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Bye bye silverware :'(

LMAO, the commentator just said that Turnbul is one of the best keepers in the PL! HAHAHA

Rule number one: DON'T put any money in the youth academy. You can get much better youngsters from the ones that are recommended to you in the market. Thanks, but I really doubt it. I probably have the worst squad in the PL in terms of skill levels. PS: @Bir_CFC, are you by any chance psychic?! How did you manage to guess that I would be playing 4-5-1? I hadn't played that formation since the previous season!

All working fine now. Thanks.

Your defender probably has the "all around" trait which means that he will be affected less by playing out of position. When a player is injured, the game brings on the player that will have the best skill when played in that position. On a different note, I won?! Was not expecting that, tbh.

Not just iPad.

Our performances at home under Rafa have been either outstanding (Villa, Nordswhatever) or atrocious (QPR, Fulham). We need more scrappy 1-0 wins if you ask me. Would gladly take a win by the odd goal.

Being forgotten with all the talk about Lamps, but honestly he deserves a contract renewal much more. He still have at least 2 years at the top level, imo. We will regret letting him go now.

Cheers I actually think Swansea have a slight advantage tonight. They rested some key players against Arsenal. If we don't play our best XI, which is what is likely to happen, we will struggle a lot, imo.

Opposition Views Here

Dai Fattys Flat, MattGee, stevethejack and Dewi1jack from PlanetSwans were kind enough to answer a few questions ahead of our match with Swansea in the semifinal of the Capital One Cup. Here is what they had to say: -First, how long have you been a Swansea fan? Dai Fattys Flat- since 1983MattGee- Since the early 80s.stevethejack- 43 now, from age 10, but properly age of 17Dewi1jack- 1978 -Many doubted that Swansea can repeat last season’s form this time around, but you seem to be proving them wrong. What have you made of your season so far? Dai Fattys Flat- more than happyMattGee- Better than expected, given the upheaval in the summer, but no great surprise given the track record of our Chairman and Board.stevethejack- Brilliant, we have a plan B (and C, D etc). Can't argue with 9th in the PL and semi of the COC -Laudrup rested several players in the weekend. How important do you think the league cup is for you, now that you made it to the semis? Dai Fattys Flat- relegation is more important but looking less likely now and Laudrup wants to win a cupMattGee- On the basis that we're fairly comfortable in mid-table at the moment then it is more important than it might have been and Laudrup does like to do well in cup competitions.stevethejack- Financially, not at all, Europe would be nice, but not major, plenty of time for that. More for us it would be the achievement of winning it.Dewi1jack- ML wants to win a cup and it looks like the players are up for it as well -9 days in the January transfer market, what business do you think Swansea should be doing this month? Dai Fattys Flat- leave it to the expertsMattGee- If we got to 1st February with exactly the same squad as we have now, I wouldn't be too disappointed - don't think we're desperate for a new signing in any position.stevethejack- Be nice to get another body up front, but nothing major neededDewi1jack- What ML wants -Chelsea have been quick in finishing their first deal- Demba Ba – who made an excellent debut in the FA cup. How do you rate him? Dai Fattys Flat- He will do well for youMattGee- Not sure two tap-ins against Southampton qualifies as "an excellent debut" but I think he'll do well for you provided his knees don't explode.stevethejack- A natural goal scorer but blows hot and cold. He may not get another goal for some timeDewi1jack- Good and at a good price -This is obviously the first leg of two. With that in mind, do you think Swansea should go for the win tomorrow or rather set up for a draw and go for the win at home? Dai Fattys Flat- looking for a win your only ChelseaMattGee- I don't think it really suits us to go out and play for the draw from the start but we've usually shown ourselves to be difficult to beat. A draw would be a great result for us.stevethejack- Chelsea are quality. Go gun-ho and we will regret it. I see no problem going for the win, but caution is needed in that too.Dewi1jack- Win. We struggle to set up for a draw -You play the first leg away from home. Do you think that gives you some sort of advantage considering the away goals rule? Dai Fattys Flat- yesMattGee- Marginally, I suppose - it's nice to know what you need to do at home.Dewi1jack- Not really. Away goals don't count until after extra time, I think -Michu has obviously been brilliant for you this season. Who else should we look out for? MattGee- If Hernandez has a good day, he'll cause you problems and Routledge has been in great form this season.stevethejack- Dyer is mega fast, scoring goals, but is not as consistent as last season, but is worth a place in the starting XI for his effort alone. Chico & Williams have built an amazing partnership at the back, and work real ly well together Dewi1jack- Ash Williams. He tried to kill RVP and could do the same to any of yours.Footballs kill. Ban footballs from football -If you could have one player from Chelsea at Swansea, who would it be and why? Dai Fattys Flat- Lampard give him another chance to play for usMattGee- I think Mata would be great in our system but I'd also like Ivanovich who can play across the back four.stevethejack- Lampard is the obvious choice as he will be available, a great player and has been with us before, albeit many years ago, but our midfield is strong enough to be without him. If pushed Mata, because he is who makes Chelsea tick, and however good a midfield, we'd always find place for himDewi1jack- Mata or fat Frank: Mata is class as is Frank, who would be given a warm welcome , if he came back to us -What line-up and formation is Laudrup likely to put out? MattGee- ? It'll be our usual 4-2-3-1, probably with Michu up top to give a bit more defensive cover in midfield.stevethejack- 4-2-3-1Dewi1jack- One capable of winning -Finally, please predict the result. Dai Fattys Flat- .2-3MattGee- A draw would be an excellent result for us but I think you'll beat us by the odd goal - I'll say Chelsea 2-1 Swansstevethejack- Common sense says nothing other than a Chelsea win, but we've won away at Liverpool, Arsenal & Newcastle this season (along with Crawley, QPR & Fulham), so anything is possibleDewi1jack- 1-1 with us winning down here 1-0

12-15m sounds about right but 20m is too much. On any account we seem to not have made any contact yet so it's too early to talk about fees.

Haha Fair enough

You racist bastard!

I honestly don't think Rafa will put out a full strength team. Marin hinted yesterday that he will be starting. I expect something like: Ross Azpi- Cahil - Iva - Bertrand Ramires - Luiz Hazard - Oscar - Marin Ba

Your body temperature will drop but it makes you feel warmer.

Yes. A win for Villa by 2 goals with any scoreline would take the game extra time, More than 2 goals and they go through.

Only after extra time.

Not many top managers available.. I wish I could, but PayPal doesn't work in Lebanon, so I can't donate.

Thanks, but unfortunately, none of them is confirming my registration to allow me to post.

Anyone knows a Swansea fan who might be willing to do "Opposition Views"? Been looking for one all day!

2-0 Bradford. And they've just hit the bar! Not sure I want them in the final after this performance!

Bradford are doing excellent against Villa but they need to take their chances better.

Benitez's full press conference: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzCqb0Btotg

We could've loaned him out like we did with Sheva with an option to sell.