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Swansea end an impressive 2011 with a draw

Swansea end an impressive 2011 with a draw

Dec. 30 | Our very own Abi Davies puts on her new Christmas Jumper, packs her Turkey sandwiches and heads down to the Liberty for the last time in 2011. Having picked up 15 points from our opening 8 home games, Swansea City were hoping they could continue in a...

Derby Day 2 – The new steel city derby

Derby Day 2 – The new steel city derby

Dec. 28 | Mark Pitman reports from The GenQuip Stadium as Port Talbot Town were held by local rivals from literally around the corner, Afan Lido in the Welsh Premier League. Gareth Elms was on hand for the photo’s. Once a traditional festive derby in the...

Derby Day part 1 – Double figures in Welshpool

Derby Day part 1 – Double figures in Welshpool

Dec. 28 | Ben Westmancott travels west to Wales for one of the most local derbies in the United Kingdom and sees an eleven goal massacre. Local derbies rarely get much closer than this (geographically speaking). Waterloo Rovers and Welshpool Town occupy pitches...

What’s it like to win away?

What’s it like to win away?

Dec. 23 | Leaving Christmas shopping to the very last minute, Abi Davies hopped on the team coach and headed north to Merseyside to take on the troubled toffees. Having earned their third point away from home at the weekend, Swansea went into their final game before...

Swansea silence the Sports Direct Arena at St James Park

Swansea silence the Sports Direct Arena at St James Park

Dec. 19 | Christmas shopping?  Not on your nelly…Abi Davies boarded the Swansea fun bus and headed as far north as you can in the Premier League with a visit to the St James, errr Sports Direct Arena. Swansea City made the long journey North on Saturday...

Swans make light work of the Cottagers

Swans make light work of the Cottagers

Dec. 12 | Our very own Abi Davies has returned to the Earth’s orbit after a celebratory weekend toasting the pride of South Wales. Suffering their sixth defeat of the season at Ewood Park last weekend, I felt Saturday’s fixture against Fulham was an...

The greatest derby in the world?

The greatest derby in the world?

Dec. 6 | Mark Pitman reports from The GenQuip Stadium as Afan Lido claim another Welsh Cup win over their rivals. Gareth Elms was on hand for the photo’s. The first competitive match between local rivals Port Talbot Town and Afan Lido for over four years...

Saints suffer at the Seaside

Saints suffer at the Seaside

Nov. 20 | Mark Pitman reports from The Marston’s Stadium as Afan Lido upset the Welsh Premier League leaders. Gareth Elms was on hand for the photo’s. Afan Lido eased their Welsh Premier League relegation worries on Friday night with the result and...

Swansea “pead” off by United

Swansea “pead” off by United

Nov. 20 | Defeat by the reigning Premier League Champions on Saturday saw Swansea condemned to their first defeat at the Liberty since February 6th.  But Abi Davies is still a very proud Swan. It took just one lapse in concentration from the home side to allow...

Swans show their growing class

Swans show their growing class

Oct. 31 | Abi Davies only got this piece to me this morning after an extended bout of celebration on a great performance from the Swans on Saturday.  And why not, eh? Aiming to maintain their unbeaten home record in the Premier League, Swansea named an unchanged...