Monk ready for tough Swansea challenge

Garry Monk is ready for the challenge that awaits him as Swansea’s new head coach, saying: “I will give everything I have.”

Monk and first-team coach Alan Curtis oversaw their first training session yesterday after the Swans parted company with manager Michael Laudrup.

The Dane has been followed through the exit door by assistant manager Morten Wieghorst, fitness coach Oscar Garcia and overseas scout Erik Larsen ahead of Saturday’s south Wales derby against Cardiff.