Swansea City have announced that Alan Sheehan has signed a three-year deal to become their permanent head coach, following a successful caretaker period in charge.

Sheehan initially took charge of the Swans in February, after Luke Williams was sacked with the club in relegation trouble.

The 38-year-old Irishman has led Swansea to seven wins and two draws in 12 league matches in charge, cementing the club’s place in midtable.

“We’ve been very impressed with Alan since he’s taken over as caretaker head coach for a second time,” Director of Football, Richard Montague, said.

“It was important that we carried out a thorough and detailed process for appointing our new head coach. We had to get this decision right, and we are very happy with the work that’s been done and confident that we’ve picked the best head coach to take our club to the next level.”

‘It feels surreal’

Speaking via the Swansea website, Sheehan spoke of his pride at being given the opportunity to lead the club beyond the end of this season.

“I have always said it is a privilege to be at this football club, and now I have the honour of officially being the head coach,” said Sheehan.

“It feels somewhat surreal, but I am incredibly privileged to have the honour of managing the football club.

“There has been a really good feeling around the place, I have spoken over the last couple of months about building something here.

“I have been in talks with the ownership for a good while now and the message has always been consistent about what we need to move forward.”

‘I will leave no stone unturned’

Sheehan was also effusive in his praise for the Swansea fans, who have welcomed his style of play and positive results.

“The fans have been excellent to me, and I understand the responsibility and duty of care I now have to the football club, to the fans, the owners, the staff and the players,” Sheehan added.

“I will leave no stone unturned to make the club successful. It’s not just about surviving, or being the manager for the sake of it. I would love to bring this football club to a better place.”

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