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Swansea City fan Jim from SCFC2.co.uk answers 20 questions ahead of Wednesday night's game at the Liberty Stadium.

Why Swansea?

Born there and was taken by my Dad when I was 6 and was hooked ever since.

How long a fan?

I am now 37 and so some 31 years!

Highlight of supporting the club?

Some great and wonderful experiences over the last 30 years but nothing beats the feeling when Phil Dowd blew his whistle at Wembley 18 months ago that confirmed our promotion to the Premier League.

Low point of supporting the club?

Former chairman Tony Petty tried break our club and destroy some 90+ years of history all in the hunt for a quick buck. We quickly worked together as a club to ensure this awful man was removed from our club and it was from here that our rebuilding process started.

Favourite current Swans’ player?

Ashley Williams is a real leader and a no nonsense centre half who does a lot off the pitch as well as on it! I am also a big Leon Britton fan. Does the simple things really well and makes us tick in midfield.

Favourite all-time Swans’ player?

I only saw him a few times but Robbie James was incredible. His lung bursting energy and skill would in today’s current markets make him worth millions. Lee Trundle was also a great entertainer as well and brought the club to the attention of the National Media through his incredible skills.

Thoughts on Swansea’s season so far?

We have yet again proved all the pundits that thought we would go down wrong and I am pleased with the season so far. We still look good at the back but have added an attacking threat and to have 17 points so far this season is pretty good!

Happy with Michael Laudrup?

Yes very. When you change a manager there is always a concern (as you guys know yourselves) but he has come in and added a new attacking dimension to our play. He is a different type of manager to Brendan Rogers but is doing well considering it’s his first season in the PL.

Where will you finish the season?

I think we will end up 10th.

What were your summer transfer dealings like?

Very good indeed. We sold a young midfielder and a young winger and have replaced them with 4 very good quality players, a couple of back ups and it’s left a few million in change. As we sang on Sunday, Chim chimeney chim chimeny chim chim chero who needs Joe Allen when we got MICHU!!!

How have your signings settled in?

Michu has got the headlines but Chico, Pablo and De Guzman have all now settled in well and are showing their value now.

Who's been your best player so far?

Considering he was just 4 months ago in the youth team, Ben Davies has done incredibly well at left back since Neil Taylor was injured and is now one of the first names on the team sheet.

Anyone been a let-down, anyone been particularly poor?

No although Danny Graham seems to have lost the sharpness that he had last year and needs to regain this if he is to get his place back in the team.

Luke Moore, a complete waste of time during his spell at The Hawthorns, how’s he done for you?

Does well now and again when he comes on as sub but seems to be a confidence player and if he doesn’t have any then he don’t show up much in games. I like him personally but think that he is unlikely to feature much this year.

Are there any youngsters coming through the Swans’ set-up you are particularly excited about?

See comment about Ben Davies above! Neil who?

Any particular memories of Albion v Swansea games that stand out?

I always remember the play off battles that we had many years ago when Frank Burrows was our manager. They were disappointing memories though…..

Thoughts on Albion's season so far?

Wow!!!! You have done incredibly well and I am pleased for you.

Albion player you admire?

Always liked James Morrison. Looks skillful and a committed player. Have often thought Chris Brunt is under rated as well.

Premier League Champs?

Man U

Three teams for the drop?

Reading, Aston Villa and QPR (I hope on the last 2 anyway).

Prediction for Wednesday night’s game?

2-2 – would love a win but think we will draw at home again.

 

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