Swansea City are interested in signing Auston Trusty, an Arsenal centre-back who had a successful loan spell at Birmingham City. Trusty has the ability to play as a left-back as well and has attracted interest from Ipswich Town and Sheffield United. Trusty could be a good signing for Swansea following a productive loan spell at St Andrew's last term.
Fulham have "shown" an interest in Swansea City goalkeeper Steven Benda, according to an update from Wales Online reporter Ian Mitchelmore.
Let’s hope they have this right and a new contract. https://insidefutbol.com/2023/08/04...ted-set-for-joel-piroe-disappointment/613998/
Hull City are facing a transfer battle with Championship rivals Swansea City to sign 6ft 4ins striker Eduvie Ikoba, according to reports in the national media. Ikoba currently plies his trade in Hungary with Zalaegerszeg and having bagged 11 goals in 22 games last season, his form has seen him attract interest from clubs in England ahead of the window closing on September 1.
Brilliant days Glam Lenny Allchurch and Brian Evans on the wings, Vic Gomersall at left back, (Mr Swansea) Mel Nurse centre half, and my all-time favourite Swans goalie Tony Milliington
Totally agree Taff all those were in my favourite Swans team which was the one I saw almost cause an upset in the 3rd round FA cup against Leeds at Elland Road in 1970 Match Report Leeds were nearly brought down to earth by FourthDivisionSwanseaTown in the Third Round of the FA Cup at Elland Road. What should have been an afternoon stroll for United’s International stars turned out to be a desperate dash to victory against the gallant Fourth Division side from Wales. They trailed 1-0 to a David Gwyther goal, but with thirty minutes left Swansea central defender Mel Nurse was sent off after clashing with Allan Clarke and United squeezed home against the ten-man opposition with a penalty from Johnny Giles and a header from Mick Jones. The key to the game came on the hour, when Swansea, deservedly leading 1-0, had centre-half Mel Nurse sent off. Facing ten men for the final thirty minutes, United squeezed home, but even then they had to rely upon a penalty to stir them into action. In the summer Leeds, the Football League Champions, had added the striking skills of LeicesterCity goal poacher Allan Clarke for a British record fee of £165,000. But he and the rest of his United collegues were constantly repelled by the bustling Swansea defenders. The costly Clarke missed two chances he would normally have taken with aplomb, whilst at the other end Herbie Williams also failed to cash in on three opportunities as the United defence struggled to get their act together. The Swans moved gracefully into a twenty-fourth minute lead when Williams clipped a pass through Paul Madeley’s legs and Brian Evans turned and shot. Although Gary Sprake did well to block it, the ball ran to David Gwyther, who accepted the simple chance. With United struggling, one of the greatest FA Cup shocks of all times was on the cards until the game reached the hour mark. There was a tussle between Clarke and Nurse which ended in the Swansea defender flattening the United striker. After consulting with his linesman Referee Danny Corbett ordered Nurse to the dressing-rooms. United cashed in on Nurse’s moment of madness and drew level ten minutes later after David Lawrence had handled. Gradually Swansea’s resistance crumbled and twelve minutes from time there was no Nurse aroundto take care of Mick Jones, who, unmarked, headed in a Terry Cooper corner. United were indebted to their keeper, as Gary Sprake broke the hearts of his home town club and supporters when he saved from the Swansea striker Evans in the final minute. Swansea achieved promotion that season, finishing third.
Beautiful summary of near upset my man. It was the west ham draw in early 00's that I remember most. Great atmosphere. But I was born in 92 ....
We were level with the incident in the main stand and even as a young whippersnapper of a 14 year old I concur it was not a penalty. A great dislike of Sniffer Clarke and Leeds to this day!
