Thursday 24 November 2016 17:26, UK
Swansea boss Bob Bradley has called on supporters to put their issues with the club's ownership aside and get behind the team.
The uneasy relationship between the Swans' new American owners and the Supporters' Trust, which owns 21 per cent of the club, resurfaced this week over the return of former director and vice-chairman Leigh Dineen to the board.
His reappointment was overturned after the Trust claimed it was made "without approval" and the issue will be discussed at a board meeting next week.
Bradley believes the fans have the right to voice their opinions but wants them united with the players as they look to pick up a first win since he took charge - against Crystal Palace on Saturday.
"My number one message to supporters is; there are things out of their control and out of our control, but what we must do right now is be in this together," the American said.
"We need it this Saturday at the Liberty. There will be plenty of time to work the other things out, but we have to make sure the relationship between the team and the supporters carries us during this stretch.
"I want the players to feel that support and the players will give everything for the supporters. I would prefer everyone to be on the same page, but within a team you cannot let distractions take away from the responsibility we have when wearing those colours.
"Supporters at different times will speak up and voice their opinions. That is fair, they are heart and soul of club, but they know that on the field the only thing that matters is the result and how we play. I want the supporters to put any issues aside and let the players know that they will be right with us for the road ahead."
Swansea noticeably improved in a 1-1 draw at Everton last time out and Bradley expects their first win to come against fellow strugglers Palace this weekend.
"We've taken all the positives from Everton and taken training in the right direction. Now we can't wait to get on the field," he said.
"The Everton game was positive. Now it's a positive message that says 'you've done it, you played well against Everton, training has been good and we are ready to push on in a strong way'."
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