Swansea City: Darren O’Dea in charge for Bristol City as new boss wait goes on

Assistant boss Darren O’Dea has been placed in “interim charge” of Swansea City as the Welsh club’s wait to appoint a permanent successor to Alan Sheehan continues.

Swansea have been in negotiations over a deal to make Maritimo’s Vitor Matos their new head coach having missed out on top target Kim Hellberg.

They had hoped to have a new management team in place for Saturday’s trip to Bristol City having sacked Sheehan nine days ago.

Swansea did not initially appoint a caretaker boss following Sheehan’s departure, but now say O’Dea, his number two, has taken the reins.

“Swansea City can confirm Darren O’Dea will be in interim charge of the men’s first team while the recruitment process for a new head coach remains ongoing,” a club statement said.

“The 38-year-old will lead the Swans following the departure of head coach Alan Sheehan, and will be assisted by Martyn Margetson, Kris O’Leary and Richard Stearman.

“As previously outlined, the club will update supporters further on the head coach recruitment process once an appointment has been made.”