Huw Jenkins: Swansea City chairman resigns after 17 years

Huw Jenkins: Swansea City chairman resigns after 17 years
Huw Jenkins has resigned from his position as Swansea City chairman after 17 years in the role, it has been confirmed.Jenkins, 55, who presided over the club’s rise from the bottom tier to the Premier League after being appointed in 2002, announced his decision in a statement released by the BBC.2

Jenkins stepped down in the wake of Swansea City Supporters’ Trust calling for his resignation

“It comes with great sadness but I feel I’ve been left with little or no option (but) to leave my position,” said Jenkins, who has been increasingly criticised by a section of fans since the club’s relegation from the top flight last season.“I have been very fortunate to fulfil my childhood dreams over the last 17 years or so, providing direction and leadership at the club while moving through the football leagues and competing with the elite of British football in the Premier League for seven seasons.“Gradually over the last few seasons my role as chairman, providing such leadership and direction, has been eroded away.“Finally I can sit back no longer and hide behind my position and stay true to myself and my beliefs.”Swansea escaped relegation out of the Football League in 2003 and won promotion to the Premier League in 2011. They also lifted the League Cup in 2013. American businessmen Jason Levien and Steve Kaplan bought a 68 per cent stake in Swansea in the summer of 2016 and Jenkins stayed on in his role as chairman.But the owners have been accused by the Swansea City Supporters’ Trust of lacking ambition and pressure from fans has mounted following relegation to the Sky Bet Championship in May.Swansea said in a later statement on their official website that they hoped Jenkins’ resignation could allow the club to draw a line under a difficult period.The club said they had begun the search for a “leader of football operations to work closely with the senior management team” and that Jenkins’ achievements would never be forgotten.2

Fans had been calling for Jenkins to resign

The statement read: “However, it has reached a stage where the way Swansea City has been run on a day-to-day basis has to change.“There can be no disguising the fact recruitment has been extremely disappointing for the past several transfer windows. It has left the club in a weakened position where strong action had to be taken to rectify the situation.“It is an opportunity to rejuvenate, to bring in fresh methods of working and move forward with a strong decision-making process.”The Welsh club’s 2-0 defeat at Bristol City on Saturday left them 13th in the table, six points off the play-off places.

---

REVEALED Manchester United will receive £10m if Jose Mourinho becomes Real Madrid manager after settling compensation fee with sacked boss
Manchester United will receive £10million if Jose Mourinho

---

Liverpool are set to hand new contracts to James Milner and Joel Matip after the Champions League final, according to the Telegraph.. Milner has one year left on his current deal, and despite his age (33), Jurgen Klopp is keen to extend the midfielder's time at Anfield until at least 2021.

---

Arsenal 0-2 Tottenham: Son and Alli strike to win north London derby and send Spurs into Carabao Cup semi-finals Written by: fpnews Posted on: December 19, 2018 Tottenham got their revenge on north London rivals Arsenal to reach the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup.
Arsenal 0-2 Tottenham: Son and Alli strike to win north

---

Former Republic of Ireland international Tony Cascarino says Liverpool star Mohamed Salah would be a more worthwhile signing than Neymar, the world's most expensive footballer.Salah signed for Liverpo
Buzz Website

---

Raheem Sterling was applauded by QPR first-team after training with them aged 14, former youth coach Steve Gallen tells talkSPORT by: 161385360554578 — Talk Sport 4 Jun Raheem Sterling was so impressive as a 14-year-old he was given a round of applause by the QPR first-team after training with them, talkSPORT has been told.
Raheem Sterling was applauded by QPR first-team after

---

Transfer news and football gossip: Chelsea manager latest

---

Anthem: Premier League stars Jesse Lingard and Erik Lamela to

---

Mauricio Pochettino does NOT work on a limited budget at

---

Lukaku will face his former club, Chelsea, at Goodison Park on Saturday providing he overcomes a toe injury. Another former Chelsea striker turned Everton signing, Samuel Etoo, could also be included against José Mourinhos team depending on match fitness.
Headline News, 1 Oct 2014 | 15 Minute News - Know the News

---

Maurizio Sarri tells Real Madrid transfer target Eden Hazard he can leave Chelsea Barcelona set price for Chelsea and Manchester United to sign Philippe Coutinho What's trending now. More
NewsNow: Chelsea Transfer News & Rumours news

---

Andy Robertson is set to be fit for the Champions League final in a huge boost for Liverpool. The left-back picked up an injury during the incredible semi-final triumph over Barcelona following a cynical kick by former Red Luis Suarez.
Liverpool injury latest: Reds handed huge boost with Andy

---

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp makes joke about being p****d after the Champions League final LIVERPOOL boss Jurgen Klopp had BT Sport presenter Des Kelly in stitches after saying he is usually "p

---

The Gunners can take a step closer to Champions League qualification with a victory at home against Rafa Benitez's side Arsenal take on Newcastle United at the Emirates Stadium on Monday and they

---

Manchester City news: Raheem Sterling sends inspirational

---

Scoring goals is the ultimate task in football. At the end of the day, it is about which team scores the most goals. While most players are not the best at it, there are an elite few that are
Cristiano Ronaldo pips Lionel Messi to - 101greatgoals.com

---