Monday, 3 October 2016

Swansea hire Bob Bradley as manager after sacking Francesco Guidolin

• Guidolin leaves Liberty Stadium following poor start to season
• Bradley becomes first American to manage in Premier League

Bob Bradley has been appointed as the new Swansea City manager after Francesco Guidolin was sacked.

Swansea’s America owners finally ran out of patience with Guidolin following Saturday’s defeat against Liverpool and the club have moved quickly to appoint Bradley as the Italian’s replacement. The former United States coach met with Huw Jenkins, the Swansea chairman, last week and also held talks with Steve Kaplan and Jason Levien, the club’s owners. Bradley, who has been in charge at Le Havre in the French second division, came across impressively during the interview process, with his strength of character, experience and leadership qualities seen as key attributes.

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