It has finally been done. Russell Martin’s Swansea City side of 2021/22 became the first team in history to complete a South Wales Derby league double with their stunning 4-0 victory at the Cardiff City Stadium. With almost 48 hours having passed since kick-off in the Welsh capital, I’ll take a look at how the Swans achieved their historic feat. @scfctheo As kick-off drew closer... Source ..read more

The full-time whistle blew at the Weston Homes Stadium and Swansea City had beaten Peterborough United 3-2 away from home but the reaction amongst fans and, ultimately, the head coach was far from jubilant. @scfctheo It was, in truth, 90 minutes of football that encapsulated Swansea City’s maiden campaign under the leadership of Russell Martin – some good, some bad, some very, very ugly. Source ..read more

Swansea City manager Russell Martin has confirmed that the club will appeal against Ryan Manning’s red card during Tuesday night’s 5-1 drubbing at home to Championship leaders Fulham – but could that be a decision that backfires? To me, on first viewing, it looked like a sending off and that we couldn’t have many complaints. Having watched the replays below, you can understand why the referee has... Source ..read more

Swansea City boss Russell Martin was left with some mixed feelings after his side’s 3-1 home win against Coventry City. Obviously, he was very pleased with another three points but he’s also very much looking for good performances and he felt the second-half display was disappointing after such an excellent opening 45 minutes that saw Paterson and Obafemi put us 2-0 up. After the 3-1 win... Source ..read more

Swansea City boss Russell Martin said that you would see a different team at West Brom following the heavy 4-0 defeat at Sheffield United. After the loss at Bramall Lane, Martin told how his side need to “mix it up more” and that was going to happen from work on the training ground. Swansea City boss reveals training ground work to “mix it up more” We did indeed see a different Swansea City side... Source ..read more

Swansea City are going through a season of transition under new head coach Russell Martin having been brought in to implement a possession-based style of play following Steve Cooper’s departure. This season was never expected to match the previous two in terms of league position. Two consecutive play-off place finishes seemed unrealistic after seeing further outgoings amongst the playing staff. Source ..read more

Sheffield United boss Paul Heckingbottom was obviously delighted with his side’s thumping 4-0 win against Swansea City on Saturday and he highlighted after the game how his side were able to take advantage of the opposition’s ongoing weakness and vulnerability. Whether it’s with or without the ball, Swansea’s shape and openness is causing them serious problems, particularly in away games. Source ..read more

Blackburn Rovers manager Tony Mowbray gave his detailed assessment of the game as they failed to find a goal against ten-men Swansea City. Mowbray told the Lancashire Telegraph how his side struggled against the low-block of the Swans who were forced to sit deep in a defensive shape following Ryan Manning’s sending off after just 52 minutes. “The game, until the sending off, went as we thought. Source ..read more

Jamie Paterson’s return to first-team action on Saturday evening coincided with Swansea City’s return to winning ways as he curled in a wonderful cross towards the far post for Obafemi to head home the vital winner. It was a very much-needed three points for Russell Martin’s side who have failed in recent weeks to take advantage of their games in hand over their close rivals following covid... Source ..read more

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