West Bromwich Albion’s search for a new manager appears to have taken a major step forward.
The Baggies have been without a permanent manager since Mowbray’s second stint ended on Easter Monday following a 3-1 defeat to Derby County.
Mowbray had returned in January after Carlos Corberán left for Valencia, but was unable to sustain the club’s play-off push, managing just one win in six matches.
The Baggies have been without a permanent manager since Mowbray’s second stint ended on Easter Monday following a 3-1 defeat to Derby County.
Mowbray had returned in January after Carlos Corberán left for Valencia, but was unable to sustain the club’s play-off push, managing just one win in six matches.
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00:00West Bromwich Albion's search for a new manager appears to have taken a major step forward with QPR boss Martín Xifientes emerging as the leading candidate to replace Tony Mowbray.
00:14The Baggies have been without a permanent manager since Mowbray's second stint ended on Easter Monday following a 3-1 defeat to Derby County.
00:24Mowbray had returned in January after Carlos Corbaran left for Valencia but was unable to sustain the club's play-off push managing just one win in six matches.
00:35Now reports suggest West Brom have already held talks with Xifientes who was impressed during his time at QPR.
00:43The 42-year-old Spaniard took charge in October 2023 and guided the club away from relegation danger in his debut campaign.
00:50He has since led them to mid-table safety despite ongoing frustrations over recruitment behind the scenes.
00:59Xifientes may be open to the move though West Brom would need QPR's permission and be required to pay compensation if they decide to appoint him.
01:08Other names linked include Tottenham assistant Ryan Mason and former Wolves manager Gary O'Neill but Xifientes now appears to be West Brom's preferred option.
01:18Whoever does come in, there haven't really been too many names directly linked just yet.
01:25Marty Sifientes from Queen's Park Rangers was one that West Brom spoke to briefly but he's not on the shortlist of candidates.
01:32The likes of Gary O'Neill, Steve Cooper have been mentioned by the bookies but at the moment it seems as if West Brom are taking their time and it could take a few weeks for them to get their new man through the door.
01:41Despite his relatively young age, Sifientes boasts over 20 years of coaching experience.
01:49His high-tempo possession-focused style and tactical attention to detail have earned plaudits, qualities the West Brom board may view as essential after a turbulent season.
01:59It remains to be seen whether Sifientes would be welcome to switch to the Hawthorns but his emergence as a front-runner marks a clear shift in the club's direction as they prepare for a pivotal summer window.