https://boards.footymad.net/ Footymad club forum en Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:54:48 GMT vBulletin 60 https://boards.footymad.net/images/misc/rss.png https://boards.footymad.net/ https://boards.footymad.net/showthread.php?t=38386266&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:01:34 GMT Leicester v Swansea, Saturday 11 April 15:00 After the brave defensive display against a quality side in high flying Middlesbrough, the Swans move on to play the surprise strugglers in the Championship this season Leicester at the KP Stadium. Fresh down from the PL they are in danger of another relegation after a six point deduction for breaking Profitability and Sustainability Rules. They are third from bottom and a point adrift of the team above them, Portsmouth, who have a game in hand. The reverse fixture ended in a 1-3 defeat under Sheehan last October, an Idah penalty for the only Swans goal in a below par performance. We have a poor record up there but will be buoyed by our performance against the Boro. Prediction 1-1 draw. Leicester v Swansea, Saturday 11 April 15:00
After the brave defensive display against a quality side in high flying Middlesbrough, the Swans move on to play the surprise strugglers in the Championship this season Leicester at the KP Stadium.
Fresh down from the PL they are in danger of another relegation after a six point deduction for breaking Profitability and Sustainability Rules. They are third from bottom and a point adrift of the team above them, Portsmouth, who have a game in hand.
The reverse fixture ended in a 1-3 defeat under Sheehan last October, an Idah penalty for the only Swans goal in a below par performance.
We have a poor record up there but will be buoyed by our performance against the Boro.
Prediction 1-1 draw. ]]> City Forum jackaway https://boards.footymad.net/showthread.php?t=38386266 https://boards.footymad.net/showthread.php?t=38385935&goto=newpost Sat, 04 Apr 2026 06:17:30 GMT Swansea v Middlesbrough, Mon 6 April 17:30
After being 3-1 down and out, our impressive recovery to get the draw at Sheff Utd, thanks mainly to our subs, was uplifting. We actually had a penalty awarded as well, first one since 4 October at home to Leicester.
It was good to see Idah back from injury and showing why we paid all that money for him.
Our defending is a concern however after conceding eight goals in the last three matches. It has been a problem all season and hasn’t improved under Vitor Matos.
It’s high flying Middlesbrough up next and the manager they stole from right under our noses last November, Kim Hellberg. He has done very well there and as recently as 9 Feb they were top of the table after six straight wins.
Recently they’ve slipped a bit though, no wins in the last four matches and lost 1-2 at home to Millwall yesterday.
For the Swans the bad news is that one of our top players Ethan Galbraith is out for the season with a calf injury picked up in that meaningless friendly between Wales and N.Ireland last Tuesday.
Should be a big holiday crowd for this one, let’s hope the players recover in time, some of our globetrotters for the friendly internationals looked jet lagged on Friday. ]]> City Forum jackaway https://boards.footymad.net/showthread.php?t=38385935 https://boards.footymad.net/showthread.php?t=38385916&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:42:25 GMT Sheffield Utd v Swansea, Good Friday, 3 April 15:00
With the bitter disappointment of Wales falling at the last hurdle on penalties to get to the World Cup this summer still fresh in our minds it’s now time to move on.
The international break is over and it’s back to league action with the Swans.
They’re off to Sheffield to play the Blades and will have to travel up there on Thursday for Friday’s match, with barely time for our international players to get back in time.
Swans are suffering a blip in form, having lost the last two games and with a schedule of six matches to come this month it will be a big test for Matos and the players.
Sheffield United’s ground, Brammal Lane is a tough place to go and get any points from, with an intimidating atmosphere and big crowds. Yet, they are also on an indifferent run of form, with Wrexham going there and winning 1-2 last time out, which will give us hope we can get something there too. ]]> City Forum jackaway https://boards.footymad.net/showthread.php?t=38385916 https://boards.footymad.net/showthread.php?t=38384584&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Mar 2026 22:47:00 GMT Swansea v Coventry Sat 21 March 17:15
It’s a time change to a Saturday evening kick-off for Sky Sports live coverage as we take on top of the table Coventry.
Their head-coach Frank Lampard guided Coventry to fifth last season, losing to Sunderland in the play-off semi-final. This season they’ve led the table for most of the season and look certs for automatic promotion.
Lampard was appointed in November 2024 taking over from manager of eight years Mark Robins, who was controversially sacked by wealthy businessman owner Doug King for lack of progress. Robins had got them promotion back to the Championship in 2020. Prior to that they had dropped to League Two in 2017 but won promotion at the first attempt the following year to League One.
Swans have been strong at home so hopefully we’ll give them a good game.
Team news and Adam Idah is available for selection after long term injury but Josh Key is doubtful. ]]> City Forum jackaway https://boards.footymad.net/showthread.php?t=38384584 https://boards.footymad.net/showthread.php?t=38383456&goto=newpost Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:31:30 GMT Wrexham v Swansea Fri 13 March 20:00
It’s the Welsh ‘Derby’ (in the absence of Cardiff) on Friday night.
Whilst Swans were getting their fifth away win of the season last night at Portsmouth, Wrexham were losing at home for the fifth time this season 1-2 to fourth placed Hull who are outstanding away from home with their tenth win of the season.
Swans will get a boost from that win at Portsmouth and hopefully will put on a good show at the Racecourse. No known injuries at the moment and Matos used his five subs last night to rotate the squad due to the close proximity of the next game.
Wrexham team looked tired last night after their extra time defeat to Chelsea in the FA Cup last Saturday but have three days to recover.
The reverse fixture was a 2-1 win for Swansea. Wrexham looked out of sorts in that match too, but rallied to win the next four games. Since playing us they’ve won 9, drawn 2, lost 3 of their 14 matches, which has elevated them presently to sixth spot, the last play of place.
They will be eager to get back on track against us, hopefully we’ll be up for the fight! ]]> City Forum jackaway https://boards.footymad.net/showthread.php?t=38383456 https://boards.footymad.net/showthread.php?t=38383409&goto=newpost Tue, 10 Mar 2026 22:46:37 GMT Portsmouth v Swansea Tue 10 Mar 19:45 First of two away games in four days for the Swans. Portsmouth have lost their last two home league games, Sheff Utd and Hull, by a single goal. Last time out they drew at Blackburn 1-1. Swans will be looking to improve their poor away form. Matos will be trying to spread the game time between the squad with the Wrexham game on Friday. Portsmouth v Swansea Tue 10 Mar 19:45
First of two away games in four days for the Swans.
Portsmouth have lost their last two home league games, Sheff Utd and Hull, by a single goal.
Last time out they drew at Blackburn 1-1.
Swans will be looking to improve their poor away form.
Matos will be trying to spread the game time between the squad with the Wrexham game on Friday. ]]> City Forum jackaway https://boards.footymad.net/showthread.php?t=38383409