It’s been seven days of news, views and surprises as we have followed Swansea City in all its guises on the pitch and most certainly off it. The foundations are being laid for the 2023/24 football season at the club and the work has been ongoing for three months and more.
Although announcements haven’t been made officially regards staff leaving and joining they are very much underway and known across the club and its fanbase. We have always said this site has never been about being first - but when information that can be reported is with us, and matches up with other analysis, it has to be told.
Russell Martin was disappointed after his sides 1-1 draw at Hull City after the mast away game of the season last weekend, which possibly indicates how far the team have come over the last ten games. However it was Josh Marsh who took the first headlines last Sunday. That’s our first week in review.
That’s here –> Josh Marsh on his way
No matter what people think Morgan Whittaker is classed as a ‘wantaway’ player at The Swans. Deciding to travel down to Plymouth and then sat next to the clubs head of recruitment was definitely him making a statement to not only Swansea City who pay his wages but to Plymouth Argyle as well. An orchestrated ( we won’t say well orchestrated ) signal he won’t be at Swansea next season.
That’s all here –> Is Morgan being an organ ?
Obviously rumours have been rife especially around the Swansea area of a club takeover. That isn’t the case and won’t be. The next article this past week summarises that with context. It cited changes ahead and new investment in excess of ten million pounds. We were happy to disclose this.
That’s here –> New investors extra
We had a few memories to catch up with post Hull City. Not least concerning old friend of the site and now sadly departed Lyn Phillips, who did his bit prior to ‘that’ Hull City game.
That’s here –> Touchdown for PC Lyn Phillips
Then Julian Winter the clubs CEO joined the rumour mill at Swansea City.
That’s here –> A bleak Winter ahead
That’s here –> Time to promote the youth Then the unusual Friday match day build up took a back seat when we learned late on Thursday evening Andy Coleman took the role of club Chairman. So where does this leave Julian Winter ? That’s here –> New Chairman at Swansea City There are other interesting reports on the Swans from last week including the finalising of fines for the Swan v Preston on the pitch bust up. We always strive to deliver the best and most insightful reports on this website, we hope you have enjoyed reading and catching up with Wales premier football club once again this weekend
News reached us that Russell Martin will be selecting his first team squad initially from what he has not what he wants this summer. Of course there is room for manoeuvre, but from ‘within’ was the key word of the day.What to read next:
We have been told by numerous Swansea fans of a chance meeting in a service station between Jamal Lowe and those returning from Norwich yesterday. Nothing in that or indeed the conversation they had yesterday. Indeed there has to be some interpretation from what we know already on Jamal Lowe.
It was a pulsating game to watch and very much one of my favourite away games of the season. The Swans looked an entirely different side to that we saw at Middlesbrough when it is clear a catalyst for commitment was agreed behind the scenes at Swansea City. To a man every player grafted and
wore the shirt with pride. To see the players really acknowledge the Swans support at Carrow Road this afternoon was emotional.
If you saw the match, please give us your player ratings and a mini match report.
The Swans are on the Norfolk Broads, punting and boating their way to the end of the season. Hopefully the city of Norwich is obliging.
Swansea City have set out on their second long distance away trip in two weekends, this time to Norwich for todays clash between the Swans and Canaries (3pm) Over the last ten meetings between the clubs Swansea City have won five times, Norwich the same.
As a result of the news reported by Sky on Wednesday that five military horses had escaped and ran through central London, a Cardiff City follower thought it wise to relate the incident to the death of Swansea fan Terry Coles, 42.
Liam Cullen has had his request for a new contract dismissed by Swansea City after discussions broke down last week. The lowest paid ‘senior’ player at the club ( he is twenty five) asked for a better contract increasing his £3,500 a week to around £7,000 a week over three years.
Thanks to Gwyn we have a thorough assessment of this weeks officials who will take charge at Carrow Road this Saturday at 3pm. Norwich City will be keen to get the points to guarantee their play off slot, and Saturday is their first go.
He was a revelation for the Swans for the few games he played this season, and now it emerges Sam Parker has ‘turned down’ a new Swansea City contract. News is thin on the ground, and some of it just incorrect as he looks to involve his representatives in some further negotiations. Plus his current contract runs for two more years.
There were some worrying moments for the Swans yesterday, on three occasions mistakes from playing out from the back nearly saw the home side score. And is there now a case for Jamal Lowe to be offered a contract at Swansea ?