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Swansea City's American owners urge fans to show 'unity'

Swansea City's American owners have issued a "call for unity" to fans after a tempestuous start to their reign.

Swansea City Supporters' Trust was unhappy with the manner of Jason Levien and Steve Kaplan's summer takeover.

Swans are 19th in the top flight and fans have turned on club chiefs.

"We understand some supporters have expressed legitimate dissatisfaction related to events leading up to us taking a majority stake in the club," Levien and Kaplan said.

"This got us off on the wrong foot with the Supporters' Trust which is absolutely the last thing we wanted as new owners from another country.