You wouldn’t expect Bob Bradley to be a happy man.
The American coach lasted just 11-games and 85-days as Swansea City manager, but his reign ended after losing 1-4 at home to West Ham United on Monday.
Bradley conducted himself with dignity and displayed an admirable attitude in interviews, but it was evident from the team’s performances that he didn’t have the required effect on the Welsh side.
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Swansea are in 19th place, ahead of Hull City on goal difference. They look destined for the Championship, but Bradley, like any manager, would have backed himself to turn the team’s fortunes around.
The former USA coach gave a very blunt response when asked how felt about being sacked.
“I’m a little bit pissed off this morning,” Bradley told talkSPORT.
“I don’t think it’s the correct decision.
“I believe in my work and I certainly knew that I was going into a difficult situation and I also understand that when you go in the clock’s already ticking, so it’s not like you’re expecting all sorts of time.
“The discussions we had always included the work that needed to be done in January – we had talked about players.
“I’m frustrated because I feel like every place I’ve been, I’ve been able to put my stamp on the team in terms of the mentality and the tactics.”
“I knew when I came that I had to prove myself and I’m disappointed that in the short run we couldn’t do that, but it’s football and I don’t make excuses,” Bradley continued.
“In the whole time that I’ve been here I have never made excuses, I’ve never thrown a player under the bus – I’ve taken responsibility because I believe that’s how you lead.
“I hope that somewhere along the line I can find another opportunity to challenge myself and keep moving forward.”
Ryan Giggs is among those linked with replacing Bradley at Swansea. Alan Pardew, who was sacked as Crystal Palace manager last week, is currently the bookies’ favourite.
