West Brom could sign negative Gary Rowett

West Bromwich Albion may very well be prepared to exchange Steve Bruce with somebody who appears very eager on getting the job…

What’s the newest?

Based on Chris Lepkowski, talking on The Liquidator podcast, Millwall boss Gary Rowett is “very ” in taking the Hawthorns sizzling seat.

A report in The Mirror on Monday famous his inclusion in a shortlist made up by the hierarchy on the membership.

Is Gary Rowett an unambitious appointment?

Lepkowski had the following to say: “You’ve obtained any individual like Gary Rowett, who I’m reliably knowledgeable may be very within the job. By the quirks of soccer, we occur to be enjoying Millwall very quickly.

“I’m not a betting man – I’m not saying that Rowett would positively get the job – however he could be one to observe in all of this as a result of I’m pretty positive that he will likely be a robust candidate.”

He may very well be worse than Bruce

There could be an excellent purpose why the Chinese language possession of the Midlands membership may swoop for the Lions boss, as Rowett has a monitor document of engaged on a modest price range together with his present membership.

It would due to this fact come throughout as a barely unambitious appointment, ought to they determine to go for the 48-year-old over among the different extra progressive names being touted, equivalent to Russell Martin.

The Championship stalwart has actually gained his expertise, having additionally managed Birmingham Metropolis, Derby County and Stoke Metropolis within the league.

Though he had different success, journalist Steve Nicholson had the following to say on his Rams facet: “Derby’s type of play underneath Rowett has are available for criticism from some followers, who really feel the strategy is simply too damaging.”

While he might grind out higher outcomes, as together with his Derby facet that finished 6th in his debut season, it’d beginning additional frustration from followers on the Hawthorns who will likely be wanting one thing a bit extra thrilling after Bruce’s dismal regime.

While he would possibly supply some stability and a run of excellent outcomes, presenting him to a fanbase that has seen their facet rating simply 17 of their 13 league video games, after Millwall themselves have scored two much less, could be like urgent the self-destruct button.

The followers may not react nicely to this one, and may it go mistaken, it may really prove worse than the Bruce appointment with relegation on the road.