04 October,2016 08:16 AM IST | | AFP
Swansea hired former United States coach Bob Bradley as their new manager yesterday after the struggling Premier League club sacked Francesco Guidolin on his birthday
Bob Bradley
Bob Bradley
London: Swansea hired former United States coach Bob Bradley as their new manager yesterday after the struggling Premier League club sacked Francesco Guidolin on his birthday.
The 61-year-old learnt he was being forced out after Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Liverpool left Swansea just above the relegation zone with only one win from their seven league matches this season.
Guidolin saved Swansea from relegation after joining the south Wales club in January. But reports began to emerge that his job could be in danger as soon as Swansea began to struggle.
After beating Burnley on the opening day of the season, Swansea went on a six-match winless run in the Premier League, including three consecutive defeats.
That was enough to convince the Americans to ditch former Udinese boss. "It is never easy changing managers, but we are looking at a long-term appointment and we are confident Bob can settle us down and stabilise matters on and off the pitch," Swansea chairman Huw Jenkins said.
