MNF Podcast - Swansea 1-0 Watford
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What was the significance of Swansea's 1-0 win against Watford?
Joy for Alan Curtis tonight. Relief at the final whistle as well. What a huge three points that is for Swansea. He was the match winner tonight. He takes over tomorrow with Swansea out of the bottom three. Newcastle drop in. That's because they've beaten Watford tonight by one goal to nil. Both sides had two shots on target.
How did the match winner impact Swansea's performance?
That's only the second time since August, though, that neither Deeney or Regalo had a shot on target in a Premier League game. Swansea had more possession. Watford improved in that second half. They had more of the ball in the second half. But it was Swansea that won it. Let's hear from one of the winners. Leon Britton is with Greg Whelan.
Leon, congratulations. Three priceless points.
Just how welcome are they?
How did Swansea's possession compare to Watford's during the match?
Very welcome. Obviously, we were disappointed with the last game, losing to Sunderland. But today wasn't probably the prettiest of games. But I think at this stage of the season and the situation we're in, three points is massive for us.
Believe it or not, that was actually William's first ever Premier League goal here at the Liberty Stadium. Will he score too many more significant than that?
Well, I don't think so, but we hope so along the way. I mean, he's been fantastic for us. I think, you know, he's our captain, he's our leader, and he's been brilliant since he's joined the club. And it's surprising that he hasn't scored more goals in the Premier League for us, but it was a vital one for us today, and hopefully he can score a few more along the way.
You had, as you know, the new head coach looking on from the sidelines. Did that bring an extra edge to the whole night for you all tonight?
Well, maybe, obviously, when you've got a new manager or head coach as such watching the game, everyone's out to impress, of course. So, yeah, no, we've got the news and obviously it's give everyone a lift. I'm sure we'll get back to the training ground, work with him and it'll be interesting to see what he's got to say. But obviously, you know, it's a great start with him watching and us getting the win today.
Psychologically, just how big a result is this?
What role did the new head coach play in the match atmosphere?
It takes you out of the bottom three.
Yeah, it was a big weekend. Obviously, we dropped into the bottom three, so with us playing tonight, we needed to try and get a win to get back out of it. Obviously, it's, like you say, a big psychological lift for us, especially coming off the back of a defeat at home against one of our rivals in Sunderland. So, a big lift, and we're going into the weekend now, looking to try and pick up some more points. Leon, well done tonight. Lovely, thank you.
And now let's head straight back to the Liberty Stadium because the match winner and man of the match is waiting to speak to us. Ashley Williams, well done tonight. How valuable are three points? Is that for the team?
It's massive. I think all the games are big for us now. And, you know, we need points as quick as possible. So, you know, as quickly as we can get them and try and move up the table and get us out of this position that we found ourselves.
Ash, how are you? It's Brendan. Hi, Gaffer. Yeah, good man. We're just asking you, I think the last time you scored at the Liberty was about five years ago when I was the manager. Why has it taken so long for you to get a goal?
I don't know, it's about time, isn't it? I think I was giving up hope going up on corners and stuff, but I'm just happy that I can help the team get a vital three points today and pop up with a goal.
To be fair, I thought yous were brilliant defensively and obviously Brits in front of you there as well. Yous controlled the two front boys who are very strong and I thought defensively as a team yous looked very good.
Yeah, I think that's the key against Watford because they're strikers, they're a real handful so we knew we had to keep Brits with us and it was going to be a tough game where we had to battle and fight and I think the whole team did that tonight so it's really pleasing.
Ashley, how aware are you and the players of the new manager coming in and the great job he's done at Udinese?
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Chapters
7 chapters
1
What was the significance of Swansea's 1-0 win against Watford?
0:01–0:20
2
How did the match winner impact Swansea's performance?
0:20–0:45
3
How did Swansea's possession compare to Watford's during the match?
0:45–1:42
4
What role did the new head coach play in the match atmosphere?
1:42–5:51
5
What psychological effect does this victory have on Swansea's season?
5:51–7:45
6
How did the players feel about their performance and the result?
7:45–12:57
7
What tactical adjustments did Swansea make to secure the win?
12:57–22:11
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