Tate had to sit out last weekend’s draw with Doncaster due to suspension but he should return on Friday night to take his place in the defence as the Swans look for the victory that will draw them level with Cardiff in 2nd place.<\/p>\n
But drawing level with their rivals is not the main thing on Tate’s mind \u201cI don\u2019t think there would be too much significance at the minute if we pull level with Cardiff,\u201d he told the Western Mail. \u201cBut taking three points off Portsmouth is important and so all we can think about is trying to win a tough game and then see what happens elsewhere.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re doing OK at the moment, but that\u2019s all you can say \u2013 it\u2019s only November and there\u2019s a long way to go.<\/p>\n
\u201cBut we\u2019re enjoying it and for me it\u2019s a real pleasure to be part of it.<\/p>\n
\u201cAfter missing out on a play-off place in the last two years, we\u2019ve come to terms with the pressures involved and our experience will hopefully help us stay up in those top few places.<\/p>\n
\u201cEveryone knows how much I love this place and it would be great to be part of another promotion, but I\u2019m not thinking any further than the next game.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve always had a great atmosphere for Friday night games at the Liberty.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere\u2019s a different feeling to it under the lights, especially if we are doing well.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt also allows all the local lads who play football on a Saturday afternoon to come along and support us.<\/p>\n
\u201cI hope we have a decent crowd on Friday because it does make a difference to the players on the pitch.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe players deserve it as well. We are third in the league, playing some good football, certainly more attacking than last season, and I think the fans appreciate it.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are value for money, even though I still believe there are more goals in us.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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