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.

Swansea City 1-3 Stoke City – Is time up for Martin?

An early goal could not lift the mood at the Swansea.com stadium for long as Stoke hit back with two quick first half goals and a late third killer goal to leave SA1 with all three points to the sound of more than frustration from the home crowd. Or at…
Wednesday, 22 February 2023, 8:13

Martin retains pride in his team as they fail once again

It is always interesting to see the reaction of a manager after their team has been beaten.ย  It’s even more interesting when it comes on the back of a run that has seen you win just three of the preceding eighteen games. Watching the video of Martin’s conference was as…
Wednesday, 22 February 2023, 7:56

Swansea City 1-3 Stoke City – Highlights and reaction

The Swans were once again on the end of a defeat at the Swansea.com stadium last night as they scored early but ultimately were second best to a Stoke side who simply wanted it more. If you can bear it the highlights and the reaction of the manager are below…
Wednesday, 22 February 2023, 7:27

Ten years on – Semi-finals beckon for Laudrup’s Swans

Ten years ago this week the Swans won their first – and to date only – major trophy when they lifted the Capital One Cup at Wembley following a 5-0 win over Bradford City.ย  All this week we will take a trip back down memory lane with a look at…
Wednesday, 22 February 2023, 7:00

Ten Years On – Cup holders Liverpool dumped at Anfield

Ten years ago this week the Swans won their first – and to date only – major trophy when they lifted the Capital One Cup at Wembley following a 5-0 win over Bradford City.ย  All this week we will take a trip back down memory lane with a look at…
Tuesday, 21 February 2023, 7:00
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