Latest football stories from FansNetwork Could Finn Azaz Be About To Retire From International Football Southampton It's been a bad week for Finn Azaz, firstly he played in Ireland's defeat in Kosovo, then it was rumoured that his nemesis at Middlesbrough Rob Edwards might be about to become his coach again and then he found himself benched for Ireland against Israel.  One Southampton Player Will Not Be Celebrating Potential Tonda Eckert Replacement Southampton As the Spygate hearing stretches into it's 5th day without any verdict yet, after the rumours of a potential replacement for the German, should he be given a ban, there is one member of the squad who would be doubly unhappy.  Denmark 2 Wales 0: Copenhagen exposes the challenge facing Wales Swansea City Wales discovered just how unforgiving life among Europe’s stronger nations can be as Denmark claimed a 2-0 victory in Copenhagen. This A group fixture with Wales in with the best sides in Europe is proving to be a challenge  Denmark pre match : Wales must go looking for three points today ? Swansea City The Red Wall have already gathered in vast numbers in Copenhagen this afternoon, many staying in Malmo which incredibly is much cheaper than the Danish capital. We have many of our Indy subscribers there plus the usual Swansea Independent faces we see so often away with Wales.  The Longest Day Becomes The Longest Weekend For Southampton Fans Southampton Saints supporters spent Friday looking at their phones, watching news channels and awaiting the verdict from the Football Association on Spygate. However nothing came out from FA headquarters and the big football news was about Manchester City's indiscretions.  One-Cap Wonders: The Leeds United Players Whose England Careers Ended as Soon as They Began Leeds United More than 360 players in total have made an England appearance but failed to earn a second cap, so it’s not exactly an exclusive club. But out of this gallery of those who flickered so briefly on the international stage, how many also wore the colours of Leeds United?  Swansea City, Indy exclusive : Everything ok Jeremy ? Swansea City Jeremy Monga has been a bit of a mystery for some Swansea City followers since his arrival on loan from Manchester City. When this happens people ask questions, some even offer their own theories but really it’s only trusted sources that get you at least part way to a solution.  Southampton Said To Have Lined Up Ironic Ending For Interim Manager If Eckert Banned Southampton With the Spygate verdict looming after almost 5 months of speculation, all Saints supporters are nervously logging on to news sites on line on a regular basis today, but could the Longest Day spring a surprise and rather ironic ending.  Portugal 1 Wales 0 – Wales edged out in Lisbon Swansea City It was a fighting second half performance from Wales which will give them a lot of hope as they now travel to Denmark for the second game in the Nations League on Sunday. The visitors were far more creative and better equipped than many thought, and they nearly pulled it off. |
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