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Alan Galindo

Olivier Ntcham sparks Swansea City delight with former Rangers man as ex-Celtic ace secures late win

Olivier Ntcham was the Swansea City hero as he climbed off the bench to grab a late win at Blackpool.

The former Celtic midfielder secured a first victory of the English Championship season for former Rangers defender and boss Russell Martin after blasting home on the counter-attack. The Frenchman grabbed the winning goal with just three minutes remaining on the clock at Bloomfield Road as he joined Michael Obafemi in rushing down on goal before receiving the ball and applying the easy finish.

The Frenchman made the move to Swansea City nearly one year ago, penning a three-year deal, after making well over 140 appearances and scoring 24 goals at Celtic. He won the lot domestically at Parkhead before departing for a move south. The Swans have played three games so far this season winning one, drawing one and suffering one defeat. Speaking after the win, ex-Ibrox defender Martin told Swansea's official website: “I have said to the lads that I so happy for them.

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