Chris Dunlavy

Summer could be vital for Gaffer Martin

by
The LeaguePaper Team
19 March 2023

Chris Dunlavy - A FRESH TAKE ON FOOTBALL

It would be nice to think this week’s vote of confidence in Russell Martin is down to sensible stewardship rather than the inability of Swansea’s owners to pay him off.
But whatever the root cause, it is heartening to see a Championship manager finally given an opportunity to work through a sticky patch.
The Swans have won just three of their last 21 games, due in no small part to a dismal January transfer window.
Many have argued that the former Norwich full-back must be less dogmatic in his tactics, and accept that a limited team cannot play the ...

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