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Swans were 'gutless' in Southampton FA Cup loss - Robinson


Published on 2025-01-13 22:25:35 - MSN
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  • Andy Robinson says Swansea City produced a "gutless" performance in their FA Cup defeat at Southampton - and claimed the front four attacking players were "useless". Head coach Luke Williams refused to be too critical of his players for the 3-0 defeat at St Mary's,

The article discusses the aftermath of Swansea City's FA Cup third-round replay loss to Southampton, where Swansea's manager, Michael Duff, expressed his disappointment with the team's performance. Southampton secured a 3-1 victory, with goals from Sekou Mara, Carlos Alcaraz, and Che Adams, while Swansea's only goal came from Charlie Patino. Duff criticized his team for lacking bravery and being "gutless" in their approach, particularly highlighting their failure to compete effectively in the first half. He noted that while the team showed some improvement in the second half, it was not enough to overturn the deficit. Southampton's manager, Russell Martin, acknowledged the win but pointed out areas for improvement, especially in maintaining possession and defensive solidity. The match also saw Southampton's goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu make crucial saves to keep Swansea at bay.

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