Normal service was resumed in the South Wales derby as Liam Cullen and Jamal Lowe scored the goals that barely reflected the total dominance of Swansea City over rivals Cardiff in a 2-0 home win. Despite arriving on the back of a four-match winning streak – a run that had prompted optimism around a late promotion surge – Cardiff were second best in every aspect. “We won in a really positive way and I can’t argue with the way we went about it today,” said Swans head coach Luke Williams.
Luke Williams admits his wounded Swansea City squad are only too aware of the significance of Saturday’s derby clash with Cardiff City. The Swans sit 15th in the Championship following a drab 1-0 defeat to Bristol City at Ashton Gate on Sunday – a result that leaves the Swans just five points above the relegation zone.
Aaron Ramsey could yet be plunged into a dramatic and red-hot comeback against Swansea City this weekend. The Wales skipper last started a Championship game for Cardiff City in the South Wales Derby in the Welsh capital six months ago, when he helped to end a run of four successive defeats by stroking home a penalty in a 2-0 win.
Luke Williams insists Swansea City are not sleep-walking back towards a relegation scrap. The Swans head coach saw his team lose 1-0 at Bristol City on Sunday, to bring a three-game unbeaten streak to an end.
Luke Williams insisted Swansea City had left two points behind after they left Watford with a 1-1 draw to ease their relegation worries. The point stretched the gap between the Swans and the drop zone from four to five points as the head coach saw his team remain 15th in the Championship table.
Hannah Jones has retained the Wales captaincy within a squad that contains seven uncapped players for the upcoming Women’s Six Nations. The bulk of the squad includes players who played in last season’s campaign and achieved Wales’ highest world ranking of sixth to qualify for the new WXV1 global tournament for the six best sides in the world.
Swansea City head coach Luke Williams has heaped praise on Ronald for his impact since joining the club, expressing confidence in the Brazilian’s potential. Since arriving in the January transfer window, the 22-year-old has made a striking impression, notably with his two-goal performance in the recent win against Sunderland.
Garry Monk has revealed he had to bide his time before getting back on the management horse – in order to find something he thinks won’t turn into a bucking bronco. The former Swansea City manager and captain has taken charge at Cambridge United, three-and-half years after his last job at Sheffield Wednesday.
Joe Allen admits Swansea City will have to stay hot if they are to avoid plunging into the icy depths of the Championship. The former Wales midfielder sent his team on their way to back-to-back victories with the opening goal against back-pedaling Blackburn at the weekend in a 2-1 win.
Luke Williams has finally found some home comfort with Swansea City. After four straight defeats in front of his own fans, the Swans head coach won his first league game at home – a 2-1 victory over Blackburn Rovers – to ease their relegation fears. Williams had plundered two away wins in his eight matches in charge, but goals from Joe Allen and Jamie Paterson showed he can do it on his own manor.
Welsh coach Eric Ramsay is set to take over at Minnesota United and become the latest Briton to take a management job in Major League Soccer. The 32-year-old will become the youngest ever head coach in the United States and Canada’s top division when the Manchester United assistant completes his move to the Twin Cities.
Ronald – the Swansea City star who celebrates goals with Cristiano Ronaldo-style leaps into the air – insists there are more to come. The Brazilian winger scored twice as the Swans beat Sunderland 2-1 at the weekend at the Stadium of Light.