Bob Bradley says Swansea chance was too good to refuse

Tuesday 4 October 2016 13:58, UK

Bob Bradley says he did not hesitate in taking the Swansea job and the chance to promote American football.

The former United States coach took charge of French side Le Havre for the last time on Monday and will now take up his role as Francesco Guidolin's City successor.

Bradley is the first American to manage a Premier League team and the opportunity to blaze a trail for his compatriots influenced his decision to walk out on Le Havre so early in the Ligue 2 season.

"In this moment, the opportunity to go to the Premier League on many levels is special," he said after signing off with a 2-1 win over Sochaux.

"I am sorry to leave, especially at this moment, but it's still an opportunity for me, for my family and for American football. That's important.

Asked if he had thought twice about leaving, he said: "Honestly, no. In a perfect world I would go right to the end with this team just like last year. But football does not control timing."

Le Havre missed out on promotion last season by a single goal, and Bradley said: "I've loved the time I've had with this club.

"I told the players before the match I'll never forget the feeling watching our team in the last match of the season last year, as disappointing as it was to fail by one goal.

"To see a team with passion and commitment playing to go to Ligue 1, that picture is part of my football memory that will never go away."

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