Football: Laudrup proud after Cup triumph
He is proud because they are such a small club compared to the European giants he once played for.
LONDON:
Swansea City manager Michael Laudrup said winning the League Cup final on Sunday ranked amongst his proudest moments because they are such a small club compared to the European giants he once played for.
The 48-year-old former Danish international, in his first season as Swansea manager, steered the Welsh club to a comprehensive 5-0 win over fourth-tier Bradford City which guarantees them a place in the Europa League next season.
“It is Swansea’s first major trophy ever and to win it in this, the centenary season, is up there with the best things I have done because it is completely different,” said Laudrup. “This is a very special day for Swansea. It is their first major honour and a place in Europe. I am very proud.”
Published in The Express Tribune, February 26th, 2013.
Swansea City manager Michael Laudrup said winning the League Cup final on Sunday ranked amongst his proudest moments because they are such a small club compared to the European giants he once played for.
The 48-year-old former Danish international, in his first season as Swansea manager, steered the Welsh club to a comprehensive 5-0 win over fourth-tier Bradford City which guarantees them a place in the Europa League next season.
“It is Swansea’s first major trophy ever and to win it in this, the centenary season, is up there with the best things I have done because it is completely different,” said Laudrup. “This is a very special day for Swansea. It is their first major honour and a place in Europe. I am very proud.”
Published in The Express Tribune, February 26th, 2013.