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Roberts hailed for his heroics

By James Candy

CLINCHER: Swansea’s Andre Ayew, second left, celebrates his goal and, Insets, Luton keeper James Shea saves and M atty Pearson is sent off
PICTURE: PSI/D an Minto

STEVE Cooper was thrilled with Connor Roberts after his Swansea side moved back into the promotion race with victory over Luton.

The Wales wing-back opened the scoring with a deflected strike in the second minute before Andre Ayew’s late goal ensured the Welsh side moved to within two points of Championship leaders Norwich.
And Cooper was delighted with the way Roberts spearheaded the Swa...

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