Steve Cooper reveals what he said in Swansea City's iconic post-Cardiff City huddle as boss delivers touching message to fans
Swansea City boss Steve Cooper had a special message for his players after the South Wales derby triumph over Cardiff City
Ian Mitchelmore
Swansea City players showed their unity after the South Wales derby triumph over Cardiff City by forming a huddle on the pitch.
Jamal Lowe's brace earned Steve Cooper's men all three points in the Welsh capital, with Neil Harris' men having Joe Ralls sent off in the second half.
It was a deserved victory for the Swans who controlled the game from start to finish and created the better chances throughout.
After the game, Swansea's players and coaching staff formed a huddle on the middle of the pitch.
And Cooper revealed his side were determined to show their unity after clinching what is a victory that will hugely lift the mood of the Jack Army who were unable to attend due to coronavirus restrictions.
"This is for you [fans]," he said.
"That's why I wanted to get everybody together on the pitch at the end of the game, to show the togetherness in the group, while knowing it's for the supporters as well.
"I think it's tough times, for everybody in south Wales, but obviously we're looking after our own in Swansea.
"I know how important this game is. The atmospheres in the games last year, especially the one at the Liberty, were on a different scale.
"I reminded the boys of that before we left to come down here earlier. It was important that they were in our minds today."
Victory lifted Swansea - albeit potentially only briefly - up to second in the Championship table.
Nice reporting from Ian Mitchelmore, proper swans fan,
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