Only three teams are currently below Swansea City in the Championship standings. It has been a rough start to the season for Russell Martin’s men, and losing either of their front two would make matters worse. This is very unlikely though, Ian Mitchelmore reporting that Swansea City duo Michael Obafemi and Joel Piroe will remain at the Liberty Stadium. Swansea City Duo Staying Put A Tough Start to the Season for Swansea City Swansea remain determined to keep hold of Michael Obafemi and Joel Piroe. Leeds made an approach for Piroe but that's it for now. #lufc Could yet be a loan signing in be ..read more

It has been a topsy-turvy week for Oxford United, which includes a cup win and a league defeat. Elsewhere, the U’s have seen one arrival while two players have been sent out on loan. Oxford United Weekly Round-Up: Carabao Cup Win, League One Loss and Transfer News Watch the goals and key penalties as #oufc came from nowhere to knock Swansea out of the Carabao Cup.https://t.co/sz52JPbg3q pic.twitter.com/RliJn5yJ0I — Oxford Mail OUFC (@OxfordMailOUFC) August 10, 2022 Dramatic Win Over the Swans Oxford progressed to the second round of the Carabao Cup with victory over Championship outfit Swan ..read more

Having come so close last season, Plymouth Argyle are making the necessary moves to go that one step further. There have been a number of new signings made by Stephen Schumacher already. The next man up is Swansea City forward Morgan Whittaker, who has signed on loan for the year. Exciting forward Morgan Whittaker has joined on a season-long loan from @SwansOfficial. Welcome to @homeparkstadium, Morgan!#pafc | #incoming — Plymouth Argyle FC (@Argyle) July 20, 2022 Swansea City Forward Goes Out on Loan Once Again A Bit About the Swansea City Forward Swansea City forward Morgan Whittaker has ..read more

The dust has settled following the conclusion of the 2021/22 Championship season. AFC Bournemouth, Fulham and Nottingham Forest are busy preparing for life in the Premier League after winning promotion to the top flight, whilst Derby County, Barnsley and Peterborough United have been saying their goodbyes after relegation to League One. All the Championship Free Agents Ahead of 2022/23 Season Clubs officially have until the third Saturday of May – which is May 21 this year – as to whether they are being retained or not for the upcoming season. Clubs who reach the playoffs are given an extensi ..read more

With the final international break of the season now behind us, there is no better time to talk about the final few games in the Championship. As is often the case, there are a number of teams vying for promotion out of the Championship. Comparing Bournemouth’s Championship Run-in to Promotion Contenders AFC Bournemouth First, we start with the team currently occupying the second automatic promotion spot, Bournemouth. The Cherries lost in the playoffs last season to eventual victors Brentford and so will be hoping to go one better this time around. Scott Parker’s side are certainly one of the ..read more

Welcome to Last Word on Football’s ‘Families in Football’ series. Over the next few weeks, we take a look at siblings, cousins and even parents and children that have played the beautiful game. Some have played cup finals together while others have been on opposing sides. Today, we focus on brothers Stefan and Luke Moore. Families in Football: Stefan and Luke Moore Stefan Moore An older brother by three years, Stefan began his footballing career at Aston Villa having joined the club as an academy player. Before making his senior bow for the Villains, Stefan made his professional debut while o ..read more

Liverpool has officially recalled Rhys Williams from his loan at Swansea City following a disappointing spell at the club. The 20-year-old centre back played just seven times for the Welsh side during the first half of the season. In a statement, Swansea said: “Everyone at Swansea City would like to thank Rhys for his contribution during his brief time at the club, and wish him every success in his future career.” Liverpool Recall Rhys Williams Rhys Williams has been recalled from his loan spell at Swansea City by parent club Liverpool. https://t.co/HZhxeQ5mOw pic.twitter.com/B04GLavmfg — Sw ..read more

Welcome to Last Word on Football’s ‘Families in Football’ series. Over the next few weeks, we take a look at siblings, cousins and even parents and children that have played the beautiful game. Some have played cup finals together while others have been on opposing sides. Today, we look at Andre and Jordan Ayew Families in Football: Andre and Jordan Ayew Andre Ayew Andre Ayew is the older brother of Jordan Ayew and the son of three-time African Footballer of the Year Abedi ‘Pele’ Ayew. Andre himself was named BBC African Footballer of the Year in 2011. He began his career playing for 1860 Mun ..read more

Ethan Laird is set to join Bournemouth on loan for the second half of the season, according to The Athletic, in a blow to his current side Swansea City. It is believed that the Cherries will pay a larger loan fee to Manchester United and that has been the reason for him being recalled. Ethan Laird Set for Bournemouth Loan Swansea Lose Loan Star The United defender has been on loan with Championship side Swansea for the first half of the season, but looks set to join Scott Parker’s Bournemouth for the remainder of the campaign. Swansea boss Russell Martin has been impressed with Laird pla ..read more

Swansea City captain Matt Grimes has signed a new long-term deal with the Welsh club. The 26-year-old will stay at the Liberty Stadium until 2025. Matt Grimes Commits Future to Swansea City Captain Dependable Despite concerns over a new deal, Swansea skipper Matt Grimes has finally committed his future to the club by signing a new long-term deal. The 26-year-old, who joined the Swans in 2015 from Exeter City, has played every minute of the Championship season so far and has now reached 175 appearances for the club. Having been linked with a move to Fulham in the summer as the midfielder ente ..read more