Russell Martin hails academy production line after derby goals
Head coach Russell Martin hailed Swansea City’s academy production line after two of the three goals in derby victory at Cardiff were scored by Landore alumni.
Russell Martin is the first head coach or manager to have four-straight south Wales derby victories to his name, and the Swansea City boss feels the most special part of creating history is that his side have done so by being totally committed to their identity.
Swansea City head coach Russell Martin savoured sharing emotions of a dramatic south Wales derby victory with players, staff and supporters after Ben Cabango’s 99th-minute winner gave the visitors the bragging rights at Cardiff City Stadium.
Saturday's south Wales derby is the latest edition of a rivalry stretching back over 111 years. Through the highs and lows, famous victories and heartbreaking defeats, these are days that just hit different. They shape the history, memories and passion we share as supporters, as a team, and as a club.
See you on Saturday, Jack Army.
Russell Martin insists he will never view the South Wales derby as just another game, and is hoping to give Swansea City supporters a performance and result to be proud of at Cardiff City on Saturday.