Webmaster This is the place to discuss all things related to the Swans v Reading Championship game on Saturday, 27 November 2021 at 3pm.Referee Tony Harrington will be assisted by Edward Smart and Steven Meredith, with Lee Swabey the 4th Official for the game.Have a read of the Swansea City v Reading Head to Head Statistics since the first meeting in South Wales in 1921.If you fancy predicting the score for the game, then why not take part in our Swansea City Prediction League competition.Share your pre and post match thoughts, views on Russell Martin's pre or post match comments and team selection.
JackRaven Reading position belies their ability with their 6 point deduction.They struggling containing skilful players and attacks down the wings, so I assume they may well double up on Laird as Barnsley did, so it is likely to be another match where we need to wear them down, unless we get an early goal.\\\\\\i can see a 1-0 win to usCOYS
OnceaJack JackRaven Reading position belies their ability with their 6 point deduction.They struggling containing skilful players and attacks down the wings, so I assume they may well double up on Laird as Barnsley did, so it is likely to be another match where we need to wear them down, unless we get an early goal.\\\\\\i can see a 1-0 win to usCOYSWell let’s hope ur correct. Any win will do. Merry Xmas & Happy New Year to all SWANS fans all over the world.
Mark_Jack_London https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9Nn3K_gJbksome VERY interesting stuff in this Presser.Kyle, the Ryans and Michael Obafemi. Answers questions some have about Manning and Naughton at the back. And puts to bed Obafemi going out on loan.
Colin_swansea Mark,who was the interviewer. Is Ian Mitchelmore still the Swans journo for Wales On-Line?
Mark_Jack_London The interviewer is BBC Wales Sport's Ian Hunt.Mitch is still the Wales Online Swans correspondent. But there are a couple of other WO journos that cover the Swans. Matthew Davies and Tom Coleman are two.
Malc Reading have some good players ,Jon Swift 8 goals 8 assists is their danger man Moore and Scott Dann centre backs ,Drinkwater and Laurent are useful ,Andy Carroll is now getting game time ,Another difficult game , going for a 2 - 1 win .
Mark_Jack_London it's not when Carroll gets fit, but more like how long he will stay fit for is his issue.
JackRaven Mark_Jack_London it's not when Carroll gets fit, but more like how long he will stay fit for is his issue.Just worried about Saturday after that he can be as good as he likes against other teams.
Mark_Jack_London give yourselves lots of time to get to the game today. BBC saying M4 shut between Baglan and Briton Ferry. And tree blocking line from Swansea to Cardiff - suggests that it is towards Cardiff, but I'd be wary and check before you jump on it - especially if it means you cant get back after the game.
Webmaster Here's the digital match day programme: https://issuu.com/swanseacityafc/docs/swans-reading-21-22-programme-v01
[deleted] Thoughts on line-up? I am going for:HamerBennett Naughton ManningLaird Grimes Downes BidwellNtcham PatersonPiroeAudacious I know, but I think against this Reading team that's the formation he will go with.
[deleted] Just possible he might go for Smith in place of Ntcham, and then swap them over after 70 minutes. And there's a tiny possibility he'll play Manning at RWB and Cabango at RCB, but I doubt it.
[deleted] Swansea City: Hamer; Bennett, Naughton, Williams; Laird, Grimes (C), Smith, Manning; Ntcham, Paterson; Piroe.Subs: Benda, Latibeaudiere, Cooper, Bidwell, Downes, Walsh, Cullen.
[deleted] HamerBennett Naughton Williams (R)Laird Grimes Smith ManningNtcham PatersonPiroeWell I did not see R Williams getting the nod. Pleased though I am for the lad, this does not strike me as the kind of game to rotate the back three - Barnsley would have been much more logical. And harsh on Cabango to not even make the bench. Anyone know why Downes has been dropped?
[deleted] [deleted] HamerBennett Naughton Williams (R)Laird Grimes Smith ManningNtcham PatersonPiroeWell I did not see R Williams getting the nod. Pleased though I am for the lad, this does not strike me as the kind of game to rotate the back three - Barnsley would have been much more logical. And harsh on Cabango to not even make the bench. Anyone know why Downes has been dropped?Presumably Downes hasn't been dropped because he's on four yellows as the clock has reset following match 19.
JackRaven There was some talk of Downes being on the bench midweek, Presumably a fitness assessment. I can see him coming on for Korey later on.Good to see Rhys get his opportunity, and sensibly with Manning on the left to support. I hope he grabs the opportunity.He might also be helpful against Andy Carroll.COYS