Swansea City have sacked manager Bob Bradley after just 85 days in charge at the Liberty Stadium.
The former US national team manager lost seven of the 11 games he took charge of (D2, L2) conceeding 29 goals in the process, and leaves the club above only bottom-placed Hull on goal difference.
After the Swans suffered a humiliating 4-1 defeat at home to West Ham on Boxing Day, Bradley hinted he knew his time was up and the club's US owners Jason Levien and Steve Kaplan made the call.
Swansea chairman Huw Jenkins said: “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."
The 58-year-old took training on Tuesday morning, but his departure was confirmed in a club statement.
Manchester United's Legend Ryan Giggs and former England Coach Roy Hodgson are being linked with the job.
Speaking after Boxing Day's game, Bradley said: “There was absolutely a mood in the stadium, we are in a very difficult position after 18 games.
“I don’t make excuses and I take responsibility - today was not good enough.
“I don’t have regular dealings with the board, but look it’s football, when you’re having bad results, as a manager, you understand that there will be discussions. It’s not anything you can control.”
Bradley came to the Premier League after working in club football in the US, Norway and France, and spent five years as US national team boss.
He also managed Egypt. He joined Swansea in October from Le Havre as Francesco Guidolin's replacement.
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