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Martinez Takes Helm

Swansea City have handed the managerial reigns at the Liberty Stadium to Roberto Martinez and possibly Graham Barrow who take over from Kenny Jackett who left the club last week. Martinez was club captain up to his release at the end of last season – something which was widely criticised…
Friday, 23 February 2007, 0:01

Blackwell Set For Talks?

The Times is claiming that former Leeds manager Kevin Blackwell is to hold talks with Swansea regarding the manager’s post vacated by Kenny Jackett last weekend. Blackwell was sacked by Leeds earlier this season following a disastrous start to the season that has led to the Yorkshire club being currently…
Wednesday, 21 February 2007, 0:01

Away Days – Doncaster

We had and early start today (again!) for the trip to Doncaster, two official coaches left at 7:45 on the dot. I had a seat to myself for a change; obviously most of the talk on the journey up was about the departure of Kenny and who should take over.…
Wednesday, 21 February 2007, 0:01

Swansea 0 Scunthorpe 2

Managerless Swansea’s promotion hopes suffered another setback as league leaders Scunthorpe secured a 2-0 victory at the Liberty Stadium. Leading scorer Billy Sharp put the Iron in front with his 22nd goal of the season in the third minute and on-loan striker Jermaine Beckford secured the points with 20 minutes…
Tuesday, 20 February 2007, 0:01

Doncaster Reactions

Kevin Nugent “It’s been a very difficult time emotionally for the players, but they showed great mental strength and character. “There were some exceptional individual performances, but overall it was a terrific team effort. “It was probably a case of two points dropped after being in front twice, but I…
Monday, 19 February 2007, 0:01

Roberto Tight Lipped

Swansea is becoming a popular place as Roberto Martinez becomes the second candidate in as many days to state that his heart remains in Swansea although he was typically tight lipped about the speculation which was linking him very strongly to the vacant managers position at the Liberty. Martinez was…
Monday, 19 February 2007, 0:01
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