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Didn't realise he's a billionaire, 1.7 according to Wiki. Thought he took a big hit in the financial mess a few years back. That 1.7 is net worth, how much is fluid that he can spend (or give away in this case), add that to any monies he's putting into the club to offset debts etc. Plus money for new players. Whats Pardew on, how much will it cost to buy him out? and the big question, how much a year is he willing to put in each year, seeing as most of it would be a write-off. Not sure myself it's as clear cut.

Seems everyone's forgetting that Ashley has a passion for Londoners. So that means Harry, Curbs, Vinny Jones (never know) and who else come from them thar parts. Can he afford to pay-off Pardew though, seemed insanity to me when he was appointed, gobsmacked when the 8 year contract was awarded, even though I was surprised that he did so well last year, it does appear now that my initial assessment was correct.

As much as I hate to add these moron's, next, hopefully for one year only, they will be gracing (ha) the Premier League. Their all deluded, but these are 2 most used sites: Mike Morris's Site and this one is run by a hooligan from time past, who write's books (ghost written as he's not good with words) glorifying his exaggerated escapades. We had weeks of fun quoting his escape goat. Anus Abraham's Site Their all prize plumbs and their recent threads have been about the supposed links of their manager to Everton, which they describe as a sideways move. Their past owner Sam Hamman thought they would be bigger than Barcelona. We have hours of fun reading their forums. Edit: Almost forgot to add, it's the Redbirds themselves, Cardiff .

Any mention of a fee? He's out of contract I think, may have even signed a pre-contract, so free.

Don't believe its already mentioned here, but Laudrup has already set-up Jose Canas from Real Betis for Swansea next year.

In work today and some bugger called a meeting from 1 til 3 (8 til 10 UK time), so missed it all. Decided if I was to get the emotions of the game I should read this thread and was not disappointed. Have to admit, didn't think we would help you out as our players have been at the beach for a few weeks now. So glad we did though You guys have to get rid of Pardew.... BUT HANDS OFF LAUDRUP!!

We were robbed against West Brom there by useless lino. Lamah shot deflected against a couple of west Brom players and back to Lamah who scores. Lino gives offside!!!!

Been a good game so far, you guys came off the blocks fast at the start, then we had a great 15 minutes then both sides having periods of pressure. About time Michu had his 5 minutes I say..

Hi Guys.. Hope its a good match, I've taken a few hours off work to watch a stream of this today We start with 3 wingers... we generally play well when we do this

Not True, Garry Monk and Kyle Bartley are fit. Can't see Tate playing a PL game again TBH.

Any truth that both Krul and Harper are out?

Hi guys, be interesting to see how we play against you, still coming down or still up there. Chico is still out, so a big question would be will Ki still be a central defender for us or will he play one of the reserve Centre Halves, Monk or Bartley, both played against Liverpool and Laudrup was so unhappy with their performance that Ki played in the final. We're hoping he'll play the 3 wingers again, we've won every game he's started all 3. It could be argued that this is the wrong time to play you, it would have been nice before you French infusion in January, that Sissoko looks a good player.

Last game of the season we had to beat Hull and Exeter not win. We were losing 2-1 then came back to win 4-2 and Exeter drew.

Hard to believe but that was our first penalty this season.

Shame the sending off. Can see De Guzmans point, he would have scored, but Dyer a hat trick, very difficult. It could be an avalanche now, feel for Bradford.

I find it bizzare seeing 3 wingers playing triangles together. We always seem to play well when he starts all 3 like today.

According to interviews he's the most relaxed manager most players have had. Rodgers used to fine players for all sorts of things, late for team dinner, late for training, not wearing team clothes etc. Laudrup doesn't have a fine system full stop. After Liverpool last week, apparently it was the first time any of the players heard him raise his voice.

People speaking Welsh in Cardiff, got to be made up

I've found you get used to it. Good win today for you guys mind..

Bradford have been quite good at coming back in this competion, so I won't be resting easy until the 4th goes in (I wish)

Yes we will if we win, Cardiff would have too. Never know, may see Bradford in it.

Can understand Bartley and Monk at the back, to play for the place vacated by Chico next week. But we weakened the midfield and no-one understands Laudrups fascination with Schecter.

Open warfare on our forum now, those arguing it doesn't matter that we're being thrashed and those (like me) who think it does. Too many changes, all for a cup game against League Two opposition.

With the League Cup final next week, looks like we've put out a mainly reserve side for the Liverpool game. Strongest bench I've ever seen us put out.

The ballboys dad is martin Morgan, own about 22% of the Swans and has been the money man for the last 10 years. He'd been a ballboy since about 12, read somewhere that he doesn't do it anymore except to stand in when they are short handed. The weather made that so last night. What was Hazard doing FFS, papers say he was trying to retrieve the ball?? It was a Swansea goal kick!!! the ball boy was about to pick the ball up as it rebounded of the hoarding when Hazard showed up and either caused or gave him the excuse to fall on the ball. He didn't give him the chance to be slow as he was on top of him straight away. Was the ball boy an idiot, absolutely, was Hazard, doubly so. Shame is for us its taken the shine and headlines away from a fantastic Swansea result, it our 100 year anniversary (hence the gold strip this year) and our first major final.