Alan Irvine sacked by struggling West Brom
Scot becomes latest Premier League managerial casualty
The club made the move following a run of seven losses in their past nine games, a series of results that has caused them to slide to 16th place, just one point above the relegation zone.
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Irvine is the third head coach dismissed by West Brom in little over 12 months, following the short reigns of Steve Clarke and Pepe Mel.
“Securing a sixth season in the Premier League is the over-riding target and sometimes unpleasant decisions have to be taken to serve that imperative,” Albion technical director Terry Burton says on the club’s website.
“Alan has impressed everyone with his manner, dedication and diligence but he knows that results have simply not been good enough.”