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West Brom: David Prutton backs Gary Rowett for Baggies job
Sky Sports’ David Prutton has backed Millwall manager Gary Rowett to take over at West Brom.
The Lowdown: Rowett links
The Baggies have been on the hunt for a new manager for over a week now after parting ways with Steve Bruce.
Rowett was one of the first managers to be linked with the vacancy, with The Mirror reporting that he was on a three-man shortlist alongside Carlos Corberan and Chris Wilder.
They stated that Baggies officials like how Rowett is ‘used to operating on a modest budget in London’, however, the 48-year-old appeared to cool rumours shortly after.
The Latest: Prutton’s comments
Prutton talking to Sky Sports, relayed by Football League World, admitted he knows that Rowett is happy with Millwall but believes the ‘ambitious’ manager could be lured to the Midlands.
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“There will be a pull there because obviously we’ve seen the recent history of West Brom compared to Millwall.
“That’s not in any way, shape or form to disrespect Millwall given where they’ve been, specifically with their cracking home form over the last few seasons, getting near the play-offs but not quite getting into the play-offs, and you would think possibly with West Brom, the players that he’s got or maybe the squad that he’s got and the ability possibly in January to go again could be a bit of a lure.
“He’s a very loyal manager and character though is Gary, but also very ambitious – I know that he likes where he’s at at this moment in time and who he’s got in his team and at the club, and there’s that very unique atmosphere down at Millwall, and whether that’s replicated at a place like West Brom I think remains to be seen.”
The Verdict: One to watch
Chief executive Ron Gourlay is the man tasked with bringing in Bruce’s long-term successor, so his admiration for Rowett’s work on a tight budget is certainly something to keep an eye on.
He has plenty of experience with a number of Championship sides and has been doing a solid job in London at The Den as he approached his three-year anniversary in charge.
The Bromsgrove-born boss may well be tempted by a new challenge and a move closer to his hometown as well, so it will be interesting to see if West Brom look to speak to Rowett in the coming days or weeks.
