Swans Are "Too Predictable"

Last updated : 15 February 2005 By Richard Evans
Ex-Swansea manager Colin Addison has stated that he believes that his old side are "off the pace at the moment" and Kenny Jackett must strengthen the squad immediately. Swansea have hit a mini-slump in form of late, earning just one point from their last three league matches and allowing the chasing pack to steal in on their position - a fact that Addison believes should act as a "wake up call" for Kenny Jackett.

In an interview with the Western Mail, Addison claimed that "part of the problem is I think people have sussed them out...other teams know how Swansea are likely to play". "Bringing in a couple more players would freshen Swansea up and perhaps make them a little less predictable". "Starting the next match with three strikers could be an option...that would mix things up a little bit".

It appears that Kenny Jackett certainly agrees with the ex-Swansea manager, with the club allegedly making formal bids for a number of players on Monday. One such player is QPR's Kevin McLeod, who is currently in negotiations with the club after Rangers accepted an undisclosed bid. With Swansea beginning to stutter over the line, most would agree with Jackett's attempts to strengthen the squad, including Colin Addison. "The bottom line is promotion is such a priority this season that you've got to make sure the squad is strong enough to last the distance".