One point gained and a glass half full

As I sit on this train from Swansea to London, I can hear a small group of Sunderland fans singing an obscene song. I'm sure it has offended lots of people already, especially the people standing on the platform at Cardiff Central, but not me. I cannot help but smile as they sing the utterly beautiful lines, "Cardiff's a sh*t hole and I want to go home". Music to my ears as I ponder over today's game versus Sunderland.

I think I'm a glass half full kind of guy. I must be, because I think that was another good point earned today.

I'm sure the half empty brigade will be out in force tonight, berating the Swans as boring, lacking creativity etc. In fact, I heard a particularly supportive bloke next to me mutter (after 30 minutes) that it was 'like watching paint dry'.  It annoys the hell out of me when I hear comments like that around me, how many times do I have to say... IT'S JUST THE WAY WE PLAY. If you don't like it, please give your seat up to someone who wants it to support the team and get behind the lads. There are plenty who want the seat. In my view it was a pretty exciting game. Frustrating yes, watching paint dry? He must have some pretty chirpy paint.

Today's match was very similar to the Wigan game in many respects. Swansea dominated possession for large parts of the game, but still lacked that killer edge in the final third and failed to convert their one big opportunity. Sunderland played some fast counter-attacking football but nothing that really threatened. Michel Vorm saved excellently to his left to deny Gyan and to ensure a second successive clean sheet.

I do think we are missing a key figure such as Ferrie Bodde in midfield. I though Britton was excellent today with Agustien but I don't feel like there's anyone commanding the midfield. No-one can play that gem of a pass through the opposition defence. Whilst I thought Routledge played another good game, he's very similar to  both Dyer and Sinclair and doesn't seem to be the answer. Danny Graham will be disappointed with his header in the first half. He should have scored, but we need to continue to support him because I have faith that he will come good. The worst thing that can happen is that the crowd start to get on his back. Swans fans have a habit of doing that to strikers. He will come good if we get behind him.

I think the fact that we're not leaking goals is a massive positive though. Ok, Wigan and Sunderland don't have the most threatening front lines, but I think we need to build slowly. This is a marathon, not a sprint! It has happened frequently in recent times with Blackpool and Hull being the most memorable. Promoted teams who've got off to a flyer but caved in worse than a Chilean mine shaft after Christmas. If we can build that foundation which is strong enough to last until next May then we're laughing. Let's build our house on concrete, not sand.

We also need to continue to support the lads, as frustrating as it can be sometimes, let's continue the dream, 'Premier and we're having a laugh'. Smile and believe.

Final shout out this week goes to the east stand singers and Señor Drummer. Top notch performance today lads. There was a great atmosphere at the Liberty today, even though the Sunderland fans were very quiet. Let's get behind the team Jacks and Jackesses, we're Swansea 'till we die, aren't we?

Arsenal away up next. I have had to pass my ticket on for this, but I will save that story for another time.

Jack