No Tate For Lincoln Trip
Brused toe.
By Martin Williams
April 9 2004
Swansea City will look to take back some credibility when they face Lincoln City on Saturday, after being beaten 2-0 by Welsh Premiership part-timers Rhyl on Wednesday.
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No Tate For Lincoln Trip |
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| Swansea City will look to take back some credibility when
they face Lincoln City on Saturday, after being beaten 2-0 by Welsh
Premiership part-timers Rhyl on Wednesday. |
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Kenny Jackett was understandably disappointed
after that game, telling his players to get into the real world.
''I've learned a lot about my new team from that
game,'' Jackett said.
''I've learned that we've got some good footballers in the side and that
we've got some wide players who can do something. But I thought at times
we looked a bit brittle. In terms of physical stature Rhyl were stronger
than us all over the pitch.
''We lacked strength in the box and that's why the two goals stemmed
originally from corners - they were a danger from set-pieces all night.
''I've just spoken to the players and told them it's about coming into the
real world for us. ''We've got to find a balance so that some of the
players we have got are allowed to play. We need to be bigger and
stronger.''The Swans were without ten
first team squad regulars on the night. Andy Robinson, Leon Britton,
Kevin Nugent, Izzy Iriekpen, Michael Howard, James Thomas and Karl
Connolly were all injured.
On top of that, the Swans deadline-day signings,
Leyton Maxwell, Matthew Rees and Lee Fieldwick were all unable to play in
the competition.
Of the seven injured players on Wednesday, only Kevin Nugent seems set
to return to the squad. But added to the absent list is
Alan Tate who injured his foot in Rhyl.
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