Later today Oli McBurnie will sign for Sheffield United in a deal that will bring some financial security for the Swans in the greater scheme of things but throws Steve Cooper’s preparation for the start of his maiden Championship season into disarray. The Blades have doggedly pursued McBurnie’s signature all
Yesterday’s totally under the radar signing of QPR left back Jake Bidwell was a welcome surprise and provided a number of positives for Swans fans as pre season under a new manager begins in earnest. The stealth mode signing surely wrong footed most fans who have been eagerly awaiting sight
Now that that the phoney war of the friendlies is out of the way all thoughts turn to the start of the very real battles ahead as Potter replacement Steve Cooper plans a promotion assault on the Championship. New ATFV columnist Hanna Cordingley shares her thoughts on a challenging start to
As the Editor of A Touch Far Vetched it is vital that I show my support for new Swans manager Steve Cooper; as someone that has had bouts of fisticuffs with bad mental health (and had my arse kicked more often than not) it is worthwhile to give my support
Steve Cooper has been unveiled as the man to manage the boys representing Swansea City next season and whilst he might not be the exciting appointment some fans were hoping for, he is perhaps the best suited for a club that will once again be relying on raw young talent.
ATFV is giving away a classic retro Swans shirt to one lucky supporter!! Ok, do we have your attention now? Good. Time to tell you about the latest fanzine fundraising scheme then as A Touch Far Vetched officially launches its Community Chest Initiative for the 2019/20 season with this fabulous replica shirt
It looks increasingly like the much mooted move to Manchester United for Daniel James is set to go through some time today, with it being widely reported that he is having a medical before flying out to join the Wales squad later today. There was a sense of inevitability around
It seemed like such a good idea at the time when I issued a social media call for photos from fans of that magical day eight years ago when the Swans beat Reading at Wembley to secure promotion to the Premier League. Only it isn’t eight years ago today, it’s actually eight
It’s testament to how badly Swansea City has been run over the last few years that a couple of thorough statements followed up with some positive action by Chairman Trevor Birch has fans buzzing. But the BIG question over Birch still remains…has he been given equity as part of his remuneration and
There was a premature end to the Potter reign at Swansea City this week as the Seagulls swooped in to poach our highly rated manager. Despite being offered a lucrative new contract and at least some assurances (for what they are worth) on playing resources for next season, Potter found
