Tuesday, 4th February, 2014
Swansea City have sacked manager Michael Laudrup.
The Welsh side have placed club captain Garry Monk in charge for Saturday's clash against rivals Cardiff City.
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Swansea chairman Huw Jenkins told his club's site: "It is a decision we have taken reluctantly.
"But it's a decision made in the best interests of Swansea City football club and our supporters.
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"It is the first time in nearly 10 years that the club has parted with a manager in this way, but we had to remove the constant uncertainty surrounding the club and Michael's long-term future with us.
"I had a meeting with Michael today in a final attempt to support him and establish a way to improve the work of the backroom team to secure the results we need over the final 14 Premier League games.
"However, after thinking long and hard about the best way forward, I felt it was unlikely we would achieve a stable environment at the club to allow us to get back to basics and produce the performance levels that have served Swansea City so well over the last few years."
Laudrup led Swansea to win last season's League Cup, but this term they have struggled in the Premier League and lost six of their last eight league matches, sitting just two points clear of the relegation spots.
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