Danny Graham insists he is not interested in leaving Swansea City
DANNY Graham is getting tired of the rumours linking him with a move away from Swansea City and insists: "I don't see a reason to leave."
Last season's 14-goal top scorer is currently enduring his toughest spell in a Swansea shirt.
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Danny Graham
Graham has started just one game since the first week of October.
And despite being tipped to hit the 20 mark by Michael Laudrup in pre-season, the former Watford man has netted only three goals so far this term.
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As a result, Graham has been touted as a potential contender to leave during the January transfer window — with a host of clubs being mentioned as potential suitors.
But the £3.5 million star is adamant he is not interested in quitting the Liberty.
"I don't know where these rumours come from," he said.
"I can't say enough times on Twitter about them. It's every the other day, but I have heard nothing.
"It was Wolves yesterday apparently, then there was Cardiff, Norwich, Sunderland, Reading, Aston Villa — I have been linked with everyone.
"But the gaffer hasn't said he doesn't want me here so I don't see a reason to be looking elsewhere.
"Don't get me wrong, I don't like sitting on the bench and just picking up money, I want to be playing.
"But the gaffer hasn't said he doesn't want me and that's probably the only time I will go — if the gaffer says we have accepted bid.
"If that happens then there's nothing I can do because he obviously doesn't want me, but until that time comes I feel as though I am part of his plans and there's no reason to be looking elsewhere."
Graham was Swansea's first-choice line-leader almost throughout last season, and he began this campaign with the shirt.
He was in electric form in pre-season, but his standards then dipped and he was sacrificed as Laudrup switched Michu to attack in order to beef up his midfield.
Graham's only start since October 6 came against Norwich earlier this month, when he hit the bar before being replaced in the final quarter.
Now the 27-year-old hopes Swansea's fixture logjam over the next month will present him with opportunities to impress.
" I hope so, but you know what football is like — you don't know whether you are going to be in or not," he added.
"It's a difficult moment for me, but the team are doing well which is the most important thing.
"It's not about me not playing or Luke Moore or whatever, it's about the team getting results and having another good season.
"If I get a chance to come on or start a game I will be looking to score a goal and kickstart my season.
"It's been a frustrating couple of months for me and it would be nice to get that goal, but as long as the team are doing well it doesn't really matter."
Graham admits that his all-round contribution was not good enough in the early months of the season.
But he stresses that his belief has not been affected by his recent struggles.
"My confidence isn't low," he said.
"I would obviously like to get a little run in the team, to get my match fitness up and to get a bit sharper, but I have been working hard off the pitch to stay in shape for when I'm called upon.
"I was unlucky not to score against Norwich and I am just waiting for the chance to come.
"Football is not all plain sailing. You are going to have times when it is tough and I am experiencing that right now.
"But I am always confident in my ability to score goals in this league, once I get one I am sure I will go on and do well again."
Comments
by welsh_auusie
Sunday, December 23 2012, 12:33PM
“Great to see that most supporter think that D Graham is a very good striker. Go kick ass Danny you a great”
by KP287
Saturday, December 22 2012, 5:30PM
“We can`t afford to carry players, we are almost halfway through the season and he hasn`t taken his chances when he has played. He is obviously not doing it training either, otherwise he would be starting. We need a striker who can take chances and finish, someone to get the goals and play alongside Michu, Danny isn`t the one.”
by Dante1983
Saturday, December 22 2012, 6:48AM
“With a tough run of games coming up, I'm sure Danny will be called in to lead the striking force for the Swans. It must be said, I sometimes think his finishing ability isn't all that great, he has a lot of opportunities but not a lot of goals. His positioning and movement is spot on, and he is also willing to move away from play, distract the defenders and open up the goal scoring opportunities for his team mates. As Hadoken84843 mentioned, strikers are measured by the goals they score, but you can't discredit Graham for lack of trying.
Hopefully Laudrup can improve this in training and he'll be back on form. After all, Michu still says he prefers to play behind the striker - we just need Graham as he was at his peak last season.”
by Hadoken84843
Friday, December 21 2012, 5:57PM
“I like danny, its unfortunate for him that swansea have the leagues top scorer at the moment and he is not at his best.
Strikers are measured on the goals they scored, just as keepers are measured in the goals they let in, if anything, those positions are the two most stressfull in the game.
Everyone else can hide behind other people, so if they have a bad patch, its much harder to notice. I think we should stick with Michu up front for now, if he is on a roll it does not make sense to interfere with that.”
by Hadoken84843
Friday, December 21 2012, 5:57PM
“I like danny, its unfortunate for him that swansea have the leagues top scorer at the moment and he is not at his best.
Strikers are measured on the goals they scored, just as keepers are measured in the goals they let in, if anything, those positions are the two most stressfull in the game.
Everyone else can hide behind other people, so if they have a bad patch, its much harder to notice. I think we should stick with Michu up front for now, if he is on a roll it does not make sense to interfere with that.”
by valleyswan
Friday, December 21 2012, 12:20PM
“What is refreshing about this article is Danny's attitude, his willingness to work hard, and his determination to reclaim his shirt and do his utmost for the team. Contrasted to what one reads all too often about others in other teams in the premiership, who may find themselves in similar circumstances,and who resort to maoning and throwing their toys out of the pram, "big" names many of them, it's like a breath of fresh air. I wish him well. A goal or two will work wonders for him, and benefit the team as well of course.”
by C.Lion
Friday, December 21 2012, 9:31AM
“You dont become a bad player overnight. He is a class player who has suffered a dip in confidence. Look at Hernandez, he didnt look sharp at seasons start, he was awesome before he got injured.
I expect the same thing from Danny Graham. He will likely score against a big club and get his confidence back and all this talk will be forgotten.”
by abertawejack
Friday, December 21 2012, 7:59AM
“You can do it Graham lad, I have complete faith in you after last season's games, the trouble is like all of us, we all try and put too much into what we do and end getting now't for it.. Take me for instance, I go out and buy a load of different bait with the weather fab, tide just right I think! and don't catch sod all. Other days I grab a few worms catch any part of the tide and hook a four pound salmon bass. Our sports are worlds apart but, the concept remains the same. Chill out take your chances when they come, which is as it should be, wallah Job done. "Merry Christmas" to you my son and to all readers.”
by White_Rock
Friday, December 21 2012, 7:46AM
“Good lad.
Did very well for us last season. Just needs to take the chances when they come.”