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“The things we are building will hopefully move us forward.
“We want to develop players and help them improve, and to have good succession planning for our future.
“That’s what we talk about when we mention using data and structures in recruitment, when we mention the academy, these are all things we are wanting to put in place that will help us moving forward.
“We are a long way from where we want to be, but the work behind the scenes is going to help us and the players have been great and are working really hard.
“Coming here, the enormity of the club and what it means to the community and the area has stood out for me.
“This is a big club, but the scale of the surrounding area and what it means to people has really stood out.
“You see the facilities, the staff and the stadium. There are a lot of great assets here, and the things that need to be put in place are being put in place.
“But the best part of the club is the club itself, it’s everything. It’s the whole area, the club, and what it means to this part of the world. It’s very powerful.”
Skipper Grimes has been with the Swans since joining from Exeter in January of 2015, and recently signed a new contract through to the summer of 2027.
And the midfielder explained how the vision for the future was part of his decision to commit his long-term future to the club he has served with such distinction.
“Signing the new contract was easy,” he said.
“I have spent nine years here and I owe almost everything in my career to this club.
“I saw what we’re trying to build here, and I want to be part of it and bring success to this club.
“I love the club, my family love it and love being here and I just want success for everyone here. It was a no-brainer to sign a new contract.”
Part of the building of infrastructure has also included open and transparent communication with key stakeholders, including the Swansea City Supporters’ Trust, and supporter director Paul Meller feels there have already been numerous positive developments on that front.
“Our engagement with Andy since he’s joined has been extremely positive and we’re looking forward to working with him on future projects,” he said.
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