Swansea city manager, Francesco Guidolin has been sacked and replaced with former USA manager Bob Bradley.
The Walsh outfit has not won any match in the premier league this season and currently occupies the 17th position in the table.
Bradley, who has also managed Egypt and Norwegian side setback, leaves French second tier team Le Havre to succeed Guidolin, who was appointed in January.
Former Manchester united captain, Ryan Giggs was also tipped as possible replacement.
The 58-year old Bradley will take over a Swansea side who have lost their past league matches and find themselves above revelation zone only on a goal difference.
Guidolin has been under intense pressure which was worsened by Saturday 2-1 home defeat by Liverpool and his sack on his 61st birthday on Monday. Also shown the club's exit door were three members of his backroom staff, Diego Bortoluzzi, Gabrielle Ambroseetti, Claudio Bordon.
Chairman of the club, Hum Jenkins said he was disappointed to sack Guidolin but added that the club need to change things this season as possible in order to move foreword in a positive way.
He added that the American is seen as a long term appointment meant to stabilize matters on and off the pitch.
He is highly regard as coach and has a wealth of experience on the international and domestic front, added Jenkins.
He is well aware of the club's footballing philosophy and will provide us strong leadership quality and a renewed belief to compete at this level.
After the international break, Bradley's first match in charge will be at Arsenal on 15th October.
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