The powers that be at the Hawthorns finally made a long overdue decision on Monday by confirming that caretaker head coach, Jimmy Shan, will remain in charge of first team affairs until the end of the season. While not all supporters will agree with the decision, I’ve not yet seen the “Fans pan Shan plan” headline! However, whatever your feelings…
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Shan to face the new man?
Jimmy Shan will once again be the main man in the Baggies dugout this weekend, but he will pitting his wits against the man who has emerged this week as favourite to replace him as head coach at the Hawthorns, Preston manager, Alex Neil. There may have been other examples since, but I’m drawn to the case of George Graham…
Read MoreTop six battle at Ashton Gate
Albion travel to Bristol on Tuesday evening to take on the only side currently in the top six that they face between now and the end of the season. The Baggies do face Derby County on the final day who could still be pushing for the top six, but Lee Johnson’s Robins are the highest placed side that Albion face…
Read MoreAlbion venture into the Lions’ Den seeking four in a row
A win for the Baggies on Saturday would not only see them record their best run of victories this season, but it would also be their first ever victory at the New Den. More pertinently, it would keep Albion’s faint hopes of automatic promotion alive. Albion are on a run of three victories for the fourth time this season, but…
Read MoreShan would appear to be the man as Albion welcome Blues
After a two week break, West Bromwich Albion remain without a permanent manager as the board have decided to give Jimmy Shan at least one more game with the expectation growing this week that he will remain in charge for the remainder of the season. It would have seemed an unthinkable situation when Darren Moore and his assistants were sacked…
Read MoreBaggies return to west London looking to recover their away form
With Albion apparently no closer to appointing a replacement for Darren Moore, Jimmy Shan will take charge of first team affairs for a second game as the Baggies travel to west London for a tough match at Griffin Park. In contrast to Albion’s home form, Brentford are unbeaten in their last nine games at Griffin Park in all competitions, winning…
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