Planet Swans ArchivesWe were helped by an early sending off but goals from Bony, Michu and Jonathan De Guzman were all special moments for us all as we got our group stages of the competition off to a flyer.
People can moan about the Europa League all they like but we had a season in Europe and I enjoyed every moment of it and it was trips like Valencia that made it all the more special for me.
Leading the Swans that night was Angel Rangel who captained the team for the first time in his homeland and as he joked, it wasn’t really a bad start to captaincy was it.
We played really good football that day,รขโฌย said Rangel. รขโฌลThe atmosphere our fans created that day was amazing, and Iรขโฌโขm sure they enjoyed the weather.
รขโฌลThe goals were fantastic too. Bonyรขโฌโขs early goal really settled us and I knew Michu would finish his chance for the second.
รขโฌลAnd de Guzmanรขโฌโขs free-kick really rounded off one of the most memorable victories in our recent history.
รขโฌลIt was a great European campaign for us and a good adventure for all the fans, who followed us in numbers wherever we were.
รขโฌลWith the achievements we have had, that is one of the greatest days.
รขโฌลOf course, the wins at Wembley are unbeatable, but the win at Valencia sits just below them. ”
That was the best trip I’ve ever been on – read our thoughts on Valencia at the time here
