Our best pictures for Swansea City AFC for 2021

Dimitris — Fri, 31 Dec 2021 13:36:15 +0000

Athena Picture Agency has been working for Swansea City AFC as their official photographers since 2008. This is a small selection of our best images for 2021.

Swansea footballersJamie Paterson, Flynn Downes, Joel Piroe, Matt Grimes and Ethan Laird during a studio photo-shoot for Marc Darcy Menswear.

Mallik Wilks of Hull City under pressure from Rhys Williams of Swansea City during the Sky Bet Championship match between Swansea City and Hull City at the Swansea.com Stadium, Swansea, Wales, UK. Saturday 12 September 2021

Joel Piroe of Swansea City celebrates his goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between Luton Town and Swansea City at Kenilworth Road, Luton, England, UK. Saturday 18 September 2021

Swansea supporters during the Sky Bet Championship match between Swansea City and Cardiff City at the Swansea.com Stadium, Swansea, Wales, UK. Sunday 17 October 2021

Michael Obafemi of Swansea City (L) in action during the Sky Bet Championship match between Swansea City and Nottingham Forest at the Swansea.com Stadium, Swansea, Wales, UK. Saturday 11 December 2021

Lewis Webb in action during the Swansea City Training Session at The Fairwood Training Ground, Swansea, Wales, UK. Monday 08 Fabruary 2021

(L-R) Joel Piroe, Morgan Whittaker, Liam Cullen and Flynn Downes of Swansea City warm up prior to the game during the Sky Bet Championship match between AFC Bourtnemouth and Swansea City at the Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth, England, UK. Saturday 06 November 2021

Ethan Laird, who has signed a contract with Swansea City AFC, at Fairwood Training Ground near Swansea, Wales, UK. Sunday 15 August 2021

Swansea City AFC official squad shoot at the Fairwood Training Ground, near Swansea, Wales, UK. Thursday 06 May 2021

Joel Latibeaudiere of Swansea City (R) in action during the Sky Bet Championship match between Swansea City and Nottingham Forest at the Swansea.com Stadium, Swansea, Wales, UK. Saturday 11 December 2021

Tivonge Rushesha and Jordon Garrick film film themselves in the Fairwood Training Ground gym. Saturday 03 July 2021

Ben Cabango of Swansea leads his team mates back into the tunnel after the Pre Season Friendly match between Swansea City and Southampton at the Liberty Stadium, Swansea, Wales, UK. Saturday 31 July 2021

Jamal Lowe of Swansea City in action during the Sky Bet Championship match between Birmingham City and Swansea City at St Andrews, Birmingham, England, UK. Friday 02 April 2021

Swansea City announce the signing of Kieron Freeman at the Fairwood Training Ground in Swansea, Wales, UK. Tuesday 02 February 2021

Conor Hourihane of Swansea City in action during the Sky Bet Championship match between Bournemouth and Swansea City at the Viatlity Stadium, Bournemouth, England, UK. Tuesday 16 March 2021

Manager Russell Martin poses for a picture after the Swansea City Press Conference at the Liberty Stadium, Swansea, Wales, UK. Thursday 05 August 2021

A year in the working life of Swansea City AFC manager Paul Clement

athena_admin — Thu, 21 Dec 2017 10:48:12 +0000

We are always busy and involved with the latest sports news from Wales.

It has been almost a year since Paul Clement took over as manager of Swansea City AFC, from his predecessor Bob Bradley.

Athena Picture Agency were there as the exclusive sports photographers working with the only Premier League Club in Wales, to offer them a great service of documenting his work, from taking charge of training sessions, speaking to the media, during match days and even when new signings would arrive at the Club.

It is always sad when a manager leaves. He loved Wales, and it’s such a shame that the line of work of a football manager can be so cruel, in less than 12 months, he effectively became from hero to zero.

We, at Athena Picture Agency, love sports photography and access in most Swansea City events was exclusive to us.

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Swansea City AFC said in a statement about the departure of Paul Clement:

Swansea City chairman, Huw Jenkins, confirmed: “To change the manager, especially at only the halfway point of the season, is the last thing we wanted to do as a club.

“We had three different managers last season and as a result we all wanted to give Paul as much time as possible to turn things around.

“But we felt we couldn’t leave it any longer and needed to make a change to give us the best chance of an uplift and a turnaround in fortunes with the club bottom of the Premier League.

“Paul has been at the club for 12 months and what he achieved in the second half of last season to keep us in the top flight was a tremendous feat. For that, and his effort and commitment this season, it goes without saying that the club thanks him for his work, together with Nigel (Gibbs) and Karl (Halabi).

“I have had an excellent working relationship with Paul and we are all, including the owners, surprised and disappointed it hasn’t worked out this season.

“We wish Paul every success in his career going forward.’’

ON THE TRAINING PITCH

Paul Clement watches on as Wilfried Bony goes through his medical at the Fairwood Training Ground, Wales, UK

Paul Clement throws the ball during the Swansea City training session at The Fairwood training Ground, Swansea, Wales, UK

Paul Clement with Claude Makelele oversee the players during the Swansea City Training at The Fairwood Training Ground, Swansea, Wales, UK

Paul Clement arranges the balls during the Swansea City Training at The Fairwood Training Complex, Swansea, Wales, UK

Manager Paul Clement observes his players train at Fairwood training ground, UK

Paul Clement holds footballs during the Swansea City Training at The Fairwood Training Ground,Swansea, Wales, UK

Swansea manager Paul Clement during the Swansea City Training at The Fairwood Training Ground, Swansea, Wales, UK

Swansea manager Paul Clement briefs his players during the Swansea City Training at The Fairwood Training Ground, Swansea, Wales, UK

DURING MARCH DAYS

Paul Clement celebrates the goal scored by Fernando Llorente, making the score 3-2 to his team during the Premier League match between Swansea City and Burnley at The Liberty Stadium, Swansea, Wales, UK

Swansea manager Paul Clement celebrates his team’s win during the Premier League match between Sunderland and Swansea City at the Stadium of Light, Sunderland, England, UK

Manager of Swansea City, Paul Clement reacts during the Premier League match between Swansea City and Bournemouth at The Liberty Stadium, Swansea, Wales, UK

Swansea City manager Paul Clement shouts instructions during the Premier League match between Stoke City and Swansea City at the bet365 Stadium, Stoke on Trent, England, UK

Manager of Swansea City, Paul Clement celebrates his team’s win after the Premier League match between Swansea City and Stoke City at The Liberty Stadium in Swansea, Wales

Manager of Swansea City, Paul Clement looks on during the Premier League match between Swansea City and West Bromwich Albion at The Liberty Stadium, Swansea, Wales, UK

Swansea manager Paul Clement walks off the pitch during the English Premier League soccer match between Swansea City and Manchester United at Liberty Stadium, Swansea, Wales, UK

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho speaks with Swansea manager Paul Clement on the pitch during the English Premier League soccer match between Swansea City and Manchester United at Liberty Stadium, Swansea, Wales, UK

Swansea manager Paul Clement during the Premier League match between Swansea City and Newcastle United at The Liberty Stadium, Swansea, Wales, UK

Swansea manager Paul Clement gives instructions to his players during the Premier League match between Swansea City and Newcastle United at The Liberty Stadium, Swansea, Wales, UK

Paul Clement walks on the pitch of the Liberty Stadium, Wales, UK

DURING PRESS DAYS

Manager Paul Clement speaks to reporters during the Swansea City Press Conference at The Fairwood Training Ground, Swansea, Wales, UK

Swansea City FC manager Paul Clement at the Fairwood Training Ground, Swansea, Wales, UK

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Our best pictures for Swansea City AFC for 2021

A year in the working life of Swansea City AFC manager Paul Clement