Good afternoon, and welcome to the Swansea.com Stadium for today’s match against Hull City.
Since my last notes, it has been an incredibly exciting period for the club both on and off the pitch.
First and foremost, I am delighted to welcome Luka Modrić as a new investor and co-owner of Swansea City. Luka is one of the most decorated footballers in history, having won six Champions League titles, numerous domestic trophies with Real Madrid, and individual accolades such as the Ballon d’Or and The Best FIFA Men’s Player award. He has played in a World Cup final, is Croatia’s most capped player of all time, and this week broke Real Madrid’s record number of appearances in European competitions.
He continues to perform at the highest level and there is no better role model for our players at all levels to follow. I was lucky enough to spend some time with him in Madrid recently and his knowledge about the club and his passion to help us move forward shone through. His investment in the club is a strong endorsement of our ambition and vision, and his wealth of experience will be invaluable as we work towards a successful future.
On the pitch, the team continues a good run of form with three wins on the bounce. Our 1-0 victory away at Sunderland was another step forward, demonstrating the resilience and quality we have within the squad. That result, combined with recent performances, has propelled us into the top half of the league, giving us all a renewed sense of optimism as we push towards a strong finish to the season.
At the game I was delighted to host John Cornforth in the Directors' Box with his wife. As you’ll know, John was our captain for the Autoglass Trophy victory in 1994 and now lives up in Sunderland. He was great company and still has so many fond memories of the club so we’re looking forward to hosting him and other former players back at the Swansea.com soon.
Hull City arrive today following a good point against Coventry last weekend, and we know it will be a challenging match. I would like to extend a warm welcome to their players, staff, and travelling supporters, and we wish them all the best for the remainder of the season.
Away from the pitch, engagement with our supporters remains a top priority, and today is our Junior Jacks Takeover Day, where we welcome our fans of the future and the younger fans. They will be supporting our matchday staff in their roles and getting an insight into all the hard work that goes into a game day. I’m excited to meet a few of them and hope they all enjoy the day.
In addition, we are delighted that so many supporters have taken up the ticketing offers for the game and that we have such a strong attendance today. I hope we can get the three points, you all enjoy your experience with us and that we can continue to attract big attendances going into next season.
As I have said before, transparency, authenticity, and clear communication will guide everything we do. While there is still work to be done, the progress we are making—both structurally and competitively—shows we are on the right track and that things are moving in the right direction going into next season. We have a real opportunity to push forward if we continue working together, and that prospect should inspire all of us.
Thank you again for your support.
Enjoy the match,
Tom
CEO, Swansea City
The Junior Jacks have taken over! As the Swans get set to take on Hull City in our penultimate home match of the 2024-25 season, we’ve handed the matchday over to young Swans fans for the club’s first Junior Jack Takeover Day.
Our Junior Jacks will be taking on a total of 17 jobs across the matchday from ground staff to kit manager, from PA announcer to social media presenter and you can look out for the youngsters as they go about their matchday roles.
The social media and in-stadium graphics have also been taken over this Easter Weekend, with Swansea City AFC Foundation Premier League Primary Stars students from Llangyfelach, Blaenhonddan and Tonnau Primary Schools tasked with coming up with the imagery.
The young designers whose work is being showcased have joined us at today’s game and will make up the club’s guard of honour and welcome the players on to the field.
Good afternoon everyone and welcome back to the Swansea.com Stadium as we face Hull City in our penultimate home game of the season.
The challenge for us is clear, to continue the run of performances that have allowed us to put together a string of results that have moved us into the top half of the table.
As I said after our draw at Leeds, when we perform to those levels we create a sense of expectation and we also create a standard for ourselves that we have to be prepared to try and meet every time we take to the field.
To put together three wins and three clean sheets back-to-back in this division is very difficult to do, and we have done it by producing three displays that were all different in their own ways, which is pleasing from a coaching point of view because it shows we can be adaptable when facing the different challenges the Championship throws at you.
The game against Derby was not the prettiest, but we knew the sort of test we would face there and the players dug in and ground out a very important win.
We were outstanding beating a Plymouth side who claimed wins over Norwich and Sheffield United either side of facing us, and a 3-0 margin in no way flattered us.
And our showing at Sunderland had a lot in common with how we played at Leeds, where we again showed our aggression against a team right at the top end of the table.
But, as we know, there is little time to dwell on that in this division. Hull are fighting for their lives and picked up a very important point against Coventry on Monday. They are going to be highly motivated, and we are going to have to be ready to match the energy and work-rate they will undoubtedly bring to the game.
Whilst recent performances have been different in nature, the one thing that unites them has been the resilience, character and togetherness the group has shown.
I have always felt that those are the foundation stones that allow you to be a good side, and I hope we can continue to show those qualities this afternoon.
There is a feelgood factor around the club at the moment, I know we will have a big crowd in attendance today and we want to make sure we have a performance that keeps that feeling and connection building.
Thank you for your support and enjoy the game,
Alan
Good afternoon and Happy Easter to you all. I’d like to extend a warm welcome to the away fans in making the long journey to south Wales today.
Whenever we face the Tigers at home, memories come flooding back of the May 3 2003 and ‘The Great Escape’ when we had to beat Hull to stay in the Football League.
One wonders where would we be now if not for local lad James Thomas’ hat-trick and Lenny Johnrose’s (RIP) goal, and indeed the efforts of Bryan Flynn and the rest of the team that beat today’s opponents 4-2.
As a little test, can you name the Swans line-up that day? The answers are below at the bottom of this column if you want to test your memories and knowledge.
For me that was our most important game of recent times. Without the victory that day we wouldn’t have had the promotions; trophy wins or Europa League experiences that followed.
For the last couple of home games (Derby County & Plymouth Argyle) we have hosted some of our Global Jacks community from the United States, Greece and France.
It’s always a pleasure to welcome fans from overseas and discover why they are Swans, and to show them what our city and the Gower has to offer.
We would like to extend a special thanks to Lee Trundle and Eiran Wyn for giving a little tour of the stadium for our Global Jacks. We are looking forward to continuing our work alongside the club and Kelly Quigley, our head of international partnerships. We are already planning on hosting two more Global Jacks events next season. If anyone would like to learn more about the initiative, please click here.
Our on-field performances have improved greatly of late, we have proved to be more exciting to watch and clearly the players are enjoying the style of play a lot more.
It also looks as if we are going to see a bumper crowd at the Swansea.com today, helped of course by some excellent pricing initiatives from the club. I’m sure the news of a certain Ballon d’Or winner and global football icon deciding to join the Swans ownership group earlier this week may have helped too, and it’ll be interesting to see what benefits that will bring to the club as we start planning for next season.
The Trust board have met with new CEO Tom Gorringe a few times now. We have found Tom to be very approachable, he has indicated he is keen to work with us, and he has got plenty of experience from his time working in other clubs. I think he’ll be a good addition to Swansea City, and hopefully he can help bring us some welcome stability.
There are a number of projects which I’m excited about working on with our Trust Heritage team and hopefully we can push on to get some of these in place by early next season.
And, for those of you interested in the historical origins of Swans football anthems, I joined Colin Murray and Pet Nevin on BBC Radio 5 Live’s ‘The Great Football Songbook’ last Sunday which is available to listen to on BBC Sounds at the following link here.
Let’s enjoy today and the rest of the season. Also, a big shout out to the Travelling Jacks heading to west London on Easter Monday where we’ve sold out the away end at Loftus Road, and to those also ensuring a strong Jack Army presence in east London next Saturday at the Den! YJBs
I hope you all enjoy the summer break.
C’mon the Swans!
Tony
P.S. The Swans team against Hull in 2003 was: Cutler, O’Leary, Tate, Howard, Britton, Coates, Jenkins, Martinez, Nugent. The substitutes were Freestone, Hylton, Smith, Richards, Williams.
Volunteers from Swansea City AFC Foundation’s Premier League Kicks programme have gained an insight into the different career pathways in football by going behind the scenes at Swansea City’s First Team training ground.
Swansea City first-team kit managers Michael Eames and Shaun Baggridge welcomed the volunteers to Fairwood, where they gave them a tour of the facilities before having a go at some of their daily tasks.
Caretaker head coach Alan Sheehan also took the time to speak to the Foundation’s volunteers, explaining the importance of every employee in the building and how they can help the players and coaching staff.
Swansea City AFC Foundation aim to inspire their volunteers by opening doors to different opportunities, with this unique experience enhancing participants knowledge of the wide range of jobs available in sport.
“They’ve each printed a shirt with Zan Vipotnik’s name on the back,” said Eames.
“They have cleaned boots with Shaun and been with Emma to do some laundry, and we’ve all explained to them what we do on a daily basis.
“There’s a lot of things that go into football games which people don’t see. We had a conversation with the head coach today, and he explained how all the different departments and people who have come from the community help him.
“Myself and Shaun come from Swansea and were in the same position as these guys around 20 years ago, and it’s an experience that not everyone can have so it’s great to show them the other side of football.”
Jesse Ormond began volunteering for the Foundation in September 2023, having initially been a participant at the Premier League Kicks sessions in Pembroke, and admitted that he had never realised how many different roles there are within a football club.
“There’s so many layers to it that I had never thought about. It’s a lot of work but it’s really cool,” added Ormond.
“The shirt printing was fun and I think these facilities are amazing. We went into the players’ changing area and the hydro part with the pool, it just keeps going and going, which has been really interesting to see.”
Swansea City is delighted to announce that Ballon d’Or winner Luka Modrić has joined the club as an investor and co-owner.
Luka is the most decorated player in Real Madrid history, winning six Champions Leagues, six Club World Cups, five European Super Cups, four La Liga titles, two Spanish Cups, and five Spanish Super Cups.
He has also won the The Best FIFA Men’s Player award, The Ballon d’Or, and played in the 2018 World Cup Final. He is Croatia’s most capped player of all time and, at the age of 39, has made 45 appearances for Real Madrid already this season, scoring four goals.
Luka’s investment in the club is an endorsement of the club’s ambition and vision. He will play a key role in helping the club garner global attention and progress both on and off the pitch.
On the announcement, Luka said “This is an exciting opportunity. Swansea has a strong identity, an incredible fanbase, and the ambition to compete at the highest level. Playing at the highest level, I believe I can provide my experience to the club. My goal is to support the club’s growth in a positive way and to help to build an exciting future.”
Tom Gorringe, CEO said “I am excited that Luka has come on board as an investor and co-owner. There is no better role model in the game for our players, from the academy right through to the first team. His endorsement of our ambition and willingness to support us on our journey will be instrumental as we aim to continue to improve our results on and off the pitch. In our conversations, he has demonstrated his passion for the club, his knowledge of how we are performing, and a genuine passion to help us improve. I am really looking forward to working with him more closely to drive us forward.”
The Swansea City board jointly stated, “We are delighted that Luka has joined our ownership group. From our first discussions, it was clear that there was alignment on our visions and that Luka would be a real asset to our group. We’d like to thank Luka and his team for their support through this process, and we look forward to welcoming him to the Swansea.com Stadium to meet you all as soon as possible.”
The club welcomes Luka, and we look forward to an exciting time ahead.
You can win a Swansea City home shirt signed by Luka Modrić! Click below to enter our competition.
As part of a new feature in our digital matchday programme for the 2024-25 campaign, we are calling on all Swans fans to share their memories and experiences of supporting the club by submitting your stories and pictures. We will publish a selection over the course of the season, and you can share your stories with us through the link below.
At the Swans’ last 3pm kick-off, the club was joined by freestyler Jay Rosa who is on a mission to perform at every football league stadium in the country to raise awareness for Mental Health UK.
The talented freestyler was positioned outside the family stand teaching young aspiring footballers how to do tricks and skills, before he headed pitchside for a pre-match and half time performance which were shown on the big screen.
In the world of football, there are many ways to shine and make a difference and the Jack Army can support Jay's journey and learn more about the grounds he has already visited by following him on Instagram and Tiktok (@jayrosa_1).
To make a donation, please visit www.jayrosa.co.uk or click the link below.
A commanding, dominant performance saw Swansea City make it back-to-back home wins and clean sheets with a comprehensive victory over Plymouth Argyle.
Swansea City: Lawrence Vigouroux; Josh Key (Kyle Naughton 79), Ben Cabango (captain), Harry Darling, Josh Tymon; Joe Allen (Jay Fulton 63), Gonçalo Franco (Ollie Cooper 76), Lewis O'Brien; Ronald (Florian Bianchini 76), Jisung Eom (Sam Parker 83); Žan Vipotnik.
Unused Substitutes: Jon McLaughlin, Liam Cullen, Cyrus Christie, Hannes Delcroix.
Plymouth Argyle: Conor Hazard, Bali Mumba, Julio Pleguezuelo (Victor Palsson 79), Kornel Szucs (Tymoteusz Puchacz 46), Ryan Hardie (Freddie Issaka 65), Michael Obafemi (Callum Wright 46), Mustapha Bundu, Darko Gyabi, Adam Randell (captain) (Jordan Houghton 46), Nikola Katic, Matthew Sorinola.
Unused Substitutes: Daniel Grimshaw, Nathanael Ogbeta, Joe Edwards, Muhamed Tijani.
Referee: Stephen Martin
Attendance: 14,978
Ben Cabango’s goal helped Swansea City complete a perfect week with another victory and clean sheet against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.
Swansea City: Lawrence Vigouroux; Josh Key, Ben Cabango (captain), Harry Darling, Josh Tymon; Jay Fulton (Ollie Cooper 68), Goncalo Franco (Joe Allen 84), Lewis O’Brien; Ronald (Florian Bianchini 84), Jisung Eom (Kyle Naughton 93), Liam Cullen (Žan Vipotnik 67)
Unused Substitutes: Jon McLaughlin, Cyrus Christie, Ben Lloyd, Sam Parker.
Sunderland: Anthony Patterson, Dan Neil (captain) (Salis Abdul Samed 74), Alan Browne (Leo Hjelde 84), Patrick Roberts, Chris Rigg (Enzo Le Fee 58), Wilson Isidor, Luke O'Nien, Chris Mepham, Trai Hume, Tommy Watson (Milan Aleksic 74), Harrison Jones (Eliezer Mayenda 58).
Unused Substitutes: Simon Moore, Joe Anderson, Thomas Lavery, Oliver Rainbridge.
Referee: Farai Hallam
Attendance: 42,362
Established in 1904, Hull have spent long periods of their history in the lower reaches of the EFL, but have enjoyed one of the most successful periods in their history since the turn of the century.
Some 104 years after their formation they reached the top-flight for the first time under the stewardship of Phil Brown in 2008, as they beat Bristol City in the play-off final.
They spent two years in the Premier League and have had two further stints in the elite division since, with the most recent ending in 2017.
The Tigers briefly fell into League One in 2020, but bounced straight back to the Championship at the first attempt before finishing 19th the year after. They narrowly missed out on the play-offs last term, but have had a harder time of things this season.
The closest they have come to winning a major honour was in 2014, when they reached the FA Cup final before losing 3-2 to Arsenal after extra-time.
MKM Stadium
Built: 2002
Location: The Circle, Walton Way, Anlaby Road, Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU3 6HU
Capacity: 25,586
Spaniard Ruben Selles joined the Tigers just before the halfway point of the season, having been announced as Tim Walter’s successor on December 6.
Selles ended his playing career at a young age to purse a career in coaching, and he had achieved his Uefa ‘Pro’ Licence by the age of 25.
Born in Valencia, he started coaching the youth team at Parreta before moving to Valencia University, where he led them to promotion to the top-flight of regional competition.
He travelled nomadically in the years that followed, holding different roles with Aris Thessaloniki, Villarreal youth, Shinnik Yaroslavl, Asteras Tripolis, Gandia, Neftci, Stromgodset, Qarabag and Aarhaus.
He briefly returned to his hometown to work in the Valencia youth set-up, before again heading to Denmark to be assistant manager at Copenhagen.
From there, in 2022, he made the move to English football to be Ralph Hassenhuttl’s assistant at Southampton.
When the German, and then Nathan Jones, were dismissed from the top job he was handed the task of taking the reins but could not prevent Saints suffering relegation.
A switch to financially-stricken Reading followed and, amidst off-field turbulence and with a young squad, he managed to guide them to League One safety with something to spare.
He remained with the Royals at the start of this season, but has stepped up to the Championship after the Tigers came calling.
Lewie Coyle. The Hull-born defender took the captain’s armband for the 2022-23 season following the departure of Richie Smallwood to Bradford.
Coyle, 29, has been a regular at the back for the Tigers since his arrival at the MKM Stadium from Fleetwood Town back in 2020, since appearing in nearly 190 games and scoring four goals.
The former Leeds trainee's versatility has seen him play on either side of the Tigers’ defence, and earlier in his career he was linked with the likes of Chelsea and Barcelona.
Amid challenging circumstances, defender Charlie Hughes has been among those to earn with credit for the visitors.
Hughes, who spent time in the Manchester City and Liverpool academies as a youngster, is in his second season at Championship level having joined from Wigan Athletic during the summer.
He first joined the Latics in 2017 and signed his first professional contract in 2021 and made his debut in January 2022.
Wigan were promoted at the end of that season, and Hughes would make 20 appearances in the second tier the following season.
He became a regular starter last season, and his leadership skills saw him captain the side at the age of just 19, and he has performed well in a struggling team since coming into the starting XI. Strong in the air and confident in possession, he has a bright future ahead of him.
Italy international Joao Pedro is Hull’s top scorer with six goals to his name this season, and they will hope that – having joined late in September – his track record and experience can help fire them away from trouble over the closing stages of the campaign.
The Brazil-born 33-year-old first emerged at Athletic Mineiro, and has since gone on to have spells with Plaermo, Vitoria Guimaraes, Penarol Santos, Estoril, Cagliari, Fenerbahce and Gremio before his switch to Humberside.
His most notable success came with Cagliari who helped secure promotion to Serie A in 2016, and for whom he netted 84 goals in 255 league outings.
Pedro’s sole international cap came when Italy were stunned by North Macedonia in a play-off and failed to reach the 2022 World Cup.
Combative midfielder Regan Slater has been a near ever-present for the Tigers this term.
The 25-year-old is in his third full season with the Tigers, having joined from Sheffield United in January of 2022.
A Blades academy product, Slater had loan spells with Carlisle United, Scunthorpe United and the Tigers before making his move permanent.
During his loan spell he helped Hull secure promotion back to the Championship from League One, and he went on to be the club’s player of the season after an outstanding 2022-23 campaign.
When looking through the list of players who have created the most chances in the Championship this season, it’s probably fair to say you would not expect to see a full-back featuring high on the list.
But Swansea City’s Josh Tymon is right up there with the very best in the division.
The former Hull defender has set up 73 opportunities for his teammates over the course of the 2024-25 campaign to date.
Indeed, only Middlesbrough midfielder Finn Azaz and Watford’s Giorgi Chakvetadze can top Tymon’s tally of 73.
Azaz is just six clear of Tymon, while Chakvetadze is level with the Swan. The next player who has featured primarily as a defender on the list for this season is Sunderland’s Trai Hume with 58.
There is no doubt that one of the features of Swansea’s season has been Tymon’s ability to deliver threatening crosses from the left flank, whether operating as a full-back, wing-back or, as in a pair of recent games, a winger.
It’s a part of his game Tymon has always viewed as a strength, but he revealed the detail of some of the analysis work he puts in to make sure he causes maximum discomfort for the opposition defence.
However, despite the eye-catching stat, he is also brutally honest in his assessment of his campaign as a whole.
“I can’t say I look too much into the stats, and I personally feel it has been a below average season for me,” he says.
“I am critical of myself, and I feel I had spells in the season where I was nowhere near being at it, and that stopped my momentum. I could read the list of games off to you now where I feel I have not hit the levels I should.
“I have picked up a bit of form again now, but that spell went on too long. You always have ups and downs, but for me it should have been turned around a lot quicker.
“But I am certainly pleased to have created that number of chances. It has always been a part of the game I really enjoy, trying to provide forward players with service.
“A lot of teams in the division press high so there is space to exploit and try and find our front boys, and the challenge then is to provide our guys with the best delivery possible into the right areas.
“I had no idea I was that high in the league, but if I am contributing then that’s what I want.
“Analysis is a big part of it. In terms of the action and delivery itself, I feel I have always had that natural shape of delivery, I have always been able to shape the ball.
“So it’s analysing different areas of different teams. Some teams might drop in deeper, so then have you got the awareness to consider a cut-back for an arriving runner?
“If the opponent has a high line, then there is more chance to find a run around the back of the defence.
“A big part of it is the relationship with the forward players. I have played with Liam (Cullen) for a couple of years, but newer players like Zan (Vipotnik) have also shown an understanding of where I am aiming, and the rest is down to me.
“You might be running at full speed, and have a split second to make a decision, so it’s about being able to quickly assess your options. We’ve got good players who can arrive and finish.”
The frustration for Tymon and Swansea has been that his contribution over the campaign has not been as part of a team challenging for the play-off berths at the top end of the table.
Up until the Christmas period the Swans were within touching distance of the top six, and following a victory over Luton Town at the end of 2024 they looked well set to be among the contenders.
However, a run of seven defeats in nine games saw them fall away into the lower reaches of the standings.
“I think that word, frustration, is the biggest word of our season,” says Tymon.
“You look at things now, where we are now, and the position we were in before the start of the new year and there is absolutely a lot of frustration in the building.
“The results and performances in that period were just not there, and it meant we got dragged into that (relegation) fight, if you like.
“That was down to us, it’s off our own backs, we were not good enough. Simple as that.
“We have picked up a lot of form since, and you look at those poorer results earlier in the season and you don’t have to turn many of them into draws or narrow wins and you would be looking at breaking into that top six over these final games.
“Some of the games recently, beating Sunderland, going to Leeds and being in a position where we should have got all three points, beating Middlesbrough. They show what we are capable of, we are the same players for the most part, and the same team.
“So there is massive frustration and it’s disappointing. You never know what can happen over the next four games, but there is definitely frustration.”
The only high point of that difficult sequence was a hard-fought victory at Bristol City, where Tymon netted the winner; his first goal for the club.
The 25-year-old’s passionate celebration was a display of genuine emotion from a player who prefers to go about his duties diligently and without fuss.
“I don’t find myself in those positions very often, and believe me I would love to score more goals,” he says with a smile.
“Putting the ball in the back of the net is right up there with the best feeling ever.
“I think that moment, coming off a difficult period for myself and the team, everything just came out in that celebration.
“It was not a relief that I had scored, it was more about wanting us to kick on because we still had a big chunk of the season to go and you want to perform to your best.
“But to score the winner in front of a packed-out away end was very special.”
Since that difficult run, the Swans have gone on a fine run of form, taking 17 points from nine games. Only three teams have taken more points over the same number of fixtures and it has propelled them into the top half of the table.
With second-tier status practically secured, the aim for the Swans and Tymon is clear.
“We probably said something similar a year ago about finishing strongly, and you could see that we did make a decent start to this season to be near the play-offs,” he says.
“There is always a lot of change at football clubs during the off-season, that’s the nature of it, so it has to be about giving everything for the next four games.
“We have been doing that, you can see it in the performances, and we have to do it for ourselves, we have given the fans a good feeling and they have been great all season.
“I think there’s a lot of excitement around the club at the moment.
“As players you know when you have not been good enough, and we had conversations as a group where we knew we should not be in the position we were in.
“So there’s been plenty of character shown, we have been hard to beat, we have kept a number of clean sheets, and then that’s allowed us to look at how we get our forward players into the game and give them the freedom to express themselves.
“That’s helped us get the results and play some good football, we want to keep that going because we are in a good place.”
To continue that run the Swans will need to beat Tymon’s boyhood club.
He was first spotted by the Tigers playing junior Sunday league football for Skirlaugh, having been identified by coach Andy Martin, and went on to join their academy at the age of 12.
Tymon progressed rapidly – admitting he only belatedly realised academy boss Billy Russell was allowing left-backs to leave the club in order to promote him – and played for the under-18s and under-23s while still aged 15.
A debut in the FA Cup against Bury aged 16 followed in January 2016, and in the next round Tymon would face an Arsenal team including the likes of Theo Walcott, Alex Iwobi, Per Mertesacker and Danny Welbeck.
His first senior goal ironically came against the Swans in the FA Cup the following season, before he left the club for Stoke City following relegation from the Premier League.
While he has a job to do for the Swans this afternoon, Tymon is hopeful his old club will be able to do enough over their additional three games to remain in the second tier.
“Skirlaugh was where I first really got into playing football, I started around nine or 10,” recalls Tymon.
“I was playing for fun, I also loved playing cricket at the time, but it escalated from there.
“I used to go and watch Hull a bit as a youngster, but I was not a huge fan until I joined the academy and I got the chance to be a ball boy.
“Some of my family are Hull fans, it’s where I am from, so to see where they are now – having just missed out on the play-offs last season – is unexpected.
“It’s not nice to see, as I say it’s the city where I grew up and there are some people there who I know despite all the change there is over the years.
“I still have that connection to them because that’s where I got given my chance. I got the chance to play in the Premier League.
“So it is difficult to see them down there, and hopefully they can get themselves over the line but I have a job to do, and we as a team have a job to do on Friday.
“I am sure we are going to have a big test, they will come here fighting as have other teams we have faced in these last few weeks.
“So it’s important we approach it with the right mindset and make sure we are ready.”
Jack Fanning's second-half header ensured Swansea City Under-21s claimed all three points against Hull City at the Joma High Performance Centre.
The Swans bounced back from defeats on the road against Colchester and Wigan respectively, thanks to centre-back Fanning's powerful finish in the final quarter of the game.
It was a great moment for Fanning, whose season has been disrupted by injury, and rewarded Swansea for their perseverance in a hard-fought contest.
The hosts had controlled the opening exchanges, with Thomas Woodward threatening and seeing a shot blocked away for a corner.
There was another promising opening for the Swans when Zac Jeanes did well to keep the ball and advance down the right flank. He picked out Woodward, but another excellent covering block would deny the attacking midfielder.
Fanning was next to have a go as he headed the ball just over the bar from Aimar Govea's cross.
Before the break, Fanning saw his lofted effort inadvertently blocked by teammate Arthur Parker's attempted half-volley, before Tigers' keeper Archie Howard comfortably caught a curling strike from Govea.
Swansea keeper Kit Margetson had been largely untroubled, but he was called into action early in the second half as former Swan Zane Myers forced a low save from the Welsh youth international with a fierce strike.
The Tigers had a good spell of pressure on the hour mark, Myers cut inside and drilled a pass to Pharell Brown, but he was crowded out by Fanning and Parker.
Margetson was in great form, and pushed away yet another strike from Brown, and the Swans capitalised by going straight up the other end to deservedly take the lead.
And it was Fanning who rose highest to meet a brilliant delivery from Dan Watts, and nod the ball past the keeper.
The Swans had chances to add to their lead just after they gained the advantage. Jacob Cook sent an effort just wide before Watts' strike forced a diving save from Howard as the hosts claimed the spoils.
Swansea City Under-21s: Kit Margetson, Zac Jeanes, Nathan Tjoe-A-On (Ramon Rees-Siso 75), Jacob Cook, Jack Fanning, Arthur Parker, Dan Watts, Morgan Bates, Thomas Woodward (Trialist 77) Sebastian Dabrowski (captain).
Substitutes: Sam Seager.
First-half goals from Aidan Higgins and Callum Deacon ensured Swansea City Under-18s returned to winning ways with victory at Hull City.
Higgins slotted home the opener from close range, while Deacon soon doubled the lead from a smart set-piece routine.
That established a 2-0 lead inside 14 minutes and it was one the Swans would retain as they eased to the three points.
It was a fine way to respond to a heavy defeat to Burnley last time out, and they had made the brighter start which got its deserved reward when they took an early lead.
Yori Griffith's initial shot rattled the woodwork, but Higgins was on hand to fire home the rebound in just the seventh minute.
The visitors soon had further chances following the restart. Harlan Perry had two separate efforts blocked away for corners, and then saw the keeper parry his shot from distance.
Higgins then almost had a second when Carter Heywood's cross connected with his head, but it went wide of the target.
But the Swans did double their advantage in the 14th minute, with skipper Deacon drilling the ball into the back of the net after a short corner.
Hull had offered little threat, but Swans keeper Tom Wright was called into action just before half-time.
A strong, solo run from Albert Matique down the left got him into space before forcing a low save from Wright, and Hull were unable to tap home the rebound and Swansea cleared the danger.
The Swans started the second half in control. Caio Ifans had an effort cleared off the line by Calvin Okike, before the latter denied the Swans again with a last-ditch tackle to prevent Higgins from finding the net.
There were a couple of nervous moments for the Swans in the closing stages, Bobby Moore had two efforts blocked by Ben Phillips and Wright respectively, before Okike sent a low strike narrowly wide in the 92nd minute, but the Swans hung on and claimed the three points.
Swansea City Under-18s: Thomas Wright, Billy Clarke (Kiel Higginson 81), Callum Deacon (captain), Milo Robinson, Ben Phillips (Osian Williams 81), Carter Heywood, Bobo Evans (Harvey Gray 63), Harlan Perry, Aidan Higgins, Yori Griffith (Alex Godfrey 45) , Caio Ifans (Wahab Ojetoro 89).
Swansea City Women finished the 2024-25 Genero Adran Premier season in fine style with an emphatic over Aberystwyth Town Women at Llandarcy.
Emily Richards gave the Swans the lead early as she finished from close range for her ninth goal of the season.
But Aberystwyth responded quickly, Carys Bufton netting the equaliser shortly after the restart.
But the Swans would ease away to win as Taite Trivett, Jess Williams and Stacey John-Davis found the net to ensure the Swans ended the second phase of the season unbeaten and finished fifth overall in the standings.
Before the game, the Swans marked Sophie Brisland-Hancocks’ final match before retirement with a guard of honour, the midfielder taking the captain’s armband in her last outing before hanging up her boots.
The Swans started the game on the front foot, a smart ball from keeper Charlie Haynes sent Katy Hosford into space down the left, but the captain’s cross was cut out well by Aber goalkeeper Chelsea Herbert.
However, it wouldn’t be long before the Swans had the lead, Aimee Deacon cut the ball across to Richards in the box, and she smashed the ball home after just 10 minutes.
Just four minutes later Aberystwyth would be level, Carys Bufton burst in behind the defence before powering a shot past Haynes.
Richards came close to restoring the Swans lead soon after, with her floated free-kick from range going just over the bar.
But Trivett would put the Swans back in front four minutes later, dispossessing goalkeeper Herbert just outside the box before finishing past two backtracking Aberystwyth defenders.
Aberystwyth came out in the second half in search of another equaliser, and Bufton broke down the left again, but Haynes’ diving save prevented her from finding the net this time.
John-Davis then had the chance to double the Swans lead when Hosford sent the forward through on goal, but her low driven effort went wide of the post.
Brisland-Hancocks almost marked her final game for the Swans with a beautiful goal as she volleyed goalward from the edge of the box, but her effort would go just wide.
Deacon continued the search for a third Swansea goal, cutting in from the left before seeing her curling effort palmed wide by Herbert.
However, the Swans third would finally come 10 minutes from time, Hosford’s corner delivery picked out Williams in the box to power home a header.
Seven minutes later the Swans would make it four, Chloe Chivers’ lofted pass found John-Davis running through on goal to round the keeper and finish off a challenging campaign on a high.
Swansea City Women: Charlie Haynes, Lucy Finch, Sophie Brisland-Hancocks (captain) (Jasmine Guymer 82), Steph Turner (Maddy Murray 58), Sammy Wynne (Rachel Cullen 54), Katy Hosford, Emily Richards (Chloe Chivers 54), Aimee Deacon, Taite Trivett (Stacey John-Davis 54), Caitlin Williams, Jess Williams.
Unused subs: Rachel Cullen, Chloe Chivers, Stacey John-Davis, Maddy Murray, Jasmine Guymer.
Aberystwyth Town Women: Chelsea Herbert, Rebeca Mathias (captain), Hannah Davies, Lily Moralee-Hughes, Lleucu Mathias, Imogen Scourfield, Libby Isaac, Ffiona Evans (Magi Rowlands 66), Bethan Roberts, Carys Bufton, Gwenllian Jones (Jessica Baker 46).
“What do you think of the news about Modric?”
“???”
“Luka Modric to the Swans.”
“Don’t be ridiculous. Where did you get that from? April Fool’s Day was a fortnight ago!”
That was the text exchange between me and a friend on Monday afternoon, when speculation about our new investor and co-owner was dominating social media channels and hitting the headlines.
No, I didn’t believe it myself initially, and I’m quite sure my response was comparable to the majority of our fans for those few hours. When it was confirmed – wow! I don’t think I’ve been this excited since Michael Laudrup signed on the dotted line in 2012.
I’m sure like all wise men Luka, (I’m guessing it’s okay to be on first-name terms now because he’s one of us) has done his due diligence and concluded that we’re a good investment. People with reputations to maintain don’t tend to align themselves with business deals just anywhere.
One of the best in the business is joining our (ownership) team. What a story!
This really is superb news for us and an opportunity to market our brand on the international stage via an association with a player whose reputation goes before him.
Among his many achievements, he’s a Ballon d’Or winner, Croatia’s most capped player who led his country to the 2018 World Cup final and he’s the most decorated player in Real Madrid history, making more than 580 appearances since joining from Tottenham Hotspur in 2012.
The question on everyone’s lips, though, from fans to football journalists, pundits to casual observers is “why Swansea?” I dare say we’ll find out some of the detail in due course, but according to the man himself our “strong identity” and “ambition to compete at the highest level” were two of the deciding factors.
You can’t fault either of those and if he can help us turn them into a reality he’ll guarantee his status as a Swansea legend – another accolade to add to his brag bag.
So, we know a lot about Luka, but what does Luka need to know about us?
Well Luka, in recent years we’ve lost some of that identity you talked about and our current position in the Championship table tells you that we also have some way to go to fulfil that ambition of ours.
We LOVED those seven years in the Premier League and we were proud of the style of football that we got to demonstrate on the big stage. We’ve now been away from the top-flight as long as we were in it and that hurts, that hurts bad.
We hope you can help us get back there. We know it won’t be easy. Our fan base has dwindled since those glory years but with football royalty returning to our ranks, (there were monarchs of the football realm before you), the prodigals will be back, along with a host of new supporters, keen to experience exciting, fast-paced football and be a part of a club which is the lifeblood of this community.
And what return will you get on your investment? Well, this is Swansea City, so it won’t be straightforward, but it will be worth it, I guarantee that and as fans we’ll support your efforts and cheer you on every step of the way.
When you visit the Swansea.com, as we hope you soon will, you’ll probably want the Welsh Pirlo to show you around. You’ve been opponents for club and country on the pitch, but now you’re on the same side he’ll be happy to introduce you to the delights of our ‘ugly, lovely town’ I’m sure. He’ll also be able to explain the Dylan Thomas reference in case you were confused by it. Just don’t steal his shirt until he’s ready to relinquish it.
Maybe you’ll find time to savour the stunning scenery of the Gower, to visit the impressive Swansea Arena (our own Mal Pope is there in October) or the iconic Grand Theatre (club legend Lee Trundle is there in May and Mr Swansea, Kev Johns, is gracing the stage for panto season) head to Joe’s (not Allen) for the best ice cream in the world or visit Swansea Market for a real taste of the city.
We look forward to seeing you in person, Luka. Until then, welcome to the Jack Army. You’re one of our own now and I have absolutely no doubt that we’ll be stronger together.
JULIE KISSICK
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The first thing I did after reading the headline was to check whether the April Fools rules had been changed.
I had always thought you weren’t allowed to play tricks after noon on April 1.
But here we were on April 14 and I was reading that Luka Modrić was to become an owner at the Swans!
It soon became evident this was more of a case of the Swans pulling a surprise Easter rabbit out of the hat than a belated April Fools stunt.
I know I shouldn’t be shocked. Why wouldn’t Luka want to be associated with the club?
The little Croatian maestro has always struck me as an extremely intelligent man who knows his footballing onions.
Who wouldn’t want to be a part owner of the Swans?
But we’ve been here before when it comes to big name prospective owners/investors.
In the distant past the club has been linked with a wide variety of apparently unlikely partners.
They include Bond Girl Britt Ekland’s brother, Swansea-born Hollywood superstar Catherine Zeta-Jones and Skewen’s finest chart-topper Bonnie Tyler.
But Modrić is a genuine footballing A-lister and his involvement with the Swans is no April Fools wind up.
Some sceptics have questioned what the Real Madrid star’s involvement will be with the Swans. Is it just a glorified publicity stunt?
Somehow, he doesn’t strike me as the kind of person who just does something for publicity.
A glance at his career statistics and the way he conducts himself on and off the pitch would suggest he’s not the type to get involved in gimmicks.
Whatever the depth of Modrić’s role with the Swans, surely it can’t hurt to have a Ballon d’Or winner and World Cup finalist closely involved in the club.
Over a 22-year professional career, Modric has established himself as one of the game’s most respected figures.
You don’t make almost 600 appearances for Real Madrid and earn 186 caps for Croatia without making contacts at the very highest echelons of the game.
As the most decorated player in Los Blancos’ storied history, his association with the Swans can only be a positive.
The news was hugely welcome and came hot on the heels of an extremely good week for the Swans.
Three games, nine points and three clean sheets in seven days. You’ll go a long way to improve on those numbers. I bet even Modrić, who has won 28 trophies at Madrid, would have been impressed.
With the season coming to an end, a massive decision will be made over the next few weeks – who will be in charge of the team next season?
That, of course, is a matter for the powers that be. Perhaps even Modrić will have a say. I’m sure they will make their choice with the best interests of the club at heart.
But whoever is in charge, I’m sure fellow Swans fans will join me in paying tribute to the job which has been done in the past few weeks by caretaker head coach Alan Sheehan.
He deserves our thanks for the way he has turned around the fortunes on the pitch over the past few weeks.
When he took over in February, the Swans were in a precarious position.
They sat 17th in the league table following a run of seven defeats in nine matches. I think it’s fair to say everyone associated with the club was starting to look nervously downwards rather than upwards.
Assuming the reins from within is a difficult job in those circumstances.
We’ve only got to look at the difficulties being experienced at our neighbours Cardiff City to see promoting temporarily from within isn’t always guaranteed to be a success.
However, Sheehan, who is in his second spell in charge on an interim basis, has done a remarkable job alongside Kristian O’Leary and Martyn Margetson.
In the nine games since they took charge, the Swans have lost just twice. In that time, the team has amassed 17 points, including a highly creditable draw at promotion chasing Leeds United.
Last Saturday’s win at another promotion challenger in Sunderland was only the second the Wearsiders had suffered at home in the league all season.
Just a few days before, the Swans had totally outplayed Plymouth at home. Granted, Argyle are bottom of the table, but either side of meeting the Swans they beat Norwich City and Sheffield United.
Only three other clubs have a better record than the Swans since Sheehan has been at the helm.
That run of form has seen the team rise to 12th position in the Championships with their status in the division being all but secured for next season.
Only a freak series of results and a mathematical miracle, which would leave Einstein’s head in a spin, threaten the Swans now.
Unfortunately, today’s opponents Hull City aren’t so fortunate as they sit just above the relegation zone. We wish them well in their fight . . . after this afternoon’s fixture, of course.
Who knows where the Swans would be now if they had continued the trajectory they were on in February. We could easily be in a similar position to our visitors.
So, whatever the future holds with regards to who’s sitting behind the manager’s desk next season, I for one am hugely grateful to Sheehan and his staff for the way the team’s fortunes have been turned around.
C’mon you Swans!
The 2024-25 campaign marks Swansea City’s 20th season at the Swansea.com Stadium following the ground’s opening in 2005. Throughout the campaign, club historian Gwyn Rees will reflect on some of the notable moments and personalities that have shaped the history of our home. Here, he profiles the manager who got the Swans to the Premier League; Brendan Rodgers.
Brendan Rodgers’ road to a managerial of considerable success and longevity started with Ballymena United back in his native Northern Ireland, before he was signed by Reading at the age of 18.
However, his playing aspirations were cruelly ended at a young age by chronic knee problems.
He quickly moved into coaching, staying in the game with the Royals and going on to be their academy director. A true student of the game he spent time travelling around Spain studying various teams and coaching methods before, in 2004, he was invited by Jose Mourinho to leave Reading and become youth team manager at Chelsea.
Rodgers progressed rapidly, and became reserve team manager in 2006, but he was keen for the chance to strike out on his own, and got that chance with Championship Watford in 2008.
His spell in Hertfordshire was solid and there were clear signs of progress before Reading came calling and he returned to Berkshire. However, the move would not work out and Rodgers would leave the club after just six months in charge.
He was out of work for a spell before, to the surprise of many, Huw Jenkins and the Swansea board took the decision to hand him the reins in 2010 following the exit of Paulo Sousa.
The Portuguese had been known for a pragmatic style of play, but Rodgers’ approach and personality would quickly endear him to staff, players and fans alike.
His signings were shrewd, especially the arrival of Scott Sinclair from his former club Chelsea, a player who was skilled at taking on opponents, and had a deadly eye for goal.
Throughout the 2010-11 season the Swans were challenging for promotion and, after winning a two legged play off semi-final against Nottingham Forest, the club became the first Welsh side to gain promotion to the Premier League when they defeated Reading 4-2 at Wembley Stadium in the Championship play-off final, with the aid of a Sinclair hat-trick on this momentous day for the club.
It was a mark of the class Rodgers displayed as a person that when the final whistle sounded at Wembley, he did not rush to join in the bedlam of celebration, but turned and took the time to genuinely console opposition manager Brian McDermott and some of the players he had once coached at his old club.
The feeling amongst most pundits was that the Swans had done well to reach the Premier League, but that the club would struggle at the higher level and rapidly return to the Championship. They could not have been more wrong.
With some inspired signings, and a clear identity on the pitch, the Swans surprised everyone by finishing the season in a healthy mid-table position, while taking some notable scalps on the way, including Arsenal, Liverpool and champions Manchester City.
This alerted the big teams in the Premier League, and there was sadness if not necessarily surprise when the manager was lured away to Liverpool in June 2012 in time to take over for the new season.
In his second season at Anfield the club finished as runners-up to Manchester City in a thrilling title race in which Liverpool played some barnstorming football.
However, by October 2015 he was dismissed. He became manager of Glasgow Celtic in 2016, winning everything the domestic league had to offer in three productive seasons, before moving back to the Premier League and Leicester City.
He won the FA Cup with the Foxes in 2021 when they defeated Chelsea, but by April 2023 he had returned to Celtic where he has remains in charge and continues to win silverware with regularity.
But, wherever he goes and whatever successes he enjoys, Rodgers will always be held in high regard and affection by Swans fans.
Swansea City Under-17s' Professional Development League Cup final against Luton Town will take place at the Swansea.com Stadium on Sunday, May 4, with kick-off at 3pm.
The young Swans progressed to the final following a dramatic semi-final against Cheltenham Town. Callum Jones' extra-time hat-trick sending them into the showpiece.
In the quarter-finals, the Swans were victorious following a penalty shootout at Oxford United.
Tickets for the final are free and can be claimed by clicking the button below.
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PARKING
There will be a charge of £2 per vehicle to park on site (North Car Park).
You can purchase in advance below, or pay on the gate. Please note that on the day purchases will be by card only.
First Football Shirt you owned:
Swansea city 2020-2021 away shirt
First Swans game attended and what you remember about it:
2nd January 2023 Swansea Vs Burnley, we lost 2-1 but I remember loving the atmosphere & the fun I had!
First Club played for (and a photo of you playing for them if possible):
Fc Bonymaen
First Football Hero and why:
Joe Allen because when the West Brom fans chanted “we thought he was dead” and then he went and scored against them!
First Major Tournament you remember and anything that stood out from the tournament:
Not really a tournament but when I played my first ever football game I scored my first goal & I’ll always remember that goal!
Guest One: Gonçalo Franco
Guest Two: Ronaldinho
Guest Three: Ben Cabango
We are all Jacks is Swansea City’s commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion both within the club and throughout the local community.
Working with international and local charities, as well as supporter groups, Swansea City strives to ensure that a visit to the Swansea.com Stadium is a welcoming experience for everyone regardless of sex, sexuality, gender identity, religion, race, disability, or age.
The club takes a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination, harassment, victimisation, bullying and abuse.
REPORT IT – IN THE STADIUM
Supporters are encouraged to report instances of abusive and discriminatory language within the stadium by using the anonymous text and Whatsapp number (07886 276015) providing details of the incident and your location in the stadium.
Messages will be charged at the standard rate for your network provider.
The details from the message will be received at the match control room, where any necessary investigation and/or action will be taken.
The club will also record the mobile number of the individual reporting an incident to aid with any inquiries.
Supporters can also use support@swanseacity.com to report instances of discrimination.
An audio commentary service is available for blind and partially sighted fans – provided by Radio City, the Swansea University Health Board Hospital Radio Service.
Radio City has a long association with the football club dating back to the days when the club was known as Swansea Town.
Since moving to the Swansea.com Stadium, the broadcaster has provided a live descriptive commentary service for free at all Swansea home matches, meaning that blind and partially-sighted supporters in both the home and away ends can follow the action.
In order to book a headset for the match, supporters can contact the accessibility team in advance by emailing accessibility@swanseacity.com, or contacting the ticket office from Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm by calling 01792 616629 and selecting option one.
Supporters can also book headsets in person in advance at the ticket office, or on the day by speaking to a Disability Liaison Steward on the day.
To learn more about Radio City, visit www.radiocity1386am.co.uk. To learn more about accessible facilities at the stadium, please click here.
The inclusion room at the Swansea.com Stadium is open every matchday for supporters who may require a quiet space during games.
Supporters will be able to attend live matches at the Swansea.com Stadium with the comfort of knowing there is a designated area should they need it. The room is available to any supporter that may require a quiet space.
The space will be monitored by a designated disability liaison steward and provides a safe space with a disabled toilet, a projector to watch the live game, and dignity packs for those who need it.
While some supporters who require a time away from the crowds may prefer to use this room as a quiet space, it will also be possible to watch the match live on a screen projected onto the wall meaning supporters who require the space for any reason don’t have to miss a moment of the match action.
The room is located in the West Stand and, while supporters who feel they may benefit from the use of the space will be recommended to sit in that stand, it will be accessible for anyone in any part of the stadium.
Any supporter who feels overwhelmed by the matchday environment for any reason can gain access to the room by making themselves known to a steward or disability liaison steward.
Good afternoon Junior Jacks!
There’s so much going on today and we’re looking forward to seeing you all later!
A very special welcome to all the the Junior Jacks who are taking over today’s matchday, we hope you have a brilliant matchday.
We also want to say a massive well done to the Swansea City AFC Foundation Premier League Primary Stars participants from Llangyfelach, Tonnau and Blaenhonddan primary schools for their fantastic designs and graphics which they’ve created for the day.
Now for the family stand… as it’s Good Friday, we’ve invited a very special Easter guest to join us for our usual dance party at 2.30pm so make sure you’re in the concourse for that. You’d be hopping mad to miss it! 😉
As it’s Easter, here’s our quiz…
Our prediction for today is 2-1 to the Swans. Liam Cullen will score both goals.
Uppa Swans!
Cyril and Cybil
Caretaker Head Coach Alan Sheehan
2 Josh Key
3 Kristian Pedersen
4 Jay Fulton
5 Ben Cabango ©
6 Harry Darling
7 Joe Allen
8 Lewis O'Brien
9 Žan Vipotnik
10 Jisung Eom
11 Josh Ginnelly
14 Josh Tymon
15 Jake Jones*
16 Scarlett-Brogan Perry*
17 Gonçalo Franco
19 Florian Bianchini
20 Liam Cullen
21 Nathan Tjoe-A-On
22 Lawrence Vigouroux
23 Cyrus Christie
25 Myles Peart-Harris
26 Kyle Naughton
28 Hannes Delcroix
31 Ollie Cooper
33 Jon McLaughlin
35 Ronald
36 Ben Lloyd
37 Aimar Govea
40 NUMBER RETIRED
41 Sam Parker
43 Dan Watts
50 Filip Lissah
*Junior Takeover Day squad members
Head Coach Rubén Sellés
1 Ivan Pandur
2 Lewie Coyle ©
4 Charlie Hughes
5 Alfie Jones
6 Sean McLoughlin
7 Liam Millar
11 Dogukan Sinik
12 Joao Pedro
14 Harry Vaughan
15 John Egan
16 Lincoln Henrique
17 Finley Burns
19 Steven Alzate
20 Gustavo Puerta
22 Louie Barry
23 Cody Drameh
24 Matt Crooks
25 Oscar Zambrano
27 Regan Slater
28 Kyle Joseph
29 Matty Jacob
30 Joe Gelhardt
32 Timothee Lo-Tutala
33 Mohamed Belloumi
34 Harvey Cartwright
36 Eliot Matazo
37 Nordin Amrabat
44 Abu Kamara
45 Kasey Palmer
48 Mason Burstow
Referee - Ben Toner
Assistant Referee 1 - Matthew Smith
Assistant Referee 2 - Greg Read
Fourth Official - Oliver Mackey
STAFF LIST
Chairman - Andy Coleman
Honorary Club President - Alan Curtis MBE
Directors
Andy Coleman, Brett Cravatt, Jason Cohen, George Popstefanov, Chris Sznewajs, Tyler Morse, Nigel Morris, Todd Marcelle, Martin Morgan, Paul Meller.
Chief Executive Officer: Tom Gorringe
Executive Director and Company Secretary: Ken Gude
Associate Directors: Diane Hughes
Minority Owner: Luka Modrić
FIRST-TEAM STAFF
Caretaker Head Coach - Alan Sheehan
Head of Goalkeeping – Martyn Margetson
First Team Coach - Kris O'Leary
First Team Coach - Mark Fotheringham
First Team Coach - Richard Stearman
Head of Medical - Dr Jez McCluskey
Staff: Ailsa Jones, Bethany Chaddock, Matt Murray, Thomas Gittoes, Michael Eames, Shaun Baggridge, Jake Dayus, Patrick Orme, Aden King, Maxwell Cambridge, Lewis Binns, Chris Watkins.
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT TEAM
Tom Gorringe (Chief Executive Officer)
Richard Montague (Director of Football)
Ken Gude (Executive Director and Company Secretary)
Andrew Davies (Head of Operations and Facilities);
Richard Morris (Head of Commercial)
CLUB STAFF
Head of Football Operations and Administration: Ben Greenwood
Football Operations & Administration Manager: Rebecca Gigg
Head of Commercial: Richard Morris
Head of Media & Communications: Kieran Watkins
Head of Marketing: Katie Doyle
Head of Partnerships: Lee Merrells
Head of Hospitality: Catherine Thomas
Head of Retail: Andrea Morris
Head of Ticketing: Lewis Bullen
Head of Safeguarding: Rebeca Storer
HR Manager: Nicola Butt
Head of Facilities: Gordon David
Grounds Manager: Evan Davies
Head of Swansea City AFC Foundation: Paul France
Club Ambassador: Lee Trundle
PROGRAMME PRODUCTION
Contributors: Andrew Gwilym, Rachael Tucker, Cerith White, Jack Otter, Sophie Davis, Mackenzie Squires, Dom Hynes, Sammy Wynne, Hayley Ford, Owen Morgan, Gwyn Rees, Julie Kissick.
Designers: Callum Rothwell, Lewis Ward, Jac Elsey.
Photography: Athena Picture Agency,
Natalie John-Davis, Sam Cashel, Alamy.