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title: "West Brom: Baggies now keen on Leam Richardson"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Charlie Smith"
section: "Championship News"
published: "2022-10-12T10:10:21Z"
modified: "2022-10-12T10:10:21Z"
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# West Brom: Baggies now keen on Leam Richardson

**[West Brom](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-brom-news/) are now looking at a potential move for Wigan Athletic manager Leam Richardson, according to journalist [Pete O’Rourke](https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-west-brom-turn-attention-to-wigan-boss-leam-richardson/).**

### The Lowdown: Countless targets

The Baggies parted ways with Steve Bruce on Monday, which has resulted in plenty of speculation in regards to a successor.

A number of managers, in and out of work, have been linked with the job at The Hawthorns, including [Michael Carrick](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-brom-news/west-brom-baggies-michael-carrick-update/), [Roy Keane](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-brom-news/west-brom-roy-keane-laughs-off-baggies-managerial-rumour/), [Chris Wilder, Gary Rowett and Carlos Corberan](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/next-west-brom-manager-dyche-28202046) to name a few.

However, it looks as if a new manager has now emerged on the radar of chief executive Ron Gourlay.

### The Latest: Richardson links

O’Rourke shared a story for [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-west-brom-turn-attention-to-wigan-boss-leam-richardson/) in the last 24 hours regarding West Brom and Richardson.

He revealed that Richardson is ‘in the frame’ for the job and is believed to have admirers from West Brom officials after impressing with the Latics.

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### The Verdict: A gamble?

Richardson’s only previous managerial experience prior to taking over at Wigan came with Accrington Stanley back in [2012](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/leam-richardson/stationen/trainer/22877/plus/1). He has impressed with Wigan after taking over from Paul Cook, though, leading the club back to the Championship last season.

The 42-year-old, who likes to use a [4-2-3-1](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/leam-richardson/stationen/trainer/22877/plus/1) system, averages an impressive [1.79](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/leam-richardson/stationen/trainer/22877/plus/1) points per game after officially becoming the club’s permanent manager, but a move to West Brom could be a risk given his lack of experience.

It may also prove to be an inspired appointment if he gets it right, but one has to wonder if the Baggies need someone with a bit more pedigree.