US EditionSwansea City Confirm Interim Boss Ahead of Bristol City Trip After International Break Exit
Darren O'Dea takes temporary charge as Swansea City seeks to replace Alan Sheehan amid poor results, with advanced talks ongoing for Portuguese coach Vitor Matos.
- On Thursday, Swansea City confirmed Darren O'Dea will take interim charge for Saturday's clash with Bristol City as talks with Portuguese coach Vitor Matos continue.
- Following a 4-1 loss to Ipswich Town, Alan Sheehan was relieved of his duties last week after a poor start left Swansea City seven points clear of relegation, with no interim named initially.
- Darren O'Dea, 38, joined Sheehan's staff after leaving Celtic this summer and will be supported by coaching assistants Martyn Margetson, Kris O'Leary, and Richard Stearman.
- Gerhard Struber, Bristol City manager, had prepared for a side without a head coach, and Thursday's confirmation should provide clarity ahead of more than 20 matches and games at Wrexham and Portsmouth next week.
- Vitor Matos has emerged as a leading contender for Swansea's permanent role after guiding Maritimo to second place, while Kim Hellberg is linked but likely moving to Middlesbrough.
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