PEPE MEL LEAVES WEST BROM

PEPE Mel has left West Brom this afternoon after 5 months in charge.

Mel leaves West Brom

Mel won just 3 of his 17 games in charge of the club. West Brom managed a 17th place finish in the table 3 points above Norwich who took the final relegation place.

A statement on the clubs website read:

“We would like to thank Pepe for his efforts over the past four months in helping to keep the Club in the Premier League and wish him well for the future.

“Both Pepe and the Club set out with the best intentions of making the appointment work. However, having reflected on events both on and off the field during our talks today, it became apparent that it was in the best interests of both parties for there to be an amicable parting.

“We are grateful for the manner in which the existing coaching staff and players have rallied behind Pepe to get the Club over the line in what has proved an extremely competitive division.”

“Although we have managed to achieve a fifth successive season of Premier League football, it has been a very disappointing campaign and lessons have been learned.

“The search for a new Head Coach has now begun. We aim to find the most suitable candidate who, with the support of the structure we have had in place for six years and are presently strengthening, will enable the Club to be more competitive next season.”

Final Table:

	ASTON VILLA	38	-22	38
	HULL	38	-15	37
	WEST BROM	38	-16	36
R	NORWICH	38	-34	33
R	FULHAM	38	-45	32
R	CARDIFF	38	-42	30

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