Swansea to retain Athlone native Sheehan after his interim spell

The former Ireland U21 defender was enlisted by the Swans in the summer.

WHAT'S OCCURRING: Swansea City caretaker manager Alan Sheehan has made an impression in Wales. Picture: Bradley Collyer/PA Wire.

Athlone native Alan Sheehan has been told he’ll remain part of the Swansea City staff when his successful interim period as manager ends.

Monday’s 1-0 win over promotion-chasing West Bromwich Albion was his third at the helm, lifting to 11 the number of points he’s collected since being asked to fill in for sacked Michael Duff.