Looking back on that bizarre 3-3 draw with Coventry in December
Swansea City came back from 3-0 down to draw 3-3 at the CBS Arena in December. Goals from Liam Cullen, Joel Piroe and Jay Fulton secured the point in front of an impressive midweek turn out from the Jack Army. Just under 1,400 - It has to be said this wasn’t one of the finest Swans performances but we again saw character and determination to get back in to the game.
Press Report : Substitute Liam Cullen completed a remarkable comeback as Swansea came from three goals down to steal a 3-3 draw against Coventry at the CBS Arena. Jonathan Panzo, Jamie Allen and Viktor Gyokeres put the Sky Blues in the driving seat before Joel Piroe and Jay Fulton reduced the deficit. Cullen had only been on the pitch a matter of seconds when he poked in from close range to complete the turnaround for Swansea, who came into the match without a win in six.
Swansea enjoyed seventy two per cent of possession in the opening forty five minutes but barely threatened as Piroe's free-kick was comfortably gathered by Sky Blues goalkeeper Ben Wilson. Despite the words of manager Russell Martin ringing in the Swansea players' ears as they returned to the field, it took less than two minutes for Coventry to double their lead. Gyokeres was the architect, teeing up Allen to curl his left-footed effort out of the reach of Benda for his fourth goal of the season. Gyokeres then put Coventry three goals to the good after 54 minutes, making no mistake when he was put through by O'Hare's pass despite a nervy wait as the ball trickled into the opposite corner after striking the post.
Swansea had not shown any signs of launching an unlikely comeback, but last season's top scorer Piroe started the turnaround after 68 minutes when he turned in Ryan Manning's cross from the left.
Martin had introduced both Oliver Cooper and Armstrong Oxo-Flex in an attempt to salvage something from the match and it was the latter who forced Wilson into a smart save before Fulton fired home the rebound. And just 16 minutes after Piroe's ( below ) tap-in, the comeback was complete. Cullen, thrown on just a matter of seconds before, was in the right place at the right time to turn in after Piroe's header had come back off the post, stunning the CBS Arena crowd.
Swans Indy Report Link Here –> Coventry 3 Swans 3
Watch the highlights from that 3-3 draw
What to read next:
Swansea City have received a number of player inquiries Swansea City have been talking to clubs over the past weeks who have expressed an interest in several players, one we are told is Nathan Wood with Southampton rumoured to be interested. Wood is now on the last year of his contract having had it extended prior to the end of last season.
Latest updates on Swansea City’s transfer interests Swansea City have been connected to Macauley Langstaff and Adama Sidibeh in recent times, and today we can announce as yet no offers have been made for either player, and in St Johnstone’s case there has been absolutely no interest at all.
Wales : It’s over Rob, it’s time to go Wales fielded a changed side to the picks manager Rob Page made against Gibraltar a few days ago. Notably Swansea City’s Liam Cullen starting on the bench. The Swans had Ben Cabango in the starting line up for the second time in this weeks training camp and friendly matches. Charlie Crew looked delighted to be on the bench.
Swansea City : Adama Sidibeh in profileHe’s a very new name in Scottish football,but the St Johnstone player has allegedly emerged as a target for the Swans this summer. The player who is now twenty five was snapped up from non league Warrington Rylands in January by the Saints and is beginning to enjoy life in Perth.
Sam Gallagher fee estimate ! Blackburn Rovers forward Sam Gallagher is a certainty to leave the club this summer if the words of ex England international, Carlton Palmer are to be believed. In what we believe is a bizarre connection of Gallagher to the Swans we now hear an estimated value for the player.
Swansea City : Sam Gallagher in profile, but why ? It has been mentioned by another outlet that Sam Gallagher currently contracted to Blackburn Rovers in League One is a target for the Swans. We’ve done some research and put a huge red marker on the player due to his long list of injuries
No current interest in Chelsea defender from the Swans Alfie Gilchrist is being openly touted by Chelsea for a loan move this summer in to the Championship with other League One clubs interested. The right sided centre back come right back has already enjoyed a good season in the Chelsea first team, and now the Blues believe his development for one season needs to be elsewhere.
Swansea City : Zak Jules in profileThe Islington born centre back has eligibility through his mother to play for Scotland and his career hasn’t seen a level above league one, however this past campaign he has drawn interest from a few Championship clubs.