Ashley Williams lifts Swansea out of Premier League drop zone as new boss Francesco Guidolin looks on
Swans give new Italian head coach the perfect welcome present as they beat Watford 1-0 to climb out of the relegation zone
Swansea gave new head coach Francesco Guidolin the perfect welcome present as they beat Watford 1-0 to climb out of the Premier League relegation zone on Monday.
It was one of our better performances of the season. We could have done with the second goal but it is a huge three points
Guidolin was announced as Swansea head coach, to work alongside interim manager Alan Curtis, just hours before kick-off at the Liberty Stadium.
The 60-year-old Italian will have the final say on team selection, but he was in a watching brief only as he looked on from the stands before his first official fixture at Everton on Sunday.
Guidolin’s presence had the desired effect as Ashley Williams’s first half goal secured Swansea’s first win in their last five games in all competitions.
“The crowd played a huge part as well. Everyone is delighted and it is the start of a long road between now and the end of the season.
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“I’m sure the new manager will be more than pleased with what he saw.”