Hourihane hopes for a lucky seven at Wembley

SWANSEA City midfielder Conor Hourihane is hoping his seventh visit to Wembley will prove to be a lucky one in Saturday’s Championship play-off final against Brentford.

The Swans head to Wembley looking to secure a return to the top-flight after a three-year absence. And Hourihane is looking to add to his good play-off final record, winning two out of three finals with Barnsley and Aston Villa.

“Without a doubt you have to cherish every single one of these occasions when you manage to get there,” said Hourihane.

“I have been very fortunate to play at Wembley quite a number of times and I am so excited to be going back there again.

“You never know when it is going to be your last time so you are always delighted to get there.”

Hourihane also played in the Tykes’ EFL Trophy success at Wembley, as well as Villa’s Carabao Cup loss to Manchester City in 2020 and a friendly for the Republic of Ireland against England.

He is hoping his seventh trip with bring promotion joy for the Swans.

He added: “This has been a fantastic time for me since I arrived at the club in January, my goal was to try and be a help to the lads and try and help to get the club promoted.

“We are one game away from that now, we are within touching distance and it is very exciting.

“Everyone has been so welcoming to me and helped me settle in so easily.

“There are really good people at this club, and it would be great to do it for them.

“It is amazing when you win these games, but I have experienced both sides of it,” he told SwanseaCity.com.

“I have won there and I have lost there, and it’s either heartache or complete joy.

“Hopefully we have the side of it we all want, and all the happiness that comes with it.

“You are one game away from the promised land, it can change your life. There is a lot on the line, but if you can get over the line it is an amazing feeling and a huge motivation.”