Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson feels Febian Brandy's loan spell at Swansea City will stand the young striker in good stead for the future.
Having signed on loan at the Liberty Stadium until the end of the season, Sir Alex has been keeping a close eye on the progress of his rising young star.
And despite his recent dismissal at Bristol Rovers, Britain's most successful manager (apart from Roberto!) has been pleased with his progress at the Swans.
Speaking in The Swan, the club's matchday programme for Saturday's game against Bournemouth, Sir Alex told us: "We've been monitoring Febian's progress from Old Trafford.
"I also watched him for myself play live on Sky in Swansea's JPT tie against MK Dons.
"I know he's been used mostly as a substitute, but the reports I've had from Swansea manager Roberto Martinez have been good. He has said he's done very well for them.
"From Febian's point of view it's been good for him to join a successful club in League One. It's good experience for him.''
Manchester United and new England skipper Rio Ferdinand has also been keeping in close contact with the 18-year-old.
You can read the full article in The Swan, together with the usual features such as Manager's notes, the Chairman's view, Treatment Table, Captain's Corner, Youth update, Away Days, Travelling Jacks, match reports and action pictures, Face in the Crowd, Football in the Community, Welsh article and the latest from the Commercial team.
On the nostalgia front, we've got a trip down Memory Lane with Programmes from the Past and A - Z of past players, plus the usual in-depth look at the opposition of the day. Our new Q & A feature is still proving popular, with new Welsh international Owain Tudur Jones going under the spotlight. Plus an exclusive caricature of the midfielder.
We've also got a two-page special with new loan signing Ashley Williams and a double-page poster pic of the Stockport skipper.
The Swan is available in the club shop and around the stadium on matchday. With 80-pages packed with Swans info, it's a great read at just £3.
