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Paul Clement reveals sadness at Swansea sacking after 'his proudest and greatest achievement as a coach'

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Paul Clement wants to make a swift return to management following his sacking by Swansea City.

The 45-year-old was axed on Wednesday night with the Welsh side lying bottom of the table, four points adrift of safety.

In a statement, Clement spoke of his 'great sadness' at leaving the job and said: 'When I arrived at Swansea City on the 3rd of January, the team had 12 points and were bottom of the league.

Paul Clement was sacked by Swansea on Wednesday, with the side bottom of the league
Paul Clement was sacked by Swansea on Wednesday, with the side bottom of the league

'Together we managed to achieve 29 points in 19 games, culminating in a 15th place finish and ensuring the club would compete in the Premier League for a seventh consecutive year.