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Swansea appoint Michael Duff as their new manager on a three-year contract, as he leaves Barnsley to replace Russell Martin after he moved to Southampton

Michael Duff has been named Swansea's new manager on a three-year contract, the Championship club have announced.

The 45-year-old joins from Barnsley to replace Russell Martin, whose move to Southampton was confirmed on Wednesday, and has cost the Swans £500,000.

Duff emerged as the Swans' first choice last weekend with the club having been interested in former assistant Chris Davies as well as Birmingham boss John Eustace.

'We need that one team mentality; the players, staff, fans, and board. Everyone needs to pull in the same direction because that's the only way you're going to achieve success,' Duff told Swansea's official club website.