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Tom Prosser

Swansea City fans are saying the same thing about Chris Coleman amid Brighton interest in Graham Potter

Swansea City fans are understandably nervous amid Brighton's interest in manager Graham Potter.

But following Ex-Sunderland and Wales boss Chris Coleman sacked as manager of Hebei China Fortune as angry fans get their wish supporters have been quick to put two and two together.

Swansea fans have been speculating that the time could be right for Coleman to make his return to his home city should Potter move to the Amex Stadium.

Coleman's spell as a player is fondly remembered by Swans fans and many would believe it would be the right time for him to return, only this time in the dugout.

Coleman had been in charge of the Chinese club for less than a year and won only seven out of his 21 matches in charge.

He made 160 appearances for the Swans between 1987 and 1991 and made his debut at just 17 years of age.

Coleman won two Welsh Cups at the club before leaving for Crystal Palace.

Ex-Sunderland and Wales boss Chris Coleman sacked as manager of Hebei China Fortune as angry fans get their wish  

Former Wales manager Chris Coleman has been sacked Hebei China Fortune after fans turned on him (Fred Lee/Getty Images)

Despite the latest links, Coleman has previously stated that he would never manage the Swans.

The 48-year-old - who guided the Welsh national team to the semi-finals of Euro 2016 - has had mixed results managing in the Championship previously.

He was sacked by Coventry in 2010 after guiding them to their then lowest ever league position while he was relegated to League One with Sunderland in the 2017/18 campaign.

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