West Brom have sacked Tony Mowbray just three months after the manager returned for his second spell at the Hawthorns. The decision was announced following the Championship side’s defeat to Derby.
Mowbray signed a two-and-a-half-year contract in January but saw the Baggies play-off hopes end after losing 3-1 at home to the Rams. The Midlands side find themselves six points behind sixth-placed Coventry with two games remaining in the division.
That has not proven enough to convince the West Brom hierarchy that Mowbray is worth persisting with. James Morrison is set to take over coaching duties for the time being.
The club said in a statement: “West Bromwich Albion have today parted company with Head Coach Tony Mowbray. Assistant Head Coach Mark Venus has also departed the club.
“The club would like to place on record its thanks to Tony and Mark for their efforts – but has made the decision to part company following a series of poor results.
“Tony and Mark will forever be welcome at The Hawthorns and their contributions to the club winning the 2007/08 Sky Bet Championship title will never be forgotten.
“Everyone at Albion wishes Tony and Mark all the very best in the future.
“James Morrison will oversee first-team affairs on an interim basis, assisted by Damia Abella and Boaz Myhill. The process of recruiting a new Head Coach is now under way.”
Speaking following defeat to Derby, Mowbray accepted it was a difficult time for thee club. “Obviously, it’s a tough period for us,” Mowbray told BBC Radio WM.
“I haven’t seen anything since I’ve been here like the goals we conceded today from the set-plays.
“It’s so unlike us. Two set-play goals from a hard-working, honest team. I thought we lacked courage today, didn’t play enough forward passes, weren’t brave enough on the ball.”
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