Planet Swans ArchivesShelvey was a second half substitute during the game but a vital cog in the result although he could have adde more to the game had he managed to grab his second in stoppage time after being played in perfectly by fellow substitute Alvaro Vazquez.
It hasn’t been the easiest start to Shelvey’s Swansea career although today was his second goal – his first coming against former club Liverpool earlier in the season in a game where he also made a mistake that led to a Liverpool goal.
Shelvey has been criticised though after some recent performances but you just know that despite that criticism it is easy to see why Michael Laudrup paid over รยฃ5m for his services back in the summer and the more he continues to improve the more pivotal his role could be in the Swans side this season.
รขโฌลWe needed the three points, and itรขโฌโขs important that we beat teams like Fulham because they are around us in the table,รขโฌย said Shelvey.
รขโฌลI think it will kickstart our season.รขโฌย
Shelvey will be hoping to return to the starting line up on Thursday as the Swans welcome Valencia to the Liberty Stadium knowing that they could end the evening progressing in the Europa League after an unbeaten group stage so far.
รขโฌลI was disappointed not to start, but thatรขโฌโขs football. It was important to get on and show the manager why I think I should start,รขโฌย reflected Shelvey.
รขโฌลThe main thing was the win, though, and weรขโฌโขre all delighted with the three points. We worked very hard throughout as a team.รขโฌย
Match statistics back up Shelvey’s view with the Swans over 60% possession during the game being a vital cog in their win that lifted them to 10th place in the table.
