Interesting little piece on the Swansea website:
http://www.swanseacity.premiumtv.co.uk/ ... 93,00.htmlRoberto ready for tough encounter
Roberto Martinez admits that tomorrow's trip to Reading will be one of the toughest to date for his Swansea City side.
Spirits in the camp are still high following Tuesday's Carling Cup success against Cardiff but Roberto knows that the next test at the Madejski, where Reading have a 100 per cent record this season, won't be easy.
"Certainly away from home, if you look at their record, this is our toughest test yet," he said.
"Reading are very strong at set-pieces and are a complete team who work hard for each other and never get exposed.
"They have experience all over the pitch with strikers any Premiership side would fight for.
"Without a doubt they are one of the favourites to go back up."
The Catalan was also full of praise for his opposite number in the Reading dugout, Steve Coppell, and he is looking forward at coming up against the experienced 53-year-old.
"Steve Coppell is a very impressive character who has a unique way of dealing with things," added Roberto.
"What he has done with Reading makes him an example to the rest of the British game.
"Time after time you hear managers complaining about a lack of money or a lack of names in their side.
"But he is the opposite to that; he knows the game inside out and he knows how to be competitive.
"Everything he does from a man-management point of view is genuine and he has great experience having been through difficult times.
"It will be great to come up against him because he is someone who I respect and admire."