57 minutes | Tuesday, 19 August 2025
The spotlight is on Swansea City at the start of episode 4 of Rob Phillips and Nathan Blake's Commentary Box - loud and clear on Welsh sport. The former BBC football correspondent and ex Wales international and Premier League player are tackling the main talking points as the Swans add to their squad, look to capitalise on the influence of their investors and build on the 'buzz' around the club. Blakey has some friendly advice for Liam Cullen & Joe Rodon & an invitation for recently retired Joe Allen. There's a debate about which goalkeeper is Wrexham's 'first choice' and what that could mean for Craig Bellamy's Wales. There's a shout-out to some of our listeners who engage with us on social media and Rob answers an ill-informed critic. Could it be you?!They share their verdict on signings so far & they talk Cymru Prem and Merthyr, as well as Cardiff and Newport.00:00 Long intro - look at Blakey's face!01:39 Comments from the audience 04:11 Swansea City first win; Ethan Galbraith shining; advice for Liam Cullen.08:11 Blakey on the attributes of the Championship12:54 Rob sets the record straight after he was falsely accused ... 14:20 Tom Gorrige CEO Swansea City & club turnover.19:14 Blakey on Swansea's marketing power thanks to Modric & Snoop Dogg20:50 Wrexham's keeper 'situation'25:17 Was Wrexham's globetrotting pre-season too much? 29:22 Whick 'keeper starts for Wales?32:04 Watching Wales players in the Premier League36:50 Impact of being picked for Wales40:37 Rubin Colwill for Wales?47:07 Late goals and Newport County50:50 Blakey needs convincing about the 'Merthyr cob'Brought to you with the support of the Journalism and Media courses at the University of South Wales* Atrium campus, home of the creative industries. Education in action: Delivering courses that will change lives and our world for the better. https://www.southwales.ac.uk/ *The views expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and their guests. USW is not responsible for the content of this podcast and the opinions expressed should not be taken as an endorsement. **Advertising/sponsorship opportunities. Drop us an email at Robandblakey@gmail.com