Alan Sheehan Named Swansea City Head Coach

Alan Sheehan, a 38-year-old Irishman, has been appointed as Swansea City's permanent head coach on a three-year deal after serving as caretaker manager since February. Sheehan led Swansea from 17th place to a guaranteed top-half finish in the Championship, earning 23 points from 12 games and steering the club clear of relegation danger. He is recognized for his leadership and tactical acumen by the club's director of football and CEO, who highlighted his fit with Swansea's long-term ambitions. Sheehan, who previously made over 400 appearances as a player and worked as an assistant coach at Luton and Southampton, is now the only Irish head coach in the top two tiers of English football. He described the role as a privilege and outlined his vision for building long-term success and aiming for Premier League promotion. Details regarding his backroom staff will be announced later.