Swansea chief scout Dave Leadbeater was the driving force behind the signing after a successful loan spell in October 2010
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Michael Laudrup
Sacked Swansea boss Michael Laudrup admitted he didn’t know much about Marvin Emnes before the Dutch playmaker's move from Boro on Friday.
The 25-year-old joined the Swans on loan for the remainder of the season on deadline day.
The Welsh club have coveted Emnes’s signature since his successful loan spell at the Liberty Stadium in October 2010 with chief scout Dave Leadbeater the driving force behind the signing.
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Prior to his dismissal Laudrup, who last night relieved of his duties as head coach due to the Swans’ poor Premier League form, said: “It (Emnes) is a player they have talked a lot about in the club, he has been here before. But I have to see him. I don’t know him that well yet.”
Skipper Garry Monk takes temporary charge of Swansea, who have won just one of their last 10 league games and are just two points better off than third bottom West Ham.
Chairman Huw Jenkins said: “It is a decision we have taken reluctantly. But it’s a decision made in the best interests of Swansea City football club and our supporters.”
Swansea made a bid for Boro defender Rhys Williams during the January window.
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