David Prutton spoke exclusively to Football League World about Swansea City's search for a Luke Williams replacement
Swansea City's unbeaten run under caretaker boss Alan Sheehan continues as Eom Ji-Sung's fine goal deals a blow to Middlesbrough's Championship play-offs hopes.
Swansea dented Middlesbrough’s Championship play-off bid as Eom Ji-sung’s first goal in English football gave them a 1-0 victory. Eom has often had a frustrating time since joining Swansea from South Korean side Gwangju last summer,
Swansea interim boss Alan Sheehan admitted he was flattered by fans urging him to stay after their 1-0 victory over Middlesbrough. Sheehan has masterminded a dramatic turnaround since replacing Luke Williams in the Swansea hot seat, taking seven points from three games with the Welsh club yet to concede under his command.
"I think back to the days of Brendan Rodgers, Michael Laudrup, even Roberto Martínez – that was prime Swansea City. We kept the ball and flooded forward when we could, with quick wingers, clinical strikers, technical midfielders, and strong defenders.
Swansea City host Middlesbrough on Saturday (15:00 GMT) with Alan Sheehan hoping to maintain his solid record as the club's caretaker boss. Sheehan has led a Swansea side who had been in miserable form to a win and a draw – and two clean sheets – in their first two games since the departure of Luke Williams.
Swansea have had a difficult campaign, but come into this game on the back of a 3-0 win over play-off contenders Blackburn and a creditable goalless draw at Preston. They are still looking for a permanent replacement for Luke Williams after he left the club last month, with interim boss Alan Sheehan taking charge of the side today.
Swansea City's first game without Luke Williams could not have gone much better as caretaker manager Alan Sheehan celebrated a comprehensive win over Blackburn Rovers. Fans have had plenty to say when it comes to who they think should be named as the man to succeed Williams.