Carvalhal’s Swansea side became fearful to attack and so the goals dried up Darren Staples/ReutersThere are unlikely to be too many pasteis de nata on offer when Carlos Carvalhal holds his final press conference as Swansea City manager tomorrow. Instead, the Portuguese with a penchant for dainty pastries from his homeland, and a generous spirit, will serve up only regrets that he was unable to extend the Welsh club’s stay in the Premier League into an eighth season. Little more than two months ago, after his resurgent team had beaten West Ham 4-1 at home to move up to 13th place in the table, this one-man walking metaphor seemed to be striding towards survival and a long-term contract. Defeat by Southampton this week has all but consigned Swansea to relegation Dan Mullan/Getty ImagesBut since then, Swansea have not won a game and the club have decided that three points from eight games is…

Source: The Times May 10, 2018 15:56 UTC