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Swansea City have sacked head coach Alan Sheehan after just over six months as the club's permanent boss.
The Irishman had what the Championship club called "two highly impressive stints in interim charge", before landing the role on a permanent basis in the latter stages of the 2024-25 season following the departure of Luke Williams.
But Sheehan, 39, has overseen just four league wins from the Swans' opening 15 matches this season.
"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," a club statement said.
"The process to appoint a new head coach is already under way. We will update supporters on this process once it has been concluded."
Results so far this season represent the club's lowest return since they were relegated from the Premier League in 2018.
Following Saturday's 4-1 loss to Ipswich Town at the Swansea.com Stadium, Swansea sit 18th in the table.
Swansea City owners Brett Cravatt and Jason Cohen said: "Alan has been instrumental in helping improve the club through two periods of time. Alan has a tireless work ethic, an honest approach and a positive attitude. He has put his full effort into the job on behalf of the club.
"The club would like to place on record its thanks to Alan for all of his hard work during his time at Swansea City. We wish Alan and his family all the best for the future."
Swansea City Supporters' Trust also extended its thanks to Sheehan.
The Irishman had what the Championship club called "two highly impressive stints in interim charge", before landing the role on a permanent basis in the latter stages of the 2024-25 season following the departure of Luke Williams.
But Sheehan, 39, has overseen just four league wins from the Swans' opening 15 matches this season.
"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," a club statement said.
"The process to appoint a new head coach is already under way. We will update supporters on this process once it has been concluded."
Results so far this season represent the club's lowest return since they were relegated from the Premier League in 2018.
Following Saturday's 4-1 loss to Ipswich Town at the Swansea.com Stadium, Swansea sit 18th in the table.
Swansea City owners Brett Cravatt and Jason Cohen said: "Alan has been instrumental in helping improve the club through two periods of time. Alan has a tireless work ethic, an honest approach and a positive attitude. He has put his full effort into the job on behalf of the club.
"The club would like to place on record its thanks to Alan for all of his hard work during his time at Swansea City. We wish Alan and his family all the best for the future."
Swansea City Supporters' Trust also extended its thanks to Sheehan.
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