Two former Leeds United employees are among the long list of possible candidates to take charge of Swansea City, according to the bookmakers’ odds. The Championship strugglers sacked Luke Williams on Monday evening with six defeats in seven leaving them 17th in the Championship.
Former Leeds defender Alan Sheehan was Williams’ assistant and will now take interim charge of Swansea as club chiefs explore a more permanent option. But the 38-year-old is also among the favourites to remain in post for the longer-term, with only four names ahead of him according to Sky Bet (odds accurate at the time of writing).
And a little further down the list is another Leeds-linked man, with one of Jesse Marsch’s former Elland Road assistants linked. Scroll down to see who is in line to take over at the Swansea.com Stadium.
13. Steven Gerrard - 14/1
Left Saudi Pro League side Al Ettifaq by mutual consent in January, having endured an unsuccessful 18-month spell there. Previously taken charge of Rangers and Aston Villa, to varying degrees of success. | Getty Images
14. Neil Harris - 14/1
Left his role at Millwall boss in December. Experienced manager has also been in charge of Cardiff City, Gillingham and Cambridge United over the past decade. Photo: Alex Davidson/Getty Images
15. Brian Barry-Murphy - 12/1
Currently part of Ruud van Nistelrooy's backroom team at Leicester City. Previously head coach at Rochdale and Manchester City's academy. Photo: George Wood/Getty Images
16. Gary O'Neil - 12/1
Former Bournemouth and Wolves boss was sacked by the latter in December. Photo: Jack Thomas - WWFC/Wolves via Getty Images
17. Russell Martin - 10/1
Left Swansea for Southampton 18 months ago, guiding the Saints to promotion before being sacked earlier this season. | Getty Images
18. Alan Sheehan - 7/1
Currently in interim charge of Swansea, having been assistant to the sacked Williams previously. Represented Leeds for 18 months between 2008 and 2010, playing just 24 times across all competitions. | Getty Images