Swansea City
Daniel Alfei was given more chances to impress following a very successful debut against Colchester United in the FA Cup.
League: Palace 3-0 (bench, on 89)
League: Barnsley A 1-1 (unselected)
FA Cup: Orient H 1-2 (played all)
League: Bristol C A 0-2 (unselected)
Joe Allen started three matches for Swansea in this time period.
League: Palace 3-0 (played all)
League: Barnsley A 1-1 (starts, off 76)
FA Cup: Orient H 1-2 (played all)
League: Bristol C A 0-2 (bench, on 71)
David Cotterill didn’t feature at all for Swansea in this time period. I don’t know why either but I hope it’s an injury. Not that I’ve turned all masochistic or anything but I can’t think of another reason for leaving him out other than bad attitude or bad performances.
Jazz Richards has claimed a regular place in Swansea’s starting line-up.
League: Palace 3-0 (starts, off 89)
League: Barnsley A 1-1 (played all)
FA Cup: Orient H 1-2 (unselected)
League: Bristol C A 0-2 (played all)
Neil Taylor has been out with an ankle injury since the New Year fixtures.
Ashley Williams attracted the attention of Wolfsburg during the trainsfer window but he says he’s only interested in Swansea because his German is rubbish. But is it better than his Welsh?
League: Palace 3-0 (played all)
League: Barnsley A 1-1 (played all)
FA Cup: Orient H 1-2 (played all)
League: Bristol C A 0-2 (played all)
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Sunday, 6 February 2011
Saturday, 22 January 2011
Championship Fixtures 22nd January 2011 (Part 1)
Barnsley v Swansea City
Swansea travel to Barnsley hoping for a sixth win in five matches. But they’ve also lost their last three away games.
Ashley Williams will start for Swansea, with Joe Allen, David Cotterill and young players Jazz Richards and Daniel Alfei all hoping for a place in the squad. Neil Taylor is still out with an ankle injury.
Cardiff City v Watford
A win for Watford would give them seven consecutive wins, which would equal a club record. Cardiff are still very much in the promotion pictures but two wins in nine games probably won’t help their confidence.
Aaron Ramsey has rejoined his former club Cardiff but he won’t play against Watford as he didn’t join in time to be eligible for this match.
Craig Bellamy should be back in the starting line-up to face fellow promotion-hopefuls Watford. Craig certainly has his detractors and maybe once or twice I have just vaguely thought life might be easier if Craig wasn’t Welsh but he’s certainly dedicated.
Darcy Blake should also be in the squad. Cardiff have more loanees than they have places in the squad for loanees which might be bad news for Jason Koumas (though he is ill so he wouldn’t have played anyway) but that would give Adam Matthews, Aaron Wildig, Jonathan Meades and Nathaniel Jarvis a greater chance of being included.
Swansea travel to Barnsley hoping for a sixth win in five matches. But they’ve also lost their last three away games.
Ashley Williams will start for Swansea, with Joe Allen, David Cotterill and young players Jazz Richards and Daniel Alfei all hoping for a place in the squad. Neil Taylor is still out with an ankle injury.
Cardiff City v Watford
A win for Watford would give them seven consecutive wins, which would equal a club record. Cardiff are still very much in the promotion pictures but two wins in nine games probably won’t help their confidence.
Aaron Ramsey has rejoined his former club Cardiff but he won’t play against Watford as he didn’t join in time to be eligible for this match.
Craig Bellamy should be back in the starting line-up to face fellow promotion-hopefuls Watford. Craig certainly has his detractors and maybe once or twice I have just vaguely thought life might be easier if Craig wasn’t Welsh but he’s certainly dedicated.
Darcy Blake should also be in the squad. Cardiff have more loanees than they have places in the squad for loanees which might be bad news for Jason Koumas (though he is ill so he wouldn’t have played anyway) but that would give Adam Matthews, Aaron Wildig, Jonathan Meades and Nathaniel Jarvis a greater chance of being included.
Tuesday, 18 January 2011
Championship Results 15th January 2011 (Part 3)
Swansea City 3-0 Crystal Palace
Swansea’s victory wasn’t a lot of fun for Crystal Palace and the Cardiff fans won’t have appreciated it much either. But it was a kind of good and kind of deserved win for Swansea, who didn’t exactly seem to be struggling.
Ashley Williams and Joe Allen played the full match for Swansea. Jazz Richards also started and there was a (very late) substitute appearance for Daniel Alfei following his excellent performance against Colchester United in the FA Cup.
Jermaine Easter couldn’t manage a debut goal for Palace but it’s probably not easy when you’re making your debut against the club you were playing for on loan three days ago. He came close to scoring but he probably got a bit confused about whether he was really shooting the right way. Andy Dorman started for Palace and Lewis Price was on the bench.
Watford 3-0 Derby County
Derby’s horrible run of form continued with Watford the latest club to beat them. The three goals came in a nine-minute spell which probably destroyed any confidence Derby were able to muster following their FA Cup exit to Crawley Town.
Gareth Roberts and Robbie Savage played the full match for Derby. Robbie says Derby’s FA Cup defeat to Crawley is the players’ fault but he doesn’t seem to have said whose fault the Watford defeat is.
Swansea’s victory wasn’t a lot of fun for Crystal Palace and the Cardiff fans won’t have appreciated it much either. But it was a kind of good and kind of deserved win for Swansea, who didn’t exactly seem to be struggling.
Ashley Williams and Joe Allen played the full match for Swansea. Jazz Richards also started and there was a (very late) substitute appearance for Daniel Alfei following his excellent performance against Colchester United in the FA Cup.
Jermaine Easter couldn’t manage a debut goal for Palace but it’s probably not easy when you’re making your debut against the club you were playing for on loan three days ago. He came close to scoring but he probably got a bit confused about whether he was really shooting the right way. Andy Dorman started for Palace and Lewis Price was on the bench.
Watford 3-0 Derby County
Derby’s horrible run of form continued with Watford the latest club to beat them. The three goals came in a nine-minute spell which probably destroyed any confidence Derby were able to muster following their FA Cup exit to Crawley Town.
Gareth Roberts and Robbie Savage played the full match for Derby. Robbie says Derby’s FA Cup defeat to Crawley is the players’ fault but he doesn’t seem to have said whose fault the Watford defeat is.
Friday, 14 January 2011
Championship Fixtures 15th January 2011 (Part 3)
Preston North End v Leicester City
Phil Brown takes charge of Preston for the first time since becoming manager. The last time he played on the Championship, he got promoted. With Hull. But even just saving Preston would be a bit of a miracle. Leicester are four points behind the play-offs and thinking of promotion. So they really ought to be able to beat Preston.
Craig Morgan could start again for Preston but he could also be on the bench or not there at all. It depends what his new manager thinks of him really. Paul Parry has a broken wrist but he’s back in full training and could play.
Andy King will definitely start for Leicester, as long as he has no last-minute injuries or illnesses.
Swansea City v Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace have the worst away record in the Championship, having won one away match this season – and while Swansea don’t quite have the best home record, they’re not far off.
Ashley Williams will start for Swansea but it’s hard to be sure about the others. Daniel Alfei, Joe Allen, David Cotterill and Jazz Richards have all played well in recent matches but there probably won’t be room for all of them. Neil Taylor has an ankle injury and will be out for a few more weeks.
Following Daniel Alfei’s impressive first-team debut, the Swansea youth boss, Tony Pennock, has said that Daniel has a big future ahead of him in professional football. Daniel hopes to keep his place against Palace.
Jermaine Easter’s loan spell at Swansea was cut short early – so parent club Milton Keynes Dons could sell him to Crystal Palace. Jermaine is looking to scoring for Palace and helping them climb the table. Although he’s only just signed, he could play against Swansea tomorrow.
Shaun MacDonald is hoping to fight his way into the Swansea first team. Shaun has spent the first half of the season on loan at Yeovil Town.
Andy Dorman and Lewis Price should be somewhere in Palace’s squad.
Watford v Derby County
Derby were doing really really well. They did have a slightly dodgy start but then they went on a run, then they went on a good home run, now they can’t even beat Crawley Town. But the last time Derby went on a run, they kicked things off with a victory over Watford.
Gareth Roberts and Robbie Savage might keep their places. Nigel Clough might still be in a mood about Crawley Town but Gareth and Robbie weren’t actually on the pitch when the winning goal went in. Robbie is disappointed with the Crawley result, the tannoy man and Matthew Tubbs’ tackle. But maybe things will be better at Watford. Robbie also has some wise words (yes, really) for Liverpool fans.
Phil Brown takes charge of Preston for the first time since becoming manager. The last time he played on the Championship, he got promoted. With Hull. But even just saving Preston would be a bit of a miracle. Leicester are four points behind the play-offs and thinking of promotion. So they really ought to be able to beat Preston.
Craig Morgan could start again for Preston but he could also be on the bench or not there at all. It depends what his new manager thinks of him really. Paul Parry has a broken wrist but he’s back in full training and could play.
Andy King will definitely start for Leicester, as long as he has no last-minute injuries or illnesses.
Swansea City v Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace have the worst away record in the Championship, having won one away match this season – and while Swansea don’t quite have the best home record, they’re not far off.
Ashley Williams will start for Swansea but it’s hard to be sure about the others. Daniel Alfei, Joe Allen, David Cotterill and Jazz Richards have all played well in recent matches but there probably won’t be room for all of them. Neil Taylor has an ankle injury and will be out for a few more weeks.
Following Daniel Alfei’s impressive first-team debut, the Swansea youth boss, Tony Pennock, has said that Daniel has a big future ahead of him in professional football. Daniel hopes to keep his place against Palace.
Jermaine Easter’s loan spell at Swansea was cut short early – so parent club Milton Keynes Dons could sell him to Crystal Palace. Jermaine is looking to scoring for Palace and helping them climb the table. Although he’s only just signed, he could play against Swansea tomorrow.
Shaun MacDonald is hoping to fight his way into the Swansea first team. Shaun has spent the first half of the season on loan at Yeovil Town.
Andy Dorman and Lewis Price should be somewhere in Palace’s squad.
Watford v Derby County
Derby were doing really really well. They did have a slightly dodgy start but then they went on a run, then they went on a good home run, now they can’t even beat Crawley Town. But the last time Derby went on a run, they kicked things off with a victory over Watford.
Gareth Roberts and Robbie Savage might keep their places. Nigel Clough might still be in a mood about Crawley Town but Gareth and Robbie weren’t actually on the pitch when the winning goal went in. Robbie is disappointed with the Crawley result, the tannoy man and Matthew Tubbs’ tackle. But maybe things will be better at Watford. Robbie also has some wise words (yes, really) for Liverpool fans.
Tuesday, 11 January 2011
FA Cup Results 8th January 2011 Third Round (Part Five)
Swansea City 4-0 Colchester United
Colchester are challenging for promotion from League One but they were easily beaten by Premier League contenders Swansea City, who haven’t lost at home since November. Swansea will be at home again in the fourth round: they face Leyton Orient, who knocked out Swansea’s promotion rivals Norwich City.
Ashley Williams, Joe Allen and Jazz Richards all played 90 minutes for Swansea, as did, more surprisingly, Danny Alfei, who played a big part in two of Swansea’s goals. Jermaine Easter was a late substitute but Casey Thomas stayed on the bench.
Jazz was hoping Swansea could win this match and take their Cup form back into the League with them. It’s fair to say they’ve done the first part.
Lee Beevers started for Colchester with Lloyd James coming off the bench. Tom Bender was an unused substitute.
West Ham United 2-0 Barnsley
West Ham lost 5-0 to Newcastle United in the week, a side Stevenage had apparently little trouble in despatching. Manager Avram Grant sensibly made eight changes and it worked well in the first half – Barnsley might not be among the league’s front-runners but they do have Adam Hammill. In the second half, West Ham seemed content to defend their lead, which was only 1-0 at this time, and Barnsley were quite unlucky to get an equaliser. But luckily for West Ham, the game’s second goal was scored by the home side and they progressed to set up a home match against Nottingham Forest in the fourth round.
Danny Gabbidon was one of West Ham’s rested players.
Colchester are challenging for promotion from League One but they were easily beaten by Premier League contenders Swansea City, who haven’t lost at home since November. Swansea will be at home again in the fourth round: they face Leyton Orient, who knocked out Swansea’s promotion rivals Norwich City.
Ashley Williams, Joe Allen and Jazz Richards all played 90 minutes for Swansea, as did, more surprisingly, Danny Alfei, who played a big part in two of Swansea’s goals. Jermaine Easter was a late substitute but Casey Thomas stayed on the bench.
Jazz was hoping Swansea could win this match and take their Cup form back into the League with them. It’s fair to say they’ve done the first part.
Lee Beevers started for Colchester with Lloyd James coming off the bench. Tom Bender was an unused substitute.
West Ham United 2-0 Barnsley
West Ham lost 5-0 to Newcastle United in the week, a side Stevenage had apparently little trouble in despatching. Manager Avram Grant sensibly made eight changes and it worked well in the first half – Barnsley might not be among the league’s front-runners but they do have Adam Hammill. In the second half, West Ham seemed content to defend their lead, which was only 1-0 at this time, and Barnsley were quite unlucky to get an equaliser. But luckily for West Ham, the game’s second goal was scored by the home side and they progressed to set up a home match against Nottingham Forest in the fourth round.
Danny Gabbidon was one of West Ham’s rested players.
Friday, 7 January 2011
Welsh Players Christmas-New Year matches 2010-11 (Championship, Part 4)
Swansea City
Neil Taylor had a mixed Christmas, starting off as a substitute and winning back his place in the starting line-up… only to suffer an ankle injury after two starts.
Sheff Utd A 1-0 (bench)
QPR A 4-0 (bench, on 20)
Barnsley H 1-0 (played all)
Reading H 1-0 (starts, off 28)
Leicester A 2-1 (out, ankle)
Ashley Williams continued to set new records for number of consecutive starts by an outfield player at Swansea City. Luckily the yellow card was his second of the season rather than his fifth.
Sheff Utd A 1-0 (played all)
QPR A 4-0 (Y conc pen 62, played all)
Barnsley H 1-0 (played all)
Reading H 1-0 (played all)
Leicester A 2-1 (played all)
Joe Allen remained a very important part of the Swansea City team, starting three matches and making appearances from the bench in the other two.
Sheff Utd A 1-0 (played all)
QPR A 4-0 (played all)
Barnsley H 1-0 (bench, on 63)
Reading H 1-0 (played all)
Leicester A 2-1 (bench, on 72)
I’m not sure why David Cotterill needed a rest for the match about Queen’s Park Rangers but I bet manager Brendan Roberts really regrets leaving him out.
Sheff Utd A 1-0 (bench, on 66)
QPR A 4-0 (rested)
Barnsley H 1-0 (Y 92, played all)
Reading H 1-0 (bench)
Leicester A 2-1 (played all)
Jermaine Easter slowly worked his way into Swansea’s starting line-up and was rewarded with a first goal – his first league goal of the season.
Sheff Utd A 1-0 (bench, on 45)
QPR A 4-0 (bench, on 71)
Barnsley H 1-0 (starts, G1 27, off 63)
Reading H 1-0 (bench, on 71)
Leicester A 2-1 (starts, off 67)
Lee Lucas made his second appearance of the season in a matchday squad.
Sheff Utd A 1-0 (unselected)
QPR A 4-0 (unselected)
Barnsley H 1-0 (unselected)
Reading H 1-0 (unselected)
Leicester A 2-1 (bench)
Jazz Richards made his first league appearance of the season in the match against Leicester. He played 90 minutes, something he’d previously only done against Peterborough United in the Carling Cup.
Sheff Utd A 1-0 (unselected)
QPR A 4-0 (unselected)
Barnsley H 1-0 (unselected)
Reading H 1-0 (unselected)
Leicester A 2-1 (played all)
David Cornell, Danny Alfei, Joe Walsh, Kerry Morgan and Casey Thomas did not add to their appearances in Swansea squads.
Watford
Jonathan Bond hasn’t been on Watford’s bench for months.
Neil Taylor had a mixed Christmas, starting off as a substitute and winning back his place in the starting line-up… only to suffer an ankle injury after two starts.
Sheff Utd A 1-0 (bench)
QPR A 4-0 (bench, on 20)
Barnsley H 1-0 (played all)
Reading H 1-0 (starts, off 28)
Leicester A 2-1 (out, ankle)
Ashley Williams continued to set new records for number of consecutive starts by an outfield player at Swansea City. Luckily the yellow card was his second of the season rather than his fifth.
Sheff Utd A 1-0 (played all)
QPR A 4-0 (Y conc pen 62, played all)
Barnsley H 1-0 (played all)
Reading H 1-0 (played all)
Leicester A 2-1 (played all)
Joe Allen remained a very important part of the Swansea City team, starting three matches and making appearances from the bench in the other two.
Sheff Utd A 1-0 (played all)
QPR A 4-0 (played all)
Barnsley H 1-0 (bench, on 63)
Reading H 1-0 (played all)
Leicester A 2-1 (bench, on 72)
I’m not sure why David Cotterill needed a rest for the match about Queen’s Park Rangers but I bet manager Brendan Roberts really regrets leaving him out.
Sheff Utd A 1-0 (bench, on 66)
QPR A 4-0 (rested)
Barnsley H 1-0 (Y 92, played all)
Reading H 1-0 (bench)
Leicester A 2-1 (played all)
Jermaine Easter slowly worked his way into Swansea’s starting line-up and was rewarded with a first goal – his first league goal of the season.
Sheff Utd A 1-0 (bench, on 45)
QPR A 4-0 (bench, on 71)
Barnsley H 1-0 (starts, G1 27, off 63)
Reading H 1-0 (bench, on 71)
Leicester A 2-1 (starts, off 67)
Lee Lucas made his second appearance of the season in a matchday squad.
Sheff Utd A 1-0 (unselected)
QPR A 4-0 (unselected)
Barnsley H 1-0 (unselected)
Reading H 1-0 (unselected)
Leicester A 2-1 (bench)
Jazz Richards made his first league appearance of the season in the match against Leicester. He played 90 minutes, something he’d previously only done against Peterborough United in the Carling Cup.
Sheff Utd A 1-0 (unselected)
QPR A 4-0 (unselected)
Barnsley H 1-0 (unselected)
Reading H 1-0 (unselected)
Leicester A 2-1 (played all)
David Cornell, Danny Alfei, Joe Walsh, Kerry Morgan and Casey Thomas did not add to their appearances in Swansea squads.
Watford
Jonathan Bond hasn’t been on Watford’s bench for months.
Tuesday, 2 November 2010
Championship Results 30th November 2010 (Part 1)
Cardiff City 3-1 Norwich City
Cardiff moved to the top of the table with victory over Norwich, who remain in the play-off places despite the defeat. It wasn’t Cardiff’s best performance and Norwich were actually quite unlucky but you know what they say about Champions. Play badly if you must but make sure you still win!
Craig Bellamy didn’t get any goals or assists against his former club Norwich but he played a bit part in Cardiff’s win. He was replaced by Jason Koumas after 71 minutes. Darcy Blake was on the bench again which must be a bit depressing – he only lost his place after getting a very dubious red card. Adam Matthews and Aaron Wildig were also among the substitutes.
Andrew Crofts was on the losing side.
Crystal Palace 0-3 Swansea City
It probably wasn’t a surprise exactly to see promotion hopefuls Swansea beat Crystal Palace but considering they have only one three away games this season – their last three – it was still a good result. Swansea are now unbeaten in six matches and haven’t conceded a goal for over seven hours. They play Cardiff next week. Oh dear.
Andy Dorman played the full match for Palace with Lewis Price on the bench.
Ashley Williams equalled a Swansea City record when he became the third outfield player to make a his 106th consecutive league starts. Neil Taylor and Joe Allen also played 90 minutes. Joe in particular was excellent throughout and scored the winning goal. Joe Walsh was on the bench for the first time this season in the League. David Cotterill and Daniel Alfei were also among the substitutes
Cardiff moved to the top of the table with victory over Norwich, who remain in the play-off places despite the defeat. It wasn’t Cardiff’s best performance and Norwich were actually quite unlucky but you know what they say about Champions. Play badly if you must but make sure you still win!
Craig Bellamy didn’t get any goals or assists against his former club Norwich but he played a bit part in Cardiff’s win. He was replaced by Jason Koumas after 71 minutes. Darcy Blake was on the bench again which must be a bit depressing – he only lost his place after getting a very dubious red card. Adam Matthews and Aaron Wildig were also among the substitutes.
Andrew Crofts was on the losing side.
Crystal Palace 0-3 Swansea City
It probably wasn’t a surprise exactly to see promotion hopefuls Swansea beat Crystal Palace but considering they have only one three away games this season – their last three – it was still a good result. Swansea are now unbeaten in six matches and haven’t conceded a goal for over seven hours. They play Cardiff next week. Oh dear.
Andy Dorman played the full match for Palace with Lewis Price on the bench.
Ashley Williams equalled a Swansea City record when he became the third outfield player to make a his 106th consecutive league starts. Neil Taylor and Joe Allen also played 90 minutes. Joe in particular was excellent throughout and scored the winning goal. Joe Walsh was on the bench for the first time this season in the League. David Cotterill and Daniel Alfei were also among the substitutes
Thursday, 23 September 2010
Carling Cup Results 21st September 2010 Part 1
Birmingham City 3-1 Milton Keynes Dons
Birmingham learned from Blackpool’s experience and made sure MK Dons were finished off before they got started. Three goals in four minutes meant MK Dons were 3-0 down with more than an hour still to play. MK Dons did get a goal back near the end but they were unable to build on it.
Jermaine Easter started off as a loan striker for MK Dons but he was unable to repeat his goalscoring exploits in the last round.
Brentford 1-1 Everton aet, 4-3 on pens
Both sides have had a poor start to the season in the league. Brentford have one only once this season while Everton’s first three points are yet to come. But even so, Everton are two divisions above Brentford so you wouldn’t think a draw was the obvious result.
But a draw it was – and it was Brentford who held their nerve in the penalty shoot-out. Well done to Brentford. They are one of just three London sides remaining in the Carling Cup.
Nicky Adams started for Brentford but he came off after 68 minutes so he couldn’t take a penalty. He did nearly score a normal goal though.
Burnley 1-0 Bolton Wanderers
This wasn’t only a giant-killing, it was a triumph of Burnley over their former manager. Owen Coyle joined Bolton last season, leaving Burnley to sink back down into the Championship, although not before beating Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur.
Burnley were lucky to get their goal at all. The referee, thinking the ball had not crossed the line, waved play on, but luckily one of his assistants was paying attention. I bet all you England fans wish he’d been on duty at the Germany match.
Sam Ricketts played the full match for Bolton.
Millwall 1-2 Ipswich Town
Millwall have forgotten how to win. It was a big improvement on the weekend match against Watford but they haven’t actually won a game for nearly a month. Ipswich’s good season continues in the Carling Cup as well as the League.
Steve Morison could have put Millwall into the lead early in the game but it wouldn’t go in. Steve attempted to begin a Millwall fightback when he did score in the 62nd minute but although Millwall ‘won the second half’ (I quote my Millwall-supporting father), it is the score over the full match that counts and Millwall are out, having got just as far in the compeititon as Chelsea.
Troy Brown was on the bench for Ipswich.
Peterborough United 1-3 Swansea City
Maybe Chelsea should have hung onto Scott Sinclair. His hat-trick gave new club Swansea City a 3-0 victory over Peterborough United – meaning that Sinclair progresses further in the competition than his former employers. Peterborough, going well in League One, managed to find an equaliser for Sinclair’s first goal but after that Swansea were unstoppable.
Arron Davies had recovered sufficiently from a hamsttring injury to sit on the bench.
Swansea didn’t field a full-strength team – Neil Taylor was one of those rested - but there were still starting berths for Ashley Williams and David Cotterill – and it was a lovely pass from David which led to Swansea’s taking the lead for a second time. Jazz Richards played for the first team for the first time this season while Joe Allen, a 70th-minute substitute, played a big part in the winning goal.
Daniel Alfei made what I believe is his first appearance on the bench for Swansea. David Cornell was among those keeping him company. I was actually a little bit annoyed about that because Swansea’s first-choice goalkeeper didn’t play and David is the second-choice so he should have played but instead they gave the start to some new goalkeeper. But I’m a Cardiff girl. Why would I care if Swansea don’t play their best players?
Birmingham learned from Blackpool’s experience and made sure MK Dons were finished off before they got started. Three goals in four minutes meant MK Dons were 3-0 down with more than an hour still to play. MK Dons did get a goal back near the end but they were unable to build on it.
Jermaine Easter started off as a loan striker for MK Dons but he was unable to repeat his goalscoring exploits in the last round.
Brentford 1-1 Everton aet, 4-3 on pens
Both sides have had a poor start to the season in the league. Brentford have one only once this season while Everton’s first three points are yet to come. But even so, Everton are two divisions above Brentford so you wouldn’t think a draw was the obvious result.
But a draw it was – and it was Brentford who held their nerve in the penalty shoot-out. Well done to Brentford. They are one of just three London sides remaining in the Carling Cup.
Nicky Adams started for Brentford but he came off after 68 minutes so he couldn’t take a penalty. He did nearly score a normal goal though.
Burnley 1-0 Bolton Wanderers
This wasn’t only a giant-killing, it was a triumph of Burnley over their former manager. Owen Coyle joined Bolton last season, leaving Burnley to sink back down into the Championship, although not before beating Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur.
Burnley were lucky to get their goal at all. The referee, thinking the ball had not crossed the line, waved play on, but luckily one of his assistants was paying attention. I bet all you England fans wish he’d been on duty at the Germany match.
Sam Ricketts played the full match for Bolton.
Millwall 1-2 Ipswich Town
Millwall have forgotten how to win. It was a big improvement on the weekend match against Watford but they haven’t actually won a game for nearly a month. Ipswich’s good season continues in the Carling Cup as well as the League.
Steve Morison could have put Millwall into the lead early in the game but it wouldn’t go in. Steve attempted to begin a Millwall fightback when he did score in the 62nd minute but although Millwall ‘won the second half’ (I quote my Millwall-supporting father), it is the score over the full match that counts and Millwall are out, having got just as far in the compeititon as Chelsea.
Troy Brown was on the bench for Ipswich.
Peterborough United 1-3 Swansea City
Maybe Chelsea should have hung onto Scott Sinclair. His hat-trick gave new club Swansea City a 3-0 victory over Peterborough United – meaning that Sinclair progresses further in the competition than his former employers. Peterborough, going well in League One, managed to find an equaliser for Sinclair’s first goal but after that Swansea were unstoppable.
Arron Davies had recovered sufficiently from a hamsttring injury to sit on the bench.
Swansea didn’t field a full-strength team – Neil Taylor was one of those rested - but there were still starting berths for Ashley Williams and David Cotterill – and it was a lovely pass from David which led to Swansea’s taking the lead for a second time. Jazz Richards played for the first team for the first time this season while Joe Allen, a 70th-minute substitute, played a big part in the winning goal.
Daniel Alfei made what I believe is his first appearance on the bench for Swansea. David Cornell was among those keeping him company. I was actually a little bit annoyed about that because Swansea’s first-choice goalkeeper didn’t play and David is the second-choice so he should have played but instead they gave the start to some new goalkeeper. But I’m a Cardiff girl. Why would I care if Swansea don’t play their best players?
Friday, 17 September 2010
Welsh Player News 17th September 2010 (Championship, Part 2)
Leeds United have signed Blackburn Rovers goalkeeper Jason Brown on loan for one month. Their first-choice keeper has a foot injury.
Andy King believes Leicester City can blow away any Championship team.
Blackburn want Steve Morison but Millwall want to keep him. Or do they?
Andrew Crofts is the Norwich City Vital Football’s Player of the Month.
Paul Parry has been building up his match fitness by playing with the reserves.
Simon Church thinks Reading’s defence can stop Middlesbrough from scoring tomorrow.
Ashley Williams says he’s happy in Swansea but he wouldn’t mind an away win…
Ashley sees Scunthrpe United as a bit of a surprise package this season. I can only agree, I thought they were going to be like Peterborough last year.
New Swansea City left back Neil Taylor says he is living the dream. Mid-table Blue Square Premier to Championship play-off hopefuls in just a few months.
Swansea goalkeeper David Cornell could be sent out on loan to gain experience. Daniel Alfei and Casey Thomas are also loan candidates.
Andy King believes Leicester City can blow away any Championship team.
Blackburn want Steve Morison but Millwall want to keep him. Or do they?
Andrew Crofts is the Norwich City Vital Football’s Player of the Month.
Paul Parry has been building up his match fitness by playing with the reserves.
Simon Church thinks Reading’s defence can stop Middlesbrough from scoring tomorrow.
Ashley Williams says he’s happy in Swansea but he wouldn’t mind an away win…
Ashley sees Scunthrpe United as a bit of a surprise package this season. I can only agree, I thought they were going to be like Peterborough last year.
New Swansea City left back Neil Taylor says he is living the dream. Mid-table Blue Square Premier to Championship play-off hopefuls in just a few months.
Swansea goalkeeper David Cornell could be sent out on loan to gain experience. Daniel Alfei and Casey Thomas are also loan candidates.
Friday, 3 September 2010
Welsh Summer Transfers 2010 (Championship, P-W)
Portsmouth
Portsmouth were also interested in Andy Dorman.
Welsh Players: None
Preston North End
Preston manager Darren Ferguson was interested in signing Craig Morgan from his former club Peterborough United. Craig wanted to go too but it looked like Preston’s financial situation would get in the way. But they must have found a way around it as Craig has signed for Preston on a four-year deal for £400,000.
Welsh Players: Two - Craig Morgan, Paul Parry
Queen's Park Rangers
Welsh Players: None
Reading
Reading were bracing themselves for bids for Simon Church but if they did get any, they kept it quiet.
Welsh Players: Three - Simon Church, Hal Robson-Kanu, Jake Taylor
Scunthorpe United
Welsh Players: None
Sheffield United
Gary Speed is now manager of Sheffield United. He started off as a player with Sheffield United and was a coach until accepting the job as manager.
Sam Wedgbury was released by Sheffield United. He has now joined Macclesfield Town.
Welsh Players: One - Ched Evans
Swansea City
Neil Taylor made his Wales debut when at Wrexham. It was a bit embarrassing having a non-league player playing for Wales but Neil was obviously too good for non-league as he signed for Swansea on a free transfer (although Swansea do have to pay compensation as he’s under 24) on a three-year contract.
Stoke City, Leicester City and Celtic were interested in signing Ashley Williams. He did say he wanted Premier League football but it looks like he’s going to have another go at getting promoted with Swansea.
Shaun MacDonald was offered the chance to join former loan side Yeovil Town permanently but he said he’d rather sign a new contract with Swansea and fight to be in the first team. But I don’t think he has signed a new contract and he’s now back at Yeovil Town on loan until January.
Kerry Morgan helped Newport County to get promoted to the Blue Square Premier last season. A number of league clubs were interested on taking him on loan this season but there was only one place he wanted to go – Newport. He will be there for the next five months.
Swansea’s academy scholar Lee Lucas signed a three-year contract, his first professional deal.
Daniel Alfei signed a one-year professional contract after graduating from Swansea’s Centre of Excellence.
Chad Bond left Swansea City for Neath Athletic following a successful trial.
John Hartson expressed an interest in managing Swansea but they didn’t take him up on the offer when Paolo Sousa left for Leicester. Gary Speed was also a contender for the job.
Matty Collins had an unsuccessful trial at Wycombe Wanderers before being released by Swansea. Matty then joined Welsh Premier League side Haverfordwest County.
Swansea were interested in signing Brian Stock but Doncaster Rovers didn’t want to let him go.
Welsh Players: Six - David Cornell, Neil Taylor, Ashley Williams, Joe Allen, David Cotterill, Jazz Richards, plus young players including Daniel Alfei, Joe Walsh, Lee Lucas and Casey Thomas (who are unlikely to have much involvement in the first team), plus Kerry Morgan (out on loan and young).
Watford
Watford released third-choice goalkeeper Jonathan North but offered fourth-choice goalkeeper Jonathan Bond a professional contract.
Welsh Players: One - Jonathan Bond
Portsmouth were also interested in Andy Dorman.
Welsh Players: None
Preston North End
Preston manager Darren Ferguson was interested in signing Craig Morgan from his former club Peterborough United. Craig wanted to go too but it looked like Preston’s financial situation would get in the way. But they must have found a way around it as Craig has signed for Preston on a four-year deal for £400,000.
Welsh Players: Two - Craig Morgan, Paul Parry
Queen's Park Rangers
Welsh Players: None
Reading
Reading were bracing themselves for bids for Simon Church but if they did get any, they kept it quiet.
Welsh Players: Three - Simon Church, Hal Robson-Kanu, Jake Taylor
Scunthorpe United
Welsh Players: None
Sheffield United
Gary Speed is now manager of Sheffield United. He started off as a player with Sheffield United and was a coach until accepting the job as manager.
Sam Wedgbury was released by Sheffield United. He has now joined Macclesfield Town.
Welsh Players: One - Ched Evans
Swansea City
Neil Taylor made his Wales debut when at Wrexham. It was a bit embarrassing having a non-league player playing for Wales but Neil was obviously too good for non-league as he signed for Swansea on a free transfer (although Swansea do have to pay compensation as he’s under 24) on a three-year contract.
Stoke City, Leicester City and Celtic were interested in signing Ashley Williams. He did say he wanted Premier League football but it looks like he’s going to have another go at getting promoted with Swansea.
Shaun MacDonald was offered the chance to join former loan side Yeovil Town permanently but he said he’d rather sign a new contract with Swansea and fight to be in the first team. But I don’t think he has signed a new contract and he’s now back at Yeovil Town on loan until January.
Kerry Morgan helped Newport County to get promoted to the Blue Square Premier last season. A number of league clubs were interested on taking him on loan this season but there was only one place he wanted to go – Newport. He will be there for the next five months.
Swansea’s academy scholar Lee Lucas signed a three-year contract, his first professional deal.
Daniel Alfei signed a one-year professional contract after graduating from Swansea’s Centre of Excellence.
Chad Bond left Swansea City for Neath Athletic following a successful trial.
John Hartson expressed an interest in managing Swansea but they didn’t take him up on the offer when Paolo Sousa left for Leicester. Gary Speed was also a contender for the job.
Matty Collins had an unsuccessful trial at Wycombe Wanderers before being released by Swansea. Matty then joined Welsh Premier League side Haverfordwest County.
Swansea were interested in signing Brian Stock but Doncaster Rovers didn’t want to let him go.
Welsh Players: Six - David Cornell, Neil Taylor, Ashley Williams, Joe Allen, David Cotterill, Jazz Richards, plus young players including Daniel Alfei, Joe Walsh, Lee Lucas and Casey Thomas (who are unlikely to have much involvement in the first team), plus Kerry Morgan (out on loan and young).
Watford
Watford released third-choice goalkeeper Jonathan North but offered fourth-choice goalkeeper Jonathan Bond a professional contract.
Welsh Players: One - Jonathan Bond
Tuesday, 29 June 2010
Welsh Player News (and rumours) 29th June ( Championship Part 2)
Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest are fighting it out to sign Andy Dorman, who chose to leave Celtic after his contract came to an end. Portsmouth have also shown an interest.
Stoke City and Celtic are both hoping to sign Swansea City defender Ashley Williams.
Wexham’s Neil Taylor is very close to signing for Swansea City.
Shaun MacDonald was offered the chance to move to Yeovil Town full time following two very successful loan spells there last season. He names fellow Welshman Nathan Jones as just one of the people there who really helped him. However his loyalty lies with parent club Swansea City and he’s signed a new contract there. Well Shaun if it all goes tits up (not that I think it will) there’s still Somerset. Yeovil Town coach Darren Way thinks Shaun should do well this season.
Lee Lucas who is an Academy scholar at Swansea has signed a three-year contract.
Daniel Alfei has signed a one-year professional contract with Swansea City.
Stoke City and Celtic are both hoping to sign Swansea City defender Ashley Williams.
Wexham’s Neil Taylor is very close to signing for Swansea City.
Shaun MacDonald was offered the chance to move to Yeovil Town full time following two very successful loan spells there last season. He names fellow Welshman Nathan Jones as just one of the people there who really helped him. However his loyalty lies with parent club Swansea City and he’s signed a new contract there. Well Shaun if it all goes tits up (not that I think it will) there’s still Somerset. Yeovil Town coach Darren Way thinks Shaun should do well this season.
Lee Lucas who is an Academy scholar at Swansea has signed a three-year contract.
Daniel Alfei has signed a one-year professional contract with Swansea City.
Wednesday, 26 May 2010
Swansea City win FAW Youth Cup
Swansea City have just won the FAW Youth Cup.
The team included goalkeeper Rhys Wilson, defenders Daniel Alfei, Matthew Whatley and Joe Walsh, midfielders Jordan Smith, Kurtis March and Lee Lucas, and unused substitutes Ashley Elsey and Sam Rose-Miles. I would assume striker Gwion Evans is Welsh too.
Runners-up Wrexham also had some Welshmen in their ranks. In fact, I’ve probably missed out one or two. Daniel Ward, Leon Clowes, Jordan Kane and Max Penk are certainly Welsh or at least eligible to play for Wales.
The team included goalkeeper Rhys Wilson, defenders Daniel Alfei, Matthew Whatley and Joe Walsh, midfielders Jordan Smith, Kurtis March and Lee Lucas, and unused substitutes Ashley Elsey and Sam Rose-Miles. I would assume striker Gwion Evans is Welsh too.
Runners-up Wrexham also had some Welshmen in their ranks. In fact, I’ve probably missed out one or two. Daniel Ward, Leon Clowes, Jordan Kane and Max Penk are certainly Welsh or at least eligible to play for Wales.
Saturday, 1 May 2010
Wales v Northern Ireland (under-19 friendly)
I meant to post the squad ages ago but I'm useless so I didn't. The match was played on Wednesday but the result isn't on the FA Wales site yet. So I don't know what the result was but I'm sure Wales won ;)
WALES v NORTHERN IRELAND
The revised squad for the unofficial Under 19 friendly against Northern Ireland at Lileshall on Wednesday has been named.
Revised Wales squad:
Connor Roberts (Everton), Joseph Perry (Cheltenham Town), Daniel Alfei (Swansea City), Alex Evans (Cardiff City), Joe Walsh (Swansea City), Tom Bender (Colchester United), Jake Maceneaney (Burnley), Aynsley Mcdonald (Rushden & Diamonds), Jonathan Evans (Accrington Stanley), Lee Lucas (Swansea City), Jon Meades (Cardiff City), Jay Gibbs (Tranmere Rovers), Billy Bodin (Swindon Town), Kieron Freeman (Nottingham Forest), Josh Dawkin (Norwich City), Jonathan Williams (Crystal Palace), Kayelden Brown (West Bromwich Albion), Shane Williams (Unattached).
Stand by players:
Jonathan Bond (Watford), Daniel Ward (Wrexham), Max Penk (Wrexham), Emyr Huws (Manchester City), Thomas Lopes Da Silva (Swansea City). James Loveridge (Swansea City), Richard Peniket (Fulham).
WALES v NORTHERN IRELAND
The revised squad for the unofficial Under 19 friendly against Northern Ireland at Lileshall on Wednesday has been named.
Revised Wales squad:
Connor Roberts (Everton), Joseph Perry (Cheltenham Town), Daniel Alfei (Swansea City), Alex Evans (Cardiff City), Joe Walsh (Swansea City), Tom Bender (Colchester United), Jake Maceneaney (Burnley), Aynsley Mcdonald (Rushden & Diamonds), Jonathan Evans (Accrington Stanley), Lee Lucas (Swansea City), Jon Meades (Cardiff City), Jay Gibbs (Tranmere Rovers), Billy Bodin (Swindon Town), Kieron Freeman (Nottingham Forest), Josh Dawkin (Norwich City), Jonathan Williams (Crystal Palace), Kayelden Brown (West Bromwich Albion), Shane Williams (Unattached).
Stand by players:
Jonathan Bond (Watford), Daniel Ward (Wrexham), Max Penk (Wrexham), Emyr Huws (Manchester City), Thomas Lopes Da Silva (Swansea City). James Loveridge (Swansea City), Richard Peniket (Fulham).
Thursday, 18 February 2010
Championship Results 16th February Part 2
Nottingham Forest 1-0 Sheffield United
Robert Earnshaw’s fourth-minute goal wasn’t just the winning goal. It was also the striker’s 150th league goal. Congratulations to Rob and I hope he got lots of big applause when he was substituted late on. Chris Gunter showed he’s an attacking threat as well as a good defender – and hopefully this is the start of another run of clean sheets for the right back. Sheffield United’s Ched Evans came off the bench after 78 minutes.
Peterborough United 3-1 Ipswich Town
If Peterborough can survive, that would really be something but you can’t say they’re not going the right way about it. Another win – and it was against the team they want to send into the bottom three in their place. The winning goal was a powerful header from Craig Morgan.
Plymouth Argyle 1-1 Swansea City
You know, maybe Plymouth will escape too. Okay the chances of them both escaping doesn’t look very likely at all but there’s nothing like a great escape in football. Fulham did it, Brighton did it (one of my first football memories), it does happen.
Carl Fletcher had a starring role in the best moment of the match, where the unpopular referee got a ball in the face and Carl called for a replacement. And his football was at least equal to his wit – it was another solid performance in central defence.
Ashley Richards made a surprise start for Swansea – his first I believe although it seems I must now call him Jazz Richards which will make things easier given that Swansea have another Ashley in the squad.
Ashley Williams was the only other Welshman in the starting line-up. Joe Allen was a late substitute but David Cotterill, who scored yet another spectacular goal for Swansea in their last match, was left on the bench alongside substitute keeper David Cornell. I really don’t understand Paolo Sousa’s selection methods but let’s look at the positives, maybe David Cornell will get a start soon.
David, Daniel Alfei, Joe Walsh, Matty Collins and Chad Bond all played as Swansea Reserves beat Bristol City Reserves 2-1.
Robert Earnshaw’s fourth-minute goal wasn’t just the winning goal. It was also the striker’s 150th league goal. Congratulations to Rob and I hope he got lots of big applause when he was substituted late on. Chris Gunter showed he’s an attacking threat as well as a good defender – and hopefully this is the start of another run of clean sheets for the right back. Sheffield United’s Ched Evans came off the bench after 78 minutes.
Peterborough United 3-1 Ipswich Town
If Peterborough can survive, that would really be something but you can’t say they’re not going the right way about it. Another win – and it was against the team they want to send into the bottom three in their place. The winning goal was a powerful header from Craig Morgan.
Plymouth Argyle 1-1 Swansea City
You know, maybe Plymouth will escape too. Okay the chances of them both escaping doesn’t look very likely at all but there’s nothing like a great escape in football. Fulham did it, Brighton did it (one of my first football memories), it does happen.
Carl Fletcher had a starring role in the best moment of the match, where the unpopular referee got a ball in the face and Carl called for a replacement. And his football was at least equal to his wit – it was another solid performance in central defence.
Ashley Richards made a surprise start for Swansea – his first I believe although it seems I must now call him Jazz Richards which will make things easier given that Swansea have another Ashley in the squad.
Ashley Williams was the only other Welshman in the starting line-up. Joe Allen was a late substitute but David Cotterill, who scored yet another spectacular goal for Swansea in their last match, was left on the bench alongside substitute keeper David Cornell. I really don’t understand Paolo Sousa’s selection methods but let’s look at the positives, maybe David Cornell will get a start soon.
David, Daniel Alfei, Joe Walsh, Matty Collins and Chad Bond all played as Swansea Reserves beat Bristol City Reserves 2-1.
Saturday, 23 January 2010
Welsh Non-Keague/Reserves news
Aaron Morris, on loan from Cardiff City, was in Newport County’s team as they drew 0-0 with Blue Square Premier side York City in the FA Trophy. Kevin Gall and Danny Parslow were in York’s team. The replay is on Tuesday.
Troy Brown played for Ipswich Town’s reserve side as they drew 1-1 with Southend United reserves.
Ben Thatcher played 45 minutes for Ipswich and Roy Keane says he is progressing well as he recovers from a knee ligament injury.
Swansea City’s reserves lost 2-1 to Llanelli. Their side included David Cornell (goalkeeper), Daniel Alfei, Kristian O’Leary, Daniel Sheehan, Matty Collins (captain), Scott Evans and Chad Bond. Rhys Wilson (goalkeeper), Casey Thomas, Lee Lucas and Joe Walsh were among those on the substitutes’ bench.
Troy Brown played for Ipswich Town’s reserve side as they drew 1-1 with Southend United reserves.
Ben Thatcher played 45 minutes for Ipswich and Roy Keane says he is progressing well as he recovers from a knee ligament injury.
Swansea City’s reserves lost 2-1 to Llanelli. Their side included David Cornell (goalkeeper), Daniel Alfei, Kristian O’Leary, Daniel Sheehan, Matty Collins (captain), Scott Evans and Chad Bond. Rhys Wilson (goalkeeper), Casey Thomas, Lee Lucas and Joe Walsh were among those on the substitutes’ bench.
Thursday, 10 December 2009
Swansea.Cardiff News 10th December
Swansea City beat Hereford 3-1 in a reserve match (and the match report found its way onto Google News where I could find it). David Cornell, Daniel Sheehan, Matty Collins, Scott Evans, Casey Thomas and Chad Bond. Daniel Alfei came on as a substitute.
Joe Ledley has found he needs surgery on both his hips, not just the one as he thought. He could be out for eight months. He’s agreed to play on for the rest of the year (luckily for him it’s December) but he understandably wants the operation sooner rather than later. He’s expected to play on Sunday.
Joe Ledley has found he needs surgery on both his hips, not just the one as he thought. He could be out for eight months. He’s agreed to play on for the rest of the year (luckily for him it’s December) but he understandably wants the operation sooner rather than later. He’s expected to play on Sunday.
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