Stamenic pays tribute to late father

Swansea City midfielder Marko Stamenic has paid tribute to his father after his death last month.

Stamenic is currently on compassionate leave, with Swansea boss Alan Sheehan telling the New Zealand international to spend "as long as he wants" away from the Championship club.

Alongside a picture of him and dad Nikola, Stamenic wrote on social media: "My father, my role model, my life.

"Dad you were nothing short of the best man I will ever know. The echoes of our love, happiness and even the sadness we faced together will forever fill my heart.

"May you rest in peace. I love you more than anything."

Stamenic has missed Swansea's past three games as a result of his father's passing, and seems unlikely to feature in their home fixture against Ipswich Town this Saturday.

When available, the 23-year-old has been a regular in Sheehan's Swansea side since joining from Nottingham Forest in August.