West Brom ‘turn focus to League One manager’ as shock Mowbray successor
Shilen Patel is still looking for a new manager at West Brom after sacking Tony Mowbray and has identified a head coach from League One.
The former Birmingham City boss was sacked at the Albion after failing to get a play-offs spot in the Championship.
Bilkul Football need a new manager at The Hawthorns soon as they plan for the upcoming transfer window.
In their search for a new head coach, the Americans have turned their attention towards the third division of English football to find the right person to lead the Baggies next season.
Stockport County manager Dave Challinor on West Brom radar
Stockport County manager Dave Challinor has emerged as a contender to become the next manager at The Hawthorns, according to EFL Analysis.
The news outlet reports (5 May) that the Baggies have turned their focus to the 49-year-old Englishman, who can guide the Hatters into the Championship through the play-offs.
| League One (2024/25) | Points |
| 1. Birmingham | 111 |
| 2. Wrexham | 92 |
| 3. Stockport | 87 |
| 4. Charlton Athletic | 85 |
It’s been claimed that Tottenham coach Ryan Mason is top of the Albion’s wishlist, but they’re having to wait for him as Spurs look to win the Europa League.
Challinor won the National League title in his first year at Stockport in 2021 and now has the chance to lead them into the second division of English football.
Patel must decide on new manager at The Hawthorns
QPR boss Marti Cifuentes seemed to be in the running to be the next manager at the West Midlands outfit, but it doesn’t look like that will happen.
Mason has emerged as an option at The Hawthorns, but it remains to be seen whether the Baggies will be able to get him.
Carlos Corberan had made considerable progress at the Black Country club before leaving for Valencia, but things have gone downhill since then.
Mowbray’s appointment at West Brom seemed the right thing at the time, but it turned out to be a complete failure.
Patel must also take some of the responsibility, as the Albion sold Alex Palmer in the winter transfer window and were unable to make quality additions up top.
Adam Armstrong showed promise initially, but he hasn’t been able to replicate the impact Josh Maja had before his injury.
Challinor may not be the most attractive name, but the Englishman has shown he’s capable of building a team, something the Baggies need to do next summer.
While the 49-year-old head coach has emerged as a surprise option, his situation will be one to watch if Stockport win promotion.