Originally Posted by
Jamsarnie
There’s no evidence that a Premier League Swansea City is any more beneficial to Welsh football than a non-Premier League Swansea City.
I thought they may have offered more to Wales from their “Premier League standard” youth academy, but I can’t think of a single Swansea academy product anywhere near the Welsh first team that has played for Swansea’s youth exclusively during their premier league years (it’s their seventh season in the top flight now)!
Swansea’s Premier League status is good exposure for their club and their city, but the only benefit to Welsh football is that it may take a few hundred supporters from the local rugby clubs/regions (which is always a bonus I suppose).
Them being more successful than us gives them an advantage to attract new supporters from marginal areas too, which is shit for us!
Personally I hope they get relegated, this year and next year. They’re a pain in the arse!!