Tributes Flow In For Kenny

Ex-England manager Graham Taylor and QPR's Ian Holloway have slammed the "over the top" criticism aimed at Kenny Jackett by some parts of the media over the last 12 months and praised the Swansea manager's on-field achievements in his first full season of management. "I think there are a few people out there and ex-players in particular who now owe Kenny an apology", Taylor told Wales On Sunday, as Swansea supporters finally celebrate ending their four year stint in the basement division.

"He didn't get too much support at the beginning and there were former players queuing up to criticise everything about him", Taylor continued. "They were doing him a great disservice in my opinion and now that has been proven...I'm delighted for what he has achieved in his first season...It's not bad at all, is it?".

QPR Manager Ian Holloway also heaped praise on his ex-number two, claiming that Jackett was "fantastic". "I told Swansea fans he would be great if you shut up and give him a chance and they did. I wonder what they think about him at the moment! He's dedicated and no matter what the budget he'll keep doing the right things".