Tony Mowbray's return to management is confirmed - with first game at Middlesbrough
TONY MOWBRAY will take charge of West Brom for the second time after being appointed head coach on a two-and-a-half-year contract.
The former Middlesbrough and Sunderland boss replaces Carlos Corberan, who left The Hawthorns in December to take up the role of manager at Valencia.
The 61-year-old steered Albion to the Championship title in 2008 and spent three years at the Midlands club until 2009.
He is returning to management after successfully completing his recovery from bowel cancer.
Since leaving the Baggies, Mowbray has managed Celtic, Middlesbrough, Coventry, Blackburn, Sunderland and Birmingham.
“Tony has a wealth of experience across British football and shares our vision for the football club,” chairman Shilen Patel said.
“He truly cares about bringing the best out of players and instils determination and commitment in his teams.
“I’m thrilled he is our new head coach and we are excited to welcome him back to write a new chapter in his Baggies story with his unwavering desire to compete and win.”
West Brom sit seventh in the Championship, just one point off the play-offs.
Mowbray’s first match at the helm will be Tuesday’s trip to Middlesbrough with Chris Brunt in the dug out against Stoke on Saturday.
