Morgan proves a Whit of alright to stun sorry Swans

MORGAN WHITTAKER proved a point at Swansea by helping Plymouth take all three away from home for the first time this season.

The former Swans striker also showed why Plymouth were prepared to turn down an £8million bid from Lazio two days before the end of the transfer window.

Whittaker scored a sublime 18th-minute goal that proved the difference between two mid-table clubs travelling in different directions. The 23-year-old clipped the ball first-time from the edge of the box in a moment of quality the Swans were unable to match as they missed a hatful of chances.

It was Whittaker’s 17th goal of the season and his ninth in 10 games – statistics that underline why top European clubs are keen to land him.

“I have worked with Morgan in the England pathway so I know what he is capable of,” said Plymouth boss Ian Foster.

“I took him and his partner for breakfast on Wednesday, the day after the club turned down a bid for him from Lazio.

“It was just to see how he is and see what we can do to help him and keep him focused on his game.”

Swansea manager Luke Williams was left frustrated as Jerry Yates and Jamie Paterson both missed great chances to level.

He said: “I am frustrated that we didn’t turn really good actions into goals.

“There’s not an excuse to not win the game.” SWANSEA: Rushworth 6; Naughton 6, Wood 6, Cabango 6, Tymon 5; Fulton 5 (Placheta (56) 7), Grimes 6; Ronald 7 (Sagoe Jr (77) 6), Paterson 6, Cooper 6 (Patino (77) 6); Yates 5 (Cullen (68) 6) PLYMOUTH: Hazard 6; Phillips 7, Gibson 6, Galloway 6; Mumba 6 (Sorinola (86) 6), Miller 7 (Sousa (86) 6); Gyabi 7, Forshaw 6; Devine 6 (Randell (75) 6); Whittaker 8 (Pleguezuelo (90) 6); Hardie 7 (Waine (75) 6) STAR MAN: Morgan Whittaker – Classy goal and subtle touches proved a point against his former club. REF: Sam Allison 6