What’s Bob Bradley’s style?

American Bob Bradley is the new Swansea manager – but what do we know about him?

The 58-year-old leaves French club Le Havre to take over from Italian Francesco Guidolin at the Liberty Stadium. 

Here we take a look at Bradley’s history in the game and style of management…

Career overview

Bradley’s managerial career has seen him rise from a college – and USA U23 assistant – coach to the manager of the US National team. Bradley moved to become DC United assistant in the inaugural MLS season under Bruce Arena.

He managed Chicago Fire for two seasons before taking charge of the New York MetroStars (now the Red Bulls) until 2005. Bradley went on to manage Chivas USA for the 2006 season, turning around a waning franchise to the western conference play-offs.

After impressing at Chivas, Bradley became the US National team interim manager after a disappointing 2006 World Cup. Bob’s son – Michael – went from fringe player to a key man for the US national team and Bradley was named permanent manager in May 2007. He managed them all the way up to the 2011 Gold Cup in July.

In October 2011, Bradley took charge of the Egypt national team and lived in a war-torn nation through the chaotic aftermath of the Egyptian revolution. He also managed the country despite the Egyptian Premier League being suspended following the Port Said Stadium riot where 74 people died.

Bradley then went on to manage Norwegian club Stabæk, before moving to French Ligue 2 club Le Havre.

Achievements

In his two years as manager of Chicago Fire, he won the league and cup double in his first season (1998). He was named MLS Coach of the Year, before winning the Open Cup again in 2000.

At the New York MetroStars, Bradley failed to win any silverware despite taking them to their first (and only) US Open Cup final only to lose 1-0 to his former club Chicago Fire.

Impressive results at Chivas USA secured him the national team job, and won the 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup 2-1 against fierce rivals Mexico, much to the US supporters’ adulation.

The 2009 Confederations Cup run was arguably one of the most high-profile achievements of Bob Bradley’s career. USA shocked many to reach the final of the World Cup warm-up, beating Euro 2008 champions Spain to end their 35-game unbeaten streak.  The 2-0 win was thanks to goals from Jozy Altidore and Clint Dempsey. However, the dream run came to an end after a 3-2 loss in the final to Brazil after being 2-0 up at half-time. Lucio’s 84th minute header proved the decider.

Bradley took a second string team to the 2009 Gold Cup as it was played so soon after the Confederations Cup. They got to the final, but lost …

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