Planet Swans Archives

Tate Stays 1 Month More

Reds boss Sir Alex Ferguson has agreed to let Tate stay on loan until December 28th but has refused the chance to let him see out the season at Swansea. Tate has formed a solid partnership with Izzy Iriekpen at the back – with Izzy himself seemingly set to sign…
Tuesday, 25 November 2003, 0:01

Everyone Wants Trundle?

It’s natural for any player who is scoring goals to attract interest from other clubs. Harry Redknapp and Portsmouth. Harry was at Sixfields last week to watch the game and his target? Lee Trundle. Supposedly. Not quite sure how we worked that one out. Redknapp certainly hasn’t said “I’m watching…
Tuesday, 25 November 2003, 0:01

I Sometimes Wonder…..

This is the man who of course was sent to the stands on Saturday for complaining over a tackle on Leon Britton that was so late it could have been made on Sunday, 24 hours after the game had finished. Hodgson commented “I don’t think we deserved all three points,…
Monday, 24 November 2003, 0:01

A Crucial Week?

Izzy Iriekpen’s current deal expires on Tuesday after a three month spell with the club. Initially failing to win over all of the supporters, Izzy has put in some assured performances of late and fans will no doubt he hopeful that Flynn will be able to tie him to the…
Sunday, 23 November 2003, 0:01

Swansea 1 Darlington 0

Brian Flynn resisted the temptation to hand on-loan goalkeeper Williams a start preferring to stick with Roger in goals. Kevin Nugent though was relegated to the bench with the on loan Daniel Nardiello taking his place in the starting line up. Freestone Duffy Tate Iriekpen Howard Britton Johnrose Robinson Durkan…
Saturday, 22 November 2003, 0:01

Programme – Darlington

Two games since I last sat down to write something against a set of neighbours and you couldn’t wish for two different performances. Rushden were despatched with some ease in the FA Cup and how great it was to see us return to winning ways here at the Vetch. Even…
Saturday, 22 November 2003, 0:01