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By Steve Hewlett<\/h3>\n

30 May 2011 18:18:00<\/h4>\n<\/p>\n
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Swansea<\/a>\u2019s hat-trick hero Scott Sinclair<\/a> has paid tribute to manager Brendan Rodgers<\/a> after the Welsh side saw off the challenge of Reading<\/a> in the Championship playoff final at Wembley on Monday.<\/p>\n

The Swans took a 3-0 lead into half-time before Reading fought back to reduce the deficit to a solitary goal. Sinclair converted from the spot in the second half to ensure that Premier League football will be heading to Wales for the first time.<\/p>\n

Speaking to Sky Sports<\/em> after the match, Sinclair was elated, and said of his manager: \u201cHe\u2019s been a massive credit to the club. All the credit goes to the manager, he\u2019s been exceptional, he\u2019s helped us out and he believes in the team.\u201d<\/p>\n

Swansea\u2019s other goalscorer was Stephen Dobbie, who played in the corresponding fixture last year with Blackpool, and he was clear on what it meant to make history: \u201cTo be part of this team and be the first Welsh side in the Premier League is an honour.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Swansea took a 3-0 lead in at half-time before a Reading fight back caused Swansea to dig in. More goals in the second half settled the game with a 4-2 score in favour of Swansea and ensured that Premier League football will be heading to Wales for the first time.<\/span><\/p>\n

Speaking to Sky Sports after the match Sinclair has elated with his manager. \u201cHe\u2019s been a massive credit to the club. All the credit goes to the manager, he\u2019s been exceptional, he\u2019s helped us out and he believes in the team.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Swansea\u2019s other goalscorer was Stephen Dobbie, who played in the corresponding fixture last year with Blackpool, and he was clear on what it meant to be part of history. \u201cTo be part of this team and be the first welsh side in the PL is an honour.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Rodgers is one of only two men to guide Swansea to the top flight of English football with John Toshack being the other.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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