 Tuesday, 16th Feb 2010 07:33 Garry Monk says he knows just what is expected of the Swans this evening as they head to Home Park The Swansea City captain believes that football will not be their highest priority against a Plymouth side fighting for their lives at the wrong end of the Championship table. Monk also believes that the pitch at Home Park will not help their cause and called on his team mates to produce a performance similar to that which sunk Crystal Palace last Tuesday at Selhurst Park. Speaking to the Western Mail, Monk said “We know what we’re going to have to do “They are a side fighting for every point and we know how hard it is up against them at their place after last year. “On top of that, we’ve seen the pitch down there and it looks horrendous. I don’t think our football is going to be the biggest priority down there. “It’s going to have to be a similar performance as the Palace game last week, especially in terms of attitude. “We’re going to have to roll our sleeves up and show the character we’ve got in the squad to grind out a result if we have to. “I’m not sure we would have won that game last year,” Monk added when questioned over last week's midweek win. “Perhaps that’s the difference in terms of the management, Roberto would probably have thrown another two strikers on and gone for the second goal! “You can tell where Paulo has played in the world, like Italy, where there’s a bit more defensive-mindedness. “He’s happy for us to see games out when we have to.” And on former Swans striker Rory Fallon? “He’s a big lad and he’s not afraid to hand out a few digs that’s for sure,” Monk added. “He’s an important player for them. Maybe he didn’t quite settle here as much as he would have liked. “But he moved up to the Championship while we were still in League One and he’s done well there ever since. “He’s done well at international level too, going to the World Cup this summer. So it shows he’s progressed since he was here and it’s nice to see. “It’s going to be strange seeing him out there this summer “But he’s a great lad and it’s a great experience for him. I’ll definitely be watching him and cheering him on. “I sent a text when he scored that goal telling him well done and that I was proud of him, and I’ll send him another to wish him all the best.” Photo: Action Images Please report offensive, libellous or inappropriate posts by using the links provided.
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