Swansea City have confirmed the appointment of Luke Williams as the club’s new head coach.
Williams joins on a three-and-a-half-year deal after leaving League Two high-flyers Notts County.
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The 43-year-old led Notts to promotion from the National League last year via the play-offs having accumulated 107 points across the season.
He replaces Michael Duff, who was sacked in December after less than six months in charge.
Swansea chairman Andy Coleman told the club’s official website: “As I have said previously, we have undertaken a diligent and detailed process to find our next head coach.
“I have been fortunate to spend a lot of time with Luke recently. I have looked him in the eye and know that we can trust Luke to be a coach and leader who is aligned with our vision for Swansea City.
“He fits right into the mould of other talented and ambitious young managers who have succeeded here. I am confident our supporters will be excited by and proud of this Luke Williams-led Swansea City team.”
Luke, you are our gaffer ???? pic.twitter.com/vmbC52ZnU5
— Swansea City AFC (@SwansOfficial) January 5, 2024
Sporting director Paul Watson said of Williams, who was part of Russell Martin’s backroom staff before moving to Notts County: “We know Luke can coach the style of play we want, in part because he was an integral part of delivering it here in training sessions when he was an assistant.
“Luke’s ability is also backed by the data and results. He is a great fit for Swansea City and our ambitions.”
Swansea, who host Morecambe in the FA Cup tomorrow, are 16th in the Championship.
