The Swansea Way 🦢🦢🦢
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Very solid, happy with it so far, January fast approaching I think a few final pieces to fit in & we should be right up there!
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Honestly surprised we’re sitting in the top 2 spots, a win against Hull would of taken us top but still plenty of football to come!
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November 2026:
November proved to be a hugely positive month, as the team went unbeaten across six matches, showcasing attacking flair and strong home form while providing plenty of entertainment along the way.
The month began with a narrow but professional 1–0 home victory over Preston, setting the tone early. That was followed by a thrilling 3–2 win against Wolves, where attacking quality shone through against strong opposition. Confidence was clearly high days later, as the side swept aside Oxford City 7–0 in a friendly, a dominant display that boosted morale across the squad.
League action continued with two high-scoring away draws. A 3–3 stalemate at Charlton saw the team show resilience and attacking intent, while a similar 3–3 draw away to Sheffield Wednesday later in the month underlined both the team’s firepower and a slight vulnerability on the road.
Sandwiched between those trips was another vital home success, a 2–1 win over Coventry, ensuring a perfect record at home throughout November and keeping momentum firmly on track.
By the end of the month, the numbers told a compelling story: four wins, two draws, 19 goals scored, and an unbeaten run intact. While defensive solidity away from home remains an area to tighten up, the attacking output and home consistency point to a side full of confidence and ambition as the season moves forward. December is a busy month & with injuries pilling up both The Swans & The Gaffer are being tested.
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November proved to be a hugely positive month, as the team went unbeaten across six matches, showcasing attacking flair and strong home form while providing plenty of entertainment along the way.
The month began with a narrow but professional 1–0 home victory over Preston, setting the tone early. That was followed by a thrilling 3–2 win against Wolves, where attacking quality shone through against strong opposition. Confidence was clearly high days later, as the side swept aside Oxford City 7–0 in a friendly, a dominant display that boosted morale across the squad.
League action continued with two high-scoring away draws. A 3–3 stalemate at Charlton saw the team show resilience and attacking intent, while a similar 3–3 draw away to Sheffield Wednesday later in the month underlined both the team’s firepower and a slight vulnerability on the road.
Sandwiched between those trips was another vital home success, a 2–1 win over Coventry, ensuring a perfect record at home throughout November and keeping momentum firmly on track.
By the end of the month, the numbers told a compelling story: four wins, two draws, 19 goals scored, and an unbeaten run intact. While defensive solidity away from home remains an area to tighten up, the attacking output and home consistency point to a side full of confidence and ambition as the season moves forward. December is a busy month & with injuries pilling up both The Swans & The Gaffer are being tested.
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December 2026:
December brought a tougher examination, as the busy festive schedule tested depth and resilience, producing a mixed but ultimately encouraging set of results across league and cup competition.
The month began with a setback at home, falling 2–1 to Bristol City, before a disciplined display earned a 0–0 draw away at Middlesbrough. However, momentum stalled shortly after, with a 2–1 defeat at Wrexham followed by a frustrating 2–0 home loss to Sheffield Wednesday, making it a difficult start to the winter period.
Attention then turned to cup football, and the response was emphatic. A composed and professional 2–0 away victory over Bournemouth in the Carabao Cup quarter-final marked a turning point, restoring belief and keeping silverware firmly in sight.
That result sparked a strong finish to the month. Back-to-back 1–0 home wins against West Brom and Sheffield United underlined a return to defensive solidity, while a hard-fought 2–1 away victory at Millwall on Boxing Day showcased character and determination during the congested schedule.
By the end of December, the record stood at four wins, one draw, and three defeats, with progress in the cup and a late surge in league form providing optimism. While early defensive lapses proved costly, the strong finish and ability to grind out results suggest the squad emerged from the festive period battle-hardened and well-positioned for the challenges ahead.
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Transfer News:
Samuel Justo:
Portuguese midfielder Samuel Justo has joined the club on a free transfer, signing a three-year deal in mid-December.
The move comes as the squad transitions to a three-man midfield, with injuries creating the need for additional depth. Justo provides valuable cover and flexibility in central areas, strengthening options during a demanding period of the season.
His arrival adds timely reinforcement as the team continues to compete on multiple fronts.
Freddie Potts:
Midfielder Freddie Potts has joined the club on a permanent transfer from West Ham United for a fee of £550,000, becoming the club’s second midfield addition of the season.
The deal, agreed in November, saw the club move early to secure Potts’ signature after he had been playing with West Ham’s Under-21 side. The midfielder arrives to strengthen central options and is expected to become a regular fixture at the Swansea.com Stadium.
Potts will wear the number 16 shirt.
December brought a tougher examination, as the busy festive schedule tested depth and resilience, producing a mixed but ultimately encouraging set of results across league and cup competition.
The month began with a setback at home, falling 2–1 to Bristol City, before a disciplined display earned a 0–0 draw away at Middlesbrough. However, momentum stalled shortly after, with a 2–1 defeat at Wrexham followed by a frustrating 2–0 home loss to Sheffield Wednesday, making it a difficult start to the winter period.
Attention then turned to cup football, and the response was emphatic. A composed and professional 2–0 away victory over Bournemouth in the Carabao Cup quarter-final marked a turning point, restoring belief and keeping silverware firmly in sight.
That result sparked a strong finish to the month. Back-to-back 1–0 home wins against West Brom and Sheffield United underlined a return to defensive solidity, while a hard-fought 2–1 away victory at Millwall on Boxing Day showcased character and determination during the congested schedule.
By the end of December, the record stood at four wins, one draw, and three defeats, with progress in the cup and a late surge in league form providing optimism. While early defensive lapses proved costly, the strong finish and ability to grind out results suggest the squad emerged from the festive period battle-hardened and well-positioned for the challenges ahead.
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Transfer News:
Samuel Justo:
Portuguese midfielder Samuel Justo has joined the club on a free transfer, signing a three-year deal in mid-December.
The move comes as the squad transitions to a three-man midfield, with injuries creating the need for additional depth. Justo provides valuable cover and flexibility in central areas, strengthening options during a demanding period of the season.
His arrival adds timely reinforcement as the team continues to compete on multiple fronts.
Freddie Potts:
Midfielder Freddie Potts has joined the club on a permanent transfer from West Ham United for a fee of £550,000, becoming the club’s second midfield addition of the season.
The deal, agreed in November, saw the club move early to secure Potts’ signature after he had been playing with West Ham’s Under-21 side. The midfielder arrives to strengthen central options and is expected to become a regular fixture at the Swansea.com Stadium.
Potts will wear the number 16 shirt.
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January 2027:
January provided an eventful and attacking month, combining strong league form with high-stakes cup football and little margin for error throughout.
The month began positively with a hard-fought 2–1 away victory over Wycombe in the league, setting an early tone. Momentum quickly built at home, where an emphatic 4–2 win against Spurs in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg delivered a statement performance and placed the side firmly in control of the tie. Confidence was high heading into the FA Cup, but a chaotic third-round clash away at Huddersfield ending in a penalty shootout which thankfully The Swans win.
League action resumed with a thrilling run of fixtures. A narrow 3–2 home win over Norwich highlighted attacking quality and resilience, before that momentum was briefly checked with a frustrating 2–1 away defeat to QPR. The response, however, was immediate and convincing. January concluded with an impressive 4–2 home victory over Watford, capping a strong end to the month and reinforcing home form.
By the end of January, the record stood at four wins and two defeats from six matches, with 17 goals scored across all competitions. While defensive lapses proved costly at times, the attacking output and crucial Carabao Cup success ensured the month was a positive one overall, leaving the side well-placed both domestically and in pursuit of silverware.
Transfer News:
Oscar Olivier:
A promising 19-year-old right wing-back signed for £2m, Olivier looks a smart long-term investment. He’s quick, agile, and energetic, with good crossing, tackling, marking, and work rate, making him well-suited to an attacking wing-back role. Mentally solid for his age with strong determination and decisions, plus a trait to get forward whenever possible.
Still physically light and technically raw in places, but with high potential and the right development, he can grow into a reliable first-team wing-back or valuable asset.
Tyrese Asante:
A powerful, versatile 24-year-old who can play at centre-back, right-back, wing-back, or defensive midfield. He’s physically strong and athletic, with good pace, stamina, jumping reach, and strength, and brings real bite thanks to high aggression, bravery, work rate, and determination.
Technically reliable rather than flashy, but his tackling, marking, positioning, and teamwork make him ideal as a defensive midfielder or hybrid half-back. A dependable, hard-working player who adds steel, leadership, and flexibility to the squad.
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January provided an eventful and attacking month, combining strong league form with high-stakes cup football and little margin for error throughout.
The month began positively with a hard-fought 2–1 away victory over Wycombe in the league, setting an early tone. Momentum quickly built at home, where an emphatic 4–2 win against Spurs in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg delivered a statement performance and placed the side firmly in control of the tie. Confidence was high heading into the FA Cup, but a chaotic third-round clash away at Huddersfield ending in a penalty shootout which thankfully The Swans win.
League action resumed with a thrilling run of fixtures. A narrow 3–2 home win over Norwich highlighted attacking quality and resilience, before that momentum was briefly checked with a frustrating 2–1 away defeat to QPR. The response, however, was immediate and convincing. January concluded with an impressive 4–2 home victory over Watford, capping a strong end to the month and reinforcing home form.
By the end of January, the record stood at four wins and two defeats from six matches, with 17 goals scored across all competitions. While defensive lapses proved costly at times, the attacking output and crucial Carabao Cup success ensured the month was a positive one overall, leaving the side well-placed both domestically and in pursuit of silverware.
Transfer News:
Oscar Olivier:
A promising 19-year-old right wing-back signed for £2m, Olivier looks a smart long-term investment. He’s quick, agile, and energetic, with good crossing, tackling, marking, and work rate, making him well-suited to an attacking wing-back role. Mentally solid for his age with strong determination and decisions, plus a trait to get forward whenever possible.
Still physically light and technically raw in places, but with high potential and the right development, he can grow into a reliable first-team wing-back or valuable asset.
Tyrese Asante:
A powerful, versatile 24-year-old who can play at centre-back, right-back, wing-back, or defensive midfield. He’s physically strong and athletic, with good pace, stamina, jumping reach, and strength, and brings real bite thanks to high aggression, bravery, work rate, and determination.
Technically reliable rather than flashy, but his tackling, marking, positioning, and teamwork make him ideal as a defensive midfielder or hybrid half-back. A dependable, hard-working player who adds steel, leadership, and flexibility to the squad.
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