Russell Martin says victory over Bristol Metropolis will assist Swansea Metropolis “loosen up” forward of the south Wales derby.

The importance of the end result was obvious at full-time, when Martin known as gamers and workers collectively for a huddle on the pitch.

“I simply assume it was actually necessary that we shared that second collectively,” Swansea’s head coach stated.

“We have shared some actually powerful moments not too long ago. I simply needed to look them within the eyes and inform them I am actually grateful for as we speak and for the braveness they confirmed.

“It is not a simple circumstance to play in, with the interval we have been going by means of, with the opposition we now have and with simply all the things round it and lots of the noise.

“Powerful occasions do not final. I believe we have learnt a lot as a bunch of workers over this era, I believe the gamers have as properly.”

Swansea’s clear sheet was their first since December, although Bristol Metropolis might need been awarded a second-half penalty – when the rating was 1-0 – after Ben Cabango appeared to deal with.

Swansea’s win, solely their fourth of their final 22 league matches, means they’re 10 factors away from the Championship relegation zone going into the final worldwide break of the season.

They return to motion in 13 days’ time with a visit to Cardiff Metropolis.

Martin has been criticised by sections of Swansea’s help throughout their troublesome run, however there was no signal of frustration as he celebrated with followers after the Robins success.

“We’re not going to get carried away with one win, we have to construct on that now,” added Martin.

“However I believe it provides us an actual optimistic place to construct from.

“I believe it’s going to loosen up individuals who have been feeling a sure approach about me or the staff or the group.

“Possibly it will not loosen up them, however it’s going to actually loosen up individuals across the membership, and I believe that may do us the world of fine.”