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LONDON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 03: Bob Bradley manager of Swansea City looks on prior to the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Swansea City at White Hart Lane on December 3, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Bob Bradley’s firing by Swansea City was warranted, but the experience was essential

The Bob Bradley era at Swansea City is over. The American manager lasted 11 games and a little over two months as he was unable to improve Swansea just days before the January transfer window. The amount of blame on how Swansea has performed can go around to just about everyone involved. But regardless of Bob […]

SWANSEA, WALES – DECEMBER 26: Bob Bradley, Manager of Swansea City looks on during the Premier League match between Swansea City and West Ham United at Liberty Stadium on December 26, 2016 in Swansea, Wales. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Swansea City’s issues lie much deeper than their manager

On Tuesday, Swansea City fired manager Bob Bradley after the American picked up just eight points in his first 11 matches in charge of the club. It also may have been because in a press conference a few weeks ago Bradley said the term “PK” which is how Americans say what the English call a […]

SWANSEA, WALES – NOVEMBER 26: Fernando Llorente of Swansea City celebrates scoring his team’s fifth goal during the Premier League match between Swansea City and Crystal Palace at Liberty Stadium on November 26, 2016 in Swansea, Wales. (Photo by Christopher Lee/Getty Images)

Watch: Bob Bradley gets first Premier League win in wild shootout

It has not been an easy start to life in the Premier League for American manager Bob Bradley. Bradley took over Swansea City during the international break at the start of October, but heading in to Thanksgiving weekend, he was still searching for his first Premier League win. This weekend provided Bradley with a good […]

SWANSEA, WALES – OCTOBER 22: Bob Bradley, Manager of Swansea City looks on during the Premier League match between Swansea City and Watford at the Liberty Stadium on October 22, 2016 in Swansea, Wales. (Photo by Ben Hoskins/Getty Images)

WATCH: We discuss Jose Mourinho’s return to Stamford Bridge, Bob Bradley, and Liverpool

We are trying something new at 32 Flags. When the opportunity allows, a couple writers will sit down and discuss two or three big topics of the week. This weekend, editors Phillip and Jeff discuss Bob Bradley at Swansea, Liverpool and their apparent weakness on defending set pieces and Jose Mourinho’s return to Stamford Bridge […]

LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 15: Swansea City manager Bob Bradley gives instructions during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Swansea City at Emirates Stadium on October 15, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Looking back at Bob Bradley’s Swansea City debut

Much has been made of Bob Bradley’s hire as Swansea City manager. He’s the first American to coach a Premier League team, and as such, carries the mantle of American soccer in the EPL at the moment. He’s a man that’s led two national teams as well as clubs in the U.S., Denmark and France. […]

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – AUGUST 10: Bob Bradley, head coach of United States Soccer stands on the sidelines before the first half of a friendly match at the New Meadowlands on August 10, 2010 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)

Why Swansea fans should feel good about Bob Bradley as their manager

Bob Bradley has been named the new manager of Swansea City and became the first American to become manager of a Premier League team. While many in the United States were thrilled that an American finally has a chance to show what he can do, there wasn’t such enthusiasm in Wales. On social media, Swansea […]

CARSON, CA – JANUARY 22: Bob Bradley coach of the United States follows during the friendly soccer match against Chile at The Home Depot Center on January 22, 2011 in Carson, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

VIDEO: Bob Bradley is “in touch” with the music industry

Here’s what we know. Bob Bradley is manager of Norwegian team Stabaek. Stabaek is currently in the United States because the Norwegian Tippeligaen league is starting up as well and they’re participating in preseason friendlies, like in MLS. Here’s what we didn’t know. Bob Bradley has his own web show called “Bob’s Corner” and he […]

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