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Reply | First defeat of the season : Swans collapse and were never really in the game
at 12:10 9 Sep 2026
Cabango was not directly at fault for any of the goals conceded - the first came from Just being outmuscled by Downes and Fulton not tracking Azaz, the second and third due to poor game management and our full-backs being miles from their markers as usual.
He is a solid defender, we know this. But the issue with Cabango is he is not effective for a team that plays our way i.e. from the back, chasing the match. For all the reasons already mentioned - too slow on the ball, 99% of the time takes the safe option, and can't consistently play quality balls through the channels or into midfield. |
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Reply | Southampton v Swansea City : Match thread
at 09:03 9 Sep 2026
Agree largely with this, and I thought the same that Just had a shocker...but then FotMob says he created 3 chances the most of any player on the pitch...he just seems like a rabbit caught in headlights and too slow of thought and deed at the moment.
I didn't realise Opoku and Yeo were 21 and 22 respectively so I will cut them a bit more slack. I thought it an odd choice to put the pressure of marking Scienza on Lissah, and it was laid bare that he couldn't handle him - I am not saying Key is a better defender (he is not) but he is quicker than Lissah so may have been able to cover better. |
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Reply | Southampton v Swansea City : Match thread
at 20:42 8 Sep 2026
It's poor all round really. All the commentary about clean sheets then Matos brings Cabango back (presumably because he feels he has to select the captain if fit) and we just look so shaky. Where has the composed back four gone?
Also, I never want try to make conclusions so early but having seen him a few times now, I'm not sure what the question was that 'Elijah Just" was the answer... |
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Reply | Swansea City v Watford : Match day thread
at 12:52 2 Sep 2026
I know it wasn't a particularly stern test last night due to our dominance, but Lissah will be some player eh? Not seen a range of passing on a defender at the Swans since Ash...and so comfortable with the ball at his feet.
17 passes into the final third between him and Welsh and the only "long" balls I saw were accurate pinged passes out to the wing - the one Lissah played to Eom who would have been clean through if not clipped was sensational.
Lovely stuff. |
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Reply | Summer transfer thread!!
at 12:28 26 Aug 2026
I watched all the WC games and he definitely stood out as a different level for the Canada team.
Quality player. |
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Reply | Eom
at 09:02 28 Apr 2026
Eom is rapid over 10 yards (even if his top speed is not quick quick) which is such a skill to have. He also has the rare ability to run nearly as fast with the ball at his feet as he does without it.
He had no right to get to that ball first for the QPR "penalty". |
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Reply | What value do you think ?
at 13:56 24 Apr 2026
Did Vigouroux bully you at school or something? ;) You really don't like him do you. |
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Reply | Galbraith unhappy with talks & Swans offer
at 14:09 22 Apr 2026
I (and I am sure many of were) was worried about how much of a loss he would be when he got injured but fair play to the other players who have really stepped up.
He is clearly a very good player who we would all want to keep if we can, but you can build a statistical argument to say he wouldn't be as much of a loss as we think.
He is in the 98th percentile for touches in the entire league, but his return is 3 goals and 1 assist. Granted his appearances have been mixed in terms of position, but even when playing at RB he has been fairly advanced and play continued to channel through him.
Interestingly since he has been injured our total possession stats have dropped off, but it feels like our play has been a bit quicker and more effective.
The eyeball test continues to conclude he is a Rolls Royce of a player, but I would certainly like to see him earn his corn through more goal contributions next season - we know he can do it. |
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Reply | We're Consistently Inconsistent
at 09:42 22 Apr 2026
I don't disagree. I think we are 1 or 2 first XI replacements from having a competitive side (a ball playing CH and a consistent and quality RW).
Two challenges I see :
1) do we have the financial clout or attraction to have/maintain a bench of sufficient like-for-like quality which is really what is needed to mount a proper challenge.
2) what happens if Vipotnik does not repeat his form next season - others will have to step up with goal contributions. |
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Reply | Queens Park Rangers v Swansea City : Match day thread
at 09:37 22 Apr 2026
The midfield trio of Widdel, Franco and Walta were extremely effective in the press in the 1st half, and Walta stepped up his game even further in the 2nd - he almost played a beauty of a pass through for Widdel, you can see he has something about him.
Fulton also excellent, him hiding behind advanced opposition midfielders seems to be a thing of the past and I counted at least 2 times he passed the ball forward :) including an assist!
Last word to EOM who seems to be really developing into the player we thought he could be - his ability to get the ball up the pitch rapidly and relieve pressure is gold-dust for this team. Never a pen but his movement created the opportunity and if ever there was a team we deserved a dodgy decision in our favour... |
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Reply | Portsmouth v Swansea City : Match day thread
at 09:37 12 Mar 2026
Ronald's "per 90" attacking stats are absolutely terrible.
I think there is reasonable argument to say Yalcouye is effective as an early sub - if you have been working hard in midfield for 60 minutes the last thing you want to see if that little terrier joining the pitch. Whereas I wonder if he has the concentration levels yet to go up against fresh opposition from the start?
The third point I would add to your list is why there is a clear instruction to Vig to go long given our inability to win headers in midfield and up front (and yes I know going long led to the first goal...). Even when do win it aerial (normally Eom!) it typically just leads to loose ball that is more often than not mopped up by the opposition. The only time he seems to pass it short is to Burgess / Cabango who just then do his job of going long... |
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Reply | Portsmouth v Swansea City : Match day thread
at 09:39 11 Mar 2026
He is not the complete goalkeeper, but if he was he wouldn't be playing for us! That cross was absolutely perfect not much he could have done - if he had come out all blazing with fists he may well have taken their attacker out and given away a penalty. The onus was on the defender to close down and make that cross harder.
Let's not forget that ridiculous reaction save in the 1st half to keep us from going a goal down, and the long diagonal pass to Eom that started the move for Galbreith's goal.
Echo the thoughts on the subs - I get the need to keep Vip and Galbreith fresh (and Vip was on a yellow) for the next game but Matos needs to learn a two-goal buffer in the Championship is not comfortable enough! I think Stamenic, Widdel and Cullen had 20 touches between them...what happened to our possession football.
Moment of the night was Vip's non-reaction to the 1st goal...it was clever as he was avoiding drawing attention to himself potentially being in an offside position (I think he was actually off the pitch when Galbreith shot). Was quite funny though. |
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Reply | Swansea City v Preston North End : Match day thread
at 10:05 25 Feb 2026
Agree with the consensus on here - Matos got it all wrong in the 1st half putting Walta on from the start against a physical and fast team. He clearly has ability and I'm sure will come good, but Fulton and Franco were disjointed because Walta seemed to have no clue where to be or when to press (and when he did it was ineffective).
I felt for EOM - how many brilliant set piece deliveries that put it on a plate for someone?!
Nunes - we have to accept that sometimes his trickery won't come off (losing the ball doing a double stepover makes anyone look like a plum), but this boy can play right? Two great crosses in two games led to two goals.
Great to see Key looking sharp and his pace and athleticism really gave their left back something to think about (which was not the case with Ronald).
Finishing on a downer, Tymon must have had his worst match of the season but I am sure he will bounce back.
The ref was an absolute calamity - 17 fouls to our 5 but both teams with 2 yellow cards. |
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Reply | Watford v Swansea City : Match day thread
at 12:13 2 Feb 2026
Apart from the rain soaking us on the walk from the car park to the stadium, that was pretty much a perfect away day - and my boys had a great time!
Possibly my favourite bit was covering my 9 year old's ears as, on 80 minutes the home support started heading to the exits, the 1,500 strong Jack Army started a loud rendition of "you've watch the Swans, now f*ck off". 
It's a funny old game because all 1st half I was getting pretty animated at Stamenic for being a passenger...what do I know, said my son. To be fair, Louza and Kayembe seemed to have so much space in the middle of the park until Fulton tidied up in the second half.
Shame the goals were not up our end but you can't have it all! (and thank Lordy Tom Ince put that shot inches wide...) |
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Reply | Swansea measure up as Matos tactics outsmart Watford
at 12:05 2 Feb 2026
I also think a bit harsh on Eom, who in the space of 2 mins relieved pressure down the left with an incredible first touch and turn before getting poleaxed off the pitch (and ultimately injured), then dusted himself off and played a great ball out to Ronald who won the corner for our first goal.
Terrible shot into our row Z in the first half mind! |
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Reply | Swansea measure up as Matos tactics outsmart Watford
at 09:42 2 Feb 2026
Me and the boys were right behind the goal and we lost count of the number of times Burgess cleared the ball with his head in dangerous situations including a couple of excellent Watford corner deliveries.
He had a couple of wobbles with his passing but that is par for the course with Big Cam.
Everyone around me agreed he was excellent at his main job. |
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Reply | Cabango and his astonishing handball loses the game for Swansea City
at 11:41 26 Jan 2026
I am not too down on the Burgess / Tymon side of defence from a ball-playing perspective. Burgess is a tad agricultural I agree, but I also like how when he does play the ball down the wing to Tymon he always tries to play it in front of him to allow Tymon to open up his body and move forward quickly.
But I also agree that in the mid-to-long term to be successful under "Matos-ball" we will need at least one of the CB to be a proper "baller". |
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