The film is being directed by BAFTA Award-winning director Marc Evans, who says: รขโฌลThis is not just a film about the rise of Swansea City Football Club, but the story of a town and the people who made that club what it is today.รขโฌย
Executive Producer Mal Pope: รขโฌลThis is a truly remarkable story of how a ‘rag tag’ band of builders, housewives, teachers and travel agents came together to save their football club and ended up turning their city into a worldwide brand. A story of how sometimes even the wildest dreams can come true!รขโฌย
Oscar-winning co-producer James Marsh agrees: รขโฌลThe re-birth of a neglected, provincial football club into genuine Premier League contenders is both a romantic modern day fairytale and a gripping thriller of a story. It’s a remarkable and surprising tale which will make for an irresistible, highly emotional film that will appeal to anyone who’s ever rooted for the underdog.รขโฌย
A spokesman for Swansea City Football Club confirmed that the film makers are being given unprecedented access to the Premier League club : รขโฌลWeรขโฌโขre thrilled to be working with YJB Films on this exciting project. Itรขโฌโขs a real first for the football world. Swansea Cityรขโฌโขs success has really caught the attention of a global audience.รขโฌย