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Post by abwales on May 29, 2013 14:03:19 GMT
Good move for everyone in my opinion. I don't think Swansea will miss him and he'll be playing in the champions league.
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Post by Tim P on May 29, 2013 16:54:56 GMT
Is this definitely happening?
As long as he has been told he has a big part to play in the project at Arsenal, I agree that it is a great move all round.
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Post by flynnfan on May 29, 2013 18:38:15 GMT
A great move and opportunity for him, goes to show that you can work your way to the top. Hopefully he will start well and keep his place in the team Link? Still just rumours? |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 21, 2013 15:22:18 GMT
Heard Arsenal have been put off by how much Swans want for him?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 21, 2013 16:33:09 GMT
rumoured arsenal offerd four million and huw jenkins told them to do one,and rightly so!
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Post by flynnfan on Jun 22, 2013 13:02:22 GMT
rumoured arsenal offerd four million and huw jenkins told them to do one,and rightly so! 4 million?! I thought they offered 10 million a few months back? |
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Post by rushlegend on Mar 3, 2014 20:00:21 GMT
According to the gossip column on the BBC Napoli boss Rafa Benitez has taken a shine to Ashley Williams after impressing for the Swans in the Europa League recently.
Interesting!!
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Post by Tim P on Mar 4, 2014 16:05:09 GMT
Champions League football under one of the best defensive/organiser managers around - great move if true.
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Post by aid on Mar 4, 2014 19:34:13 GMT
Would love to see him there, as a Cardiff fan of course.  |
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Post by aid on Mar 4, 2014 19:40:12 GMT
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Post by flynnfan on Mar 5, 2014 12:34:26 GMT
If there's any chance of him joining a top team in the champions league this summer, whether Napoli, Liverpool or someone else, he has to take it. I think he's 29 now, so its now or never. His status as a Swansea legend is already secure.
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Post by nathan1710 on Feb 1, 2015 18:02:31 GMT
He inspired them to a win away to Saints today. He was excellent. MOTM for sure. He even made two goal line clearances to keep the three points.
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Post by nathan1710 on Feb 1, 2015 18:04:54 GMT
Infact he did have MOTM.
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Post by Baxter Cymru on Feb 1, 2015 18:50:41 GMT
Superb player!!!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2015 19:33:21 GMT
Surprised hes not been bought by one of the top prem sides yet.
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Post by cymruramdcfc on Feb 1, 2015 19:39:34 GMT
Two line clearances in end saved the 3 pts , surprised Rodgers not come for him?
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Post by nathan1710 on Feb 1, 2015 21:10:00 GMT
I heard Arsenal were after him last summer. Their loss.
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Post by erasedcitizen on Feb 1, 2015 21:18:31 GMT
He'd walk into England's team now, so happy with his commitment to us, and the way he's playing for Swansea is inspiring
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Post by njdragon on Feb 1, 2015 21:59:59 GMT
good to see him getting the plaudits he deserves. Always turns up for us and I think after Bale and Ramsey he's the next name on the team sheet.
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Post by luke on Mar 23, 2015 15:20:44 GMT
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Post by ontheroadagain on Mar 23, 2015 19:27:39 GMT
luke, many thanks.
Great read.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 23, 2015 20:23:25 GMT
Why does his place of birth negate him being Welsh? Ive never understood that really. One of Beckhams kids was born in Spain, does that make him Spanish? Its about parental cultural heritage and the blood that flows in your veins. He has every right to call himself Welsh.
I find it a shame hes not more bullish about it - the apologetic nature of his claim makes him sound like he knows he doesnt really feel Welsh and is trying to make the most of how its panned out, like with the reference to "the country" rather than "my country".
Ah well, as long as he does the business on the pitch thats all that matters.
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Post by nathan1710 on Mar 23, 2015 20:29:28 GMT
Do you know what, you could be born in Cardiff, with a mum from Swansea and a Dad from Bangor but that man is as Welsh as the rest of us. He embraces the country and culture and knows how important it is for us that he does his best. I think that is a Welsh attitude and trait. You dont need to win everything in sight like the English expect, but as long as you go out and give it your all and leave that pitch knowing youve done everything you can then great. Hes proud to be Welsh and im proud hes captain of my country.
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Post by walesaway on Mar 23, 2015 22:01:28 GMT
Jesus was born in a stable, doesn't make him a donkey.
By definition a 'nation' is a group of people united by a common identity, therefore nationality is all about what you define yourself as - it's completely distinct to citizenship which is far more black and white.
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Post by toshfan on Mar 24, 2015 0:26:20 GMT
As a Swan & proud Welshman, I think that Ash is terrific on so many levels. I concur with the comments above.
A part of me - and I declare a personal interest - would have liked him to have been that bit more explicit about being Welsh but on the hand identity is a very personal thing. He said:
"I’m not stupid enough to go around saying I’m Welsh when I was born where I was born"
There is a danger that that above does concede some of what the interclub rivalry peeps were saying. I feel no less strong than I always have done that place of birth need not determine how we identify ourselves. I am every bit as proud of Ash, George, Joniesta and HRK as I am of our boys born in Wales.
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Post by squatter1 on Mar 24, 2015 9:32:14 GMT
I agree you don't have to have been born in Wales etc to be welsh, but I think what Ash is saying is that he was 'english' until the FAW came knocking. Now he is feeling the welsh vibe, but let's not kid ourselves that he was 'welsh' all along.
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Post by Pez on Mar 24, 2015 12:09:16 GMT
I agree you don't have to have been born in Wales etc to be welsh, but I think what Ash is saying is that he was 'english' until the FAW came knocking. Now he is feeling the welsh vibe, but let's not kid ourselves that he was 'welsh' all along. Yeh thats how i saw it, he wouldnt have thought about playing for Wales before he got the offer, but ever since Luxembourg he is one of the proudest players on the pitch to wear a wales jersey, and sings the anthem too which is great to see. |
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Post by texan on Mar 24, 2015 12:09:52 GMT
I agree you don't have to have been born in Wales etc to be welsh, but I think what Ash is saying is that he was 'english' until the FAW came knocking. Now he is feeling the welsh vibe, but let's not kid ourselves that he was 'welsh' all along. That's a very important point Squatter. Its vital to remember that it takes time for the importance of such a commitment, a feeling of pride, of responsibility and one of belonging to be realised and to bed in. Over the years I hope many more of our non-Welsh born players have the same awakening as Williams and feel equally at home and attached to our nation. However at the moment I wouldn't be a bit surprised if a number of our youth products in the development squads still 'feel' mostly English at present. Its a process and a realisation that can take years to grow, we shouldn't be expecting our youth to display Ashley Williams levels of passion at 16-17 when they're still learning what it means to be Welsh and to play for and represent Wales. I do cringe at times when some fans send ridiculous negative tweets to players such as Isgrove for not mentioning Wales etc, which will only serve to antagonise and unsettle them in the long term. I hope that we as fans also realise the importance of our role in nurturing such feelings of pride in these players, especially with the immediate access to players that exists in today's world of social media. |
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Post by llannerch on Mar 24, 2015 16:39:52 GMT
Great read. Cardiff fans who criticise him - and there is still the odd comment - are morons
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Post by erasedcitizen on Mar 24, 2015 19:15:29 GMT
Fantastic article. If whoever wrote it reads this forum, kudos!
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