Good evening and welcome back to the Swansea.com Stadium for our Carabao Cup second-round tie against Wycombe Wanderers.
This is the fourth home fixture of a run of four consecutive matches on home turf and – having been unbeaten across the previous three – we want to end this sequence on a high tonight.
We were, of course, disappointed not to get all three points in Sunday’s south Wales derby here. We got off to a tremendous start with Liam Cullen’s goal and had by far the better of the first half.
The second half proved to be more even, and I know Luke and the players have spoken of their frustration at not capitalising fully on the spells in the game where we were on top.
Nevertheless, there were parts of the performance that once again underlined the type of team everyone here is attempting to build at Swansea City.
We are unbeaten in three games, have only conceded three goals from our four games to date this term, and are working to bed in our new signings, with Nelson Abbey and Florian Bianchini our most-recent recruits.
We are of course into the last week of the transfer window, and we are working to ensure we will have more news to bring you before the deadline this Friday.
But, tonight, the focus is on the field and looking to secure our place in the next round of this competition.
I extend a warm welcome to the travelling directors, staff, players and fans making the long journey from Wycombe and hope you, our supporters, enjoy the game.
Take good care,
Andy
Good evening everyone and welcome back to the Swansea.com Stadium as we take on Wycombe Wanderers in the Carabao Cup.
The games have been coming thick and fast in this early stage of the season, and this will be our fourth game in front of you in the space of just 15 days.
We have won two and drawn one of the previous three, and inevitably there has been a feeling of frustration and not going on to win Sunday’s south Wales derby having put ourselves in a strong position.
It took us a little while to get a foothold, but once we did there was a real chunk of the game where we controlled things. We scored and we needed to score again in that spell.
We tailed off a little at the end of the first half, we made a few sloppy mistakes and that opened the game up and we have to learn from that.
We have seen that this group can be tough and battle, and we did that towards the end, but we are better when we have that control and we struggled to really dominate the game in the way we should do.
We face a different challenge tonight, but one we certainly need to be ready and focused for.
Wycombe have made an encouraging start to their season, and it’s important we are prepared to play with intensity and energy, and be every bit as professional as we were against Gillingham in the last round.
We will make some changes tonight as we are in the middle of another three-game week, but they will not be extensive as we look to build consistency of performances while making sure players get the minutes they need while we are still early in the season.
Enjoy the game,
Luke
Welcome back to the Swansea.com Stadium for tonight's Carabao Cup second-round clash against Wycombe Wanderers.
It’s the fourth game in a row at home, and it’s been great to have seen the team up close so many times this early in the season. There are plenty of positive signs to go off, and the squad looks to have great chemistry and harmony.
It would be remiss however not to mention Sunday’s draw against our arch-rivals Cardiff City, in a game where we started well but ultimately faded in the second half and lacked the intensity to close out the game. I said in the notes for the game that form would go out the window, and that is exactly what happened.
The Carabao Cup is a tournament that is special to all Swansea fans – it’s 11 years since we lifted the trophy against Bradford, and is a day etched in the memory of every supporter who was at Wembley (as well as those who cheered us on from around the world). Our progress to the final also included a memorable victory over Chelsea in the two-legged semi-finals.
The magic of cup tournaments is that teams like Swansea can take on Premier League giants and win – every year there are giant killers, and these types of games are always a banana skin for teams at the higher end of the pyramid. Wycombe will undoubtedly be looking to create one of those stories in tonight’s game.
A cup game is also a chance for the manager to rotate the squad and give some players on the periphery extra minutes – this is especially important as we approach the last few days of the transfer window and assess the number and type of player that we need for the next few months.
We understand that there is likely to still be some movement within the squad in the coming days and are encouraged by the efficiency and effort from the football department this summer.
Off the field there has been a lot of work going on between the Trust and the club. Our Matchday Experience Working Group continues to progress, and fans will hopefully be seeing and experiencing improvements across the stadium.
Our joint forum is lively and active, with plenty of ideas being shared directly between club, Trust, and supporter representatives – this has included ways to bring supporters together visually, as well as how music can play an increasingly important role on a matchday (including pre-match, during games and post-match).
Our major efforts so far have focused on key items such as catering, where new menus have been developed and new offers are being rolled out. This includes a new coffee stand outside the West Stand for those who want to grab a cup before heading inside.
We are hoping to run a similar survey again later this year to gather updated views from supporters, and continue to ensure that the club is doing everything possible to make the experience as inclusive and enjoyable as possible for all who attend.
If you are grabbing your coffee outside the stadium this evening, why not pop along to the Trust Pod and meet some of the Board Members. You can sign up to be a member for the new season at the same time. It only takes a few minutes.
As in a derby game, where form is not usually a determining factor – cup games are the same. Therefore, it’s hard to predict what version of Wycombe we will face tonight. Either way, hopefully our boys will put in a high intensity, attacking display that delights everyone in attendance and stamps their mark on a place in the squad beyond the end of this month.
Enjoy the game,
Adam
FAN ENGAGEMENT UPDATE
The Fan Engagement Index for the 2023-2024 season was released on August 13, with Swansea City finishing eighth in the overall table of 92 clubs, and receiving a Silver Award in the new Fan Engagement Awards.
The club had received a similar score in the previous season (2022-23). The Silver Award means the club received 180-210 points in the overall scores.
Founder of Think Fan Engagement, Kevin Rye, said: “The staff team, officials, Swans Trust and all those involved in fan engagement at Swansea City should be rightly proud of this award. Swansea achieved this because they listen to and work with fans at multiple levels.”
Now in its sixth year, the index provides the only objective measurement of fan engagement in English men’s football, benchmarked against other clubs, recognising and rewarding clubs that practise good fan engagement, and helping them identify where they could improve.
“The aim with the new awards is to reward clubs and their staff for their work in a more practical and visible way,” added Rye.
“We are also offering an opportunity for those clubs who win one of the four categories of awards to acquire decals that they can display online and at their stadium.
“Fan engagement is about the relationship between a club and its fans, its most important stakeholder, and fan engagement is all about how clubs listen and communicate with them. Most importantly, it’s about how they are involved in the day-to-day life of the club and the decisions that get made.
“The first thing to think about is the relationship and how it works, not what you’re selling fans or trying to monetise. Only when you’ve learned to do the basics – to listen and engage meaningfully – will you be able to do the rest well.”
BIRTHDAYS
Happy Birthday Henri who is 8 on September 7.
Lots of Love, Mammy and Daddy x
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CELEBRATIONS
Wishing DSA ambassador Cara Readle and Laurence Job a happy Wedding Day on 25/8/24. Good luck for your future together.
Love from all your DSA friends and family x
Formed in 1887, Wycombe have spent the vast majority of their history outside of the football league, spending 64-consecutive years in the Isthmian League before accepting invitation to the Conference – after rejecting numerous previous invites – in 1987.
Martin O’Neill guided them to the Football League in 1993, and secured immediate promotion to the third tier a year later.
They were FA Cup semi-finalists in 2001 and League Cup semi-finalists in 2007, but survived relegation out of the Football League in 2014 before reviving their fortunes under Gareth Ainsworth.
The former QPR winger led them to promotion to the Championship via the play-offs in 2020.
An immediate relegation followed and they have been in the third tier since, always finishing in the top 10 in that time.
ADAMS PARK
Built: 1990
Location: Sands Industrial Estate, Hillbottom Road, High Wycombe
Capacity: 10,000
Matt Bloomfield. A club legend, Bloomfield returned to Adams Park as manager in February 2023 after spending five months in charge of Colchester United.
As a player, he racked up over 550 appearances for the Chairboys between 2003 and 2021 before moving into a coaching role.
During his playing days he was part of four separate promotion campaigns, and - as a manager - he led Wycombe to the EFL Trophy final last term.
Jack Grimmer. Now in his fifth season as a Chairboy, Scottish right-back Grimmer arrived at Adams Park in summer 2019, originally signing a two-year deal before extending hs contract following the club's promotion to the Championship.
Grimmer began his career at hometown club Aberdeen, before joining Fulham and subsequently spending time on loan at Port Vale and Shrewsbury.
In July 2017, Grimmer made a permanent move to Coventry City where he won promotion – scoring in the play-off final at Wembley – and earned a place in the PFA League Two Team of the Year.
After suffering from injury setbacks during the 2019-20 season, he fought back to play a key part in Wycombe’s play-off success.
Grimmer was a regular starter in the Championship and has remained a valuable part of the backline. He took over as club captain this summer.
Sam Vokes joined the Chairboys in July 2021 from Stoke City, arriving with a wealth of experience - including on the international stage where his goal against Belgium sent Wales through to the 2016 European Championships semi-finals - and proved his worth with 17 goals in his first season.
The 34-year-old has made over 130 appearances for the Chairboys in all competitions, scoring 30 goals. Including two in four games at the start of this year's League One campaign.
Richard Kone signed his first professional contract with the Blues in January 2024, having impressed on trial the previous summer.
He burst onto the scene with a goal on his first appearance against West Ham Under-21s in the Bristol Street Motors Trophy, and added three further strikes before also netting on the opening day of the 2024-25 campaign.
Daniel Udoh joined the Wanderers on a free transfer after leaving Shrewsbury Town at the end of his contract in July 2024.
The 21-year-old has started every game of the 2024-25 season so far, scoring one goal, which came against Northampton Town in the Carabao Cup.
Swansea City's newest arrival Florian Bianchini says the club's ambition is what drew him to make the move to south Wales.
The 23-year-old has signed a four-year contract through to the summer of 2028 in SA1. He will wear the number 19 shirt for the Swans, and is available for Sunday’s south Wales derby.
He is the sixth signing of the summer window having joined from French club Bastia, and he revealed how discussions with head coach Luke Williams and chairman Andy Coleman about their plans for the future played a key role in his decision.
"I am really happy to have signed here. I am really excited to see the stadium, the supporters, and I’m looking forward to my first home game," said Bianchini.
"I first became aware of the interest a few weeks ago, the chairman called, as did the coach, and it all happened very quickly
"I’ve always wanted to go abroad and, in particular, the English leagues, it’s where all players wish to go, so I was really happy to come here.
"As I said, I spoke with the chairman and the coach, and they said things that pleased me. They were very warm and the coach talked a lot about his tactics and the games, and it corresponded with my opinion, so that’s also why I wanted to come here.
"They told me it was a family club, with lots of ambition and I am also ambitious, so it pushed me to come here."
The pacy forward will add to head coach Luke Williams’ options in the final third, and provide competition for places in advanced areas with the Swans boss having spoken of his desire for exciting wing play to be part of the identity of the team he is building.
Bianchini, who scored five goals and set up six more in 28 appearances in Ligue 2 last term, is capable of playing out wide, as an attacking midfielder and a striker, and he believes his versatility can be beneficial for Williams' side.
"It’s true that I am a versatile player, I can play in several positions, and I think my best quality is my speed, and that overall versatility," he added.
"I can bring this into my game because there are my best strengths, and I can bring that quality to the team."
Swansea City's defender Nelson Abbey says his decision to make the move to south Wales was a "no brainer" following positive discussions with head coach Luke Williams.
The 20-year-old centre-half will spend the remainder of the 2024-25 campaign with the Swans, and will wear the number 32 shirt.
Abbey came through the youth ranks at Reading, and has been capped by England at youth level.
“I’m excited to finally get it done. It took a while for everything to get finalised, but I’m looking forward to starting," said Abbey.
“I first heard there was interest around two weeks ago. I wasn’t so sure on what I wanted to do, but when my agent told me what’s happening, and I spoke to the head coach, that’s when things got a bit more serious.
“The first time I spoke to him was on a Zoom call. He was very honest, and very open with me. He told me about the style of play, how things are here and how life is here.
“It wasn’t just about football, but he was talking to me about other things. We had good conversations for sure."
A highly-regarded defender, Abbey’s pace and his confidence and ability on the ball have been identified as qualities that fit in with the identity and style of play Williams is looking to implement, while the centre-back has previous experience of the second tier.
“This is more me, this style suits me better and, from speaking to the coach, he’s been telling me the way we want to play here and how I would play a part, and it was a no brainer," said Abbey.
“I’d say I’m quite physical. Speed is obviously, for me, my best attribute and I am comfortable on the ball."
First football shirt: Real Madrid.
First football game: The first game I watched in person was Real Madrid v PSG in the Champions League!
First football club: Swansea City.
First appearance for Swansea City/or Pro appearance? Against Sheffield Wednesday in the 2023-24 season.
First football hero: Lionel Messi and Ronaldinho.
First major tournament you can remember: Spain winning the World Cup in South Africa in 2010.
Guest one: Cristiano Ronaldo.
Guest two: Kevin Bridges. I think he's so funny.
Guest three: Ally McCoist.
Swansea City Under-21s played out a goalless draw against Barnsley in their Professional Development League fixture at Landore.
The first half ended goalless with little on the way of goalmouth action.
The hosts had the better of the second half, and went close through Ben Lloyd and Josh Thomas, but could not find a breakthrough.
Zac Jeanes was handed his first competitive start for the development side having signed following a successful trial.
Richard Faakye also returned to the pitch as a second-half substitute, having been sidelined by injury since March.
There was an early chance for the visitors to take the lead inside two minutes. Hayden Pickard latched on to a loose ball on the right with Emmaisia Nzondo on the receiving end of his pass, but he lofted the ball over the bar.
Barnsley threatened to break the deadlock again. Josiah Dyer cut through the Swans defence before firing a low effort past the outstretched Kit Margetson, but also beyond the post.
The visitors soon threatened again, Dyer’s curling shot rattled the woodwork and Swansea did well to clear the awkward bouncing ball.
The Swans were the next to spurn a good chance when Thomas was released down the left flank, but Tykes’ keeper Kieren Flavell was quickly out to intercept.
Moments later, Jeanes did well on the byline and his shot looked on course to finding the bottom corner, but his effort was blocked.
Faakye was introduced following the restart after almost six months on the sideline and he was soon in the thick of the action as Iestyn Jones and the defender kept out Dyer's strike.
Lloyd then had Swansea’s clearest chance of the game to date, advancing through one-on-one but rolling his shot live.
Nice build-up play involving Lloyd and Thomas then threatened to cut open the visiting defence, but Thomas' final touch was straight into the hands of Flavell.
Entering the final stages, Thomas Woodward delivered a fantastic high ball to Jeanes, but the 18-year-old's strike was blocked on the edge of the area as it ended goalless.
Swansea City Under-21s: Kit Margetson, Zac Jeanes, Iestyn Jones, Dan Watts, Harry Jones (Richard Faakye 45), Arthur Parker (Jacob Cook 60), Glory Nzingo (Thomas Woodward 60), Mitchell Bates, Josh Thomas, Ben Lloyd (Callum Deacon 80), Sebastian Dabrowski.
Substitutes: Sam Seager.
Swansea City Under-18s had to settle for a point after playing out an eight-goal thriller against Bristol City in their opening Professional Development League Cup group-stage fixture.
The Swans, who reached the final of last season's competition, were ahead inside 10 minutes after Thomas Woodward struck, before the striker turned provider to tee up a trialist for a tap-in.
The second period saw the visitors hit back with two quick-fire goals to level proceedings, only for the Swans to regain the lead when Woodward again found the net.
Rushon Walker made it 3-3 shortly after, before Woodward completed his hat-trick to put the home side in front for the third time with a fine header.
However, the scoring was not done and the visitors snatched a point in the last five minutes through Walker.
Woodward, Callum Deacon and Jacob Cook had all started for the Swans after getting minutes with the under-21s in their game against Barnsley on Monday.
The Swans started brightly, controlling possession, and they were rewarded with an early breakthrough.
A fine pass found Woodward, who held off Jaiden Foxwell to slide the ball beyond Robins keeper Freddie Godden.
The visitors sought a response, and Brogan Popham made a brilliant block to prevent Charlie Fikler tucking away a loose ball.
The Swans made the most of that let-off and doubled their lead on the 20-minute mark when Aidan Higgins was slipped in down the left by Ramon Rees-Siso. His cutback found Woodward and the ball eventually fell for a trialist to slot home.
The visitors tested Sam Seager in the Swansea goal, Reubin Sheppard’s free-kick going agonisingly wide of the near post while, at the other end, Higgins had a tame shot saved by Godden.
Swansea kept their two-goal lead at the break, but it did not last long as the Robins pulled one back after a scramble in the box.
And Fikler soon levelled matters when he drilled a strike into the bottom corner.
Swansea would find themselves ahead again when Woodward fended off two Bristol defenders to turn on the edge of the box and fire straight down the middle to make it 3-2.
But the goals kept coming. The away team going straight back up the other end as a sharp counter-attack was finished by Walker.
The action continued to sweep from end to end and Woodward put the home side in front once more as he headed in a Kai Rhodes cross to claim his treble.
But victory was not to be as Walker converted from a free-kick into the area during the closing stages.
Swansea City Under-18s: Sam Seager, Billy Clarke, Callum Deacon (Kiel Higginson 85), Jacob Cook, Brogan Popham, Osian Williams, Aidan Higgins, Thomas Woodward (Harvey Gray 90), Trialist, Ramon Rees-Siso (Kai Rhodes 45), Josh Pescatore (Milo Robinson 85).
Substitutes: Isaac Dudding.
Swansea City Women’s pre-season schedule continued with an emphatic win over Irish side Limerick Women.
There was a brace for Aimee Deacon, plus further strikes from Robyn Pinder, Maddy Murray, Stacey John-Davis, Kelsey Thomas, Katy Hosford and two trialists at Landore.
Murray broke the deadlock early on when John-Davis’ low cross found the midfielder to allow her to finish from close range.
Just seven minutes later it was 20, Pinder volleyed home at the back post after a great ball from Trialist A had picked her out.
The trialist would go from provider to scorer, a great ball from skipper Hosford giving her a simple finish.
The goals kept coming, Deacon getting in on the act after Sammy Wynne's pass had teed up Pinder to slide the ball across for the 16-year-old to convert.
Deacon's second arrived just eight minutes later, Murray sending her through on goal to dispatch a low strike into the net.
The Swans dominance continued early in the second half, the lively Deacon was brought down in the box and John-Davis stepped up to the spot to convert make it 6-0.
Limerick would pull one back, a stunning free-kick from range giving keeper Opal Rayner no chance.
But Swansea quickly responded as Trialist B got on the scoresheet by arrowing a strike across the keeper after being found in space by Wynne's pass.
Thomas would make it 8-0, Trialist B was the provider with a great through ball, and Thomas had the time to compose herself and find the bottom corner.
Deacon then burst through on goal before sliding a low ball across to Trialist B for her second goal of the afternoon.
Hosford had the final word late on, a ball was pulled back to her on the edge of the box and the forward fired a firm strike into the bottom corner.
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.
Supporters are encouraged to report instances of abusive and discriminatory language within the stadium by using the anonymous safe text number 88440, starting the message with the word SWANS and providing details of the incident.
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.
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.
For a limited time only, Swansea City is reopening the window to purchase a season ticket for the remainder of the 2024-25 campaign.
Supporters now have until 11.59pm on Friday, August 30 to take the final chance to secure a seat at the Swansea.com Stadium for this season.
You can purchase a season ticket HERE.
Any supporters who attended one of or both our home fixtures against Preston and Cardiff with an individual match ticket are eligible for a pro rata discount on their season ticket. In order to receive this rate, these supporters must contact the ticket office on 01792 616400 during the opening hours between 9am and 5pm.
A season ticket remains the most cost-effective way of watching the Swans, with 2024-25 season ticket holders saving 37 per cent on average compared to match-by-match purchasers.
Adult season tickets are priced at £459, with further savings on offer for adults with children under the age of 12 in the South Stand. Concessions remain on offer, including for current and ex-armed forces members, as well as students*.
We also offer finance opportunities to spread the cost of your season ticket over five or 10 months. More information is available below.
All prices for 2024-25 can be viewed below.
*Price if season ticket is purchased alongside an U12 ticket. If not, an adult season ticket is £459 in South.
Please note that all student and armed forces purchasers must provide valid ID proving their status, before their card will be released. Failure to provide ID will result in your card being held by the club or deactivated before the first league game.
The easiest way to purchase a season ticket is online.
Any supporters wishing to buy in groups must assign each supporter their own seat. For anyone not on your network, please see the Network Guide HERE.
Finance
Supporters who wish to purchase on general sale via our finance plan can now do so online only. Our finance partner V12 Retail Finance Limited offer supporters the opportunity to split their payments over five or 10 months. There is an arrangement fee applicable in the first months payment, with full details available before any agreement is signed.
Accessibility
For any supporter whose circumstances are such that they require accessibility seating, seats are now available for relocation or new purchases. If your accessibility needs require a carer, please contact the ticket office for more information on how to register with the club.
Season Cards
Any season tickets purchased after 4pm today will not be posted out, and must be collected from the ticket office. Any questions can be directed to our ticketing team via email at ticketing@swanseacity.com or call 01792616400 during our opening hours.
Head Coach Luke Williams
1 Andy Fisher
2 Josh Key
3 Kristian Pedersen
4 Jay Fulton
5 Ben Cabango
6 Harry Darling
7 Joe Allen
8 Matt Grimes ©
9 Žan Vipotnik
10 Jisung Eom
11 Josh Ginnelly
14 Josh Tymon
17 Gonçalo Franco
19 Florian Bianchini
20 Liam Cullen
21 Nathan Tjoe-A-On
22 Lawrence Vigouroux
26 Kyle Naughton
29 Nathan Broome
31 Ollie Cooper
32 Nelson Abbey
35 Ronald
37 Aimar Govea
40 NUMBER RETIRED
41 Sam Parker
42 Evan Watts
43 Dan Watts
44 Josh Thomas
47 Azeem Abdulai
50 Filip Lissah
Manager Matt Bloomfield
1 Franco Ravizzoli
2 Jack Grimmer ©
3 Daniel Harvie
4 Josh Scowen
5 Alex Hartridge
6 Ryan Tafazzoli
7 David Wheeler
8 Matt Butcher
9 Sam Vokes
10 Luke Leahy
11 Daniel Udoh
12 Gareth McCleary
13 Laurence Shala
15 Jack Young
16 Tyreeq Bakinson
17 Joe Low
18 Brandon Hanlan
22 Nathan Bishop
23 Kieran Sadlier
24 Richard Kone
25 Declan Skura
26 Jason McCarthy
27 Brody Peart
29 Jaiden Bartolo
30 Beryiv Lubala
31 Jasper Pattenden
32 Taylor Clark
33 Luca Woodhouse
34 Jack Matton
35 Christie Ward
36 Jahiem Dotse
Referee - Ben Toner
Assistant Referee 1 - Christopher Husband
Assistant Referee 2 - Abbas Khan
Fourth Official - Lee Swabey
STAFF LIST
Chairman - Andy Coleman
Honorary Club President - Alan Curtis MBE
Directors
Jason Levien, Andy Coleman, Nigel Morris, Brett Cravatt, Jake Silverstein, Martin Morgan, Paul Meller (supporter director), Romie Chaudhari, Bobby Heinrich, Todd Marcelle, Gareth Davies.
Chief of Staff and Head of Strategy: Ken Gude
Associate Directors: Diane Hughes
FIRST-TEAM STAFF
Head Coach - Luke Williams
Assistant Head Coach - Ryan Harley
Assistant Head Coach – Alan Sheehan
Head of Goalkeeping – Martyn Margetson
First Team Coach Analyst - George Lawtey
First Team Coach - Kris O'Leary
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.
SENIOR MANAGEMENT GROUP
Paul Watson (Sporting Director);
Andrew Davies (Head of Operations);
Gareth Davies (CFO).
CLUB STAFF
Head of Football Administration: Ben Greenwood
Head of Women's Football: Alice Weekes
Football Operations & Administration Manager: Rebecca Gigg
Head of Commercial: Richard Morris
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 Supporter Services: Hayley Ford
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, Dom Hynes, Sammy Wynne, Fraser Dickson, Rokas Katinas, Hayley Ford.
Designers: Callum Rothwell,
Jordan Morcom.
Photography: Athena Picture Agency,
Natalie John-Davis, Alamy.