Swansea City headlines as pundit backs Swans to be contenders and boss opens up on Liam Cullen's struggles

Your Swansea City headlines for Monday, April 4.

Michael Appleton admits Liam Cullen has taken time to adapt to life on loan at Lincoln City.

The striker joined the Imps during the January transfer window but has rarely operated in his preferred number nine role while he has also started several games on the bench. He led the line for the League One outfit last time out as they claimed a 2-1 win at Charlton Athletic.

And Appleton admits he was pleased with the Welshman's efforts at the weekend. “It [the formation] is [his preference] but you’ve got to have the personnel to do it. Liam only came in in January and it’s not quite happened for him,” Appleton told LincolnshireLive.

“He could have scored goals in his first three games, it didn’t quite happen. When you take these loans, it can take time to work out, but I thought he played well today. He led the line really well.”

Fellow loanee Morgan Whittaker netted Lincoln's first goal against Charlton before being sent off early on in the second-half. Cullen has scored one goal in 14 appearances for Appleton's side.

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Clinton Morrison says Swansea will be "strong" next season following their derby triumph over Cardiff.

The Swans have shown plenty of encouraging signs during the course of Russell Martin's tenure to date, although Saturday's demolition job of the Bluebirds served as a major highlight of the campaign. And ahead of what promises to be a huge summer for the club, Morrison heaped praise on derby hero Michael Obafemi while giving his verdict on their chances next term.

"Obafemi's been outstanding. Eight goals in his last 11 games," the