Swans close on promotion 'dream'

Roberto Martinez is staying focused on the game in hand

Roberto Martinez says Swansea City fans can start dreaming of promotion to the Championship as Bournemouth head to the Liberty Stadium on Saturday.

A win for the Swans and a defeat for Doncaster at Huddersfield will ensure second-flight football for the first time in 24 years.

But boss Martinez insists those dreams will firmly remain with the faithful.

"I think it would be a big mistake for us to play the occasion, but the fans should start dreaming," he said.

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Swansea's promotion hopes were boosted by Doncaster's 1-0 home loss to Leeds on Tuesday, putting the finishing line in sight.

But Martinez has been reluctant to talk about the promotion instead concentrating on the team performance.

He added: "We are in a great position but we have achieved nothing.

With the form Bournemouth are in, it makes them the favourites to win Roberto Martinez

"To be fair, from out point of view, it's another league game and we need to keep the level of performance and make sure we focus on the game.

"We will follow how Doncaster are doing but I don't expect them to lose against Huddersfield.

"Our focus and concentration goes to the points that are available at the Liberty Stadium."

And Martinez insists it will be struggling Bournemouth who will be the favourites to win after picking up three wins in their last four as they look to avoid relegation.

He said: "Bournemouth is going to be as good as a final for both sets of players because from their point of view and our point of view for different reasons, the three points are very valuable.

"With the form they are in, it makes them the favourites to win."

One of star men for the Cherries this season has been Wales Under-21 international Sam Vokes who has scored 10 goals this season.

The 18-year-old striker has already attracted interest from Premier League clubs but Martinez has also kept an eye on him.

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"We've been following Sam for a long time," said Martinez. "We follow all the Welsh talent in League One and above.

"Sam has progressed fantastically well in the last 10 months.

"What he has done at Under-21 level speaks for itself and in League One, he's still developing, but he's a rare breed.

"You won't get many British target men with an eye for goal and we will need to make sure we keep him quiet on Saturday."

Bournemouth's future is looking bleak following the collapse of a £1m takeover by a consortium led by Cherries chairman Jeff Mostyn.

The club was docked 10 points earlier in the season for entering administration and find themselves in the League One relegation zone.

Administrator Gerald Krasner revealed on Thursday bidding for the club has re-opened, but refused to rule out closing the club down should funds fail to materialise.

A meeting of the club's creditors' is due to take place on Monday.