Sheffield United and Sheffield Wednesday’s fellow strugglers Swansea City axe former Leeds United man as boss
Swansea City, a fellow struggling team of Sheffield United and Sheffield Wednesday, fires a former Leeds United manager.
Only in April did the 39-year-old, who played for Bradford City and Leeds United, secure a permanent position as head coach. Following Luke Williams’ resignation, he had a successful stint as caretaker boss before being hired. However, the Welsh club has fired Sheehan after manager managed just four victories in 15 league games. Among the teams below 18th-place Swansea in the standings are Sheffield United and Sheffield Wednesday, who will surely be watching events. The Swans may engage in a fierce struggle for survival with the Blades and Owls if they make a mistake in their next appointment.
“Swansea City can confirm the club has parted ways with head coach Alan Sheehan,” the statement said. After two extremely successful stints as the Swans’ interim head coach, the 39-year-old was named full-time head coach in April. When Alan first took over in December 2023, he managed seven games with a 42.86 percent winning percentage.
“He recorded a 58.3% win rate from 13 games during his second stint in command, including five consecutive victories. “However, we have had to make this difficult decision because, following a disappointing run, it is felt that results and performances do not meet the standards expected at this stage of the season.” The process of selecting a new head coach has already begun. After this process is over, we will keep supporters informed.
Sheehan joined Leeds on loan from Leicester City in 2008 and was a left-back before turning to coaching. He made a total of 24 appearances for the Whites when his transfer was eventually confirmed permanent. In 2014, he moved back to Yorkshire and played for Bradford for two years, making 32 appearances. After a stint at Oldham Athletic, the former Republic of Ireland youth international ended his playing career in 2022. When he first joined Swansea in 2023, he worked alongside Martin Paterson as Michael Duff’s assistant.
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