‘Football can be cruel’ admits Bradley after Swansea exit

Bob Bradley has admitted football can be a cruel game after being given his marching orders by Swansea City.

The American’s stint at the Liberty Stadium lasted just 85 days after he replaced Francesco Guidolin as manager of the Swans.

A run of seven defeats in 11 Premier League games has persuaded the board to part ways with the former United States coach.

Assistant Alan Curtis is set to take charge of first-team duties while the Swans look for a new manager.

“I knew exactly what I was getting into when I came to Swansea and realised the hardest part was always going to be getting points in the short run,” Bradley said.

“But I believe in myself and I believe in going for it.

“That’s what I’ve always told my players. Football can be cruel and to have a chance, you have to be strong.

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“I wish Swansea the best and look forward to my next challenge.”

Swansea chairman Huw Jenkins said he was sorry to lose Bradley, but said things had not worked out as planned.

Jenkins added: “We are sorry to lose Bob after such a short period of time.

“Unfortunately things haven’t worked out as planned and we felt we had to make the change with half the Premier League season remaining.

“With the club going through such a tough time, we have to try and find the answers to get ourselves out of trouble.

“Personally, I have nothing but praise for Bob. He is a good man; a good person who gave everything to the job. His work-rate is phenomenal and we wish him well for the future.”