Phil Sumbler

Been watching the Swans since the very late 1970s and running the Planet Swans website (in all its current and previous guises since the summer of 2001 As it stood JackArmy.net was right at the forefront of some of the activity against Tony Petty back in 2001, breaking many of the stories of the day as fans stood against the actions where the local media failed. Was involved with the Swans Supporters Trust from 2005, for the large part as Chairman before standing down in the summer of 2020.

Grimes future unclear as Fulham and Brighton both wait

Matt Grimes was in training with the Swans this week ahead of the Blackburn game having recovered from both illness and injury which increased the speculation that the Swans captain is about to leave the club. Fulham are reported to be leading the race for the midfielder but Brighton are…
Friday, 6 August 2021, 9:00

Martin – I’m coming into such a strong place

Russell Martin is clearly a happy man as he addressed the press for the first time since his appointment was confirmed on Sunday and he made the switch from MK Dons. After some strong speculation around his future, Martin finally put pen to paper on Sunday after agreeing in principle…
Friday, 6 August 2021, 8:18

Blackburn ahead of Swans for Leeds United defender?

The Swans and Blackburn go head to head in the season opener at Ewood Park tomorrow but, if press reports are to be believed, then Blackburn are already potentially one step ahead of the Swans in the race to sign Leeds United defender Niall Huggins. Huggins, who made his Premier…
Friday, 6 August 2021, 7:49

Swans agree to sign released Bristol City winger

Reports this morning say that the Swans will secure the free transfer signing of released Bristol City winger Jamie Paterson. The deal – reported by Football Insider – is suggested to be agreed in principle with the wording being “the terms of the deal have been agreed and all parties…
Friday, 6 August 2021, 7:45

Martin looking at key transfers

Russell Martin was clear that he is working hard to bring new players into the Swans as he faced the press for the first time since his appointment last weekend and ahead of the season opener at Blackburn on Saturday. Flanked by the Swans Chief Executive Julian Winter, Martin was…
Friday, 6 August 2021, 7:05

Bannan expecting to stay at Sheffield Wednesday

The Swans links with Barry Bannan were always going to be interesting to watch during the change of managers that saw Steve Cooper depart the Liberty to be replaced by Russell Martin. Bannan was very much someone who was thought to interest Cooper and possibly didn’t fit the mould that…
Thursday, 5 August 2021, 9:30
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