Alan Tate was under no illusions that Jordi Gomez made the most of the challenge that saw Nathan Dyer sent off on Saturday
“I was warming up and I saw Nathan go for the ball and there was not much wrong with it,” Tate told the Evening Post
“The ball was there to be won and Jordi didn’t have control so it’s one of those where you ask what he’s been sent off for — the tackle or intent?
“And I know from my time playing with Jordi he goes down quite easily. Did he make the most of it? Yes.
“I didn’t see it fully but I gather there was a bit of rolling around.
“But is it annoying? Not really — he won us a few penalties in the Championship so you can’t really complain.”
The result on Saturday left former Swans boss Roberto Martinez under increasing pressure at the DW Stadium and Tate added “He’s bottom of the league and under a bit of pressure but do I feel sorry for him? No.
“It’s unfortunate because he’s a nice fellow and the club owe him a lot. He came in, changed the system and we’ve progressed from there.
“But as an opposing manager I can’t feel sorry for him. He knew what he was getting into, he made his choice.”
And victory left the Swans within touching distance of securing their safety in the Premier League – something that Tate never thought would be in doubt
“There were never doubts in the changing room
“We’ve had coverage and plaudits nationwide, even worldwide, but the dressing room knew what we were capable of.
“People don’t take much notice of the Championship but we knew we had good players.
“Our first win, which we waited for, settled us and it was a big confidence boost drawing with Tottenham from being a goal behind.”
