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.

Optimism levels high ahead of new season?

I have to say that over the course of the shortest close season in history, optimism levels have risen amongst Swansea fans thanks to some strong transfer activity and built on that run to the play offs at the end of last season. It has become almost the norm during…
Monday, 31 August 2020, 9:50

U Turn on academy status?

Reports surfaced yesterday that the Swans are about to do a U-turn on their academy status for the coming season with a downgrade to at least category 2 highlighting the further impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on football clubs and how they must fight to survive. Although the news has…
Sunday, 30 August 2020, 9:30

Cooper delighted by work so far

It is certainly understandable at the moment why Steve Cooper feels that the Swans have had a good transfer window.ย  In the little over four weeks since our season ended at Brentford, Cooper has been busy in the markets bringing in five players and securing a couple of more experienced…
Sunday, 30 August 2020, 8:00

Garner next in line for Swans loan?

Manchester United midfielder James Garner could be the next in line for a Swansea City loan move according to the Manchester Evening News as the Swans and the former Premier League Champions are reported to be discussing transfer dealings for the second summer running. Last summer it was the move…
Saturday, 29 August 2020, 7:45

Another High? – Lowe Signs

The Swans have completed yet another signing in this transfer window with the acquisition of Jamal Lowe on a three year contract from Wigan for an “undisclosed” fee which has been rumoured to be in the region of ยฃ800,000. Wigan’s financial plight was always likely to see someone of Lowe’s…
Thursday, 27 August 2020, 13:25

Enter our 2020/21 prediction league

For many years in all it’s previous homes, Planet Swans has operated an annual prediction league.ย  Ranging from just predicting the Swans scores to wider competitions,ย  we are back for the 20/21 season and this time it is a Championship wide prediction league. Entry is free, quick and effective –…
Wednesday, 26 August 2020, 9:30
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