Post by johnnywarren on Sept 18, 2006 21:36:23 GMT 10
West Bromwich Albion have parted company with manager Bryan Robson "by mutual consent".
The former Middlesbrough manager took control of the club in November 2004 following Gary Megson's departure.
Club chairman Jeremy Peace said: "In view of the results since early 2006, it's been decided a change is necessary if the club is to achieve its aims.
"This is a very important time for the club with promotion a priority and the best way forward is to make a change."
First-team coach Nigel Pearson will assume control of selection affairs while the club considers its options. He will be at the helm for Tuesday's Carling Cup clash with Cheltenham.
West Brom are currently ninth in the Championship having won three of their matches, lost two and drawn three this season.
Robson pulled off West Brom's dramatic escape from relegation in his first season at the Hawthorns on the final day of the 2004/05 Premiership season.
They were the first team in the history of the Premiership to stay up despite being bottom of the table on Boxing Day.
But Robson was unable to repeat the trick for a second year running and the Baggies were relegated along with Midlands rivals Birmingham and Sunderland.
Peace kept faith with Robson over the summer, insisting he wanted stability at the club and because Robson had twice won promotion to the Premiership when he was in charge at Middlesbrough.
However, after a disappointing start to the Championship campaign, Robson's tenure at the club was cut short after Saturday's 1-1 home draw with Southend.
Robson had won just 19 of his 81 matches in charge of West Brom and only two league matches away from home.
The former Manchester United and England midfielder succeeded Megson at West Brom, after he sacked in October 2004.
However, even then there was some opposition from supporters to his appointment despite serving the club with great distinction as a player.
His last job - at Bradford - culminated in the team's relegation to League One and his six years at Middlesbrough ended with Terry Venables being brought in.
Former West Brom striker Don Goodman, who played for the club between 1987-91, believes whoever takes over from Bryan Robson will inherit a good squad capable of promotion.
"Whoever comes in is going to be quite lucky as they will be able to work with a very good squad of players," Goodman told BBC Five Live.
"They should have the tools and firepower to fire West Brom up as players like that should really be in the top two.
"As to who it will be, that's difficult. Alan Curbishley is still out of job and if they get someone like him that would be a heck of a coup."
The former Middlesbrough manager took control of the club in November 2004 following Gary Megson's departure.
Club chairman Jeremy Peace said: "In view of the results since early 2006, it's been decided a change is necessary if the club is to achieve its aims.
"This is a very important time for the club with promotion a priority and the best way forward is to make a change."
First-team coach Nigel Pearson will assume control of selection affairs while the club considers its options. He will be at the helm for Tuesday's Carling Cup clash with Cheltenham.
West Brom are currently ninth in the Championship having won three of their matches, lost two and drawn three this season.
Robson pulled off West Brom's dramatic escape from relegation in his first season at the Hawthorns on the final day of the 2004/05 Premiership season.
They were the first team in the history of the Premiership to stay up despite being bottom of the table on Boxing Day.
But Robson was unable to repeat the trick for a second year running and the Baggies were relegated along with Midlands rivals Birmingham and Sunderland.
Peace kept faith with Robson over the summer, insisting he wanted stability at the club and because Robson had twice won promotion to the Premiership when he was in charge at Middlesbrough.
However, after a disappointing start to the Championship campaign, Robson's tenure at the club was cut short after Saturday's 1-1 home draw with Southend.
Robson had won just 19 of his 81 matches in charge of West Brom and only two league matches away from home.
The former Manchester United and England midfielder succeeded Megson at West Brom, after he sacked in October 2004.
However, even then there was some opposition from supporters to his appointment despite serving the club with great distinction as a player.
His last job - at Bradford - culminated in the team's relegation to League One and his six years at Middlesbrough ended with Terry Venables being brought in.
Former West Brom striker Don Goodman, who played for the club between 1987-91, believes whoever takes over from Bryan Robson will inherit a good squad capable of promotion.
"Whoever comes in is going to be quite lucky as they will be able to work with a very good squad of players," Goodman told BBC Five Live.
"They should have the tools and firepower to fire West Brom up as players like that should really be in the top two.
"As to who it will be, that's difficult. Alan Curbishley is still out of job and if they get someone like him that would be a heck of a coup."
