Championship

HAYEN ADMITS RAMS CLASH COULD DECIDE HIS TENURE

by
The LeaguePaper Team
13 September 2026

Star Game
Swans run riot to put more heat on Clarets
By Rob Cole

SWANSEA CITY 3
Idah 14, Yeo 33, Vipotnik 68

BURNLEY 1
Ramazani 58

IN THE GROOVE: Swansea’s Zan Vipotnik, right, celebrates scoring their third goal
PICTURE: Alamy

STAR MAN
MELKER WIDELL Swansea

NICKY Hayen has described next weekend’s home clash with Derby as a “must-win” game after his side were again beaten to plummet to the bottom of the table.
Without a win in seven league games to date this season, the Clarets are fast becoming relegation candidates for the second season i...

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