New Swansea boss Bob Bradley wins final Le Havre match
Tuesday 4 October 2016 09:44, UK
New Swansea manager Bob Bradley ended his time at Le Havre with a 2-1 victory over Sochaux on Monday.
The 58-year-old was appointed by the Premier League side on Monday but remained in northern France to manage the Ligue 2 club for the final time later in the day.
Midfielder Jean-Pascal Fontaine claimed the decisive goal with nine minutes remaining at Stade Oceane after Sochaux striker Faneva Andriatsima looked to have spoilt Bradley's send off by cancelling out Ferland Mendy's opener.
Bradley, who will be the first American to manage in England's top flight, leaves the Normandy team fifth in the table having won 17 of his 36 matches in charge after taking over in November last year.
Speaking before the game, he told the Le Havre club website: "I have mixed emotions. On one hand, I would have liked to carry through the club's project and take HAC up this season.
"On the other, I very grateful to president (Vincent) Volpe for giving me the opportunity to lead in the world's best league. I would also like to show my thanks for the support that the club offered me."
The former USA and Egypt manager has signed a contract until the summer of 2019 at the Liberty Stadium to succeed the sacked Francesco Guidolin.
His first game in charge of the Swans will be at Arsenal on October 15 following the international break.
