"We Could Be 1st and 2nd"

Midfielder Andy Robinson believes the Swans have so much strength in depth that they could be first and second in the division if they fielded a first team and reserve team.

Robinson returns from injury today and acknowledges that he now has a real fight to get back into the side after a month out. In his absence both Tom Butler and Paul Anderson have come into the side and scored and created goals as the Swans have moved to the top of the table. And with both Andrea Orlandi and Leon Britton both available as well, Robinson knows that the starting place he earned at the front end of the season is no longer secure.

“We have probably got 11 of the league’s best players who won’t be in the starting line-up on Saturday,” he claims in today’s Western Mail.

“We could put two first XI teams out and they would probably finish first and second in this division.

“The strength in depth we have is unbelievable. It’s a credit to the gaffer that he has kept everyone happy, even if they aren’t in the team.

“In my absence the boys have done ever so well and it’s going to be hard for me to get back in the squad. But it’s something I’m looking forward to.

“Having a big squad is a great thing for the club. If you are out of the team you’ve got to work hard in training to get your spot back.

“Fair play to the lads who have come in, they’ve played really well, scored goals and given something to the team.

“I won’t begrudge them that. But I want my place back and I will work extremely hard to get it.

“I always roll my sleeves up in situations like this. I’ve had it before when a player has come in and done well when I’m out.

“Whether it’s coming off the bench or working hard on the training pitch to show the gaffer I deserve my shirt back, I’ll do it.

“The team have been going really well but we just have to maintain it now. Nothing is won in 10 or 20 games.

“After Christmas we will start assessing it. But, while it’s nice for the fans, I’m not getting too carried away with it all.

“That being said, I’d still rather be looking down on teams than looking up at them. It’s a nice place to be.”