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Warnock for Swansea? More fan views on next boss

Neil Warnock smiling
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Swansea City's first game without Luke Williams could not have gone much better as caretaker manager Alan Sheehan celebrated a comprehensive win over Blackburn Rovers.

The victory is likely to buy the club more time as they continue the process of identifying who to target as the Swans' next permanent boss.

Fans have had plenty to say when it comes to who they think should be named as the man to succeed Williams.

As surprising and unlikely as it may seem, there's even been one eye-raising suggestion that former Cardiff City manager Neil Warnock should be brought in to steady the ship.

There are more calls for a return for Steve Cooper, while the likes of Jesse Marsch and former Wales boss Chris Coleman also get mentions.

You can continue to have your say here but these are more of the supporters' views submitted prior to Saturday's 3-0 win over Rovers.

Rob: I think whoever gets the job, Championship experience must be in his credentials. Somebody who can keep us in this league, if only for the short term. I'm not sure who would fancy taking the job, but if he keeps us in the Championship he wouldn't do himself any harm. It's a shame Russell Martin and Cooper left under a cloud, we could do with either of them now!

Jimmy: I think it's time we turned our attention to a manager from overseas. There seems to be some young managerial talent in the top tiers of English football from Europe so why not take a punt here. The priority has to be survival. Manager for today and next season could be two very different people!

Alan: Bring Garry Monk back, he has a passion for the club that's needed in our next manager!

Rob: For some time now we've become a boring team to watch. Put simply, we have passed backwards and sideways rather than forward in a mistaken belief that this was somehow the 'Swansea Way'. It just means we have more of the ball than the opposition, but look less likely to score than they do! In an entertainment business we are rarely entertained.

Richard: Eric Ramsay

Morgan: I have rapidly lost faith in the team after the quickfire losses, so something would have to convince me to keep supporting the club. I'd be happy with a former manager.

Richard: I think it is time to bring back Steve Cooper. Solid manager that got us into the play offs a few times playing good football and was able to use his connections to get good loan signings, which would be a big help as the past few transfer windows have been unsuccessful.

Matthew: Russell Martin

Michael: I would like to see a bold move for a new manager, as happened when we appointed Roberto Martinez. Why not look at Alan Tate? He has coached at Premiership level. Or the return of Garry Monk, or Neil Warnock as a short term measure. He is a great motivator. Whoever is appointed needs substantial funds available, without which we go nowhere.

Jonno: Leon Britton hit the nail on the head when he said it's time for experience. We need a head coach who can guide us to safety in the short-term but have an eye on the long-term and develop our academy players. A coach that will also be able to attract players. If Mowbray was available he'd be the man, maybe someone like Slaven Bilic or David Wagner.

Jack: Our next manager must be experienced in championship football and a winner, someone like David Wagner perhaps.

Dean: I liked Luke and wish him well, but a change was needed. As for who we get in, I've always rated Rob Edwards, he has a good history in this division. I also quite like the idea of Eric Ramsay if we were to go for a less experienced manager, he's young and deserves a chance. I like Sean Dyche, but we wouldn't be able to afford him. Backing from the board will be crucial!

Clare: Need to go with someone that has experience in the Championship. It is vital the senior management at the football club get this appointment correct .

Mike: I would like to see an experienced manager this time. An unlikely Steve Cooper would be my choice, or an equally unlikely Russell Martin. Failing that Garry Monk would be my choice.

Kevan: Cameron Toshack

Rob: We need some stability and a pair of experienced hands. Give Chris Coleman a ring to see if he is up to the challenge, a Swansea man who has been there and done it.

Hop: Eric Ramsay and recruit Cameron Toshack back into the fold with a concentrated focus on the academy.

Mat: Jesse Marsch would be a great manager for the Championship.

Matthew: I never understood why Steve Cooper had to leave in the first place. It rests with the board at the end of the day but it would be good to have him back, this time give him the support he rightly deserves.

Edd: I know it's probably a long shot but go for somebody like Sean Dyche. He was unlucky at Everton, but has plenty of experience at the top level.

Stephen: We need someone with experience to get us out of the mess we're in. Just get the club stabilised again, keep us in the Championship then start a bit of a rebuild.

Colin: Stevie Gerrard for me

Andrew: Des Buckingham - thanks for reminding me. We need to be more attack minded instead of keeping possession, you don't score goals going backwards!

Tawe Taffy: All prospective new managers applying for Swansea City job should know; you will not be backed by the owners, you will not receive players in January windows, you will become frustrated, you will walk away or be sacked after 16 months if not before! Potter, Cooper, Martin were fantastic managers went onto greater things.

Jayden: I've seen a few people say they want an unambitious, safe option until the end of the season. I couldn't disagree more - this is the sort of mindset that leads to perpetual mediocrity. I think picking young, up-and-coming, ambitious managers is the way to go, so my picks are Eric Ramsay (who already has connections to the club) and Ryan Mason.