West Brom appoint Tony Pulis as manager
Just two days after the firing of Alan Irvine, West Brom have their replacement.
Albion are delighted to confirm appointment of Premier League Manager of the Year Tony Pulis as new Head Coach #wba pic.twitter.com/KoV4MNLbsv
— West Bromwich Albion (@WBAFCofficial) January 1, 2015
Pulis, who signed a two-and-a-half year deal with the club, had this to say upon his appointment:
Pulis: “I’m absolutely delighted to accept the job. I do so with a simple but important message for Albion fans and everyone at the club…
— West Bromwich Albion (@WBAFCofficial) January 1, 2015
Pulis: “Every successful club is built on unity and that is what I shall strive to help bring to Albion… #wba
— West Bromwich Albion (@WBAFCofficial) January 1, 2015
The former Stoke and Crystal Palace bench boss will assume control of his new players following today's match against West Ham, which means his first game in charge will come on Saturday in the FA Cup against non-league side Gateshead.
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