Stewart caught in Swansea rules limbo

Stewart's limited Swansea appearances stem from EFL homegrown player rules that exclude Scottish players, leaving the 30-year-old in an unexpected predicament.

Scotland striker Ross Stewart has found himself sidelined at Swansea City due to an administrative quirk: manager Vitor Matos was unaware of English Football League regulations on homegrown players, which exclude Scottish nationals. This rule has severely restricted the 30-year-old's game time at the Championship club.

Meanwhile, fellow Scotland striker Tommy Conway is thriving at Middlesbrough under new manager Kim Hellberg, playing on the left wing as the Championship leaders push for promotion. Conway, 24, is enjoying his return after missing last season's play-off final and the World Cup with an ankle injury.