Swansea Boss Bob Bradley Delighted With First Victory in 'Crazy' Crystal Palace Game

Published on: 26 November 2016

Swansea manager Bob Bradley has described his side's dramatic 5-4 win over Crystal Palace on Saturday as "crazy" and a "huge victory".


Palace had seemingly pulled off a magnificent comeback, going from 3-1 down to 4-3 up with under ten minutes remaining. But two injury time goals from Fernando Llorente gave the Swans a much neededthree points in what wasa bizarre contest.


Bradley was pleased with the efforts of his players, and emphasised the importance of the win.

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"I have been on both sides of games like that, so I understand how Palace feel," he said - viaESPN. "As far as we are concerned, it was a huge victory and one which the group thoroughly deserves.


"However, when I see the deflection off Jack Cork's head, there is a moment when you think we just need some luck to turn things around.


"In the end, the character of the players shone through and I am very happy for them.


"It has been a difficult season and a lot of things have not bounced the right way. But we still show up every day with a great mentality and I couldn't be happier for that group.''

The win saw Swansea move off the bottom of the table and close the gap to 17th placed West Ham to just two points.


"I see the win as a turning point in so many ways," Bradley added."Sometimes you feel like you need something crazy and maybe [this game] can be that moment.


"Having said that, we cannot take the good part without looking a little deeper. After all, you won't win matches like that every day.''

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