Former Everton and Southampton striker James Beattie has joined Swansea City's backroom staff.
Beattie has been appointed first-team coach of Swansea City. It is his first job since he left Accrington Stanley by mutual consent in September last year.
As a player, the 37-year-old was an ex-teammate of manager Garry Monk while at Southampton.
“James will come in as a first-team coach alongside Kristian O'Leary and Alan Curtis, but will be given specific responsibility to work on a technical level with our attacking players," said Monk.
“I've known James for a long time. He is intelligent, has a great knowledge of the game from his experiences as a player, coach and manager; plus he thinks about the game in the same way as myself.
“He has some bright ideas and, despite already having a fantastic knowledge of the game, he is still looking to learn at every opportunity.
“I'm constantly trying to create and improve all areas of the first team environment with young, talented and up-and-coming staff. That's not just the playing squad, but the backroom staff as well.
“James fits that criteria perfectly and with the experience he's gained over the years, I'm sure the players will benefit greatly by tapping into his knowledge."