Pintado Praises Fans In Hull Fightback

Swansea City striker Gorka Pintado has praised the fans for being the twelfth man after the 2-1 win over Hull City in midweek.

In the spellbinding game against the Premiership new boys the former CD Leganés man certainly increased his currency with a performance that would not look out of place in the top flight of the British game. Since his arrival on British shores the intelligent striker has scored two goals in three appearances for his new club, it is no wonder Granada CF fans were left distraught by his departure from the Estadio Nuevo Los Cármenes. It has not been all all plain sailing for the striker since his move from Spain. Pintado could have featured against Charlton Athletic at the Valley if not for a groin strain sustained in a pre season friendly against Chester City.

The San Sebastian born product is made of stronger stuff after Roberto Martinez revealed the new fans favourite has been playing with a back injury. Nearing full fitness in the next two weeks the striker is out to net more goals after declaring his back problems as a hindrance to his play.

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