Boost for Wrexham? Promotion rivals Notts County lose manager Luke Williams – who took them to fifth in League Two – as he is appointed by Swansea
WHAT HAPPENED?
According to the BBC, Williams has signed a three-and-a-half-year-long contract with the Championship club. Wales after a brief stint at Swansea during his playing career. Notts County’s first-team coach analyst George Lawtey is also moving to Swansea in the same capacity.
WHAT SWANSEA PRESIDENT ANDY COLEMAN SAID
Swansea City president Andy Coleman said [via BBC]: “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.”
THE BIGGER PICTURE
In his first full season in command, Williams guided Notts County to promotion from the National League; the Magpies emerged victorious in the play-offs following a thrilling title struggle against Wrexham. Swansea, who defeated West Bromwich Albion 1-0 on New Year’s Day, are currently eight points outside of the top six in the Championship, sitting in 16th place.
