Championship

MARTIN HAILS HIS SWANS

by
The LeaguePaper Team
18 September 2022

MR HAPPY: Luke Cundle celebrates scoring the Swans’ second
PICTURE: Alamy

SWANSEA boss Russell Martin was relieved to have returned to winning ways after seeing his side lose 1-0 to a cruel 94th-minute goal against Championship leaders Sheffield United in midweek.
Martin restored disgruntled striker Michael Obafemi to his bench and saw target man Joel Piroe, last season’s top scorer, hit the bar twice in a first half that was totally dominated by his team. “The players were outstanding with their attitude and desire to run for each other,” said a deligh...

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