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REPORT – guardian.co.uk Swansea missed out on the chance to leapfrog their Welsh rivals Cardiff into second place in the Championship after being held at home by Millwall. Brendan Rodgers was looking to guide his side into the top two of England’s second tier for the first time since the club’s glory…

Monk was one of Jackett’s early signings at the club and played his part in the club leaving League Two under the now Millwall manager. And much like Darren Pratley – another Jackett signing – Monk gives the former manager much credit for starting the Swans rise up the leagues…

Swansea City could take their highest position for 27 years should they beat Millwall at the Liberty this evening and Rodgers says that his side are not afraid to take on the pressure that comes with being in the automatic promotion spaces. Moving above rivals Cardiff City is the reward…