Thu Dec 29, 2016 1:59 am
Cardiff City owner Vincent Tan could help sacked Swansea City boss Bob Bradley get back into football in the US
Tan has a stake in Los Angeles FC and could play a part in helping Bradley return to football with the newly founded MLS franchise after he was sacked by the Swans
BY IAN MITCHELMORE
Thursday 29th December 2016
Cardiff City owner Vincent Tan could play a key role in helping sacked Swansea City manager Bob Bradley return to football in the United States.
Bradley was sacked by the Swans just a day after their humiliating 4-1 Boxing Day defeat to West Ham at the Liberty Stadium where fans called for the American's head and vented their anger at the club's board.
The 58-year-old manager has received plenty of support from his homeland - with former US men's national team player Alexi Lalas saying he still believes Bradley, despite the sacking, is capable of managing Arsenal.
And Bluebirds' owner Tan could be the man to help Bradley make a swift return to football with newly founded Major League Soccer franchise Los Angeles FC.
The 64-year-old is a director and part-owner, along with 26 other businessmen, sports stars and celebrities including Will Ferrell, of the club who plan to launch in the 2018 campaign.
They are yet to choose a manager to lead them in their debut campaign but previous reports suggested they are interested in appointing Bradley as boss when they launch.
Bradley has not managed in his homeland since being sacked by the US national team in 2011 - a year after leading his country to the last 16 of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
He has previous experience of working in the MLS with D.C. United, Chicago Fire, Metro Stars and Chivas USA.