Having just shown Luke Williams the door, Swansea City are now reportedly exploring the chance to sign a young Premier League coach alongside two other reported options.
Swansea sack Luke Williams
Sat as low as 17th in the Championship, defeat at the hands of Stoke City proved a step too far for Williams, who Swansea sacked in pursuit of turning their campaign around in the closing months. After one victory in his final 10 games, his exit seemed inevitable and now whoever does arrive, has quite the task on their hands in Wales.
Releasing a statement on the news, Swansea chairman Andy Coleman said: “This was a difficult decision and one that has not been taken lightly. Luke has led the club through some challenging periods and we appreciate his hard work.
“I am aware of the effort he and his staff have put in throughout the last 13 months for Swansea City. I want to personally thank Luke, Ryan and George for their dedication and the sacrifices they have made on behalf of the club.
“Unfortunately, since the turn of the year our performances and results have not been of the standard required at this level. Ultimately, that has led us to conclude a change is required in order to bring about an improvement in our showings on the pitch.
“We will keep supporters informed of developments when we are in a position to announce a new head coach, while Alan, his staff and our squad focus on our upcoming fixtures.”
Swansea eyeing young Premier League coach
With Derby County recently replacing Paul Warne with John Eustace and Blackburn Rovers forced to commence their search for a replacement as a result, Swansea have joined the managerial merry-go-round and have already reportedly lined up some options.
According to Darren Witcoop, Swansea are now exploring the chance to hire Ryan Mason alongside free agents Des Buckingham and Rob Edwards.
Mason, a once-capped England international, has enjoyed just seven games throughout his managerial career, which first came as interim boss in place of Jose Mourinho at Tottenham Hotspur – taking charge of their Carabao Cup final against Manchester City.
Since that day, he’s enjoyed further experience in the technical area in North London – taking charge of six games at the end of the 2022/23 season before Ange Postecoglou’s arrival and winning twice.
Now the Australian’s assistant, it’s fair to say that Mason would be the most inexperienced option on Swansea’s list. That said, the Swans haven’t been afraid of giving young English managers a chance in the past. Graham Potter instantly comes to mind, as does Russell Martin. So, it wouldn’t be absurd to suggest that Mason could now be next.
He’s been waiting some time for an official managerial debut, but after working under Jose Mourinho, Antonio Conte and Postecoglou, the 33-year-old should be ready to take everything he has learned into the technical area on a permanent basis.
It would be a risk by Swansea, but with their ambitions a world away in the Championship, they have an ideal opportunity to take a gamble on Mason.
