Swansea City's search for a new manager has come to an end, with the appointment of Steve Cooper, as confirmed on the official site.

The club have been searching for a replacement for Graham Potter since the 44-year-old left to charge of Premier League Brighton last month, having spent just a single season at The Liberty Stadium.

This is certainly an interesting move for The Swans, and we take a more in depth look at it here in our latest six point opinion piece.

Firstly, who is Steve Cooper?

"Born in Wales, Cooper spent his playing career at semi professional level in his home country.

"The former defender then progressed to academy management roles at Wrexham and then Liverpool, before moving to the England setup, where he first managed the Under 16 side before taking charge of the Under 17s in 2015, a role he has been in ever since."

So what are his credentials?

"They're actually pretty impressive.

"In May 2017 his England Under 17s side finished runners up at their European Championships, before going one better the following October, when his side lifted the Under 17 World Cup in India, the first time England has lifted the title at that age group, and just four years after they had been knocked out at the group stage."

But was he the obvious choice for the job?

"Probably not.

"According to BBC Sport, the likes of Gus Poyet, Michael Appleton and Darren Moore were all under consideration for the role, with all of those being more established and experienced at this level of management."

So this is a risk for Swansea?

"There is definitely an element of risk to the appointment.

"Cooper has never managed a club side at first team level, and taking your first step at a side like Swansea, who will be expected to push on from a promising end to their first season back in the Championship could be a daunting task for Cooper.

"Swansea fans will hope it is one he can take to quickly."

Could this move also have its benefits?

"Definitely.

"Swansea had one of the youngest squads in the Championship last season, so Cooper's experiences with youth sides may help him to establish more of a repore with his new side as they look to develop further next season."

Finally what sort of approach will Swansea take on the pitch under Cooper?

"For some time Swansea have been a side who have looked to play attractive, passing football, regardless of the identity of their manager.

"You imagine they will want to continue that philosophy under Cooper, and the fact that his England Under 17 side scored 38 goals in the 13 games that took them to those European and World medals two years ago suggests that he is well prepared to take charge of a side who like to play an attacking style of football."