One manager who has previously hailed Swansea City supporters is open to the idea of replacing Alan Sheehan in south Wales.
Swansea City managerial latest
The search for a new permanent Swans manager is underway after parting ways with Sheehan on Tuesday following a poor start to the Championship campaign.
A club statement on Tuesday read: “In the wake of a disappointing run, it is felt results and performances do not meet the standards expected at this stage of the season, and we have had to take this difficult decision.
“The process to appoint a new head coach is already under way. We will update supporters on this process once it has been concluded.”
CEO Tom Gorringe and head of recruitment Adam Worth are leading the search for Sheehan’s successor, with Hammarby manager Kim Hellberg the favourite to come in during the international break.
Talks have been held with the 37-year-old who at this stage appears to be one of the frontrunners after initial discussions.
Swedish coach Hellberg isn’t the only name, though, with former managers Russell Martin and Brendan Rodgers out of work at this moment in time, as well as former Middlesbrough boss Michael Carrick.
Russell Martin open to Swansea City return
According to the BBC, Martin is open to the idea of returning to Swansea, more than two years on after leaving for Southampton.
The outlet states that Martin ‘remains a popular figure among players and staff at Swansea’, however, a move back to south Wales for the available manager ‘is unlikely’ despite still having ‘many admirers within the club’.
The Swansea owners are the ones who are seemingly against a return for Martin, who was sacked from Rangers earlier this season following a disastrous short tenure at Ibrox.
The 39-year-old did take Southampton to the Premier League in his first season in charge before being sacked in the top flight by the Saints. Martin has actually taken charge of more games for Swansea than any other club in his managerial career and clearly has a soft spot for Jacks supporters.
Club
Games
Points per game
MK Dons
80
1.38
Swansea
99
1.35
Southampton
73
1.58
Rangers
17
1.24
Following a draw at Huddersfield during his time in charge, Martin was full of praise for the Swansea supporters.