Thank you and goodbye – the end of The Half Time Orange

AFTER a thoroughly enjoyable 10 months of blogging on South Wales football, it is with the deepest sadness I bring you the close of The Half Time Orange.

The Half Time Orange

Michel Vorm – A look at Swansea City’s new goalkeeper

WITH Swansea City’s Premier League debut just three days away, there will be an unfamiliar name on the team sheet – newly-signed goalkeeper, Michel Vorm.

Swansea's new stopper - Michel Vorm (Photo:Vincent Teeuwen)

Can Kenny Miller fill the goalscoring void at Cardiff City?

KENNY MILLER completed his transfer to Cardiff City yesterday, and the experienced Scot could provide the firepower necessary to replace the big-name scorers who have left the club.

Kenny Miller playing for Scotland (Photo: Ronnie Macdonald)

De Vries’ move to Wolves may not have been the smartest career decision

FORMER Swansea City goalkeeper Dorus de Vries’ summer move to join Wolverhampton Wanderers could put the Dutch shot-stopper’s impressive reputation in danger.

Dorus de Vries has departed Swansea City for Wolves (Photo: South Wales Evening Post)

Swansea City raise the profile of Welsh football

Premier League

SCOTT SINCLAIR’S 80th-minute penalty fired Swansea into the Premier League, sending an immeasurable wave of euphoria around a proud Welsh city.

Former Swans turn game for Neath FC victory

FORMER Swansea City players Lee Trundle and Kristian O’Leary were on the score sheet for Neath FC to slay Welsh Premier League leaders Bangor City.

Lee Trundle enjoyed his heyday at Swansea City (Photo:Alexander Ridler)

Ramsey’s ability is wasted by Cardiff

CARDIFF City do not fully utilise the talent of Aaron Ramsey, as their style of play often isolates the young midfielder.

Aaron Ramsey can be used more effectively (Photo:Jon Candy)