By Ben Pound
CHAMPIONSHIP
SWANSEA have appointed former midfielder Leon Britton as the club’s first sporting director. Britton, 36, has been working as an advisor to the club’s board since retiring as a player at the end of the 2017/18 season.
Swansea chairman Trevor Birch said it made “perfect sense” for Britton to take up the new position following his role in the appointments of head coach Steve Cooper and head of recruitment Andy Scott.
“I’ve been extremely impressed with his knowledge, intelligence and passion for the game and the club...