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  1. A familiar face, or time for someone new at the helm?published at 04:34 GMT 18 November

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    Former Swansea head coach Alan SheehanImage source, Getty Images

    It has been six days since Alan Sheehan was sacked as Swansea City head coach.

    While the search for Sheehan's successor continues, we asked you whether the club made the right decision to move on from the 39-year-old, and who you would like to see appointed.

    Here is what you had to say.

    Mark: It was completely correct to let him go. He did amazing stepping in last season to carry us to the end of the season and deserved the job from those results but it seems he lost all momentum and his tactical genius disappeared fast.

    Thomas: He shouldn't have been hired, and he shouldn't have been fired. If you sign an inexperienced manager, you have to give them space to learn.

    Nigel: The Swans were free diving into relegation type form and results. No improvement on the field promoted unrest and there appeared a need for change.

    Roderick: I'll always be grateful to Alan Sheehan for guiding us through last season's stormy waters, but unfortunately he couldn't unlock the full potential of this current group.

    Martin: I do feel it is time to bite the bullet a little with reference to a manager and make a statement and go for Brendan Rodgers.

    Chris: It is important the right person is in place before Saturday, and no way should the team go backwards with likes of Russell Martin or Brendan Rodgers.

    Daniel: We really shouldn't be going for an ex-manager in Brendan Rodgers or Russell Martin as we can't afford them you should always look forward not back.

  2. Next Newport manager 'needs a magic wand'published at 19:40 GMT 17 November

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    Newport County are on the hunt for a new manager once again after the club sacked David Hughes.

    County are rooted to the foot of the League Two table after just three wins in 16 league games this season.

    Hughes' sacking followed a 1-0 defeat away at Shrewsbury on Saturday, but who do you want to see named as his successor?

    Here is what you said.

    Andrew: "Someone who has a proven track record in keeping a side up. Neil Warnock, Mark Hughes, even if it's just a short term appointment, the top priority is to keep the club in the football league."

    Phil: "We need an experienced manager to try and save us."

    Ade: "David Hughes has my upmost respect for trying to get a team going that was assembled by someone else. Who should come in? Not Mike Flynn, but someone who has a magic wand!"

    Terry: "Huw Jenkins will have to dig deep into his pockets if the club is to get in someone such as Darren Ferguson. Mike Flynn has been sacked by Walsall, Swindon and Cheltenham since he left in 2021, so it would be a big mistake if he was brought back."

    Mike: "Unfortunately whoever the manager is it's the recruitment that has been the problem. Really concerned, I feel if we go down to the National League it will be the end."

    Ian: "I would like to see Michael Fynn back and try to reintroduce confidence back into the side."

    Kevin: "Even Jurgen Klopp would have a job to get County out of this mess!"