Oli Mac sends a pointed message in WOL to both players and club regarding our young diamonds. Whether his comments will be heeded is another matter but it's good to see his optimism and support for the team.
Oli McBurnie has urged Swansea City's sought after players to remain with the club beyond the summer transfer window.
Daniel James - who almost joined Championship rivals Leeds United in January - is one of several youngsters expected to attract interest in the summer after impressing during the 2018/19 campaign under Graham Potter.
Due to the restructuring process in place at the club following last year's relegation from the Premier League, yet more first team stars could depart the Liberty Stadium this summer.
But McBurnie - who took his goal tally to 21 for the season with a brace against Rotherham - says it's vital that the Swans keep hold of their talented youngsters.
"I’ve told the boys they have to stay here," said the Scot.
"When you have good young players who are performing well there is going to be interest and rumours, but all the boys are focused on finishing this season as strong as possible.
"We all love the gaffer, the staff, and the way we play. In the last few games you can see how attractive the football we’ve been playing is. As a player that’s what you want and it’s an attractive proposition to stay.
"It’s vital we keep our players. The whole point of the club spending so much money on the academy is to bring players through.
"We have countless players in our team who have come through the academy and that’s the point of it.
MR BIRCH, PLEASE TRY AND CONVINCE THE OWNERS OF THE WISDOM IN YOUNG OLI'S WORDS.
Oli McBurnie has urged Swansea City's sought after players to remain with the club beyond the summer transfer window.
Daniel James - who almost joined Championship rivals Leeds United in January - is one of several youngsters expected to attract interest in the summer after impressing during the 2018/19 campaign under Graham Potter.
Due to the restructuring process in place at the club following last year's relegation from the Premier League, yet more first team stars could depart the Liberty Stadium this summer.
But McBurnie - who took his goal tally to 21 for the season with a brace against Rotherham - says it's vital that the Swans keep hold of their talented youngsters.
"I’ve told the boys they have to stay here," said the Scot.
"When you have good young players who are performing well there is going to be interest and rumours, but all the boys are focused on finishing this season as strong as possible.
"We all love the gaffer, the staff, and the way we play. In the last few games you can see how attractive the football we’ve been playing is. As a player that’s what you want and it’s an attractive proposition to stay.
"It’s vital we keep our players. The whole point of the club spending so much money on the academy is to bring players through.
"We have countless players in our team who have come through the academy and that’s the point of it.
MR BIRCH, PLEASE TRY AND CONVINCE THE OWNERS OF THE WISDOM IN YOUNG OLI'S WORDS.
