Swansea City

Paul Clement thankful for Swansea City opportunity

By Darren Plant, Senior Reporter | 21 December 2017

Clement thankful for Swansea opportunity

Paul Clement describes keeping Swansea City in the Premier League as one of his "proudest achievements" after being sacked by the Welsh side on Wednesday night.

Paul Clement has revealed that keeping Swansea City in the Premier League was his "proudest and greatest achievement" as a coach.

On Wednesday evening, Swansea announced that they had parted ways with Clement after less than a year in charge, with the Welsh side sitting at the bottom of the standings.

However, while acknowledging his disappointment over the club's results this season, Clement has suggested that it was an amicable split with the Swansea hierarchy.

In a statement released by the League Managers Association, the 45-year-old said: "When I arrived at Swansea City on January 3, the team had 12 points and were bottom of the league.

"Together we managed to achieve 29 points in 19 games, culminating in a 15th-place finish and ensuring the club would compete in the Premier League for a seventh consecutive year. It was by far my proudest and greatest achievement as a coach. However, this season, in very challenging circumstances I was unable to replicate the positive results.

"Behind the scenes I worked with some great people. I enjoyed a very positive relationship with the chairman Huw Jenkins who I know cares deeply about the football club. I thank the players for their efforts and wish them the all best for the future."

Clement won 14 and lost 22 of his 41 matches in charge at the Liberty Stadium.