Jackett And Chairman Agree On Targets
Jackett And Chairman Agree |
Kenny Jackett was in agreement with his chairman yesterday as he agreed ater the game with the comments made by Huw Jenkins in the matchday magazine that said recent performances were not up to scratch and a minimum return of 10 points from the net 5 games were a requirement. Jenkins said "Our performance levels against Brighton and Blackpool were way below the levels required to come anywhere near where we should be. The next five games have taken on a far greater importance than it should have been at this time of the season. But a minimum points target of 10 from a possible 15 may just about keep us in touch with the top two. "Having spoken with a number of supporters over the past few weeks, I feel that they, like me, believe that unless we are careful over the next few weeks the momentum we have gained over the past two to three years will start to slow down. We must do everything in our power to make sure that this does not happen." And, after the 5-0 demolition of Carlisle, Jackett said I heard what the chairman said and I agreed with him - we didn't play anywhere near our best in recent games. "The chairman says how he sees it - he's honest and he's summed the situation up. The fact is we don't want to be outside the promotion places. There's a big gap between ourselves and the top - and coming into a crucial stage of the season we can't afford to let people pull away. "We're back in the top six and the aim is to stay there so we need to be looking for 10 or 13 points from the next five. This was a good win and I'm a happy man - but it's only three points and we want more of the same" And so do we please Kenny What to read next:We have been told by numerous Swansea fans of a chance meeting in a service station between Jamal Lowe and those returning from Norwich yesterday. Nothing in that or indeed the conversation they had yesterday. Indeed there has to be some interpretation from what we know already on Jamal Lowe. It was a pulsating game to watch and very much one of my favourite away games of the season. The Swans looked an entirely different side to that we saw at Middlesbrough when it is clear a catalyst for commitment was agreed behind the scenes at Swansea City. To a man every player grafted and wore the shirt with pride. To see the players really acknowledge the Swans support at Carrow Road this afternoon was emotional. Norwich City 2 - 2 Swansea City - Player Ratings and Reports
If you saw the match, please give us your player ratings and a mini match report. The Swans are on the Norfolk Broads, punting and boating their way to the end of the season. Hopefully the city of Norwich is obliging. Swansea City have set out on their second long distance away trip in two weekends, this time to Norwich for todays clash between the Swans and Canaries (3pm) Over the last ten meetings between the clubs Swansea City have won five times, Norwich the same. As a result of the news reported by Sky on Wednesday that five military horses had escaped and ran through central London, a Cardiff City follower thought it wise to relate the incident to the death of Swansea fan Terry Coles, 42. Liam Cullen has had his request for a new contract dismissed by Swansea City after discussions broke down last week. The lowest paid ‘senior’ player at the club ( he is twenty five) asked for a better contract increasing his £3,500 a week to around £7,000 a week over three years. Thanks to Gwyn we have a thorough assessment of this weeks officials who will take charge at Carrow Road this Saturday at 3pm. Norwich City will be keen to get the points to guarantee their play off slot, and Saturday is their first go. He was a revelation for the Swans for the few games he played this season, and now it emerges Sam Parker has ‘turned down’ a new Swansea City contract. News is thin on the ground, and some of it just incorrect as he looks to involve his representatives in some further negotiations. Plus his current contract runs for two more years. There were some worrying moments for the Swans yesterday, on three occasions mistakes from playing out from the back nearly saw the home side score. And is there now a case for Jamal Lowe to be offered a contract at Swansea ? |