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Leon Britton On Stand-By For Swans SOS Mission

Leon Britton could make a dramatic return for relegation-threatened Swansea City in place of injured Jack Cork. Club captain Britton has not played since New Year’s Eve, but head coach Paul Clement is considering turning to the 34-year-old in the club’s hour of need.

Graham Thomas | Apr 13, 2017
Swansea City manager Paul Clement. Pic: Lynne Cameron/Sportimage (Cal Sport Media via AP Images)

Fernando Llorente Has Got The Bottle To Deliver, Says Paul Clement

Fernando Llorente’s big game know-how can help propel Swansea City to a vital victory at Watford, according to head coach Paul Clement. The Spanish World Cup winner will start his first match for a month on Saturday as the Swans seek points to begin a hoped-for climb out of the relegation zone.

Graham Thomas | Apr 15, 2017
Swansea City manager Paul Clement. Pic: Lynne Cameron/Sportimage (Cal Sport Media via AP Images)

Paul Clement Admits Swans Close To Point Of No Return (Except To The Championship)

After weeks of dismissing matches as “must win”, Swansea City head coach Paul Clement says his team simply have to beat Stoke City next Saturday. If they don’t, then Clement fears the club’s Premier League survival chances will be extremely unlikely.

Graham Thomas | Apr 15, 2017
Swansea City manager Paul Clement. Pic: Lynne Cameron/Sportimage (Cal Sport Media via AP Images)

Paul Clement Says Swans Can Stay Up, John Terry Can Sign, And Fernando Llorente Can Score Even If He Rarely Sprints

Paul Clement has insisted Swansea City can stay up – and revealed he would be keen to add John Terry to his Premier League squad for next season. The Swans head coach admits time is running out for his team, who are two points adrift of safety with just five games remaining.

Graham Thomas | Apr 20, 2017
Swansea City Stadium

Fernando Llorente Admits Swans Must Win Their Cup Final

Fernando Llorente says Swansea City must be fearless and overcome their crisis of confidence if they are to avoid relegation from the Premier League. The Spaniard faces Stoke City at the Liberty Stadium on Saturday against a backdrop of deep unease at the club’s predicament as well as severe criticism aimed at the striker himself.

Graham Thomas | Apr 22, 2017
Swansea Stadium stands

Fernando Llorente Says He Must Keep Scoring To Keep Swans Up

Fernando Llorente has stressed he needs to keep scoring if Swansea City are to stay in the Premier League. The Spanish striker scored the first goal in his team’s crucial 2-0 victory over Stoke City on Saturday – a result that reversed the Swans’ recent slide and maintained the pressure on fellow strugglers Hull City. […]

Graham Thomas | Apr 23, 2017
Swansea City A.F.C crest on the wall

Landon Donovan Backs Swans To Reap American Reward If They Stay Up

Former USA and Everton striker Landon Donovan believes Swansea City can crack America – if they can stay in the Premier League. The ex-international – who scored 57 goals in 157 appearances for his country – is currently working in an advisory role for the club, who are owned by Americans Steve Kaplan and Jason Levien.

Graham Thomas | Apr 25, 2017
Swansea City manager Paul Clement. Pic: Lynne Cameron/Sportimage (Cal Sport Media via AP Images)

Swans Trio Set For Old Trafford Return As Paul Clement Says They Are On The Up

Swansea City could be boosted by the return of Martin Olsson and Jack Cork for their vital trip to Old Trafford on Sunday. Both players missed the victory over Stoke City, which breathed new life into the club’s bid to avoid relegation, but head coach Paul Clement has confirmed they may be ready to return against Manchester United.

Graham Thomas | Apr 27, 2017
Swansea City A.F.C crest

Hit-man Lee Trundle On Target For Half Century Of Llanelli Town Goals

Former Swansea City striker Lee Trundle is leading Llanelli Town in a Welsh League and cup double bid. Scouser Trundle came out of retirement last August to sign for Second Division Llanelli and he’s fired 45 goals in 26 appearances. That haul includes eight hat-tricks. The 40-year-old, who also played for Wrexham and Bristol City, […]

Terry Phillips | Apr 28, 2017
Swansea City manager Paul Clement. Pic: Lynne Cameron/Sportimage (Cal Sport Media via AP Images)

Paul Clement Wants To Show Professor Mourinho He Has Learnt Well

Swansea City’s Paul Clement comes up against his former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho on Sunday admitting that he was once in awe of the Manchester United manager. Clement was an academy coach at Chelsea during Mourinho’s first spell in west London and saw the Portuguese’s training-ground methods and “psychology” up close and personal.

Graham Thomas | Apr 30, 2017
Swansea City manager Paul Clement. Pic: Lynne Cameron/Sportimage (Cal Sport Media via AP Images)

Ice Cool Gylfi Sigurdsson Says Swans Can Stay Up As Paul Clement Fumes

Gylfi Sigurdsson insists the great escape is still on for Swansea City, despite having to share the spoils at Manchester United where Paul Clement accused Marcus Rashford of deceiving the referee. Sigurdsson earned a 1-1 draw for the Swans with a stunning trademark free-kick at Old Trafford.

Graham Thomas | Apr 30, 2017
Swansea City manager Paul Clement. Pic: Lynne Cameron/Sportimage (Cal Sport Media via AP Images)

Paul Clement Says He’s Staying At Swans Even If Survival Bid Fails

Paul Clement insists he is going nowhere at the end of the season – even if Swansea City are relegated from the Premier League. As the Swans gear up for their next crucial survival task at home to Everton on Saturday, the head coach has moved to eradicate any speculation over his own future.

Graham Thomas | May 04, 2017