HEARTENED MARTIN: WE WERE RELENTLESS

SWANSEA had to wait until the 69th minute before finally breaking down Huddersfield, but boss Russell Martin was full of praise for the patience displayed by his players.

- Rob Cole

At times, Swansea enjoyed 81% possession in a game from which relegation-threatened Huddersfield would have been delighted to escape with a point. In the end, it was Ryan Manning’s deflected goal that won the day.

“I’m really pleased with the players. Huddersfield were excellent with what they did and we knew they’d make it difficult, watching their previous games and the run they have been on,” said Martin.

“They probably had one really good moment in the game where the guy volleys over from a throw-in. It took a lot of concentration to make sure we didn’t give them too much.

“The patience we showed in the game – I think if we have a little bit more composure and calm in the first half, we could have more opportunities. But I love the fact the lads were relentless in the second half.