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Obafemi grateful that Kenny “had my back”

Michael Obafemi hopes to put his problems at Swansea City behind him upon his return from international duty but was grateful for the support of Ireland boss Stephen Kenny earlier this month. The Irish boss leapt to the defence of Obafemi after Russell Martin took the decision to leave him…
Thursday, 29 September 2022, 10:32

Fine margins the difference for Swansea City

A famous striker once said “it’s a funny old game” although you could be forgiven for not thinking there is much funny about us already losing five points this season thanks to the conceding of stoppage time goals. However, what it does demonstrate with those five points is just how…
Sunday, 25 September 2022, 9:48

Coaching support coming in for Martin?

Former Dundee United first team coach Adam Ashgar is wanted by Swansea City and new Sunderland boss Tony Mowbray according to media reports this morning. Alan Nixon from the Sun reports that the Swans are battling the newly promoted team for Ashgar’s signature in a bit to bolster Russell Martin’s…
Sunday, 18 September 2022, 13:20

Obafemi jeered as he makes his return but Martin sees the positives

Michael Obafemi made his return to first team action yesterday after missing the last two fixtures and received a somewhat mixed reaction. The Irish international came on for Joel Piroe in the 88th minute to a considerable amount of booing from the East stand in particular but Russell Martin isn’t…
Sunday, 18 September 2022, 10:19

Martin delighted as Hull blown away in energetic performance

The Swans and Russell Martin answered their critics with a confident and energetic performance to see off Hull City with three unanswered second half goals. Indeed it’s important to note just how poor the opposition were – probably the worst side at this level I’d personally seen – but you…
Sunday, 18 September 2022, 10:06

Martin hits back at Kenny: “Michael needs to earn the trust back”

Russell Martin says that Michael Obafemi needs to earn the trust back from his team-mates, his group of staff and the club after being unavailable for the past two fixtures. The Swansea manager was speaking ahead of the home game against Hull City and spoke at length about the situation…
Friday, 16 September 2022, 11:29
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