Swansea sack manager Garry Monk

Swansea have sacked manager Garry Monk with immediate effect after a run of just one victory in the Premier League club’s last 13 matches. A statement released by the club read: “Swansea City has today reluctantly parted company with manager Garry Monk. “With the recent uncertainty surrounding the club, the decision has been made in the best interests of Swansea City Football Club and its supporters.” Brendan Rodgers has been installed as the bookmakers’ favourite, and the Northern Irishman could return to the Liberty Stadium after being sacked by Liverpool in October this year. Swansea chairman Huw Jenkins added: “The decision has been made very reluctantly and with a heavy heart. “To find ourselves in our current situation from where we were in the first week of September, and considering the drop of performance levels and run of results over the last three months, it has brought us to this unfortunate decision today.

“Garry took on the job 22 months ago with the backing of everyone at the club. And when you take into account the excellent campaign we had last season when we broke all club records in the Premier League, nobody foresaw the position we would be in at this moment in time. “Bearing that in mind and the current uncertainty around the club, we felt the situation needed clarity to move forward. “It was not a decision we took lightly, especially given Garry’s history and standing within the club. And it goes without saying that we wish Garry all the very best for the future and thank him for his tremendous service, not only as a player over the last decade, but also as our manager. He will always have a warm welcome at this football club. “We hope to appoint a replacement as soon as possible.’’