansea sign Danny Graham for a 3 month loan from Watford

Swansea have today confirmed the signing of Danny Graham on a 3 month loan, joining from Watford to Swansea. Graham will now work for the swans to aim their target of promotion.​

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Swansea City's Latest Results And Table Standings

Swansea 0-2 Leeds
Swansea 4-2 Millwall
Swansea 2-2 Wigan
Swansea 4-0 Reading
Southampton 0-1 Swansea
Swansea 1-2 Norwich
Scunthorpe 1-2 Swansea
Swansea 4-2 Cardiff
Portsmouth 4-3 Swansea
Chelsea 5-0 Swansea
Colchester 3-3 Swansea
Swansea 2-1 Derby

A mixed set of results for swansea, not doing too badly but draws against Colchester and loses against Norwich and Leeds must be avoided if swansea wish to keep up their dream of premier league football.​

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Swansea's 19 year old goalkeeper starts against Leeds

Swansea City's Youth Goalkeeper, David Cornell, Starts As Swansea Beat Leeds 2-1 With A Brilliant Finish From Billy Sharp.​

Swansea City today gave a hard working performance today which proved costly to getting a much needed victory. The swans played host to Leeds United at The Liberty. The swans went a goal up before half time, Leon Britton crossing the ball for Bagdonovic to head home, unmarked from 5 yards.

The swans pressed on, and It took until the 78th minute for Leeds to grab a equaliser through David Goodwillie. The swans however, went for a 4-3-3 formation and it paid off on 84 minutes, when Billy Sharp blasted across the goalkeeper and into the left side corner.

A good victory for the swans, who lie 6th place only 6 points off 4th. The swans now move onto Southampton away in 7 days.

Final Score - Swansea 2-1 Leeds (Bagdonovic, Sharp - Goodwillie) ​

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Swans Sign Leeds United's Goodwillie

Swansea City have today confirmed their only signing during the transfer window, signing ex-Leeds United player David Goodwillie for 3.7M.

The Swans stated their interest during the start of the transfer window, but rejected making any sort of approach until today. It was announced the transfer market would shut at midnight but the swans managed to make a quick bid and secure the signing.

Daniel Carter has made it clear that he is over the moon at the capture, and David is a unique player who knows how to play football the right way. Carter added he was glad to make him a part of his team.

The swans have cancelled out rumours of signing anyone else and are happy with their current squad. Goodwillie is now eligible to play on Saturday against The Saints.​

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Swansea Draw Against Southampton

Swansea City today left St Mary's with a 90 minute goal from a welsh 43 year old veteran, Gary Speed to save the swans from defeat.​

Many Swansea fans voiced their concerns over the selection of Gary Speed before the game, and how wrong could they of been? Daniel Carter took his side to Saint Mary's hoping to clinch a much needed victory to keep up there chase of the top 6.

The swans didn't play too well, and were 2-0 down by 48 minutes. A poor performance so far, However the swans kept plugging away and debutee, David Goodwillie who signed from Leeds 2 days before the game, stuck home on 80 minutes. A last gasp chance for swans?

They kept on plugging away, before Carter removed Bagdonovic and brought on 43 year old and player/coach for the swans, Gary Speed. The swans fans were sent into raptures when a deep cross was floated in for Gary Speed to nod home from 3 yards. He's still got it!

The swans claimed an away draw, and now move onto Kenny Jackett's Millwall at The Liberty.
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Swans smash Millwall in great fashion

Swansea today smashed Millwall, 5-2 with a brace from Bogdanovic helping the swans.. However the game was marred by out of control crowd problems before and during the game.

The swans will be a very happy team this evening, a great and convincing win against Millwall by 5-2. The swans played well all through the game, and key passing from Darren Pratley, Alan Tate and Daniel Bagdonovic helped the team too victory.

The swans dominated possession and the scoreline could of easily been 7 or 8. The game however was dampened by crowd trouble during and before the game, leading to 3 arrests from Millwall and one from the swans, while 4 people had apparently been taken too hospital after a brick was chucked through the Millwall team bus.

The swans released a official statement this evening, informing the police they will be here to help and remove any fans who can't respect the rules for the future and will work hard to do so.​

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Swans send out clear message to ex-swans and smash Wigan

Daniel Carter has the last smile as Swansea City send out a footballing lesson to the ex-swans team mates who left to join Wigan, after the swans smash athletic 4-1 at the DW stadium.

The Swansea fans could be heard all around the DW stadium this afternoon, after Ex-Swansea Manager, Roberto Martinez failed to win, let alone get any points off his former club and the chants could be heard all around, "Who Needs Roberto? We Got Daniel Carter!" is what was being sung.

Martinez joined to take up the Wigan job, and turned the club into turmoil by taking 2 key players in Jason Scotland and Jordi Gomez as well as all of the backroom staff with him, but The Swans had the last laugh this afternoon. The swans showed Wigan how to play football from start to finish, with key goals from Bogdanovic and Billy Sharp.

The swans will be more than happy to get the victory and to show Martinez that he caused no trouble by leaving, it just made the team stronger.​

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Swans Keep Up Promotion Form Against Norwich

David Goodwillie's strike sends the swans into 5th place of the playoffs with a brilliant victory against Norwich, Taking his tally up too 2 in 2 games.​

The swans added yet another victory to their list, with a 1-0 away win against Norwich. David Goodwillie doubled his tally of 2 goals with a wonder strike on 38 minutes.

The swans held on too claim a important victory and keep up their winning mentality and now hope the run can continue and to pursue their dreams of premier league football next year.

The swans will be looking to claim an extra 3 points against high flying, Scunthorpe, who have been playing above expectations and fall just behind the swans in 6th place.​

 

[casey32]

Amazing layout , great story unlucky it final good luck this season hope u keep this up I am follwing, have a check at lacina traore u could get him cheap enough in jan if he still at cruj will get u the end

 

[oafcpaddy]

Very impressed with this story. Keep it going ****.

 

[Daniel Carter]

Swansea Take Chances Away At Scunthorpe

Swansea City today came victorious in a thrilling away encouter that finished 4-3. Great play from Swansea's strike force helped the victory and to claim an extra 3 points.

The swans travelled to Glandford Park to take on high flying Scunthorpe, with high expectations to make it 9 games unbeaten. The game looked to be a slow starter, neither side looking to go and get a goal until the swans put a bit more pressure on.

Through balls from Alan Tate and James Coppinger released the strikers each time, always looking to score until a counter attack led to a Scunthorpe goal on 30 minutes. The swans dealt with the goal well, piling the pressure on once again and it was that man again, David Goodwillie to add an equaliser 2 minutes later

The swans got some confidence and before half time, ex-doncaster rovers player, James Coppinger smashed home from 12 yards to give the swans a half time lead.

A Hat-trick from Adam Boyes on 53 and 82 minutes left the swans clinching onto a lead before Goodwillie claimed his second and Sharp grabbed the swans's 4th goal.

A good all round performance from the swans mean they are now 9 games unbeaten going into their next game against big rivals, and the south wales derby, Cardiff.​

 

[mashedPotatoes]

Really good story mate.

Btw,how do you get your pictures to be like that?

 

[Daniel Carter]

Really good story mate.

Btw,how do you get your pictures to be like that?

Thanks mate, and like what?

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Swans Smash Rivals In Emphatic Victory

Cardiff City today left The Liberty Stadium feeling deeply ashamed by their fierce rivals after loosing 5-0. A Ian Hume hat-trick helped the swans with their victory and the swans have now moved up to 4th in the league.

A highly polished performance from the swans meant not only they would pick up 3 points against their rivals, but embarrass them at the same time. The swans went into the game full of confidence, after beating Scunthorpe 4-3 but would of never of expected to win by 5 goals.

However, The swans started brightly and by half time the game was all over, with 2 goals from Ian Hume and David Goodwillie scoring one meant it was 3-0 at the break.

The swans however came out for the second half, where Hume claimed his hat-trick and Goodwillie claimed his second for the swans to get a much needed and deserved victory in the South Wales Derby.​

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Swans Smash Portsmouth As Run Continues

A highly polished performance from the swans this afternoon means they leave Fratton Park with 3 points intact and a 10 game unbeaten run to their name.

The swans were today victorious against ex-premier league side Portsmouth after beating them 4-1. Two goals each from Billy Sharp and David Goodwillie helped the swans on their way to 10 games unbeaten. A red card for James Coppinger almost put the swans victory in doubt, but a great performance meant they went on to score 2 more goals with 10 men.

Swansea have been playing above expectations for the last 2 seasons, and many people now believe they have established themselves in the championship and have what it takes to proceed to the premier league this year.​

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Swansea City Beat Derby County To Go Top​

Swansea today left Pride Park with another 3 points to add to their collection, but it could be the most important. These 3 points took the swans to the top of the championship equal on points with Nottm Forrest.

Swansea today made a massive jump from 4th in the league to top of the league, with an important victory against Derby County at Pride Park. The swans started in brilliant fashion, going a goal up after just seventeen seconds, a new record. A cross from Nathan Dyer, was whipped in and found the head of 5 ft 5 Leon Britton.

The swans doubled their lead 5 minutes after when a corner was whipped in from Nathan Dyer, again, which found Ashley Williams on the back post, unmarked to power head home to double swans's lead. The swans were pegged back one goal before half time, when a Steven Davies free-kick found the net.

The swans came out fighting in the second half, and got a third through Angel Rangel. A Good all round performance from the swans.​

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Swansea Confirm Play Off Place

Swansea have today confirmed a play-off place and currently lie second, with 77 points but could still finish top of the league, if Leeds fail to secure top spot.​

 

[burkeyoa]

Great story mate! I love the layout hopefully you can take the swans up this year. Do you ever wonder what might have happened if you had taken the Spurs job?