Robbo strikes again

Andy Robinson was on the score sheet again tonight as the Swans increased their lead at the top of the table to 2 points with a 2-0 home victory against Scunthorpe United.

As we expected, Jackett gave starts to Robinson and Martinez as both players helped Swansea to a point away at Tranmere 10 days ago. They replaced McLeod (injured) and O’Leary who was dropped to the bench.

A smaller crowd of just over 13,200 were at the Liberty Stadium, which included a coach-full of travelling Scunthorpe fans. There was nothing to shout about in the first 45 minutes, a dire opening half needed to be followed by an improved second.

Andy Robinson tried his luck from long range, which was parried by the keeper while Izzy made a superb tackle to prevent Scunny from taking the lead just before the break, saving Tate?s blushes after an under hit back-pass to Gueret in goal. Izzy nearly did the same thing but Gueret managed to clear the danger.

8 minutes from the restart and Swansea took the lead, and it was Robinson again who got on the score sheet. Britton, who produced one his best performances of the season, won the ball deep in the Swansea half, he then backheeled it to Tate who launched a long pass up towards Trundle who then flicked it on to Akinfenwa – he controlled it and then hooked the ball to get Leon going again down the right wing, his cross was pulled back and met by Robbo who finished a great move off inside the penalty area.

Swansea were now on top of the game and they went in search for a second goal to put the game beyond doubt. Forbesy replaced Robinson late on and it proved a good change for Jackett as the right-winger grabbed our second goal. Trundle, despite not scoring in 2 games, increased his assist tally as he put Forbes through on goal who then fired the ball home three minutes from time.

The Swans again did what matters and that?s getting 3 points and with MK Dons doing us a favour against Huddersfield, we now have a 2-point gap at the top of the league!