Lewis O'Brien | I'm ready to fight and show what I can bring
Lewis O’Brien has vowed to provide aggression and fight in the Swansea City midfield, after completing his loan move from Nottingham Forest.
The 26-year-old has linked up with the Swans for the remainder of the 2024-25 campaign, and brings a wealth of Championship experience having made nearly 150 appearances in the second tier for Huddersfield Town and Middlesbrough.
O’Brien has also played in the Premier League for Nottingham Forest, and had stints in the MLS with DC United and LA FC.
And the energetic playmaker is eager to get down to work with the Swans.
“I am really excited to be here. It was a chance for me to come back to the Championship, I spoke with the gaffer and he outlined the way the team plays, and also spoke about wanting a player who is ready to fight,” said O’Brien.
“I have played in a number of different competitions and leagues, and I feel I have taken a bit from all those experiences. I hope the fans will be able to see that when I start playing.
“It’s a tough league so you need that fight and aggression to be able to compete.
“I feel like my energy levels are a big part of my game, I can play 90 minutes at the same level of intensity and I think that helps, especially in the latter stages of games.
“I also think I bring composure on the ball, my ability read the play in defensive moments can be good attribute to have too.
“I enjoy the responsibility of being vocal and communicating on the pitch. That’s how I play my game. The more I can talk and the more I can help other players the better I play myself.
“I think that is important in helping the team play better.”
O’Brien is in line to make his debut in Sunday’s fixture at Bristol City, and will then get the chance to play at home for the first time against Sheffield Wednesday, and he is eager to show the Jack Army what he can do.
“I have some memories of playing against Swansea. I can remember one game against Swansea in particular where we were 2-0 down in no time at all, but the one that stands out would be that game where I scored for Huddersfield!” he said with a smile.
“I do know what a hostile atmosphere it can be here, the fans really get behind the team and I cannot wait to play in front of them.
“I hope this can be a positive time for myself and for the club. I hope I can push Swansea into a good position in the league. Like I say, I cannot wait to get going.”