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.

DISMAL! Swans beaten again at promotion chasing Sheffield United

Season’s are not decided on performances away from home against sides destined for promotion.ย  ย This much is true but every single one of the Swans failings was on show this afternoon as the Blades cruised to a simple 3-0 victory and took another step closer to a return to the…
Saturday, 11 February 2023, 17:25

Sheffield United 3-0 Swansea City – Your player ratings

It was another poor and predictable performance from the Swans this afternoon as they were beaten 3-0 at Sheffield United to continue a pretty dismal run of league form that sees us slide further down the table. Why not take a minute or two to rate the players performances below…
Saturday, 11 February 2023, 17:04

Sheffield United v Swansea – Naughton in, Walsh on bench

The Swans are in league action this afternoon as they have travelled to Sheffield United to take on the promotion chasing Blades. After the frustration of last week’s 4-3 home defeat can we bounce back against one of the division’s best teams? Team news from both camps is as follows…
Saturday, 11 February 2023, 14:00

Absolutely no ambition – transfer window shambles in SA1

After all the planning and preparation that we were told started back in September and after thirty-one days of the transfer window, the close of play yesterday saw us end in a position where the squad was not improved during January. We have talked during the course of the month…
Wednesday, 1 February 2023, 6:17

Swans condemn Obafemi abuse following Burnley move

Swansea City have condemned racial abuse aimed at Michael Obafemi following his move to Burnley which was confirmed at the weekend. Obafemi ended a stay at Swansea City when he completed a loan move to Turf Moor – confirmed yesterday by the club – but that has attracted some online…
Monday, 30 January 2023, 20:13

Swansea City owners talking to new investors

Swansea City owners are in talks with potential new investors into the football club although it has been confirmed that there is no confirmed new investment received as yet. It has long since been speculated that the owners are actively looking for new investors – whether partial investment or for…
Monday, 30 January 2023, 7:00
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