‘Unbelievable’ – Kim Hellberg’s strong praise of Middlesbrough despite Bristol City draw
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Kim Hellberg’s Middlesbrough team selection process as he makes Jeremy Sarmiento ‘ahead’ case
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Frank Lampard’s praise for Kim Hellberg and his Coventry game plan for Middlesbrough revealed
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Russell Martin emerges as bookies’ favourite for Swansea City return after Hellberg linked with Middlesbrough
Martin, who managed the Swans between 2021 and 2023, is now priced at evens to return to the Swansea.com Stadium dugout, according to odds from TalkSPORT Bet.
The former Rangers boss endured a difficult spell in Glasgow earlier this season, lasting just 123 days before being dismissed — the shortest tenure of any Gers manager in history. Despite that, bookmakers now see him as the leading candidate to succeed Alan Sheehan, who was sacked last week.
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Hellberg pursuit falters
Swansea had reportedly held talks with Hammarby IF head coach Kim Hellberg in London last week, but Sky Sports report that Middlesbrough are now actively pursuing the 37‑year‑old.
Hellberg had been Swansea’s number one target, but with Boro and Norwich also in the frame, the Swans may now be forced to look elsewhere.
Other contenders
Vitor Matos is a Portuguese coach who worked under Jürgen Klopp at Liverpool as Elite Development Coach, helping bridge the gap between academy prospects and the senior squad. He left Anfield in 2024 and has since taken charge of Marítimo in Portugal’s Liga 2, marking his first senior managerial role.
Gary O’Neil, meanwhile, is best known for keeping Bournemouth in the Premier League during the 2022/23 season before moving to Wolves, where he guided them to a 14th‑place finish and an FA Cup quarter‑final in his first campaign. The former Portsmouth midfielder has since left Molineux and is currently linked with Championship clubs including Southampton.
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Swansea City step up pursuit of Swedish coach Kim Hellberg
Hellberg, 37, has emerged as Swansea’s leading candidate, with discussions understood to be focused on personal terms. The Swede has long been on the club’s radar, having previously been linked with the role earlier this year.
From Sweden to South Wales
Hellberg is regarded as one of the most promising young coaches in Scandinavia. He guided Hammarby to second place in the Swedish top flight and has built a reputation for developing players and implementing a progressive style of football. His success has attracted interest beyond Sweden, with Swansea now making a determined push to bring him to the Swansea.com Stadium.
Contract situation
Reports suggest Swansea would need to pay a compensation fee of around £275,000 to release Hellberg from his current deal. He has one year left on his contract at Hammarby, but hopes within the Stockholm club that he would sign fresh terms now appear slim. The existence of a release clause is seen as a factor that could ease negotiations.
Swansea’s search for stability
The Swans are seeking stability after a turbulent start to the season. Manager, Alan Sheehan was dismissed earlier this week following a poor run of results that left the club 18th in the Championship table. Hellberg is now understood to be the board’s top choice to lead the team forward.
Previous speculation
As Swansea Bay News reported earlier this week, Hellberg was installed as the bookmakers’ favourite to take over, ahead of speculation about a sensational return for former boss Brendan Rodgers. The Swede was also linked with Swansea in the spring, but the club opted to stick with Sheehan at that time.
Appetite on both sides
While sources caution that an agreement is not yet finalised, there is believed to be appetite on both sides to make the deal happen. Hellberg has kept a close eye on developments in south Wales and is thought to have impressed Swansea’s hierarchy when previously considered for the role.
What happens next
It remains to be seen whether Swansea can finalise terms with Hellberg, but the latest reports suggest the club are making a serious push to secure the highly‑rated coach. A decision in the coming days could shape the Swans’ season and set the direction for the club’s future.
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