Manning – if you’re called in to do a job, you do a job

Thursday, 4 March 2021, 19:33
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It is a very simple philosophy stated by Ryan Manning today but one that rings true when you think of the impact that the full back had in last night’s 2-1 win over Stoke having come in as one of the four changes made by Steve Cooper following the defeat by Bristol City.

Manning was the creator for Connor Roberts equaliser in the first half and tested the keeper himself on a couple of occasions as he replaced Jake Bidwell to great effect as both full backs caused Stoke problems for large parts of the evening.

It has become a rare appearance for Manning who often impresses when selected but has been forced to sit back and watch largely as the two full backs of Bidwell and Roberts have excelled for large parts of the season.

But, on the evidence of last night alone, the Swans know they have a more than capable replacement on the left side of the formation and Manning is happy to do his bit in the promotion push when it is requested.

“Everyone’s contributing – if you’re called in to do a job, you do a job – and it just goes to show how competitive the squad is,” said Manning.

“There have been a few games where players have had to step in at the last moment and the team has been changed, but everyone’s performing. It just goes to show how competitive a squad we have and the good team spirit that we have.

“I’ve been waiting a few months to try and get in. That was due to the boys being absolutely on it; we’re right up there in the league, so it goes to show how competitive the squad is.

“I was given an opportunity on Wednesday and hopefully I’ve done myself a favour and impressed the gaffer and I can stay in. First and foremost, the three points are massive and that’s the most important thing.”

Images courtesy of Getty Images, Athena Picture Agency and Swansea City Football Club.

Phil Sumbler

Been watching the Swans since the very late 1970s and running the Planet Swans website (in all its current and previous guises since the summer of 2001 As it stood JackArmy.net was right at the forefront of some of the activity against Tony Petty back in 2001, breaking many of the stories of the day as fans stood against the actions where the local media failed. Was involved with the Swans Supporters Trust from 2005, for the large part as Chairman before standing down in the summer of 2020.

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