West Brom new manager talks on Thursday: Fresh update on Corberan replacement
West Brom are planning talks on Thursday to continue the search for Carlos Corberan’s replacement, according to DOOD.
The reliable Baggies X account reported on Wednesday (1 January) that results similar to the 3-1 win against Preston North End at The Hawthorns will ease the pressure on finding a quick-fire managerial replacement.
Corberan bid farewell to Albion after Valencia triggered his £2.8 million release clause [Fabrizio Romano] on Christmas Eve, Chris Brunt has taken interim charge during the search for a new appointment and has been backed to become the next permanent boss after his first win against Preston.
West Brom should take time to find perfect Carlos Corberan successor
The Baggies are in a strong position in the Championship, having moved back into the playoff spots into fifth-place after the win against Preston.
Although Brunt suffered defeat in the first match of the post-Corberan era against Derby County on Boxing Day, the performance at The Hawthorns on Wednesday was a drastic improvement.
Matt Maher reported via the Express & Star (28 December) warning the West Brom faithful to “expect the unexpected” in the search for a new manager and believes the next appointment could be a left-field choice.
Former interim England boss Lee Carsley rejected the Baggies approach, according to Graeme Bailey (1 January) in the first solid links of who could replace Corberan amid the growing speculation.
While every available name under the sun appears to be touted to take the reins at The Hawthorns, there is no doubt that the Black Country outfit is a desirable landing spot.
West Brom are on track to record a second successive appearance in the Championship playoffs, and whoever is chosen to lead the new era could drastically alter how the remainder of the campaign pans out.
Shilen Patel is facing the most pivotal decision of his Baggies tenure – he should take all the time he needs to get it right.
In other West Brom news, Chris Brunt announced a major Baggies exit after the win against Preston.
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