Sky Sports West Brom new manager: Gary O’Neil to lead Albion back to Premier League.
West Brom should swoop for Gary O’Neil if Carlos Corberan is to depart.
The Spaniard appears likely to quit The Hawthorns after Valencia activated his £2.8 million release clause [Fabrizio Romano]. If the 41-year-old moves to La Liga, the Baggies will need a new head coach to help them return to the Premier League. Corberan might leave Albion in seventh place, and former Wolves manager O’Neil could be the ideal choice to assist gain promotion.
Gary O’Neil could replace Carlos Corberan at West Brom
If the hierarchy’s goal in B71 is to finish in the top six, a new manager must be hired immediately and without prejudice. This may make O’Neil a perfect choice, regardless of his connections to the Baggies’ Black Country rivals. The 41-year-old has had successful spells in the Premier League with Wolves and Bournemouth and might thrive in the Championship.
The former West Ham midfielder has a positive tactical philosophy which has led to some attractive football during the early spells of his managerial career.
Using technically excellent players in Albion’s team, such as Tom Fellows, Alex Mowatt, and John Swift, could help the West Midlands club achieve promotion. It is unclear whether the Englishman will transfer to a rival after leaving the Old Gold, but a post at The Hawthorns would be difficult to pass up. Given O’Neil’s managerial abilities, as seen by his Premier League stints, supporters would have to ignore his Wolves connections for the sake of their team’s future success.
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