Swansea appoint Monk

Swansea have appointed Garry Monk as their permanent manager after a spell in caretaker charge. The former defender has signed a three-year contract having been given the role of head coach following the dismissal of Michael Laudrup in February."We are delighted to confirm Garry as our new first-team manager," Swans chairman Huw Jenkins told swanseacityfc.net.Monk will be assisted by current coach Josep (Pep) Clotet.

Source: PA