Not sure if I rate Bob Bradley or not yet. He did wonders with USA, but was that more to do with him tapping into Patriotic Pride over ability? I honestly have no idea, know very little of his work. Though he does seem to be one of the most succesful coaches domestically and internationally for the US.
I think The Sun were the one that linked him, and in the article they called Randy Lerner "Jay" Lerner, so I wouldn't put too much stock in it.
Don't really have an idea how he'd do, I think if he found the right fit he'd do well, but I'm not sure if Villa is it. He's not really a tactical genius, until he recognizes a mistake he's already made.