Pulis needs vital spark
hit the bar. Pulis admitted his side lacked zest and says Championship teams play too many games.
He added: “Games are won and lost in the final third. Were we as bright and sparkly as we’ve been? I don’t think so.
“In the Championship there is more quality now. Better pitches, better stadiums. We are asked to play eight games more than the Premier League and many players play internationals.
“Someone has to look at it. This league has pushed on, better in every way. But play eight games more...
“This is the period now – six to eight weeks – games forced in midweek.
“But don’t forget we are joint top. Don’t forget that.”
Swans boss Graham Potter said: “Happy with a point? Yes. It is not an easy place to come. The stats tell you that.
“Experiencing a side managed by Tony, quality players, good manager, it is a difficult game. It was a test of character.
“We’re delighted to get a point and a clean sheet and the manner we fought for each other and the spirit.
“But we can play better. We are not satisfied. We can grow a lot. Our challenge is to improve certain aspects, on the back of our foundations of spirit and attitude.”
Swans have failed to net in seven of their last nine away games, and Potter admits that has to change.
He added: “Goals... we’d like to improve that. We are trying and flat out in other areas.”
Boro lacked a clinical edge while Randolph was forced to save a closerange Martin Olsson header.