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Swansea City 2022/23 Away kit Small BNWT
Swansea City 2022/23 Away kit Small BNWT
Condition: ★★★★★
Honestly, one of their best kits ever. This has the limited badge that they discontinued later. Manufactured by Joma, it still has it's original tags and it's a size Small.
In the 2022-2023 season, Swansea City competed in the EFL Championship, England's second-tier football league. Under the management of Russell Martin, they secured a 10th-place finish with a record of 18 wins, 12 draws, and 16 losses, totaling 66 points.
Their top scorer was Joël Piroe, who netted 19 league goals and 20 across all competitions.
Here are some interesting facts about Swansea City AFC:
1. First Welsh Club in the English Top Flight
Swansea City made history in 1981 by becoming the first Welsh club to play in the English First Division, the top tier of English football (now the Premier League). They achieved this promotion after a successful campaign in the 1980-81 season.
2. The Swans' Premier League Journey
Swansea made their Premier League debut in the 2011-2012 season and enjoyed a successful stay, remaining in the top tier for seven consecutive seasons (2011-2018). During this time, they won the 2013 League Cup (commonly known as the Capital One Cup), defeating Bradford City 5-0 in the final—this remains their most significant domestic trophy.
3. The "Swanselona" Nickname
Under the management of Brendan Rodgers (2010–2012), Swansea became known for playing an attractive, possession-based style of football, earning the nickname "Swanselona" due to their style of play being reminiscent of FC Barcelona. This period marked a high point for the club in terms of their footballing philosophy and success.
4. The Liberty Stadium
Swansea's home ground, The Liberty Stadium, opened in 2005. It has a capacity of 21,000 and was built on the site of the old Vetch Field, the club's former stadium.5. Club's Foundation and Origins
Swansea City was founded in 1912 as Swansea Town AFC and later changed to Swansea City in 1969. The club is often referred to as "The Swans" and has a deep connection with the local community in South Wales.