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Bob Bradley makes his move: Swansea makes former MetroStars manager first American head coach in Premier League

Swansea City has started October 2016 with a decisive change: Francesco Guidolin is out as head coach; Bob Bradley will take charge of the struggling Premiership club.

The Swans lost, 2-1, at home to Liverpool on Saturday, sank to 17th in the EPL table, and announced Guidolin’s departure on Monday morning, with Bradley simultaneously confirmed as the new manager.

We can confirm the club has parted company with Francesco Guidolin, who will be replaced by Bob Bradley. pic.twitter.com/ezFbt1bxAQ

— Swansea City AFC (@SwansOfficial) October 3, 2016

The appointment is historic: Bradley will be the first American head coach of a Premier League team.