Alan Sheehan has been confirmed as Swansea City’s next long-term manager, bringing an end to months of speculation over the club’s leadership. When Sheehan assumed control, Swansea were in disarray, having lost seven of their previous nine Championship matches. But under his guidance, the Swans have experienced a major turnaround.
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00:00Alan Sheehan is on the verge of being confirmed as Swansea City's next long-term manager,
00:07bringing an end to months of speculation over the club's leadership.
00:12Sheehan has impressed during his spell as interim boss, having taken over in February following the sacking of Luke Williams.
00:20When Sheehan assumed control, Swansea were in disarray, having lost seven of their last previous nine championship games.
00:27But under his guidance, the Swans have experienced a major turnaround.
00:33They are now guaranteed a top 12 finish after collecting 23 points from 12 games,
00:38a run that's including a stunning five-match winning streak before Saturday's narrow loss to Millwall.
00:45The 37-year-old had previously shown interest in the job following Michael Duff's departure in 2023,
00:51and his latest stint made his case impossible to ignore.
00:55While Swansea explored other options, including reported interest in Hammersby manager Kim Helberg,
01:02Sheehan managed as the standout candidate.
01:06Championship rivals like Portsmouth and Middlesbrough also monitored his progress,
01:11but Sheehan also favoured the South Wales club.
01:15The fans have been excellent towards me, and I understand the responsibility that comes with being the interim head coach,
01:24and now the head coach, that I have a responsibility and a duty of care to the football club,
01:29to everybody at the football club, to the fans, to the ownership and to the players.
01:33So, like, rest assured, like, I will leave no stone unturned to make this club successful.
01:40You know, I've spoken previously about not just surviving, not just being a manager for the sake of it.
01:46I want to do something.
01:47I would love to be able to bring this football club to a lot better place.
01:52However, he insisted on key assurances around the club's alignment and long-term planning before committing.
02:00Swansea wrap up their season to Oxford United at home on Saturday,
02:05entering a big summer with the likes of Luka Modric to be stepping foot in South Wales soon.
02:10They're looking good for the future.
02:12They're looking good for the future.