After the chaos of last summer which saw Swansea City head into the new season with key players having left and a new manager just days into the job, this year has been a far calmer affair.
Yes, we have seen the disruption of losing one of their best players in Flynn Downes, but the signing of Joe Allen has gone a long way to resolve that particular issue.
Head coach Russell Martin frequently pointed to his late arrival last term as a reason behind Swansea's occasionally laboured performances. This time around he's had a full pre-season to work with his players - old and new - as he looks to instil further his blueprint on this squad.
