Source: Team_Talk
Laws pleased with Owls effort
Laws said: "Swansea are a good footballing side, but the players worked extremely hard and I thought we were unlucky not to get a goal. We've done as good a job on them as anybody this season.[LNB]"Some of the football we played was excellent - particularly in the second half - and their goalkeeper had to pull off some great saves."[LNB]The point edged Wednesday closer to safety, but Laws won't rest until they are certain of avoiding the drop.[LNB]He said: "We're probably safe but it's still mathematically possible for us to go down so we'll keep going."[LNB]The Owls manager praised on-loan striker Luke Varney, who came on in the first-half to make his debut after signing from Derby County.[LNB]"I thought he was excellent," added Laws. "His movement was good and he hung in the air well."[LNB]Swansea boss Roberto Martinez had no complaints after seeing his side pick up a point.[LNB]He said: "We had long spells of possession, but the final pass let us down. I thought that a draw was probably a fair result.[LNB]"I was very pleased with the attitude of the players on a very difficult pitch and overall the performance was what we needed.[LNB]"At least now we have a break to give the players a rest, ready for the final push. I'm excited about the next six games."[LNB]Comparing striker Jason Scotland to Brazilian great Romario, Martinez said that the Trinidad & Tobago star has to try and conserve his energy while away on international duty.[LNB]The manager explained: "They are sprinters and they have to be sharp."[LNB]There were few clear-cut chances in a fairly evenly contested first-half.[LNB]Wednesday substitute Luke Varney was through on goal just before the break, but Dorus De Vries saved the striker's low shot with his legs. Marcus Tudgay earlier shot narrowly wide.[LNB]Swansea's best chance in the first half fell to Jordi Gomez, who fired straight at keeper Lee Grant.[LNB]Gomez was in the thick of the action early after the restart, having an effort blocked and then seeing his free-kick well saved by Grant down to his left.[LNB]After Darren Potter put a 20-yard effort wide, Wednesday twice went close to scoring in the 79th minute.[LNB]Richard Hinds' header looked destined for the roof of the net before De Vries did well to palm clear. The ball was only half-cleared and it fell to Tudgay, who shot straight at the keeper from a good position.[LNB]Tudgay also had a good chance, heading wide deep into stoppage-time after meeting a Varney cross.[LNB][LNB]
