Call them the comeback
kids, as the Swans did pull a one of a kind campaign, when these rally after
looking down in the canvas and made their efforts speak for themselves by
seeing another day in the ranks of Premiership.
With a see saw of a
campaign, after the arrival of Paul Clement and a brief revival, the Swans
struggled with a few matches and time running out for them.
After staging a close
race and the AFC Boys holding the last spot in relegation, many thought that Hull
City and Crystal Palace near salvation.
Suddenly things turn
out for the best for the Swans, to finish in 15 place and save itself from relegation.
As Hull City, Middlesborough
and Sunderland became the unlucky ones relegated to Championship.
So far, the Swans are
preparing for a campaign with many challenges as well looking to make a stand
in what seems to be another contested edition in EPL.Also looking forward of not finishing just above the relegation spots.
Nevertheless, the
goal for second year manager Paul Clement will be to keep his squad way above the top
spots if possible, with an all-around challenge ahead of him as this time he
has to manage a full campaign.
A squad known for its
limited monies to spend in the transfers market but with a marvelous sense of vision, this time so far with four players signed for the upcoming campaign, the
Swans are betting on the future of its youth.
The arrivals at
Liberty Stadium of Erwin Mulder- Heerenveen, Roque Peña- Las Palmas and Tammy
Abraham- Chelsea reinforce much needed areas in the Swans lineup.
The incorporations of
Marc Walsh- Finn Harps, Kees de Boer, Jayden Smith and Arnor Gudhojohnsen to their
academy programs will be a risk well taken as all of these chaps show up a lot
of potential.
No doubt, that one
day these will be in the starting lineup.
With last campaign squad
in its majority twelve of them leaving to other destinations, the ball is on Clement
side to build a squad according to his demands as well and make it a contender throughout
the 2017-18 campaign.
“It’s good to be
back,’’ declared Clement, “and everyone is looking forward to the new season”.
Wise words from an optimist
filled man looking forward to many prime time seasons in Liberty Stadium and a
long stay in the top circuit as well looking forward in this and other campaigns
for more reward filled finishes.
Very well, the Welsh
Boys are back and ready for business and end the aims of its Boss will be to finish
above in the top spots in the table and not worry in the end to fight for its
survival to stay away from the relegation fight.
The Swans have a series
of ambitious friendlies, against Barnet, touring America and facing MLS
Philadelphia Union, USL Richmond Kickers and North Carolina, then returning to England
and face off Birmingham and closing against Italian side Sampdoria.
These matches will be
a good preparation for the Swans to open Premiership action against Southampton
in Saint Mary’s and coming home to face Manchester United and visiting
Seelhurst to face off Crystal Palace.
At the end the mood
in Liberty Stadium is one joyful one signaling a new era with sponsor, fighting
attitude in its manager and squad, the Swans are up and ready to display a new
image in its squad of a top fighting machine.
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