Ex-Celtic manager Tony Mowbray sacked by West Brom
The 61-year-old was sacked after what the club deemed on X as a 'series of poor results'.
West Brom currently sit 10th in the English Championship. They have won just one of their last eight games, a run consisting of defeats to the likes of Derby County, Coventry City, Bristol City, and Sunderland.
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Mowbray only took charge at The Hawthorns in January, returning to the dugout after winning his battle with bowel cancer. He has now parted ways with the club, however.
A statement read: "West Bromwich Albion have today parted company with Head Coach Tony Mowbray. Assistant Head Coach Mark Venus has also departed the club.
"The club would like to place on record its thanks to Tony and Mark for their efforts – but has made the decision to part company following a series of poor results.
"Tony and Mark will forever be welcome at The Hawthorns and their contributions to the club winning the 2007/08 Sky Bet Championship title will never be forgotten. Everyone at Albion wishes Tony and Mark all the very best in the future.
"James Morrison will oversee first-team affairs on an interim basis, assisted by Damia Abella and Boaz Myhill.
"The process of recruiting a new Head Coach is now under way."
Mowbray made 93 appearances for Celtic as a player before spending less than a year as manager in the 2009/10 season.
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