Luke Williams has left Swansea City ahead of Blackburn Rovers' trip to South Wales this weekend.
The former Notts County boss has been under rising pressure after one win in nine matches. Williams failed to dismiss speculation linking him with West Brom in the New Year and since, performances and results have nosedived.
Williams apologised for not taking the rumours more seriously but his relationship with the fan base was impacted. Since then, Swansea have dropped to within eight points of the relegation zone.
A poor January transfer window sold captain Matt Grimes sold to Coventry City. Coupled with a lack of incomings and a heavy derby defeat to Cardiff City, morale is on the floor.
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So it's typical timing then that Swansea have pulled the trigger just before Blackburn Rovers' trip to Wales this weekend.
A club statement read: "Swansea City can confirm the club has parted ways with head coach Luke Williams.
"Assistant head coach Ryan Harley and first-team coach analyst George Lawtey have also left the club with immediate effect.
"Assistant head coach Alan Sheehan will assume the role of caretaker head coach on an interim basis. Alan’s coaching staff will also include Martyn Margetson and Kris O'Leary.
"The process to appoint a new head coach is already under way, and the club will update supporters on an appointment in due course."
Swansea City 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.”
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