Planet Swans ArchivesGomez scored the goal that knocked Cardiff City out of the Carling Cup and reveals that he still has people coming up to him and thanking him for the moment.
Since then he has started to earn himself a good reputation with goals and solid performances that have led for many calls for the Swans to make the loan signing permanent.
Gomez is in Swansea on a year long loan from Espanyol and whilst the Swans are in no rush to make the move a permanent one there is a belief that with every performance his stock could grow and there could be interest from elsewhere.
But for now Gomez is enjoying his time in South Wales even if the weather is slightly different from what he is used to.
“People keep coming up to me in town and saying ‘thank you, thank you’,” he told the Evening Post in relation to the Cardiff moment.
“They say thank you for that goal even now.
“I think they are happy so that makes me happy.
“When I first arrived it was hard coming up against the physical players over here,” Gomez adds.
“The game is more physical in England. It’s quicker, there are more long balls and there are lots of big, strong players.
“There are a lot of tackles, too, but I don’t mind that.
“I am trying to adapt to English football and I am enjoying it.
“I think we are one of only two or three teams in this league who try to play football,” Gomez points out.
“In Spain everybody plays football, so it’s something I’m trying to get used to.”
Whether it is in the centre of Swansea’s midfield or in a more attacking role on the flank, Gomez is making a pretty good job of finding his feet.
Of all the Spaniards Martinez has recruited, only Angel Rangel has settled anything like as quickly into life as a Swan.
“I’m happy here,” he says.
“I’m enjoying playing for Swansea. I like the people at the club, I like the fans and I like the way the team plays.
“I don’t like the weather much, but I don’t mind it.
“The most important thing is that you enjoy your football, and I can always wear an extra layer.
“I just try to play well for the team,” he adds.
“I like to go forward and I like to score goals, so I’m pleased with the six I’ve got so far.
“I got 10 last season in Spain and scoring has always been a part of my game.
“My contract with Espanyol is until 2011 and of course I would like to play in La Liga,” he says.
“But I don’t know whether Espanyol are watching what I’m doing at the moment and I’m not sure what will happen at the end of the season.
“I’m happy in Swansea, so staying here is a possibility for me.”
