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Swans avoid a nightmare at the Theatre of Dreams
May. 8 | As Swansea City sign off on their Premier League travels, Abi Davies reflects on what could have been nearly a decade earlier. On the 3rd May 2003, Swansea City faced Hull in order to determine whether they would retain their Football League status. Over...
Swans safe for another season despite meeting a pack of Wolves
Apr. 29 | Who would have expected Wolves to suddenly find their teeth on Saturday at The Liberty? Certainly not most of the sensible football betters that is for sure as well as our resident Swansea expert, Abi Davies. Brendan Rodgers made two changes to the...
Swansea gain a point and their Premier League survival
Apr. 23 | Whilst their survival has never been in danger, those of us who study the league tables will know you are never safe until the maths prove you are. Swansea knew that a draw on Saturday at Bolton Wanderers would be enough and so we dispatched Abi Davies...
Swansea hammer another nail into Rovers coffin
Apr. 16 | After a recent dip in form, some wags in the game suggested that the Swans inexperience at this level would see them sinking into the relegation mire. So the game against Blackburn Rovers would be key to right the wrongs and put them safely in Mid-table....
Not a Good Friday for the Swans
Apr. 7 | Happy Easter I said to Abigail Davies on Friday, wishing her all the best for the chocolate season. ”I don’t need Easter eggs, just three points from the game versus Newcastle”. Easy to please? Unlikely. City were condemned to...
Swansea fail to earn their Spurs
Apr. 2 | Swansea’s visit to Spurs yesterday was a mouth-watering treat for those who love their football played on the ground with pace and skill. During the week Sam Allardyce made a shocking statement that West Ham have played at times like Swansea this...
Toffees too much for high flying Swans to swallow
Mar. 27 | Everton came to The Liberty on Saturday hoping to retain their unbeaten record against Swansea City in order to avoid a third successive league defeat but Two second half goals from Leighton Baines and Nikica Jelavic ensured they did so, condemning Swansea...
Swansea make themselves at home at the Cottage
Mar. 18 | On another amazing weekend for Welsh sport our resident Swansea City fan, Abi Davies made her way back from London with a smile as wide as Swansea Bay after an excellent win at Fulham. On the back of their sensational 1-0 victory over Manchester City...
Swansea City show they have no respect for reputation or league position
Mar. 12 | No Premier League team will have enjoyed their trip to Wales this season thanks to the form of Swansea City who have taken on all comers with their brand of exciting passing football. Reputations and league position could for very little in these parts...
