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Bob Bradley named manager of Swansea City

After many years of waiting and hoping, Bob Bradley is finally getting his chance at the big time. The former U.S. men’s national team manager has been named the new boss of Swansea City in the Premier League.

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

Bradley, 58, becomes the first American manager ever to coach in the English top flight.

He replaces Francesco Guidolin who suffered a very poor run of results to begin this current season that currently has the club in 17th place in the table.