Swansea chairman Huw Jenkins has the backing of the club's owners. Credit: PA
Swansea City chairman Huw Jenkins will stay at the Premier League club for "a long time" according to their American owners - despite criticism from fans.
Steve Kaplan and Jason Levien answered questions at a forum hosted by Swansea City Supporters' Trust on last night, and admitted to mistakes over last season's takeover and the managerial appointment of Bob Bradley.
The former United States manager lasted only 85 days before he was sacked in December.
But the owners defended Jenkins who, with other selling shareholders, was urged to leave during Swansea's troubled start to the season.
Kaplan and Levien bought a controlling stake of 68 per cent in the club in July, a transaction which saw selling shareholders such as Jenkins make millions in profit.
The Supporters' Trust, which owns over 21 per cent in the club, was not fully consulted over the deal and tensions ran high for several months after the Americans had taken control.
Borja Baston has struggled in a Swansea shirt since his move from Atletico Madrid. Credit: PA
Levien also owned up to mistakes in the transfer market, with the struggles of record signing Borja Baston - who has scored only once since his £15.5million summer move from Atletico Madrid - highlighted at the forum.
And he spoke candidly about the ill-fated Bradley era, which brought only two wins in 11 games and left Swansea deep in relegation trouble.
Swansea owner Jason Levien admitted the appointment of Bob Bradley was "a mistake." Credit: PA
Swansea have improved under Paul Clement since January, but they are only one place and one point above the relegation zone ahead with eight games left to play.
But Levien insists there are plans to increase the Liberty Stadium's modest capacity of 20,520 even if Swansea are relegated.
