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Bradley’s reign in quotes
- Updated: December 27, 2016
Bob Bradley’s reign as Swansea manager is over after just 11 games, following a wretched run of form.
The American oversaw just two victories during his short tenure and a 4-1 thrashing at home to West Ham on Boxing Day sealed his fate.
Here, we take a look back at his short time in charge in his own words…
On sceptics
Bob Bradley’s appointment was not a popular decision with the club’s Supporters’ Trust and critics pointed to his lack of top level club management experience. But the former USA, Egypt and Le Havre boss defended his credentials in his first press conference.
“I understand there are going to be sceptics. Honestly, I don’t care,” he said. “I love football, I love work and I believe in my ability. I am confident who I am, how I work and my ideas on football. I’ve coached some big players.”
On ambitions
Swansea had not won a Premier League game since the opening day of the season, losing five of their next six, when Bradley replaced Francesco Guidolin in October. The incoming coach faced a tough task to turn things around with the club 17th in the table – but he set his sights high.
“I understand absolutely the importance of staying the Premier League,” he said. “So, on one hand, that is a target. But would we be happy to say that is all we want to achieve? I hope not.”
On first point
After giving Arsenal a rough time in a 3-2 defeat at the Emirates Stadium, Bradley earned his first point in the Premier League with a 0-0 draw at home to Watford – and took encouragement from his side’s performance at the Liberty Stadium.
“If we continue to go in that direction the points will come,” he said. “The work to become a good team is always difficult so we need to keep going.
“It was a fantastic atmosphere for my first game at the Liberty. We have a way to go to be where we want to be as a team but with that support we will get there.”
On “wild” win over Palace
Bradley may not have been in the Premier League long but he played a key role in the most thrilling match of the season so far. …
