Bob Bradley – Swansea City
Bob Bradley may lead off the rankings, but that comes with being the new kid on the block. The current season has been a difficult one for Swansea City. However, their American coach is beginning to show the character and determination that has made him a success at each of his professional managing positions throughout the globe.
Bradley earned his first Premier League victory against Crystal Palace in a thrilling 5-4 victory on November 26th. His appointment was not met with universal praise, even drawing the ire of many in the Swansea Supporters Trust.
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The first American to manage a Premier League side was never going to be an easy or popular choice for any club.
A successful period in Major League Soccer eventually led Bradley to taking over the United States national team in 2006. A 2007 Gold Cup title, runners-up at the 2009 Confederations Cup and a Round of 16 appearance at the 2010 World Cup highlight a strong stretch with the Stars and Stripes.
After Jurgen Klinsmann took over the program, Bradley brought the Egyptian national team to the brink of qualifying for the 2014 World Cup. Most recently, Bradley and Le Havre in Ligue 2 just missed out on promotion to the French first division by goal differential at the end of the 2015-16 campaign.
Bob Bradley’s experience at the international level is certainly a plus as he begins to navigate life in the Premier League.