Kawya Kavindi and Rashmika Sewwandi have also been named, while several senior players have been left out

Andrew Fidel Fernando16-Dec-2025Sri Lanka has named a young squad for the forthcoming T20Is against India, bringing in the likes of 17-year-old ambidextrous spinner Shashini Gimhani, 23-year-old seamer Kawya Kavindi, while 19-year-old Rashmika Sewwandi has also been named.Captain Chamari Athapaththu also has some experienced hands in her ranks for the series, with spinner Inoka Ranaweera, 39, also in the squad, alongside a top order that has now had significant exposure at the top level. But as the team builds towards next year’s T20 World Cup in England, there is now a drive within the squad to blood younger players.There is no room in the squad for wicketkeeper-batter Anushka Sanjeewani (35), who has played 86 T20Is. Also omitted are Udeshika Prabodhani (39), Sugandika Kumari (33), or Achini Kulasuriya (34), who had all been part of the squad for the team’s most recent T20I assignment, the tour of New Zealand in March this year.Gimhani, one of Sri Lanka’s most exciting young talents, delivers wristspin with either arm, though left-arm wristpin is her primary suit. She earns her place in this squad through solid showings against Australia Under-19 in September. She had already made a promising start to her senior international T20I career, however, having taken six wickets at the top level from five matches, with an economy rate of 5.53.Seamer Kavindi also has some top-flight experience under her belt, with 10 T20Is to her name. Sewwandi, also a seamer, has one T20I against her name, but did not bowl in that match. Nimasha Madushani, the 26-year-old left-arm spinner, is uncapped in internationals.While Sri Lanka seek fresh talents in the bowling department, the batting is more familiar. Hasini Perera, Vishmi Giunaratne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Nilakshika de Silva, and Kavisha Dilhari – all of whom played significant roles in the recent ODI World Cup – are in this squad. Kaushini Nuthyangana is likely to take the gloves in Sanjeewani’s stead.Seamer Malki Madara, 24, has impressed with the ball this year in ODIs, is also there. Malsha Shehani, who bowls both seam and spin, finds a place as well.The five-match T20I series begins in Visakhapatnam on December 21, before moving to Thiruvananthapuram for the last two games.Sri Lanka squad: Chamari Athapaththu (capt), Hasini Perera, Vishmi Gunaratne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Nilakshika De Silva, Kavisha Dilhari. Imesha Dulani, Kaushini Nuthyangana, Malsha Shehani, Inoka Ranaweera, Shashini Gimhani, Nimesha Madushani, Kawya Kavindi, Rashmika Sewwandi, Malki Madara

Even though Spurs have not grabbed many headlines this summer, the transfer business conducted in North London has been pretty impressive.

Clinton N’Jie’s recent arrival follows moves for defensive trio Kevin Wimmer, Kieran Trippier and Toby Alderweireld, while deals to offload flops such as Paulinho, Etienne Capoue and Roberto Soldado have brought in vital funds and sliced large salaries from the club’s outgoings.

However, the sides around Tottenham in the race for the top four have done more. Liverpool now look a transformed force, Manchester United have made wise additions and there’s even an argument that West Ham’s significant business puts them close to the Lilywhites as outsiders in the running for Champions League qualification.

One point from two games is also far from ideal in terms of starting the season, and if Spurs are to get back on course then some late window moves appears to be needed. With that in mind, here are FIVE issues facing Tottenham…

A striker!

By far the standout on the ‘to do’ list at Spurs, getting a striker is a genuine priority. As things stand, the exit of Roberto Soldado has left Mauricio Pochettino with only Harry Kane and Emmanuel Adebayor to call upon, and with the club’s desire to offload the latter no secret, an injury to their 21-year-old could raise serious issues.

Luckily for the Londoners there is still some time on the clock (about two weeks to be precise) and targets are out there. Reports suggest that Saido Berahino is the man the club want, but with West Brom holding out for a sizable fee there is still work to be done. Fernando Llorente is also thought to be an option, and there’s a strong argument that the club need both.

Getting rid of Emmanuel Adebayor

Aside from brief spells of magic under Harry Redknapp and Tim Sherwood, Adebayor has been a costly flop at White Hart Lane. The Togolese forward always starts each era of his career well, but there are issues surrounding his motivation – just ask Arsenal or Manchester City – and performances soon slide.

On his day he can be a top-class option up front, with his intelligence, technique and power all admirable traits, and although interest has been expressed in him he remains in North London on a sizable salary. Maybe a pay-off could be the bets option, with the 31-year-old possessing the potential to be a disruptive influence.

Adding more pace

Clinton N’Jie is now in and the Cameroonian’s presence alone will significantly increase the pace of the Spurs attack, but aside from the aforementioned ex-Lyon man, Pochettino lacks any real speedsters.

Nacer Chadli, Harry Kane and Christian Eriksen are not exactly slouches, but none of this trio can really be relied upon to burst past opponents, while Erik Lamela is more inclined to operate between the lines than to take on full-backs. Some more speed could help Pochettino to set up in a counter-attacking style.

Hugo Lloris

As the David de Gea saga twists and turns everyday, it’s entirely feasible that the Spaniard could be a Real Madrid player by the start of September. Reports have suggested that Manchester United will look to Lloris if they’re unable to keep their man, so there is a certain degree of anxiety in North London.

Although there’s nothing to suggest that the Frenchman wants to leave White Hart Lane, the lure of Champions League football and a greater chance of winning silverware could sway him, but Spurs have always shown a reluctance to speed through sales, which counts in their favour at this stage of the summer.

Keeping Christian Eriksen

The speculation is not just being limited to Lloris at White Hart Lane, with Eriksen also attracting glances. His agent, Martin Schoots, has claimed that “you never know” what’s going to happen at any stage of the transfer window amid mooted interest from Juventus, while the Dane has also talked up his “secret plan” to progress in the past.

With it being so late on in the window Spurs hold all of the aces, but they must work hard to ensure Eriksen is committed to at least seeing out the season at the club.

Arsenal star Aaron Ramsey has revealed his frustrations over his current goal-scoring drought, according to reports from the Mirror.Ramsey is well-known for being a goal-scoring midfielder, but the Wales international has yet to open his account so far this season.The 24-year-old is therefore hoping to end his drought when the Gunners host Manchester United at the Emirates on Sunday, while also claiming that it’s been so long he does not remember his latest strike.WANT MORE? >>ÂArsenalÂTransfer NewsÂ|ÂLatestÂTransfer News”I don’t know how long it’s been since my last goal,†he said.“I just know I haven’t got off the mark yet this season, which I’m disappointed with.”Ramsey went to praise in-form team-mate Alexis Sanchez, who scored a hat-trick against Leicester City last weekend before adding to that tally with a goal in their Champions League loss to Olympiakos.“It’s nice to see Alexis scoring again,†he said. “You could see his frustration before that and how much he wanted to score.“It wasn’t just him. There are a few other players – myself included – who are a bit frustrated not to get a goal, but I’m delighted for him that he’s finally got off the mark.“As soon as the first one goes in [for the Chilean], two more fly in straight away! Hopefully now he’s in a good place where he can just go from strength to strength.“That’s how it goes. You get frustrated and then all of a sudden a few games down the line one comes and the next thing you know you’re scoring on a regular basis again.“Hopefully I can be there soon as well.â€Arsenal currently sit fourth on the Premier League table with 13 points, while their opponents United are top with 16.A win for the Gunners would therefore bring them into the mix as title contenders, but a loss would allow United to holdÂan even strongerÂgrip at the summit.

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Tottenham Hotspur have had their fair share of heart-break over the last few seasons. Whether missing out on the top four, or enduring transfer misery, Spurs fans have experienced it all whilst following their club.With the birth of Twitter in 2006, it perfectly matches up with some of Spurs’ most dramatic seasons. Whether capturing the signing of the ‘magnificent seven’, seeing five different managers take the helm, or the magic surrounding their Champions League success, Twitter has been there for it all. As a result of this, the emergence of several Spurs accounts has happened during this period. From comedy, to hard-hitting journalism, fans of the White Hart Lane club have been spoilt for choice when it comes to Twitter idols. Not quite as delirious as fans of their North London rivals, Spurs Twitter is an entertaining place come match-day.So here are the top ten accounts that all Spurs fans should be following!

1. @TalkingTHFC

Followers: 36,000

Having gained chances with the Telegraph and the Sun, TalkingTHFC is at the front-line of Spurs reporting. A runner-up at the 2014 Football Blogging Awards, this Spurs source is a must follow for the most up-to-date news.

2. @HotspurRelated

Followers: 61,000

One of the first Spurs accounts on Twitter, Hotspur Related has been through the ups and downs of being a Spurs fan. With a professional twist combined with the latest news, it prides itself on being a top Tottenham source.

3. @TheTottenhamWay

Followers: 4700

Despite not having the biggest following, The Tottenham Way is a primary online source for Spurs news. With an excellent podcast on the side, their articles draw information from far and wide to keep fans up-to-date.

4. @SpursInTheBlood

Followers: 19,500

One of the more comical Spurs fans online, Spurs in the Blood epitomises the passionate side of the fan-base. With some fantastic imagery and interaction with players, it is another awesome spot for Spurs fans.

5.@TheSpursWeb

Followers: 18,900

Professional as they come, TheSpursWeb has the appearance and presence of an official source for the club. If SpursOfficial mark two is what you are looking for, then look no further.

6.@SpursStatMan

Followers: 37,300

Everyone loves a stat, and with Spurs’ squad the youngest in the league, there’s stats a plenty over at SpursStatMan. With some fantastic articles also, it is a must follow surrounding match-day.

7.@TheSpursBrain

Followers: 10,300

Yet another comedian within the Spurs fan-base, you can count on the Spurs Brain to drum up a satirical stat surrounding one of the club’s rivals. You’ve probably seen their work before.

8.@Simply_Spurs

Followers: 15,800

Now I know you’ve seen these guys in action. Now providing Vines for many notable sources, the original home of ‘the banter vine’ is always at the heart of fantastic Tottenham videos.

9.@LoveTheShirt

Followers: 25,200

If you’re a Spurs fan that hasn’t picked up a copy of their Fanzine, then you simply must. Home of the 1882 movement, the LoveTheShirt guys are an older generation of Tottenham fans that have seen it all before.

10. @SpurredOnTV

Followers: 4000

New to the online game, the first official Spurs fan TV account has enjoyed an impressive start to their spell. With fan interviews, pranks and videos, they are definitely making moves in the Spurs world.

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has slammed his former club and manager Louis van Gaal for their negative brand of football, according to reports from BBC.

The Red Devils have been a difficult team to beat of late, with Van Gaal’s men in a respectable fourth place only two points off top-of-the-table Manchester City.

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However, United have struggled to score on a consistent basis this season with just 15 goals so far, and Scholes, who spent 20 years with the club, has pinpointed the gaffer’s negative tactics as the reason for the side going 247 minutes at home without a goal.

“I think the hardest thing to do is to coach scoring goals, creativity and to have players who are off the cuff,” Scholes said on BBC radio.

“It’s a team you wouldn’t want to play against and it’s probably a team you wouldn’t want to play in either.

“There’s a lack of risk and creativity. It seems he [Van Gaal] doesn’t want players to beat men and score goals – it’s not a team I would have enjoyed playing in.

“The style is not something that Sir Alex Ferguson would have adhered to.”

The ex-England international also went on to back recently maligned striker Wayne Rooney, once again blaming Van Gaal’s negative approach as the cause of his poor form.

“I was at the Manchester derby and I watched him [Rooney] for the first 20 minutes,” he added.

“His movement was brilliant but when he’s playing in that team there’s nobody prepared to pass to him. You’d be tearing your hair out.

“Ruud van Nistelrooy, Teddy Sheringham, Andy Cole couldn’t play in this team.

“You don’t get crosses in the box, [no] midfielders looking for runs. I think it’s a very difficult team to be a centre forward in.”

United have a tricky trip to Selhurst Park to face Crystal Palace this weekend, before hosting CSKA Moscow at Old Trafford in a Champions League fixture on Tuesday.

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The Baggies have cemented themselves in the mediocrity of mid-table in the last few seasons and Tony Pulis’ reign is the perfect symbol of that.

As the flair has drained out of the side, the team has become a chore to watch and incredibly reliant on a lack of natural full-backs and ‘passion’.

Your challenge on FM is to make West Brom a side you want to watch again and show that the Baggies have the resources to be more than a static mid-table club.

The defensive structure at the club will give you a solid start to your tenure, but the crucial factor of your reign will be if you can give the side more of a creative spark and begin to take on some of the more talented squads in the league.

Arguably, Stoke’s investment post-Pulis would be a good template for how to start your WBA save and you might want to look at some of these FIVE to help with the Baggies’ evolution…

Niko Kranjcar

Kranjcar’s turbulent career is coming into its twilight years, but the ex-Pompey star can do a good job for most Premier League sides.

The Croatian can play in any of the attacking midfield roles and, despite a low work rate, will be sure to create plenty of chances for your forward players.

Kranjcar isn’t going to be found tracking back a great deal and is fairly prone to injury, so use him sparingly but he is definitely a bargain at under £2 million.

Jesus Navas

Navas is often available after the first season of a save and the flying Spaniard will be a great addition to the Baggies’ squad.

His high wages may well be an issue for you, but the World Cup winner has the quality to really make the difference in the final third and would be a substantial improvement on the current wide options at the Hawthorns.

The transfer itself should be relatively cheap, but the board, and other squad members, might not be too impressed with a new signing getting such big wages.

Fran Villalba

Villalba is unquestionably a signing for the future, but that doesn’t mean you should overlook the value of making such a transfer early on in your save.

The Valencia starlet becomes a great creative force in the ‘ten role’ and has a potential that should see him as a CL regular. Villalba should be available for very little early on and, if he realises his potential, you are certain to get a significant return on your investment.

The creator might be worth loaning out once you sign him, or you can opt to monitor his progress in your own youth ranks.

Glenn Whelan

This really is a throwback to the Pulis days at Stoke, but Whelan’s experience in central midfield could be useful cover in the short-term.

The Potters’ destroyer in the centre of the park is often replaced in their squad early on and the veteran might be available at cut price.

With the decline in rating of Claudio Yacob, a strong central midfielder is crucial and Whelan could provide the base for your newly attacking approach.

Gaston Ramirez

Ramirez has had an indifferent time since his move to England to say the least.

Many were shocked when the Uruguayan moved to Southampton and he has never really found his feet on the south coast.

However, much like Adel Taarabt or Hatem Ben Arfa, Ramirez can be a real asset to your squad if you get the man management right and use him in the correct system.

Saints are often happy to show this enigmatic character the door so he could be yours for a bargain price.

The last number of few windows have been a familiar yet frustrating merry-go-round for Southampton fans, with a swinging door at St Mary’s almost becoming the norm.

The Saints continue to play expansive and attractive football, which in turn has drawn in some of the nation’s biggest teams as suitors for their players. Over recent years international stars have been sold on at considerable profit, with the club seemingly powerless to hold onto their prized assets.

However, with a formidable scouting network earning its crust, on almost every occasion Southampton have replaced a departing star name with a much cheaper alternative that has gone on to hold his own.

Of the current squad, there are a number of players that are being linked with exits, with none more apparent than Sadio Mane. The Senegalese attacker has lit up English football since arriving in the summer of 2014, with his pace, power and precision making him a feared opponent up and down the land. It has been Mane’s physical attributes, goal threat and explosiveness on the counter attack that has kept the Saints as one of the most unpredictable and dangerous teams in the Premier League.

However, as with plenty of other stars in the recent past, the 23-year-old’s standout performances have led to links with other supposedly more-illustrious clubs.

Manchester United are the team most commonly mentioned as a major suitor of the versatile African attacker, despite other top European clubs also thought to have an interest in him. Talk in the press suggests that the Red Devils made an approach for Mane last summer, only for Southampton to hold their nerve and declare the player not for sale. It is believed that Louis van Gaal’s men are ready to launch another bid for the Saints star this month, which will again test his employers’ resolve.

Mane was benched in the recent 1-0 defeat to Norwich after a disciplinary issue, with rumblings coming out of the south coast club that the former Red Bull Salzburg forward is unsettled.

One of the things Southampton have got right over recent years is deciding when to sell their best players.

On almost every occasion, when the Saints have accepted the overtures of a fellow Premier League side, the St Mary’s team have maximised the transfer fee they have received and the player has more often than not failed to deliver at his new club.

With this in mind and the fact that a toothless United side are looking increasingly devoid of ideas in the final third, it could well be the perfect time for Southampton to part company with another star name. Mane’s valuation now is as high as it has ever been and, with the player supposedly unsettled, the figure the Saints receive could well be lower in the summer if they hold onto him.

Southampton have the ability to hold an increasingly desperate and cash-rich United to ransom. And as such, if the Hampshire club can pull another diamond from the rough to replace him, selling Mane for top dollar this month could well be a wise move.

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Crystal Palace is a ship that is sinking quicker than the titanic.

But the funny part is that only a couple of months ago it was running as well as a luxury cruise liner. Alan Pardew raised some eyebrows when he said he side could be part of a relegation battle, as at one point in the season, they sat as high as 7th.

They’ve since sunk as low at 14th in the table, only nine points away from the relegation zone. And with 10 games left to play, the teams below the Eagles will be doing everything to try and get away from the trap door.

And one man that is facing the wrath of many a Crystal Palace fan is Pardew. He was worshipped when he took over the reigns of a club that he once played for, but now its all turned a little bit sour.

They’ve earned just four points out of a possible thirty-three and are yet to win this side of Christmas. It’s pretty shocking stuff and it if wasn’t for their strong start to the season, they’d be even lower in the table.

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Yes their biggest player in Yannick Bolasie has had a spell on the sidelines with injury, but apart from that, Pardew has had a pretty much full-strength squad to choose from most of the time. Connor Wickham has been in and out of the squad with a calf complaint, but he has only yielded five goals anyway. This is what makes the Eagles’ demise slightly worrying – its hard to point the finger at what’s gone wrong.

Whilst Liverpool have endured goalkeeping blunders and Aston Villa have generally capitulated, there is no area of the pitch where Crystal Palace are particularly ‘weak’.

The signing of Emmanuel Adebayor was supposed to take things to another level but he is yet to show any meaningful signs of promise since his arrival. Talented wingers Wilfried Zaha and Bakary Sako aren’t making things happen and Yohan Cabaye looks a little ineffective in the middle of the park. These are worrying signs because these are supposed to be Palace’s strongest players without a shadow of a doubt and when your big players aren’t performing, it can be extremely worrying.

But Pardew’s management career generally appears to go up and down in extreme peaks and troughs. He guided West Ham to promotion in 2005 but could only see them finish in ninth the season after. He guided Newcastle to fifth place in 2011/2012 to then watch his side lose 15 out of 21 games to end the 2013-2014 season.

He’s struggling to find his way at Palace after everything looked so good for the Eagles earlier this year. Eight of Palace’s remaining games are against teams in the top half of the table which, if their rivals start winning, could be a massive problem.

It was a season that started as well as Leicester City’s, but one that has ended in a definite relegation dogfight.

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Albert Johanneson

You’ve probably never heard of Albert Johanneson – I know I hadn’t before researching this piece. Sadly, his tale is quite a tragic one, but one that has influenced the FA Cup and perhaps British football more than any other.

Born in South Africa in 1940, he travelled over to the UK to escape the apartheid and racial abuse he was subjected to in his home nation. A talented footballer, he signed for Leeds United, but rather than escape the abuse he was hit with to monkey chants and zulu noises.

Midway through his Leeds career he made it to the FA Cup Final; becoming the first black player to ever do so. But instead of walking out onto the hallowed turf proud, full of excitement, raring to go, the abuse he suffered left him a nervous wreck. His finest moment was destroyed and he was virtually absent on the Leeds left wing.

Like many footballers have, and still do, he turned to drink. His career was never the same, and he died a recluse at the age of just 55 in a small Leeds flat, his body undiscovered for days.

Whilst this paints a rather dark picture of Johanneson, he is comfortably one of the most important players to play the game. That moment he walked out onto the Wembley pitch he gave belief and hope to thousands of other black footballers. They too could achieve what he had.

And they have. The FA Cup today, and indeed British football in general, truly is a beautiful and multi-cultural game.

Players of all colours and all creeds will walk out this weekend to play in the quarter final of the competition, all equals with only talent, and multi-coloured boots defining them.

Johanneson isn’t the only person who has made a real impact on the competition, however, there have been many who have had a significant impact on the sport both on the pitch and off it. The real unsung heroes…

Andrew Deaner

On March 17, 2012 Fabrice Muamba collapsed face down on a football field. We all remember this, it’s a moment football fans throughout the world will never forget. We waited, some praying, most hoping that the Bolton Wanderers midfield maestro would pull through.

Of course, we know he did. After 78 minutes without a heartbeat a miracle happened and Muamba pulled through. Part of that was down to Spurs fan Andrew Deaner, a man meant to be on his day off.

Deaner, a leading cardiologist at the London Chest Hospital, was quick to aid in the situation. He advised the ambulance to reroute to the Bethnal Green Hospital almost eight miles away, rather than the closer North Middlesex because he’d need specialist equipment. That saved his life.

Now, naturally, this is without doubt an act of heroism. He comfortably makes the list of the FA Cup’s Unsung Heroes, but it’s perhaps the after-effects which is most significant to the game. Today there are over 900 defibrillators made available every weekend to potentially save a player’s life and Muamba has gone on to raise huge amounts of awareness on the subject.

Billy the White Horse

There have been many footballing tragedies over the years. The likes of Hillsborough and the Bradford Fire have left devastation on the beautiful game, and if it wasn’t for Billy the White Horse and the rest of the Metropolitan Police patrolling the first Wembley FA Cup Final, there could have been another disaster tainting English football.

Approximately 300,000 turned up to the 125,000 capacity Wembley on April 28, 1923. They surged forward, the stands overflowing, but amazing pictures show Billy the White Horse standing strong and keeping fans in order. Amazingly only 12 people required hospital treatment in the crush and thanks to the work of the horse, the first Wembley final went past pretty much without a hitch. Bolton beat West Ham 2-0, although it was the white stallion which actually secured its legacy forever.

Today the horse is still remembered, with the White Horse Bridge crossing the railway protecting public safety, just as Billy had 93 years ago.

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Whilst the 2015/16 campaign hasn’t exactly proven to be as much of a disaster for Swansea City as was once feared, the loyal South Wales supporters nonetheless have every reason to expect a sharp up-turn in fortunes from their side next term.

The Swans may have flirted with the threat of relegation for certain portions of the current campaign, but as Francesco Guidolin’s side have now all but confirmed their status in the Premier League for next season, perhaps the good times can once again resume.

So then, with Guidolin’s current contract running out at Swansea in only a matter of months, and former boss Brendan Rodgers widely expected to return to his previous managerial post four years after moving to Anfield to manage Liverpool, is the 43-year-old Northern Irish tactician really the right man to kick-start a mini revival down at the Liberty Stadium next season, or should Swansea look elsewhere?

Well, although the current main man in the Swans dug-out, Guidolin, could theoretically stay on beyond his proposed spell with the Premier League club, it seems as if Swansea need to embark on a new long-term plan.

…And although Brendan Rodgers nonetheless plied his trade with the Swans just a handful of seasons ago, the former Liverpool boss arguably represents the ideal managerial candidate to step in and ultimately help the club re-establish their once impressive form in the top tier.

The Northern Irish manager may have endured a rather tough stint on Merseyside, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that Rodgers no longer has anything to offer in the Premier League right in the here and now.

Liverpool represented too big of a step for Rodgers to take in his early managerial career at the time, but as the ex-Reds coach will have likely developed into an all-round superior tactician because of his the experience, Liverpool’s loss really could turn out to be Swansea’s gain.

Brendan Rodgers has always attempted to play an attractive and entertaining brand of football, and his desire to introduce countless flair players should be praised. Although the he looked somewhat out of his depth on Merseyside earlier on this season, there really is no reason to suggest that Rodgers couldn’t successfully re-establish himself back at Swansea ahead of the new domestic term.

The former Liverpool manager certainly knows what it takes to succeed at the Liberty Stadium after all – his relationship with the Swansea supporters remained healthy even at the worst of times when he formally held the role as manager – and his unquestionably ambitious nature and never-say-die attitude wouldn’t go amiss down in South Wales after everything that has already taken place this season.

So then, whilst Brendan Rodgers admittedly remains far from a world class tactician right in the here and now, he represents the perfect managerial option for Swansea should the Premier League club look to appoint a new head-coach before the 2016/17 campaign.

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