Shock sacking of Steve by West Brom

Sixteenth place West Bromwich Albion have sacked manager Steve Clarke following the 1-0 loss to Cardiff City on Saturday. The loss in Wales was the club’s fourth in a row in what has largely been a disappointing start to the season.

Sixteenth place West Bromwich Albion have sacked manager Steve Clarke following the 1-0 loss to Cardiff City on Saturday. The loss in Wales was the club’s fourth in a row in what has largely been a disappointing start to the season.

West Brom are now hovering precariously above the relegation zone with just two points and two places separating them from Crystal Palace who occupy the last spot in the relegation zone with 13 points.

West Brom’s Sporting and Technical Director told the club’s website, “We have reluctantly come to the decision to relieve Steve of his duties after very careful consideration.

“It has been well documented that we have not had the rub of the green in certain games this season but that does not cloud the general disappointing points return during this calendar year, culminating in today’s fourth successive defeat at Cardiff.”

The decision to sack Clarke may be viewed as premature in some quarters given the turbulent start to the season by many clubs. In fact West Brom are just one win off 12th place in the league and two wins off 10th.

Photo: Steve Clarke (Getty Images)