' West Bromwich Albion announce new manager '

Its Not Malky or Dave Jones

Saturday 14th June 2014

Alan Irvine: West Bromwich Albion announce new manager

Alan Irvine has been appointed West Bromwich Albion manager.

Irvine, 55, the academy manager at Everton, has agreed a 12-month rolling contract at The Hawthorns.
Former Tottenham manager Tim Sherwood had been favourite for the role following Pepe Mel's departure in May.
"We firmly believe we have the right coaching team to move the club forward. In the end it came down to two outstanding candidates," Albion technical director Terry Burton said.

Alan Irvine was assistant manager to David Moyes at Everton from 2002 to 2007

"But, following a detailed recruitment process, we decided Alan and the team around him are best suited to tackle the challenges we face in the Premier League."
Sherwood, 45, was expected to be given the West Brom job, but BBC Sport's Midlands correspondent Pat Murphy said he was unhappy with the terms offered to his intended backroom team of Chris Ramsey and Les Ferdinand.
Burton added that they had targeted candidates "renowned for their coaching ability". He added: "Alan was very much at the forefront of our thoughts because of his achievements in the Premier League and the high regard he is held within the game.


' Alan Irvine's managerial record '

Preston North End: P99, W40, D24, L35
Sheffield Wednesday: P48, W16, D12, L20

"He has a vast knowledge from grassroots up thanks to the roles he has performed during his decades in the game and knows what it takes through good and testing times."
Irvine brings with him Rob Kelly to work as joint assistant head coach alongside Keith Downing, while Dean Kiely remains as goalkeeping coach.
He previously managed Preston North End, from November 2007 to December 2009, and Sheffield Wednesday, from January 2010 to February 2011.
Irvine turned down an approach from West Brom in June 2009 when he was still in charge at Preston.
He held academy roles at Newcastle United and Blackburn Rovers between 1992 and 2002.

West Brom finished the 2013-14 season in 17th, just three points above the relegation zone.

Mel was their second manager of the season, with Steve Clarke having departed in December after four successive defeats.

If I was a west brom fan I'd be pissed they are going to get relegated with him his last job with sheff wed he took them down to league 1.

If I was a west brom fan I'd be pissed they are going to get relegated with him his last job with sheff wed he took them down to league 1.

I am shocked by their choice

If I was a west brom fan I'd be pissed they are going to get relegated with him his last job with sheff wed he took them down to league 1.

I am shocked by their choice

That's even worse than Dave Jones

Malkys reputation is in tatters

West Brom could've got Tim Sherwood who would of been a great appointment for them but it seems that there chairman is a cheapskate who wouldn't pay 250k for his coaching team and got Irvine instead shocking.

They will go down next season.

West Brom could've got Tim Sherwood who would of been a great appointment for them but it seems that there chairman is a cheapskate who wouldn't pay 250k for his coaching team and got Irvine instead shocking.

Agree .

West Brom could've got Tim Sherwood who would of been a great appointment for them but it seems that there chairman is a cheapskate who wouldn't pay 250k for his coaching team and got Irvine instead shocking.

Agree .

Not according to spurs fans apparently

What happened to sherwood?! Read earlier he was discussing a higher fee for his own coaching staff but it was a done deal. Awful choice.

Gutted tictacs Tim didn't get it! He was my fave manager atm! Useless but a good craic!

Strange one that !!!. Did Malky apply for the Job? If he did he must be wondering if his reputation is severely dented ?