So it's all done and dusted then - and Tony Mowbray is back at The Hawthorns.But it all means another irony in that Mowbray returns to take over from one of his first summer signings in that first spell in charge – Chris Brunt.

It is Tony Mowbray's first job since February 2024 when he stepped down as Birmingham City manager due to health reasons, but after receiving the all-clear, he now replaces Carlos Corberan

Tony Mowbray is expected to return to West Bromwich Albion as head coach, almost 16 years after he left the Hawthorns for Celtic and just a few days after being given the all-clear from cancer. Mowbray,

Tony Mowbray made an emotional return to The Hawthorns - and was unveiled on the pitch prior to their clash with Stoke City.

West Bromwich Albion are in talks with their former manager, Tony Mowbray, over a deal which would see him return to the Hawthorns and to replace Carlos Corberan as head coach

The collapse of the Baggies’ move for the latter earlier in the week felt a rather awkward episode for Bilkul Football and particularly the club’s sporting director Andrew Nestor, who has been leading the search for Carlos Corberan’s replacement and had identified the former Young Boys boss as the No.1 candidate.

Mowbray stepped down at Birmingham City in February last year for medical treatment but has received the all-clear from medical staff and the League Managers’ Association to make his return. His return is certain to prove a popular decision with West Brom’s supporters, after three largely successful years in charge between 2006 and 2009.

West Bromwich Albion are delighted to confirm the appointment of Tony Mowbray as men’s first team Head Coach. The 61-year-old has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract and will take charge of his first game when the Baggies travel to Middlesbrough on Tuesday (ko 7.45pm).

West Brom are in talks to re-hire former manager Tony Mowbray – 16 years after his departure from The Hawthorns. talkSPORT understands there is optimism a deal can be reached for Mowbray to