Swans frustrate after first half domination at Derby
Saturday, 14th Feb 2026 17:59 by Liam Walters

The Swans went to Derby with clear intent to win this encounter but sadly didn’t have the know how to unlock the Derby defence to go down by two goals to nil this afternoon. Despite that the addition of Gustavo Nunes was a highlight but the negativity and frustration of the Swans play leading up to his introduction was the key point to be taken from this game.

The possession stats of the first half were never going to continue in the second, especially with the Swans turning back on obvious passes forwards with runners ready to expose their hosts. Preferring a slower build up which again I refer back to the days of Russel Martin, it seemed there was a belief if they kept doing the same thing then chances would happen. They did to an extent in the first half with shots coming in from the visitors and Eom supplying crosses and passes but not a lot came from his efforts. Ronald again was a frustration, picking the ball up on the Swans right, However his choices were poor and...