£10m striker move highlights startling Swansea rise

If you had suggested to anyone related to Swansea City a decade ago that they would be close to smashing the clubs transfer record with a £10 million signing you would have most certainly been accused of tasting too much of the silly sauce.

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Wilfried Bony could be an absolute master stroke at Swansea

It seems a given that Wilfried Bony will join Swansea this summer, in my eyes, this could be a an absolute coup for Micahel Laudrup and Swansea.

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Swansea target moves closer, but is he suited to them?

Bony’s potential move to Swansea is edging closer for what’s reported as a £10.2 million move, but is the Ivorian right for Swansea? His 37 goals in 36 games would certainly suggest so.

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Premier League pair go up against each other in race for £12m striker

The promotion of Cardiff City last season has set up a mouthwatering encounter with Welsh rivals Swansea City next year in the Premier League, but the rivalry is already being provoked as the two clubs face off in an attempt to lure France international Bafetimbi Gomis from Lyon.

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England don't stand a chance with Roy Hodgson

In the past we have had high hope; however in recent years those dreams have disappeared and even then we struggle to get out of the group stage. From Roy Hodgson’s half hearted tactical display in the Euro’s last year to Rob Green’s mistake in South Africa... just as it was all going so well. I suppose having the most diverse top league in world football does have a downside, one that you may rightly think severely damages preparation, quality, selection and fitness of our national team.

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Keeping De Guzman key to Swansea progression

One of the highlights of last year’s cup winning season for Swansea was the performances of on-loan Dutch midfielder Jonathan De Guzman.

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Potential Everton boss Roberto Martinez - the player (video)

Roberto Martinez, despite Wigan’s relegation, has become one of the country’s most eligible managerial bachelors, thanks in no small part to an FA Cup win over the riches of Manchester City. However, it wasn’t long ago that the 39-year-old was highly-regarded for his skills on the pitch.

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Did Tony Pulis deserve to go?

Stoke City have made the decision to part company with Tony Pulis after five seasons in the Premiership. The Welshman maintained a steady ship at the Britannia Stadium and the team always finished just below mid-table every year. Pundits and rival fans often criticised their direct style of play and physicality on the pitch, although their manager claimed that they were not just a bunch of thugs trying to intimidate opposition players, but that they were playing to their own strengths. Now that he has gone, can his time be viewed as a success or not?

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An alternative selection of some of last summers most productive transfers

There have been plenty of articles throughout the press since the season drew to a close outlining the best  signings of the season, here we look at seven moves that might not have been as eye catching as the likes of Robin Van Persie, Michu and Jan Vertonghen but nonetheless proved to be astute pieces of business.

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Harry Arter has Premier League clubs calling for him

With a fine breakthrough season for Bournemouth this year, Arter has attracted the attention of teams higher in the English footballing hierarchy and is reportedly being tracked by Norwich and Swansea. 

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Manchester United ready to say goodbye to star forward (Video)

After Wayne Rooney handed in a transfer request in October 2010, before hastily changing his mind a few days later to sign a new five year deal, most of us presumed that we would be witnessing the striker hanging up his boots at the end of his career at Old Trafford. The situation has changed quite dramatically in the past few days, as he was left out of the squad for Sir Alex Ferguson's final home game in charge against Swansea. The boss then informed the media that ‘Wazza’ had once again told the club that he wanted to leave.

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Decision time at Everton - Who will replace David Moyes?

With Sir Alex Ferguson retiring and David Moyes taking his position at Manchester United, we could now see several other top flight managers changing clubs as Everton chairman, Bill Kenwright, tries to appoint the best man to lead The Toffees in the new season. Let's have a look at some of the candidates rumoured to be in the frame to take Moyes' position.

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Arsenal on cusp on securing £8m defender, but what does it mean for current crop?

Arsenal are on the brink on completing an £8m transfer for Swansea centre-back Ashley Williams, according to Goal.com. Perhaps when Arsene Wenger labelled his trio of central defenders - Per Mertesacker, Laurent Koscielny and Thomas Vermaelen -some of the best in Europe, he was just trying to have a laugh.

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Roberto Martinez the right man to replace David Moyes at Everton

In the aftermath of the news of Sir Alex Ferguson's retirment, and subsequent announcemnt that David Moyes will take over, the spotlight now turns to Everton as they search for a new manager.

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Arsenal and Liverpool to battle for £10m Premier League star

Since Swansea were promoted to the Premier League two seasons ago, there has been one man repeatedly linked with a move to higher ground. Ashley Williams is the man I refer to, and it seems that Arsenal and Liverpool are the destinations that the Wales captain has to choose from.

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