Planet Swans ArchivesStephen Dobbie grabs a hat trick as the Swans coast to victory at Port Talbot
The Swans kicked off their pre-season with a routine win before they fly out to America for their 10-day tour of the States.
Laudrup was at the Genquip Stadium to see Stephen Dobbie grab a first half treble as he looks to force his way into the new manager’s plans.
Dobbie was disguarded by former boss Brendan Rodgers last season and spent the second half of the campaign on loan to Championship side Blackpool.
The Scottish forward put Swansea in front from the penalty spot after four minutes when Cortez Belle brought Curtis Obeng down with a rash challenge.
Swansea doubled their advantage two minutes later, Leroy Lita making the most of some hesitation in the Port Talbot defence to fire a left-foot shot into the bottom corner.
Dobbie, linked with Blackpool and Celtic this summer, twice went close midway through the first half as the Premier League side imposed themselves on the home side.
He got his second on 23 minutes and again it was from the penalty spot.
Port Talbot left back Paul Keddle hauled down Leroy Lita and Dobbie stepped up to slot home from 12 yards.
He sealed his hat-trick three minutes later, combining with Spanish midfielder Andrea Orlandi and lifting a finish over goalkeeper Craig Richards.
A much-changed Swansea side continued to control the second half with a number of the club’s young stars given the chance to impress.
Eighteen-year old midfielder Henry Jones grabbed the only goal of the second half with a fine drive from the edge of the Port Talbot box.
