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MARTIN HAS BIG AIMS FOR SWANS

By Roddy Brooks

AMBITION: Russell Martin

NEW boss Russell Martin wants to ‘build a really strong identity’ at Swansea in the coming years.
The 35-year-old left MK Dons following their Carabao Cup clash at Bournemouth to sign a three-year contract with the Swans and replace Steve Cooper.
Last term, the Dons finished 13th in League One and only Manchester City and Barcelona had a higher possession percentage in Europe.
Martin wants to bring that same style of football to the Liberty Stadium, and said: “We’re going to give it everything we’ve got, we o...

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