Planet Swans ArchivesOne of the things most noticeable about the Swans this season is an apparent never say die attitude that has not always been evident in recent seasons. It has been noted that over the last few years we have thrown much away towards the end of games and lost points when in winning positions.
But Roberto Martinez seems to have changed that with the Swans evidently more resiliant this season – highlighted no better than Friday night when, against the odds, they salvaged a point against Gillingham and that was only a point because of a last minute missed penalty by Andy Robinson.
It was the disadvantage of ten men, a shocking referee and a goal handicap for the Swans for the best part of three quarters of the game and yet they still managed to produce a performance that earned them a point and it could have been so much more. And midfielder Leon Britton, who stood in for Ferrie Bodde on the night, said that the team does not know when they are beaten any more,
“I don’t think the ref had the best of nights and he didn’t get much right,” said Brittonin todays Wales on Sunday. “But we all have poor nights.
“I think people watching that might have struggled to see who had the man advantage because we all believed we could turn things around.
“We’ve come back a few times now and even when it looks like we’re dead and buried we know we will get something.
“We have a never-say-die attitude, which comes from the manager having complete belief in us.
“Robbo was disappointed but to step up in the last minute showed a lot of bottle and it shows his character. I’d back him to score the next one.”
