'It's been a privilege to manage Swansea' - Sheehan

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Defeat at Watford was a third in 11 games across Swansea's two spells under caretaker boss Alan Sheehan [Huw Evans Picture Agency]

Alan Sheehan says it has been an "absolute privilege" to manage Swansea City as he heads into what may be his last game as the club's caretaker boss.

Sheehan leads Swansea against Burnley on Saturday (15:00 GMT) looking to make it 10 points from five matches since he took charge on a temporary basis last month.

The Irishman, who is in his second spell in caretaker control, will discuss Swansea's long-term managerial plans with director of football Richard Montague early next week.

As it stands, Sheehan says the visit of high-flying Burnley could "potentially" be Swansea's final fixture with him at the helm.

"If it is, it's been an absolute privilege and we have had a really successful amount of points in these two periods that have ended up being valuable to the football club," Sheehan said.

"I think even seven points from this block [of games], some would say from what we wanted and what was realistic, we have probably overachieved on that already.

"But Burnley is not a free hit. It's important that we keep doing what we are doing."

Sheehan is interested in becoming Swansea's head coach on a permanent basis.

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Eom Ji-Sung's goal gave Swansea victory over Middlesbrough last weekend [Huw Evans Picture Agency]

However, he has said consistently since taking the reins almost four weeks ago that his plans and ideas must fit in with those of the club if he is to agree a long-term contract.

The 38-year-old has also accepted that Swansea's hierarchy have been considering other managerial options.

"The club will be talking to a lot of people and rightly so, because this is a football club that a lot of people would like to manage," Sheehan added.

"I have had the privilege of doing so for 11 games and it's been wonderful.

"Even when I was assistant manager, I enjoyed my work here. I love living here, my family love living here and whatever happens, I have a lot of affection for this football club."

Sheehan remains under contract as an assistant head coach, a role he took in the summer of 2023 having previously coached at Luton Town and Southampton.

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Having initially been part of Michael Duff's staff, he took 11 points from seven games as caretaker boss last season before Williams was appointed in January 2024.

Sheehan's second spell has seen Swansea claim impressive home wins over Blackburn Rovers and Middlesbrough either side of a goalless draw at Preston North End, before the Welsh side's first defeat since Williams' exit came at Watford in midweek.

When asked whether the Burnley game may even be the last of his time on Swansea's staff, Sheehan said: "We will have that conversation.

"I am thinking about Burnley. Then we will have a conversation on Monday or Tuesday and we'll go from there."

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