Alan Michael Anthony Sheehan (born 14 September 1986) is an Irish professional football coach and former player who is currently interim manager of EFL Championship club Swansea City.

A free-kick specialist, Sheehan made his breakthrough into the first team when Craig Levein named him in the starting lineup for City's final match of 2004–05 against Plymouth Argyle.

[4] Following Leicester's 2–0 victory over Bristol City on 24 November,[5] Sheehan was named in the Championship Team of the Week two days later, together with teammates Stephen Clemence and Richard Stearman.

[6] On 31 January 2008, Sheehan joined Leeds United on loan for the rest of the season,[7] making his debut in a 2–0 defeat to Tranmere Rovers on 2 February 2008 replacing Ben Parker at left back.

[8] However, after just four matches in the role, Leeds boss Gary McAllister saw the need to provide extra competition in the position by signing Aston Villa's Stephen O'Halloran, also on loan.

Despite O'Halloran suffering a serious injury in the warm up for his debut at Swindon Town, Sheehan still lost his Leeds place, this time to Frazer Richardson.

[11] The straight red card meant he was suspended for both legs of the play-off semi-final against Carlisle United,[12] which Leeds won 3–2 on aggregate.

[13] Sheehan was an unused substitute as Leeds lost 1–0 to Doncaster Rovers at Wembley Stadium in the 2008 League One play-off final on 25 May 2008.

After scoring a long range goal against Crewe Alexandra in a 5–2 win,[16] Sheehan was sent off for another two-footed tackle in a match against Swindon Town.

His poor performance did little to help him in his quest to be restored to the first team, with right-footed central midfielder Andy Hughes being preferred at left back during Ben Parker's spell out with a hamstring injury.

[24] Sheehan's impressive performances for Oldham led to discussions with Leeds about the possibility of extending his loan for a second month.

[26] His form for Oldham alerted scouts at other clubs with Nottingham Forest reportedly interested in signing Sheehan.

Danny Wilson commented on the loan extension by praising Sheehan's most recent performance against Fulham and said he seems to play better against the bigger teams.

[36] On 14 May 2010, Sheehan was placed on the transfer list at Leeds United and told to find a new club following the end of his loan spell at Swindon.

[37] On 31 August 2010, Sheehan returned to Swindon on a one-year contract for what was believed to be a free transfer and was given the number 21 shirt.

[38] He was expected to face competition for the left back spot from Michael Rose who was signed from Stockport County earlier in the summer.

[52] Sheehan reached an agreement with Luton over the final six months of his contract and was released as a free agent on 31 January 2020.

[58] Sheehan has made many appearances for his country at under 19 level and was also called up by the Football Association of Ireland to attend a training camp before making his international debut for the under 21s against Israel U21 in June 2005.