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West Bromwich Albion sack manager Alan Irvine after loss at Stoke City


Alan Irvine is out as West Brom coach after losing seven of the club's past nine games.
West Bromwich Albion have announced the sacking of manager Alan Irvine after just six months in charge.

Irvine, who replaced Pepe Mel in the summer, managed just four wins in 19 Premier League games and Sunday's 2-0 defeat at Stoke saw the Baggies sink to within a point of the relegation zone.

Assistant head coach Rob Kelly, with Keith Downing, will take charge for the New Year's Day game at West Ham with a manager expected to be appointed by the weekend. Former Spurs boss Tim Sherwood and ex-Crystal Palace and Stoke manager Tony Pulis are the early favourites for the job.

A statement issued by WBA late on Monday evening from the club's technical director, Terry Burton, read: "We appointed Alan in the summer convinced that we had taken on one of the foremost coaches in the UK and nothing that has happened since then has altered our view.

"The individual progress of our players such as Craig Dawson and Saido Berahino are testament to that. But sadly that simply has not translated into results and they remain the ultimate currency of Alan's position.

"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. Alan has impressed everyone with his manner, dedication and diligence but he knows that results have simply not been good enough.

"We place on record our gratitude for his efforts and hold nothing but good wishes for his future endeavours. This was a decision taken with regret but sadly driven by necessity."

Irvine admitted the sack could be looming after the loss at Stoke, their seventh in nine Premier League games.

Away supporters at the Britannia Stadium hurled flak at Irvine after the final whistle as he made his way towards the tunnel, and the Scot stressed in his post-match press conference he could understand them voicing their frustration.

Asked if he still felt he would be in his job by the new year, Irvine said: "I hope so, but I'm not in control of that, so I don't know. I believe I am [capable of turning things around] and I think the players believe we all are as well.

"But obviously, it is other people who will make decisions as far as that is concerned. I want to carry on. I want to still do this job and I want to see it turning around, and that is not going to change.''

Regarding the criticism he received from the stands, Irvine said: "I can understand that people are frustrated -- I'm frustrated, and so are the players. I can understand fans expressing that frustration. That is the nature of the job.

"If anyone is to take it, I am the person that is standing there. I stand out there and I don't hide -- I'm there to be shot it. And, obviously, ultimately I make the final decisions, so, certainly, I'm prepared to take the criticism.

"I don't know if they [the fans] would have necessarily wanted me to acknowledge them [as he walked past them at the end]. What do you do in those circumstances? I just walked down the tunnel.

"I am bitterly disappointed as well -- it means an awful lot to me, and I know it means an awful lot to them.''Open Navigation
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West Bromwich Albion sack manager Alan Irvine after loss at Stoke City


Alan Irvine is out as West Brom coach after losing seven of the club's past nine games.
West Bromwich Albion have announced the sacking of manager Alan Irvine after just six months in charge.

Irvine, who replaced Pepe Mel in the summer, managed just four wins in 19 Premier League games and Sunday's 2-0 defeat at Stoke saw the Baggies sink to within a point of the relegation zone.

Assistant head coach Rob Kelly, with Keith Downing, will take charge for the New Year's Day game at West Ham with a manager expected to be appointed by the weekend. Former Spurs boss Tim Sherwood and ex-Crystal Palace and Stoke manager Tony Pulis are the early favourites for the job.

A statement issued by WBA late on Monday evening from the club's technical director, Terry Burton, read: "We appointed Alan in the summer convinced that we had taken on one of the foremost coaches in the UK and nothing that has happened since then has altered our view.

"The individual progress of our players such as Craig Dawson and Saido Berahino are testament to that. But sadly that simply has not translated into results and they remain the ultimate currency of Alan's position.

"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. Alan has impressed everyone with his manner, dedication and diligence but he knows that results have simply not been good enough.

"We place on record our gratitude for his efforts and hold nothing but good wishes for his future endeavours. This was a decision taken with regret but sadly driven by necessity."

Irvine admitted the sack could be looming after the loss at Stoke, their seventh in nine Premier League games.

Away supporters at the Britannia Stadium hurled flak at Irvine after the final whistle as he made his way towards the tunnel, and the Scot stressed in his post-match press conference he could understand them voicing their frustration.

Asked if he still felt he would be in his job by the new year, Irvine said: "I hope so, but I'm not in control of that, so I don't know. I believe I am [capable of turning things around] and I think the players believe we all are as well.

"But obviously, it is other people who will make decisions as far as that is concerned. I want to carry on. I want to still do this job and I want to see it turning around, and that is not going to change.''

Regarding the criticism he received from the stands, Irvine said: "I can understand that people are frustrated -- I'm frustrated, and so are the players. I can understand fans expressing that frustration. That is the nature of the job.

"If anyone is to take it, I am the person that is standing there. I stand out there and I don't hide -- I'm there to be shot it. And, obviously, ultimately I make the final decisions, so, certainly, I'm prepared to take the criticism.

"I don't know if they [the fans] would have necessarily wanted me to acknowledge them [as he walked past them at the end]. What do you do in those circumstances? I just walked down the tunnel.

"I am bitterly disappointed as well -- it means an awful lot to me, and I know it means an awful lot to them.''

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But okada/achaaba is being banned daily!















Anyway, what's my own sef





Good development for the economy!

iceberylin:
Jerry

People still dh answer this name

You're wicked!

Hemanwel:
Why wont you read everything when it's talking about sex?
Abeg,park well!

I don park.



Make I off my engine

chudez0147:
No, it means you like sex

And don't you?

Wow! I read that lengthy stuff!







You know what that means? It means that OP did a good job!

ASUU! ASUU! ASUU!



Na una cause all these!
People no fit get complete session again without a strike!
Now see!!!!









Anyway, back to you OP, with this your thread, I don't even wish you'd meet my ex!















Na play ooooooo!

How old is OP






















Why would one be sneaking into the kitchen in this century

If I hear say person go read all that stuff!




















Make am 50 nah

Kai!








That your friend get younger sister




















Me sef like pampering ooo

Girls
























Those ones suppose get their own different planet sef!

No big deal with that!





They're just like any other person.

Incase

Can peeps stop all these threads about 'signs' please!!!!













The only signs I know Na 'Signs of the Endtime'!

If you mean 'love' as in guy-girl affair, then I don't!











I used to be that naive to think there's something called that but I now know that it's just a decision!



More like convincing yourself to be with someone and play along!

Make I hear say I read all these stuff!
















You for set mcq as you write am finish nah!

Wait OP!








Na textbook you copy here














Wake me up when somebody summarizes that!

Who doesn't want what they can't have





Remember, the word is 'want'!

Simple ways to make sure you'll never lose her;





1. Find a high quality rope (not China made oooo), bind it around her waist and drag her around to wherever you go!










2. Meet that Baba for your village and beg him to tie 2 of you together under him calabash (you must have seen it done in Nollywood) .










3. Go and make mega money! That way, you'll be sure that she's the one chasing after you!







Outside these 3 ways, you're OYO!

I love that spirit!




Don't live life walking in fear, but don't also be foolhardy!



Be health conscious, have a good health seeking behaviour.


Follow good medical advice!



And live your life beyond bounds man!

She was never really into you!





Sorry!




Try another damsel!

As 2014 draws the curtain and 2015 emerges, I ask myself, 'which OP has been the wackiest in Nairaland this year?'







Don't have a major/standard selection criteria but for me, its;


- Andyblaze (that guy dey craze sha)
- TheRealMrStan (sometimes I wonder how he always sneaks into fp)
- Tosyne2much (his posts and comments are out of this world)
- Farano (has a sense of glamour with her threads)
- Ikenna351 (the wisdom of the automobile gods rest with him)






You can add yours!

remsonik:
I had a misunderstanding with my sweetie for like a week now and he is angry with me. He hasn't been responding well to my chats and calls. Yesterday I needed to call an aunt of mine who had an accident and I was already home from work. My estate gate was locked and I didn't have a dime on my phone, I chatted him and told him to please send me credit cos I knew he will still be on his way back from work,he said he doesn't have. This morning he sent me the credit and when I tried to call him back to thank him and just have a good chat he was still sounding like he didn't want to talk to me of which he didn't pick my call but he called me back. Is he still angry? Did he send d credit in annoyance or because he actually cared?? why did he call me when he still sounding angry on the call??

No! He's happy!


















Wetin concern us for this una matter

She could be right, why would guys date Ladies that don't own cars












Or is it meant to be the other way round?

For me, it's a time to be with loved ones, meet old friends and also very importantly, to reflect on the ideals of life!











How could I forget, it's also a time to wow my taste buds!


So what does it mean to you people?

englishmart:
what are Christians still doing there?

How do you mean?
You expect them to pack and leave their state or aren't you aware that 40%- 50% of the indigenous people there are Christians?

Wow!
What a piece!
Couldn't help laughing.

Also, what would a 2004 D9 powered 406 cost?