Planet Swans Archives

Wales Fans Told “Stay Off The Pitch”

Thursday’s 1-0 win over Cyprus in Nicosia put Wales on the brink of qualification for the final stages of a tournament for the first time since 1958 and they can finish the job this afternoon in front of a capacity crowd at the Cardiff City Stadium. There have been so…
Sunday, 6 September 2015, 9:07

Ayew Plays As Ghana Win

A late goal from Mubarak Wakaso proved to be the only difference between the two sides as four-time African champions Ghana left it late to succeed in Kigali. The Black Stars were awarded a free-kick just outside the box on a poor pitch and Wakaso curled the ball past the…
Sunday, 6 September 2015, 8:41

Shelvey Honoured To Start Game

Shelvey added to his solitary cap (also won against San Marino) with the full 90 minutes for his country and he set up Spurs striker Harry Kane with his goal, the fifth of the night. England have now won seven from seven in their qualifying campaign and can secure their…
Sunday, 6 September 2015, 8:31

Villa’s Ayew Happy With Andre’s Start

Ayew Jnr joined Aston Villa for a fee of around ร‚ยฃ9m this summer meaning that he followed his brother to the Premier League with Andre having joined the Swans on a free transfer from Marseille. And he has certainly adjusted to life in South Wales with goals against Chelsea, Newcastle…
Sunday, 6 September 2015, 8:19

“Proud” Williams On One Of Biggest Games

Thursday’s 1-0 win in Nicosia against Cyprus pushed Wales to the brink of a first major finals since 1958 and in front of a capacity crowd this afternoon they have the chance to deliver what teams have come close to in the past but never achieved. So many near misses…
Sunday, 6 September 2015, 8:08

“There’s A Sense Of Togetherness”

Thursday’s 1-0 win over Cyprus in Nicosia set up a potential massive football party in Cardiff on Sunday where Chris Coleman will aim to put so many near misses of the past behind the nation and ensure that there is an exodus to France next summer. It will cap a…
Saturday, 5 September 2015, 6:36