Alan Sheehan has gone from No.2 to No.1 for the first time in his coaching career - but believes he had served his time before taking the helm at Swansea City.

Alan Sheehan has been given his first contract as a head coach after Swansea City's confirmation his Championship rescue mission has been rewarded with a three-year deal.

It might seem an obvious choice for Swansea City to make Alan Sheehan their permanent head coach, but both sides are keeping their options open.

Swansea City are now the form team in the Championship following four straight victories and caretaker manager Alan Sheehan wants to stay at the helm.

Swansea City are on the up – up the table and up the social media and internet search tables, but Alan Sheehan is demanding more.

It was one of the most surprising stories of the season, but Croatian legend Luka Modric insists he is deadly serious about his ownership role at Swansea City.

With Swansea City now up to 12th in the Championship, Alan Sheehan knows he can do little more convincing to stay in his role as head coach.

Swansea City's strong form under interim boss Alan Sheehan has strengthened his claim for a permanent role and he's also now helped the club reclaim the F-word . . . fun.

Swansea City look very much as if they will still be playing Championship football next season but Alan Sheehan wants more.

Swansea City host Plymouth Argyle on Wednesday tonight, needing three points to take them beyond the 50-point mark - and strengthening the case of Alan Sheehan to remain as head coach next season.

Swansea City are close to securing their Championship status after reaching the 48-points mark with six matches to go.

Swansea City earned a hugely valuable point at Leeds United as Joe Allen proved he can still measure a pass to perfection.