Swansea City: July 2008 - news archive

Boss hopeful of Bauza reprieve

SwanseaRoberto Martinez hopes striker Guillem Bauza will win a reprieve and not be banned for Swansea after his red card against Barcelona B.

Swans ace vows to be a hit

SwanseaMidfielder Andrea Orlandi says he has worked hard on his fitness this summer and is looking to prove his worth for Swansea next term.

Swans land Reds striker

SwanseaSwansea boss Roberto Martinez has been successful in his attempt to land Manchester United striker Febian Brandy on a second loan.

Swans eye Prem signings

SwanseaSwansea boss Roberto Martinez says he is looking towards the loan market as he tries to sign new players for the Championship.

Martinez's trialist hint

SwanseaSwansea boss Roberto Martinez will make a decision on impressive midfield trialist Michael van der Heijden this weekend.

Martinez rubbishes United claims

SwanseaSwansea City manager Roberto Martinez has laughed off claims that he will become Sir Alex Ferguson's assistant manager at Old Trafford.

Swans delighted with Ferrie deal

SwanseaDerby's hopes of landing Dutch midfielder Ferrie Bodde from Swansea are over after he signed a new two year deal with the Swans.

Bodde to stay put

SwanseaDerby County will turn their attention elsewhere after refusing to increase their offer for Swansea midfielder Ferrie Bodde.

Defender facing fitness fight

SwanseaSwansea defender Angel Rangel says he could miss the start of the season as he struggles with a groin injury.

Swans sign Baggies youngster

SwanseaWest Brom boss Tony Mowbray has allowed teenage striker Stefan Morrison to join Swansea City on a free transfer

Bodde no show

SwanseaDerby's hopes of signing Ferrie Bodde from Swansea could be back on after the player has, so far, failed to tun up on tour.

Rams target not on Swans tour

SwanseaDerby transfer target Ferrie Bodde has not joined up with Swansea on their pre-season tour of Sweden due to family reasons its claimed.

No Swans fine blow for Bodde

SwanseaSwansea appear set to resist handing midfielder Ferrie Bodde a fine after he hit out at the club over his wish to join Derby.

Rams pull out of midfielder race

SwanseaDerby have pulled out of the race to sign Swansea's Dutch star Ferrie Bodde leaving the way clear for Middlesbrough or West Brom.

Spanish banned by Roberto

SwanseaSwansea boss Roberto Martinez has banned Spanish chit-chat from the dressing room where only English is allowed.