Swansea in the big league

Third Division minnows Swansea City grabbed a spot of City limelight yesterday after windscreen replacement firm Silver Shield…

Third Division minnows Swansea City grabbed a spot of City limelight yesterday after windscreen replacement firm Silver Shield bought an 80 per cent stake in the club from its chairman Mr Doug Sharpe. Under the conditional contract Silver Shield will also take on the club's debts and interest accrued.

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