Thu Sep 14, 2023 12:56 pm
Coleman set to miss derby day
Swansea City chairman Andy Coleman says he won't be attending the upcoming South Wales derby clash with Cardiff City following the death of his mother.
The American businessman took the role of chairman after securing a "significant shareholding" in the Championship club.
Coleman has been tasked with the day-to-day running of the Swans. However, he has now confirmed he will miss the club's derby day clash with the Bluebirds on Saturday evening.
In a statement released on Wednesday evening, he wrote: "I want to take this opportunity to speak directly to supporters ahead of what is one of the most important matches of our season - the south Wales derby.
"While I appreciate I do not have the lifelong connection to this fixture that many of our supporters do, I can say with conviction that one of the reasons I fell in love with this club and this city was the 2-0 win over Cardiff last October. I was in the Swansea.com Stadium that day, and the energy, passion and devotion of the Jack Army compelled me to become a part of this wonderful club and community.
"However, it is with deep sadness and regret that our family will have to miss Saturday’s game.
"As some of you are aware, my mother passed away a few weeks back. It was her failing health that caused me to be absent for the recent Coventry match as I flew back to the United States to be with her, and her funeral is this Saturday.
"There is never a good time to lose your mother and, while we are all devastated to be unable to support the team in person, I can assure you that there will be more Colemans than you can imagine cheering full throttle from the Dubliner in Washington, DC during the game."