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Roy Keane early favourite for West Brom job

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Roy Keane early favourite for West Brom job

West Bromwich Albion might be eyeing up a transfer for a former Premier League supervisor following yesterday’s dismissal of Steve Bruce…

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Based on journalist Ben Jacobs, former Sunderland boss and pundit Roy Keane might be in line for a sensational return to administration.

Would Roy Keane be a hit at West Brom?

Jacobs wrote on Twitter: “West Brom sack Steve Bruce after simply eight months. He received just one Championship sport this season. Below-21s coach Richard Beale takes over as interim supervisor. 

“Roy Keane is the early favorite to exchange Bruce, fueled by his presence at WBA’s loss to Preston to final week.”

He may flip them round

Though he would be part of with little expertise from latest years, the previous Manchester United captain would usher in a wealth of information from each his taking part in and managing days.

His final job as a sole supervisor was again in 2011 with Ipswich City, the place he misplaced his job firstly of the yr for poor performances within the Championship.

Nevertheless, while at Sunderland, he did impress at occasions to maintain them afloat. He joined a Black Cats aspect already within the Championship relegation locations. Nevertheless, a string of high-quality outcomes, together with a Manager of the Month award in February, noticed them in with an opportunity of promotion.

His no-nonsense angle instilled a high-quality ambiance within the dressing room, the place he was so trustworthy it was typically seen as “brutal” – within the phrases of Dave Connolly. Maybe that’s precisely what this lacklustre Baggies aspect wants.

That marketing campaign would finish with the Championship title, and Keane would earn the manager of the year award for the division.

Though this was over ten years in the past, he clearly has the pedigree and know-how to get a workforce promoted.

The 51-year-old would additionally survive the season following, arguably an much more spectacular feat.

This appointment would possibly seem to be a silly determination on the floor, however the stability, sternness and huge expertise as a part of various backroom staffs, plus a observe file in each their present league and the highest flight, may truly make it a no brainer if they’ll prise him from punditry.

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