Steve Bruce is being seriously considered by the West Bromwich Albion hierarchy to replace the sacked Valérien Ismaël. The former Aston Villa and Birmingham manager suggested he would not return to the dugout after leaving Newcastle in October but has been identified as an ideal candidate to help the flagging Championship side.
Ismaël’s remit was to win promotion this season but the club are fifth and in danger of dropping out of the play-offs. He has departed less than 12 months into a four-year contract after three defeats in the past four matches.
