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Post by Football News on Dec 31, 2014 15:18:34 GMT
Tony Pulis set to take West Bromwich Albion manager’s job
• Appointment likely to be confirmed on New Year’s Day  Tony Pulis is in line to be West Brom’s fourth manager in little more than a year after agreeing terms for a two-and-a-half-year deal. Photograph: Peter Powell/EPA Tony Pulis is set to be appointed manager at 16th-placed West Bromwich Albion. The former Stoke and Crystal Palace manager appears to have seen off the other contender Tim Sherwood, his track record in saving Palace from what appeared near certain relegation last season having done enough to tip the balance in his favour. The appointment is likely be confirmed on New Year’s Day with Pulis reportedly agreeing a two-and-a-half-year deal to take over from Alan Irvine who was dismissed on Monday after a run of seven defeats in nine matches. His first game in charge would be Saturday’s FA Cup third-round tie at home to non-league Gateshead as he becomes West Brom’s fourth manager in little more than a year after Irvine, Pepe Mel and Steve Clarke. West Brom are one point above the teams in the relegation zone and take on West Ham United on New Year’s Day, a game for which Rob Kelly and Keith Downing, the assistant head coaches, are preparing the players. Pulis has driven a hard bargain at The Hawthorns, having insisted on the final say for all transfers, an area of responsibility that became blurred at Crystal Palace after he inspired their escape from relegation last May and led to his departure 48 hours before the start of this season. This would mean West Brom compromising on the continental structure that has served them with diminishing returns over recent seasons. Terry Burton, appointed the technical director in May, and Richard Garlick, the director of football administration, are in charge of player acquisitions. Pulis, whose lawyer and agent have handled negotiations, will meet the chairman Jeremy Peace for the first time on Thursday and is likely to be joined by his former Stoke and Palace assistant David Kemp. Guardian
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