Joe Allen | Lifting the Lid

. . .Joe Allen sits down with Swans TV to reflect on his life and career in the first episode of our 'Lifting the Lid' series, brought to you in association with Reviva Coffee. The midfielder talks about his early days with the Swans, the off-field drama he experienced following the play-off final win at Reading, the agony of nearly ending Liverpool's title drought, how Gary Speed changed Welsh football and why he was desperate to come home to Swansea. Reviva available here - For more information, as well as all the latest Swansea City AFC news, log onto the club's official website at Subscribe on YouTube: Like us on Facebook: Follow us on Twitter: Follow us on Instagram: Swansea City Association Football Club is a Welsh professional football club based in the city of Swansea, South Wales. Formed in 1912, the club joined the Football League in 1921, and currently plays at the Stadium. The Swans won the League Cup in 2013, and have secured 11 promotions across the course of their history. Additionally, the club are two-time EFL Trophy winners, two-time FAW Premier Cup winners, and 10-time Welsh Cup champions, qualifying for European competition on eight occasions.