Isn't it funny what can happen in the space of a week? Well, not exactly funny. Not for Alan Tate. Or Arsene Wenger.
Our team of Alan Tate's that we all dream of has been dealt a massive blow as it will not feature the man himself for at least 6 months. The daft bugger didn't break his leg in a crunching tackle against Lee Cattermole or indeed whilst fighting off a grizzly bear in the outback of Australia. No, he somehow managed to break his tibia whilst traveling in a golf buggy, no less. Tatey, you are loathed by some but loved by all Swans fans. Please have a speedy recovery. He will be back, Jacks. And stronger than before.
As far as Wenger goes, he had a great win against Udinese in the Champions League qualifiers on Tuesday and thought everything was rosy. About as rosy as Ryan Giggs' private life. Then he suffered the unthinkable at the hands of bitter rivals Manchester United. Eight, two. Eight, two. Eight, two. I'm sorry, I have to say that a few times just to confirm that it is actually correct. How embarrassing.
Arsenal's next game is of course... Swansea City. Now, I'd love to be an optimist at this point, but we are definitely facing the Gunners at the wrong time. Not one of that squad will dare play badly for fear of getting the Alex Ferguson boot treatment (although I am surprised none of them received it following their last game!). I honestly think they're going to be up for this game, and although our styles of football are quite similar, I don't think we will have the quality to overcome them. However, with their defensive woes, I would love to think we will put at least one goal past them. Here's hoping.
I won't be at the game on Saturday, which is quite a sore subject. I have to go to a family wedding in Scotland and if I still want to have my legs next week I've decided it is best that I go. I don't think I'm allowed to write my reaction on a public blog of when I found out that we had Arsenal away on September 10th. Anyway, my ticket has reluctantly been passed on and I'm hoping it's my only non-attendance away from home this season.
This week also saw the closure of the transfer window. Plenty of action up and down the country, but not so much in Swansea. I would have like to see a defensive, yet attacking midfielder brought in. How do I explain that? Players like Joe Ledley or Aaron Ramsey who can both play the defensive midfield role, yet be able to play attacking passes and roles. I love Leon Britton, a great servant and player for Swansea City, but I do think he lacks the ability to play premiership quality attacking balls. I do have faith in Brendan and the team though, and I'm looking forward to seeing what's in store over the next few months.
On a more positive note, I watched Wales playing tonight against England and on Friday against Montenegro, and I must say I was rather proud and excited at what the future holds. We've got a lot of young talent in that team, and I hope Gary Speed can continue to nurture this squad over the next few years. The FIFA ranking of 117 is laughable, so let's show those pillocks that we're better than that. Swansea did it, now let's see the Welsh team do us proud and reach the World Cup 2014. We can hope.
Please Swansea, give us a goal on Saturday. Though not too many, I'm going to miss it.
Prediction: Arsenal 3 - 1 Swansea
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