Tribute to Brian Evans

Those of us who followed the Swans in the 1960s and early 1970s will have been saddened by the news of the death of Brian Evans. Rather like the death of a relative or friend, Brian’s passing signals just another little piece of the past disappearing for many of us. I was first taken to …

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Uncle Sam’s on Mars

I recall once seeing a fascinating television documentary which cast doubt on the American moon landings. The programme assembled a great deal of evidence which, if correct, suggested that man could never have landed on the moon. If this was correct it seems that all those grainy old films were nothing more than an elaborate …

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Surviving the Corrections

“The year has it’s rhythms – winter, spring, summer, fall. The whole thing is cyclical. You got your upswings in the spring, you got your downturns in the fall. It’s just like the market. Cyclical business, right? You can have a bull market for five, ten, even fifteen years. We’ve seen it in our lifetime. …

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Scandinavian Wizard or Teller of Fantastic Tales

If “Flynn Out” was the catch phrase in certain circles last week, then “Eklund In” seems to have been the chant which has been promoted in various newspaper and web-site articles this week. At a time when supporters emotions are vulnerable due to events on the field, it’s understandable that speculation that somebody with a …

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Is changing Managers a Solution or Substitution?

“Flynn Out” seems to be the catch phrase of the week in certain quarters, and there are growing mutterings that if we are to cheat the hangman that a new face in charge is needed. There seems to be a generally held acceptance that Flynn has improved the quality of the squad, but serious doubts …

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Message in a bottle

This past week or so has seen the Supporter’s Trust achieve significant profile on the back of its ‘Stop The Moaning, Get A Loan In’ initiative, and the obvious success of the scheme to date. Phil Sumbler, for JackArmy.net, recently interviewed Paul Morris about where the Trust is today, and his role in it. Last …

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Nick Cusack

North Bank Natter

So, the first two League games of the season have finished and there have been some notable changes in many different ways which we can analyse. Firstly, let’s talk about the fans. When things go right, when we start winning or getting positive results, the fans have little to complain about and usually start bickering. …

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Nick Cusack

Cusack Accepts Player/Coach Role

Swansea City Football Club have confirmed the appointment of Nick Cusack as Player/Coach on a permanent basis. Nick, who has been in temporary control of playing affairs with Roger Freestone since March 7th, has agreed a twelve month deal which will take immediate effect. Nick is extremely pleased to accept the Club’s offer, and is …

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Colin Addison and Peter Nicholas

Full of it

Edward lives in Swansea and drives taxis for a living. Ed has been a life-long Swans fan for a few years now and in his spare time likes nothing better than fishing. Ed’s column will be quite regular – a bit like his bowels! Welkome to my knew collum. I was going to right won …

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Mr Pessimism

Welcome to the latest ramblings of Mr P. As I write this, I have just read Clive, Gareth, and David’s view of the match last night and it sounds like we’re back to ways of old. When will we ever be consistent? The last time we were consistent was during the championship season. We were …

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