An article run by the Telegraph has the Swans in third place in the list of "Best run football clubs in the country" with Premier League rivals Southampton and Arsenal the two sides that top them in the article.

The Telegraph said of the Swans "A model club, both on and off the pitch. Despite a prudent financial strategy, Swansea have firmly established themselves in the top flight: their 8th-placed finish was their highest in almost 35 years.

"The Liberty Stadium is a constant sell-out, with a long waiting list for season tickets, and wages are largely tied to performance for both players and officials. The club are unique in the Premier League in that the supporters own more than 20% of the club and have a representative on the board."

The Swans have been hailed many times in their rise through the divisions as a model club and are one of only two Premier League clubs detailed as having no debt. We sparked hope for many when we won promotion to the Premier League in 2011 and it is quite apt that we have been listed just ahead of Bournemouth who this week hailed us as a club that they wanted to emulate.

Arsenal ended up second in the list according to the Telegraph who said "Relentless consistency in the red half of north London. While the club have secured a top-four finish for the last nineteen seasons, they have completed an expensive but, ultimately, crucial move to the Emirates Stadium, one which has allowed revenues, profits and cash reserves to sky-rocket - only Manchester United, Real Madrid and Barcelona generate more matchday income than the Gunners"

But it is Southampton who have been hailed as the best run in the country. Having been an established top flight team for many years before monetary issues hit home, the Saints have bounced back with three impressive Premier League seasons that have now seen them return to Europe this season thanks to last season's 7th placed finish.

The article reads "A second summer of selling their best players for as much as possible, and doing their damnedest to replace them with talented bargains. Such a turnover of players hasn’t destabilised the club, who continued to punch above their weight in the Premier League.

Chief executive Gareth Rogers: “We very much want to run this as a sustainable football club. It was a key aim when Markus Liebherr bought the company out of administration in 2009. The word sustainability pervades this place.”

There is no place in the Top 10 for Chelsea, Manchester City, Manchester United or Liverpool

The full list reads

1. Southampton
2. Arsenal
3. Swansea
4. Bournemouth
5. Spurs
6. Everton
7. West Brom
8. Norwich
9. Stoke
10. Crystal Palace

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IanRC added 11:09 - Aug 1 How true, just as well for the big four that they have the 'fair play' rules to keep them in their unwarranted positions. And Platini wants to be next next FIFA chairman, more of the same if he is.
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