re: Swansea City 2016/17 Season Long Thread: 15th? Safe All Along

Late to the game talk on this one but that was an interesting one. That handball that Taylor gave in the 1st half might have been the worst I have ever seen. Here are the game highlights if you missed it - LINK

They don't show it very well but off that corner the ball clearly goes off Vokes' arm, every Swansea player immediately appeals for handball, Burnley plays on for a few seconds and then Taylor gives the penalty. I am not all for the refs listening to players, but holy shite man use your contextual clues there. Joey fricking Barton was the only one who put his hand up for a split second.

Anyway, great response from the Swans after going 2-1 down. Our opener was also beautiful with a great cross from Fer. Llorente will not miss those headers. Second goal showed the threat on the left that Gylfi, Carroll and Olsson have become. DAT GYLFI BACKHEEL

And then the winner late. Carroll again with an amazing cross and Llorente buries another. The reaction from the crowd was awesome.

Hull away now. Honestly would be happy with a point here as they have been much improved under Silva.

Yes they do. I liked Narsingh in there as well. PC has definitely been a little more conservative with Routs on the RW to start so he can help Naughton defensively. I think you will see Routs back in there against more attacking and better sides. Naughton is just too much of a liability out there. Also the service that Llorente is finally getting is allowing his quality to shine through.

15 points in 8 games in 2017 which is 5th best in the league

The U23s clinched Div 2 in the PL2 today with 2 games left to go. Will win the league by a nice margin.

I hate all of you. Who wants to fight?

Swansea still should survive. If they're able to show a bit of fight (the traditore coming back should help), they should just make it.

Palace have the most difficult run of matches left.

Sunderland are dead.

Boro have all but capitulated.

It's going to be close. This team needs Llorente as Clements tactics are set up for him. Ayew is not a striker and no clue why he keeps playing there. Borja must really be fricking awful. I actually wouldn't mind Oli getting more of a look but I can understand the hesitancy of not playing a young kid like that in a relegation battle. He was on fire for the U23s this season as he almost scored one goal per game.

And if Naughton can't finish a game again (and god knows this will be the case) do not pull Fer out of the midfield and put him at RB. His presence in midfield is needed and that abscence was a big reason for the late capitulation today.

Hopefully can get some wins from these mid table clubs West Ham, Watford and Stoke coming up. Palace do have a hell of a run in coming up. Sunderland is buried. Boro is defensively solid at least. Hull is playing out of their minds for what they have since Silvia took over

Leon returns: 4 games. 3 clean sheets. 1 goal allowed which was Rashfords bullshite dive penalty. 3 wins and a draw. Legend

He's a weird case of has always done well in tGOATpionship but struggled in the shite league. Don't know if that would change. I would cash in on him now and sell to Leeds

Yeah Jefferson Montero posted video of them celebrating Palace's third

Stat I saw - since Clements first game on Jan 3rd Swans would be 7th in the table. Nice turnaround

So since Clement took over Swans had the 8th most points in the prem. This summer will be crucial yet again. No more buying squad players. Need to spend and get some actual first teamers in. Also keeping comrades Gylfi and Llorente is of the utmost importance.

And one final salute to King Leon. Since coming back into the team in the last 5 games, the swans won 4 and drew 1 and only allowed 2 goals (1 the pen from Rashfords dive). YJB!!!