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Post by cymroircarn on Jun 4, 2018 20:18:49 GMT
Good luck to him at Swansea - hope he bloods the Welsh youngsters there
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Post by phillywelsh83 on Jun 5, 2018 11:53:01 GMT
Potter had agreed terms and is set to be named manager soon. Really positive appointment from them. Think they are stepping back in the right direction. |
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Post by rangers15 on Jun 5, 2018 13:44:57 GMT
speaking to Cullen on bank holiday weekend... and he said that all the youngsters are very excited about the prospect (as it was then) of Potter joining.
lets hope he puts some faith in the youth boys as there is some talented boys coming through (totally aware that they are going to need to recruit some championship grit as well)
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Post by CrackityJones on Jun 5, 2018 14:10:11 GMT
I'd like to se Cullen, Roberts, Dan James and Rodon step up and get plenty of game time this season. Of those its most important Rodon begins to improve, considering our lack of centre back options.
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Post by manulike on Jun 5, 2018 21:05:07 GMT
I'd like to se Cullen, Roberts, Dan James and Rodon step up and get plenty of game time this season. Of those its most important Rodon begins to improve, considering our lack of centre back options. All four should be on show tomorrow in Tbilisi on FaceBook from 5pm ;-) |
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Post by alternativewales on Jun 7, 2018 11:56:25 GMT
I'd like to se Cullen, Roberts, Dan James and Rodon step up and get plenty of game time this season. Of those its most important Rodon begins to improve, considering our lack of centre back options. Out of the four, I think it’s most likely that Roberts shall get plenty of game time. Rodon and James? I like both players, however, still remain not sure on them. Putting all my faith in to Potter to see what he can do with them. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 7, 2018 12:15:43 GMT
I'd like to se Cullen, Roberts, Dan James and Rodon step up and get plenty of game time this season. Of those its most important Rodon begins to improve, considering our lack of centre back options. Out of the four, I think it’s most likely that Roberts shall get plenty of game time. Rodon and James? I like both players, however, still remain not sure on them. Putting all my faith in to Potter to see what he can do with them. From what I've seen of the Welsh Swansea youth players, I think we can count Connor Roberts as a senior player now. The only other one I'd be confident will get a shot this coming season would be Dan James. I would love there to be more, but other Welsh lads in the u23 age group still have a bit to prove and I'm a little concerned we have hyped them (me included!!) before they've earnt the praise. I'm still trying to decipher who gets the nod out of Rodon and Cian Harries. If Harries has the pace to play at LB, he may find opportunities somewhere easier to come by. |
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Post by alternativewales on Jun 7, 2018 16:49:49 GMT
Out of the four, I think it’s most likely that Roberts shall get plenty of game time. Rodon and James? I like both players, however, still remain not sure on them. Putting all my faith in to Potter to see what he can do with them. From what I've seen of the Welsh Swansea youth players, I think we can count Connor Roberts as a senior player now. The only other one I'd be confident will get a shot this coming season would be Dan James. I would love there to be more, but other Welsh lads in the u23 age group still have a bit to prove and I'm a little concerned we have hyped them (me included!!) before they've earnt the praise. I'm still trying to decipher who gets the nod out of Rodon and Cian Harries. If Harries has the pace to play at LB, he may find opportunities somewhere easier to come by. Good points Otto! However, we forgot Aaron Lewis, who I feel shall push Olsson next season. He should have been promoted last season to the first team squad after Kingsley left for Hull. When Kingsley had been here, the competition got the best out of Olsson. We need that next season. No room for passengers in the Championship. |
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Post by manulike on Jun 7, 2018 21:21:17 GMT
From what I've seen of the Welsh Swansea youth players, I think we can count Connor Roberts as a senior player now. The only other one I'd be confident will get a shot this coming season would be Dan James. I would love there to be more, but other Welsh lads in the u23 age group still have a bit to prove and I'm a little concerned we have hyped them (me included!!) before they've earnt the praise. I'm still trying to decipher who gets the nod out of Rodon and Cian Harries. If Harries has the pace to play at LB, he may find opportunities somewhere easier to come by. Good points Otto! However, we forgot Aaron Lewis, who I feel shall push Olsson next season. He should have been promoted last season to the first team squad after Kingsley left for Hull. When Kingsley had been here, the competition got the best out of Olsson. We need that next season. No room for passengers in the Championship. Agree completely on Aaron. Had a very decent performance yesterday, in an otherwise poor display of our U21 v Georgia. Always looking up and trying to push forward. Rarely did any mistakes.
Actually has a killer long throw on him, to rival our Gareth ;-)
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Post by manulike on Jun 10, 2018 11:26:34 GMT
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Post by alternativewales on Jun 11, 2018 16:33:31 GMT
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Post by manulike on Jun 11, 2018 16:35:50 GMT
A little disappointed its only a three year contract. Would have liked them to give him (and stick to) a five year deal
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Post by conwy10 on Jun 11, 2018 18:27:07 GMT
A little disappointed its only a three year contract. Would have liked them to give him (and stick to) a five year deal
Sometimes things just don’t work. If it went wrong at Swansea they’d have to give him a hell of a pay off. Swansea is a huge step up for him |
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Post by alternativewales on Jun 12, 2018 11:05:17 GMT
A little disappointed its only a three year contract. Would have liked them to give him (and stick to) a five year deal
Sometimes things just don’t work. If it went wrong at Swansea they’d have to give him a hell of a pay off. Swansea is a huge step up for him That’s right Conwy! However, I’m hopeful it shall. Don’t expect us to bounce back immediately. If Potter can get us playing a new, updated version of The Swansea Way and keep us up, I shall be happy with that. |
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Post by welshiron on Jun 12, 2018 16:11:40 GMT
I think more youngsters should do this, especially with European football.
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Post by manulike on Jul 18, 2018 19:22:12 GMT
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Post by alarch on Jul 25, 2018 17:56:52 GMT
Rodon had a good game when he came on second half against Eibar. He even got an assist at the end. There's a decent chance he'll get game time, if, as expected, Fernandez and Mawson both leave.
Roberts played from the start and is a likely starter for the opening fixture against Sheffield United.
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Post by welshiron on Aug 4, 2018 16:30:35 GMT
Only one Welshman starting today, possibly only due to injury.
More Scots in the team, a real shame.
How many Welsh players started for Newport and Wrexham today? How many for Cardiff next week.
Never mind Scotland need the help
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Post by iot on Aug 9, 2018 14:13:26 GMT
Is it just me, or have Swansea become really poor negotiators? They clearly needed to offload several player on big money, but the transfer fees they've received have been well below what other clubs would get in today's market, IMO. They're selling Fernandez - a really good PL standard CB for just £6m and sold fabianski, one of the best keepers in the PL for the last few seasons and not that old for a keeper, for £7m. Compare that to some of the massive fees for some average / unproven players lately - Richarlison from Watford for £40m, Ward for £12m etc. They don't seem to be playing the market well
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Post by zenith on Aug 9, 2018 18:03:07 GMT
Some dreadful business this window. They didn't sign Ryan Woods because they thought his 6.5m value was too high. Incredible after pocketing £40 million on transfers this summer.
Incredibly they only have 2 first team centre backs left in van der Hoorn and Amat. Hopefully this means Joe Rodon will have his chance to play at Championship level.
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Post by manulike on Aug 9, 2018 18:39:12 GMT
Only one Welshman starting today, possibly only due to injury. More Scots in the team, a real shame. How many Welsh players started for Newport and Wrexham today? How many for Cardiff next week. Never mind Scotland need the help Now with Declan in the squad, there could well be a a very strong Welsh link in defense. Times, they are a changing
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Post by zenith on Aug 9, 2018 18:51:50 GMT
They now only have one senior centre back in van der Hoorn
Joe Rodon to start on the weekend?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2018 20:03:43 GMT
At least Joe Rodon and possibly also Harries should get championship games soon. I'm sure the Swans will have to dip into the loan market for a CB or two. But I'm hoping they see something in the youngsters that most people haven't yet. Look at the way Mepham exploded onto the scene so quickly. I really hope the young Welsh lads can do the same. Though there is a bit of pressure on them if other signings don't arrive.
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Post by jbt95 on Aug 9, 2018 20:06:06 GMT
They now only have one senior centre back in van der Hoorn Joe Rodon to start on the weekend? Has to happen. Could be 3 out of 4 Welshman at the back. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2018 20:40:29 GMT
Joe Rodon to start on the weekend? Has to happen. Could be 3 out of 4 Welshman at the back. It could be a while until Declan gets a championship game I reckon and I expect him to start out as understudy to Olsson. Rodon hopefully with Harries on the bench could well happen next game. |
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Post by zenith on Aug 9, 2018 20:50:32 GMT
Has to happen. Could be 3 out of 4 Welshman at the back. It could be a while until Declan gets a championship game I reckon and I expect him to start out as understudy to Olsson. Rodon hopefully with Harries on the bench could well happen next game. They will definitely sign a centre back on loan before August is out as well. Olsson is probably the best left back in the Championship so John will do well to surpass him in the side. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2018 21:11:20 GMT
It could be a while until Declan gets a championship game I reckon and I expect him to start out as understudy to Olsson. Rodon hopefully with Harries on the bench could well happen next game. They will definitely sign a centre back on loan before August is out as well. Olsson is probably the best left back in the Championship so John will do well to surpass him in the side. You're right on Olsson. All the best left backs in the champ either got promoted or bought this window. Fulham and Cardiff applying one of each method  |
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Post by ae15 on Aug 10, 2018 0:57:41 GMT
Just realised they've sold almost every one of their centre backs!
Personally I don't think it will mean Swansea slide down the table, they looked very good on Saturday.
Means that Rodon and Harries should get game time, which is fantastic news. Could be a blessing in disguise for the Swans if it means they're forced to discover the academy.
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