Maisie Miller | We need to get that final action right in front of goal

Swansea City Women’s Maisie Miller believes her side are more than capable of rediscovering their scoring rhythm, and says it is a matter of improving their final action following the 1-0 defeat to The New Saints.

A second-half goal from Lexie Harrison secured victory for the Saints in what was their first win of the phase two section in the Genero Adran Premier, despite the Swans creating a number of chances - particularly in the first half - that could have seen them secure a comfortable win.

Goals have dried up slightly in recent weeks. While Swansea have scored 56 goals in 19 league matches this season, they have found the net just three times in their last four league games, all of which have ended in defeat.

Miller admits it is the lack of a clinical edge that has proved costly over a recent run of games where the Swans have had the opportunities to take positive results.

But Miller insists they will continue working hard to rediscover their finishing touch ahead of their final league game against champions Wrexham, before a Bute Energy Welsh Cup final against Cardiff City a fortnight later.

“I thought in the first half we had some really good chances, with good deliveries into the box and across goal, but for us it’s that final detail of getting the ball over the line which hasn’t quite happened in the past few weeks," she said.

“On the flip side, we are getting into those positions and creating chances, and we know that if we keep working on that finishing touch in training, the results will come over the next few weeks.

“It’s hard to reflect too negatively on our goalscoring when you look at how many we’ve scored this season, but in tight games it comes down to fine margins, and that’s where we’ve struggled recently.

“But the number of goals we’ve scored shows we are more than capable of finding the back of the net — it’s just about making sure everything clicks in those key moments.”

Miller also reflected on her first full season with the club, describing it as an important year of development after featuring in a number of positions.

“The season has flown by, and with just two games left, I’ve really enjoyed it. It’s my first full season with the team, both in training and on matchdays, and I feel I’ve developed a lot over the year," she added.

“I’ve had the opportunity to play in a variety of positions, and I feel I’ve grown both as a player and as a person with those different roles and responsibilities. Credit to the girls and the staff for the support they’ve given me throughout my time here.”

Sunday's game was also a special occasion for Swansea City Women stalwarts Stacey John and Steph Turner, who made their final home appearances. Turner has made over 100 appearances for her childhood club, while John is closing in on 250 appearances across an incredible 14-year spell with the Swans.

Miller was full of praise for both players, and their considerable contribution to the women’s game in Wales, as well as the guidance they have given her day in, day out — particularly while adapting to different positions on the pitch.

“What Stacey and Steph have both done for this club and for women’s football in Wales is phenomenal. As a young player, I can only be grateful for how they have helped push the game forward," she added.

“Having the opportunity to play in multiple positions has meant I’ve played alongside Steph at wing-back and alongside Stacey as well. The support they’ve given me — whether that’s talking me through games or offering advice in training — has been invaluable.”