Tony Pulis has been given his marching orders as manager of West Bromwich Albion after three years in charge at The Hawthorns.
West Brom have won only two of their past 21 league games. Chairman John Williams said the “very disappointing” results left the club with no alternative but to sack Pulis.
Subscribe to The Week
Escape your echo chamber. Get the facts behind the news, plus analysis from multiple perspectives.
Sign up for The Week's Free Newsletters
From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox.
From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox.
“These decisions are never taken lightly but always in the interests of the club,” Williams told Sky Sports.
“We are in a results business and over the back end of last season and this season to date, ours have been very disappointing.
“We would like to place on record our appreciation of Tony’s contribution and hard work during a period of transition for the club which included a change of ownership. We wish him well in his future endeavours.”
Gary Megson will take over as caretaker manager while a replacement is found. Names already being mentioned for the job include Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes, Northern Ireland’s Michael O’Neill and former England boss Sam Allardyce.
According to the latest prices by Oddschecker, McInnes is favourite for the job at 4/1. Also linked with Rangers, he was a former West Brom player and captain from 2000 to 2003.
Meanwhile, the Express and Star says Pulis may not be out of work for long as he is now favourite to take over from Chris Coleman as Wales manager.
Who will be West Brom’s next manager?
The best price according to Oddschecker as of 20 November.
- Derek McInnes 4/1
- Michael O’Neill 4/1
- Sam Allardyce 5/1
- Alan Pardew 12/1
- Ronald Koeman 16/1
- Gary Megson 16/1
- Chris Wilder 20/1
- Martin O’Neill 20/1
-
August 23 editorial cartoonsCartoons Saturday's political cartoons include deficit dimness, steamroller-in-chief, and more
-
5 museum-grade cartoons about Trump's Smithsonian purgeCartoons Artists take on institutional rebranding, exhibit interpretation, and more
-
Settling the West Bank: a death knell for a Palestine state?In the Spotlight The reality on the ground is that the annexation of the West Bank is all but a done deal
-
How do new stadiums affect football clubs?In the Spotlight Everton's decision to move its men's team out of Goodison Park could be a catalyst for vital change, but there are cautionary tales too
-
Liverpool's Anfield redemption: how did they do it?Talking Point Arne Slot's blueprint and standout player performances guide the Reds to record 20th league title
-
Where are all the English football managers?Talking Point Eddie Howe's Carabao Cup success underlines absence of homegrown coaching talent in the Premier League
-
New Trafford: can it fix Manchester United's footballing problems?Talking Point Plan for £2 billion stadium despite staff job losses and lack of success on the pitch
-
The Premier League's spending cap: levelling the playing field?Talking Point Top clubs oppose plans to link spending to income of lowest-earning club, but rule could prevent success gap from widening
-
Is a new English football regulator an own goal for the game?Talking Point PM hails 'historic moment for football fans' but West Ham owner warns it could 'ruin' Premier League
-
2023-2024 Premier League predictions: champions, relegation and golden bootfeature A look at the top flight talking points and pundit picks for the new season
-
Man City: can ‘one of the best sides in history’ win the treble?feature Guardiola’s Premier League champions have two more trophies in their sights
