Russell Martin | It's time for players and staff to show real positive energy

Head coach Russell Martin says he and his players need to change the energy at Swansea City and move forward with a positive outlook.

Following the end of the January transfer window, the Swans have endured a difficult period and have a challenging assignment at play-off chasing Luton on Saturday.

Martin has acknowledged that the tough run of results has seen the squad’s confidence take a hit and, as a young head coach in his third full season in management, believes he himself can learn a lot from his handling of the period.

Now, he is determined to give as much positive energy to his players as possible and continue to encourage them to show their bravery on the pitch.

“There have been so many feelings recently, so much anger, frustration and disappointment. I think we have just got to accept it all, let it go and concentrate on what we can affect,” he said.

“We can do that by working really hard, trying to be really brave, and I include myself in that.

“The energy with us has changed, it has not been where it needs to be the last few weeks for so many reasons.

“We acknowledge that and now we need to start showing some positive energy on the pitch.

“I am done feeling any negativity. It’s pointless. I can’t help the players if I feel like that. I hope we can put in some performances in the game coming up.

“We have trained well this week, I feel like that energy is back.

“I think as a leader the biggest thing you have is your energy. I haven’t managed my own well enough in the last few weeks.

“I did a really good job of it in January when everyone else was running round unhappy and anxious about what was going to happen, but after that I have felt a little bit of weight and carried that around.

“But onwards and upwards. I think it’s been a big week for me personally and I think it will be for the team as well.”