Swans boss all smiles

14 August 2010 19:01
Swansea boss Brendan Rodgers hailed a "fantastic" performance after his side thumped Preston 4-0. The lively Stephen Dobbie gave Swansea a 23rd-minute lead and it was 3-0 at the break thanks to further strikes from Darren Pratley and Nathan Dyer. David Cotterill's second-half penalty completed the rout. "It was a wonderful performance with four goals and a clean sheet and I have to be pleased with that," said Rodgers. "The players want to play in the right way and both wingers were on top form but it was a good team performance. "Concentration was good, particularly at the start of the second half, but motivation was the key. "At half-time I told them that the next 45 minutes would be harder and they did exactly as I wanted. The players have responded to everything I have asked and it is a great day for the supporters who will all go home happy. "It was fantastic but we want to continue to improve and it is my job as manager to keep raising the bar. What was impressive was the intensity the players brought to the game and they showed that they can accept responsibility."

Source: PA