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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Phil Blanche

Snoop Dogg says Swansea players have ‘right mentality’ after attending first match

  • American rapper Snoop Dogg attended his first Swansea City match as a minority investor, witnessing a dramatic Championship draw against Preston on Tuesday night.
  • Liam Cullen scored a late equaliser in stoppage time, securing a point for Swansea and extending their unbeaten home run to nine games.
  • Snoop Dogg received an enthusiastic reception from fans during a pre-match lap of honour and later spoke to the players in the dressing room.
  • Swansea boss Vitor Matos revealed Snoop Dogg told the players they had the “right mentality” as he gave a positive assessment of the performance.
  • Preston manager Paul Heckingbottom humorously remarked on the “smell of illicit drugs” but downplayed the celebrity's impact on the game's atmosphere.

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