Spring is in the air and optimism abounds at Stoke City following their weekend victory at Blackburn Rovers. Okay, so the missed penalties curse is still an issue, but other than that Stoke will go to Swansea tomorrow night with Nathan Jones insisting the fans are right behind him and many supporters agreeing with their manager. One of the factors in Stoke's gradual revival is Danny Batth, the January arrival who has helped introduce some welcome solidity at the back while also rehabilitating the likes of club skipper Ryan Shawcross. But does his form make him a genuine contender for player of the season? We will continued to bring you all the latest Stoke City debate, news and gossip throughout the day. But we would also like to hear from you, so please send us your views via our Stoke City Facebook and Twitter accounts, or have your say by joining our new Stoke news and gossip group. Read More What's happening at Stoke City? 08:33 An early Batth? Stoke’s gradual … [Read more...] about Stoke City LIVE! Manager’s praise for fans, supporters back boss, Swansea latest
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Girlfriend’s loving tribute after sudden death of father of her 2-year-old
A dad who had his "whole life ahead of him" tragically died on Mother's Day. David John Mayes, 22, who had epilepsy, was a Swansea City fan who was originally from Scotland before he moved to south Wales. His girlfriend Mair Reynolds, who was in a relationship with Mr Mayes for five years, has since paid a heartbreaking tribute to him. She said: "My boyfriend, David John Mayes, died on Mother’s Day night at around 7.21-7.30pm, Sunday, March 31. "David was only 22 years old, he had his whole life ahead of him. David had a beautiful two-year old girl, her name is Sophie Leigh Mayes. "Our daughter is only two and her daddy isn’t going to see his daughter grow up into a beautiful lady now. He’s going to miss seeing her first ever walk and properly talk – she can say 'dada' and 'mama'. "David had a big family. David has a brother, Robert Mayes. David got along with everyone." She said people had been hugely supportive in the aftermath of the tragedy. "They’ve … [Read more...] about Girlfriend’s loving tribute after sudden death of father of her 2-year-old
The model Swans can follow and why the transfer window just got huge
Here are the main talking points from Swansea City's 1-0 defeat to Norwich City at Carrow Road. The model Canaries Graham Potter spoke highly of Norwich prior to the game in Norfolk. And Daniel Farke's troops are continuing to reap the rewards of sticking to their principles as their triumph over the Swans saw them further strengthen their automatic promotion hopes. Farke endured a mixed debut campaign at Carrow Road, with Norwich finishing in the bottom half of the table after winning 15, drawing 15 and losing 16 of their 46 Championship fixtures. There were many sections of the Norwich faithful calling for the German's head earlier on in the current campaign too as the Canaries won just one of their opening five league outings. But they have stuck to their methods and continue to play an attractive - and more importantly - effective brand of football under Farke. Potter has had numerous setbacks to deal with in his first season with Swansea so far, and yet he's still guided the … [Read more...] about The model Swans can follow and why the transfer window just got huge
Tributes to popular South Wales Police sergeant who has died of cancer
Tributes have been paid to a popular police sergeant and dad-of-three who has died of cancer. Sergeant Huw Chambers, known to colleagues in South Wales Police as "Clunk", served in the force's northern division - Merthyr and the Rhondda and Cynon valleys - as well as in Swansea and Neath . He was diagnosed with terminal cancer last summer, and in the months that followed colleagues raised thousands of pounds for cancer charities with everything from station whip-rounds to a cricket match, a Merthyr to Tenby bike ride, and running the Cardiff half-marathon . Sgt Chambers died on Tuesday, aged 50. South Wales Police chief superintendent Belinda Davies led the tributes. She said: "Huw was a gregarious character, a cheeky chap with an abundance of friends from all walks of life. You always knew when Huw was in work - you just followed the laughter, where you would find him holding court reminiscing, or the author of a well-played out practical joke. "There was never a dull moment … [Read more...] about Tributes to popular South Wales Police sergeant who has died of cancer
Daniel James: Another young wing ready to answer Wales prayers
By Gareth Vincent BBC Sport Wales 18 Feb From the section Wales Share this with Digg Facebook Google LinkedIn Reddit StumbleUpon Twitter Copy this link http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/47280732 Read more about sharing. Gareth Bale has been Wales' main man for a decade and, while he may seem irreplaceable, an emerging generation of young Welsh forwards are showing there might be life after the Real Madrid forward.Swansea's Daniel James was the latest rising star to put himself in the spotlight courtesy of the extraordinary goal he scored in Swansea City's FA Cup victory over Brentford.At 29, Bale remains a key man for Wales manager Ryan Giggs as he prepares for the start of Euro 2020 qualifying next month.But looking further into the future, one of the challenges ahead for Ryan Giggs will be deciding which of his bright young things to leave out of the team.Giggs knows a thing … [Read more...] about Daniel James: Another young wing ready to answer Wales prayers