Next West Brom manager: Ex-West Ham boss and Liverpool...

Next West Brom manager: Ex-West Ham boss and Liverpool assistant become new favourites

Following Carlos Corberán’s move to Valencia, West Brom are searching for their next permanent manager. The 41-year-old was identified as the Spanish side’s first choice replacement for Rubén Baraja, who was sacked two days before Christmas following a dismal run of results. Albion released a statement to confirm Corberán’s departure.

“The 41-year-old will return to his homeland with the club’s appreciation and best wishes after a two-year spell at The Hawthorns. Chris Brunt, Damia Abella, and Boaz Myhill will handle first-team duties till further notice. Albion’s hunt for a new head coach is being led by sporting director Andrew Nestor.

Since Corberán’s departure from Valencia on Christmas Eve, several candidates have been linked with the vacant position. Mark Robins was previously the favorite, but has since joined Stoke City on a three-and-a-half-year contract. Liverpool’s assistant coach John Heitinga is now the leading candidate, despite only joining the Premier League club in July. Swansea City manager Luke Williams is second in line.

Lee Carsley, the former temporary England manager and current head coach of the U21 side, was contacted to take over at The Hawthorns. However, he declined the opportunity to succeed Corberán at the helm of the club.

West Brom got their first win of the year on New Year’s Day against Preston North End. Albion secured the Championship after scoring three goals in the first half, including a first goal for Callum Styles and a brace from Josh Maja.

Damia Abella and Chris Brunt’s united temporary management team secured their maiden triumph. The former West Brom player, who made 421 appearances, has already stated that he will not be taking on the full-time role.

“No, I wouldn’t have thought so, I’m way too inexperienced for that,” Brunt remarked after the game when asked if he wanted to make the major step up. “It’s been a pleasure to come here today because I played so many games here as a player and had a great experience. It’s lovely to be on the sidelines, but I don’t think it’s time for me to do that.”

While the Baggies enjoy their perfect start to the year, let’s have a look at who has been tipped to succeed Corberán at the helm of the team. Here’s the full list, including with the most recent odds for West Brom’s next permanent manager.

John Heitinga – 5/2

Luke Williams – 3/1

Russell Martin, John Eustace – 10/1

Steven Schumacher – 12/1

Tony Mowbray – 14/1

David Moyes, Steven Cooper – 16/1

Mark Robins – 20/1

Nathan Jones, Matt Bloomfield, Mat Sadler, Gary O’Neil, Andrew Crofts, Lee Carsley, Michael Appleton (25/1)

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Next West Brom manager: Ex-West Ham boss and Liverpool assistant become new favourites

Next West Brom manager: Ex-West Ham boss and Liverpool assistant become new favourites

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