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.

Roberts sent off as Wales beat Czech Republic

It was a mixed night for Swansea’s Connor Roberts this evening as he saw red in the second half at the Cardiff City stadium but former Swans player Dan James headed the only goal of the win to give Wales their first points in their World Cup qualifying campaign. After…
Tuesday, 30 March 2021, 21:41

Donovan interview – nothing of note

The ownership group of Swansea City have rolled out their regular PR machine in former US international Landon Donovan to tell us all they are good guys really and how they would love to be in the Premier League. In other news, today is Tuesday, weather was mainly dry and…
Tuesday, 30 March 2021, 20:48

Middlesbrough hit with club fine after Swansea loss

Middlesbrough have also been hit with a club fine following last week’s fine for manager Neil Warnock for their conduct following the defeat to Swansea at the Liberty a few weeks back. Boro’s players and managers were incensed by what they felt was a series of poor refereeing decisions that…
Tuesday, 30 March 2021, 20:29

Ayew says “I am fine” ahead of Birmingham clash

Andre Ayew reduced the fears of Swansea fans by declaring himself “fine” after he was helped from the field at the end of Ghana’s last AFCON qualifying match yesterday evening. The footage of him leaving the pitch clearly suggested the injury was worse than our leading scorer believes as he…
Monday, 29 March 2021, 20:26

Cooper linked with England job

Steve Cooper is being reported as being on a list to replace Aidy Boothroyd as England Under-21 boss should the FA decide that a change is needed at the helm following the European Championships. Boothroyd has watched his side lose the first two group matches of the finals of the…
Monday, 29 March 2021, 19:59

Guehi features again but England Under-21 face early exit

Marc Guehi and his England Under-21 team mates face a real battle to progress further in the finals of the European Championships after the Swans defender played in their second defeat from two games in the tournament. The performance of the side was described as “limp” as they fell to…
Monday, 29 March 2021, 8:10
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