Friday 6 January 2017 20:55, UK
Swansea have announced that club stalwart Alan Curtis has been given a new job in which he will oversee the club's players who are out on loan.
The 62-year-old is a popular figure at the Liberty Stadium, having represented the club during his playing days and taken charge on a caretaker basis on three separate occasions.
It was thought his future might be in doubt following the hiring of Paul Clement but the new head coach quickly made it clear he wanted Curtis to stay.
And it has now been announced that Curtis has been named thee club's first loan player manager, a role which will involve "travelling to watch the club's loan players train and play, before reporting back on their progress".
Curtis told the club's website: "There has definitely been a gap at the club in this area for some time and I'm really looking forward to filling it to the best of my ability.
"It was an opportunity I jumped at following very amicable discussions. It's a very important role and one that excites me."
Swansea chairman Huw Jenkins added: "While Alan has stepped away from a direct first-team coaching role, we felt it was imperative we kept him as part of our footballing structure and have his presence around the club and training ground."
