[LiamTheBaggie]

 WBAFCofficial @WBAFCofficial  ·  4m

Albion delighted to announce Alan Irvine will be appointed as their new Head Coach. He has agreed a 12-month rolling contract #wba 1/3

 WBAFCofficial @WBAFCofficial  ·  4m

Irvine will complete his move to The Hawthorns once he has officially signed off from his current role as Everton’s academy manager 2/3

 WBAFCofficial @WBAFCofficial  ·  3m

Irvine will bring Rob Kelly to work as Joint-Assistant Head Coach alongside Keith Downing, whilst Dean Kiely will remain as GK Coach 3/3

[graka]

Shocking. Never mind saves old tight twit a few grand.

[BB74]

I'm actually in shock 

[Nocky]

Absolute farce. 5 weeks to appoint a man who hasn't worked in football for 3 years with his last act as manager being to relegate Wednesday. You couldn't make it up.

[addy]

F*** off. I give up.. biggest period for the club for a long time.. and we get Alan Irvine. Unbelievable.

[LiamTheBaggie]

WBAFCofficial ‏@WBAFCofficial 57s

Terry Burton: "I'm delighted we have been able to secure the services of Alan and Rob.” 1/2

[howi1068]

Not the first choice on my list. Not even on my list of candidates. Don't quite know what to say.  :

[dangerman]

I take it back about tim Sherwood I'd rather him than Irvine.

So so glad I waited to renew my season ticket.

After all I said earlier about JP and not making the same mistakes as before. It's probably true the other mistakes won't even be on the same level as Irvine.

Ridiculous choice and even more of a car crash than Sherwood.

[up_the_baggies]

Jeremy Peace and Mark Jenkins have a LOT to answer for.

Another decision based upon wages and not football.

[shortybaggies]

What a waste of my entire life. On a high for a few weeks, hoping for a turn in fortunes following last years bad year. And then we go an appoint Irvine. Absolute farce

[ex coseley kid]

I'm really angry. This doesn't feel like my club anymore.

What use JP's shares when we are down a league. Or even two.

I honestly feel like sitting next season out and I've never felt that before.

What Fing lesson have you learnt, Peace? I've nothing but contempt for you now you (omitted on legal advice)

[mrmojorisin]

So much for JP's comments that he was looking for someone better than Steve Clarke.  This is the most unexciting, underwhelming appointment.  Southampton get Koeman and what do we get...an old style nonentinty.

I wasn't keen on Sherwood and was hoping the reported other candidate in the frame would be an exciting young coach.

[stonexbaggie]

What a joke - I hope they do refunds on season tickets

[botters]

After 5 weeks where JP said he was looking to appoint a head coach with Premier league experience we appoint the academy coach from Everton.
This is a joke, no doubt JP will say that he is the boards first choice.

[OldburyWBA]

Seriously wonder what goes through Peaces head and the arsewipes who are advising him. I really hope in 12 months we all have to eat our words and I will happily but don't expect anything other than relegation next season.

[pete]

Glad I dont have a season ticket! GUTTED!

[tommcneill]

Woah! Never saw that coming!!

Erm............I dont know what too say

[zac]

Will be ringing up asking for a refund first thing Monday morning. I honestly thought this time he would get it right but yet again i should never have believed anything that came out his mouth! Pretty much gutted at the moment.

[WBASPE77]

I am disgusted a shocking appointment Peace has gone one too far this time. Peace said a few weeks ago we wont make the same mistakes as previous occasions this appointment gives me no confidence what so ever.

[Dudleylad]

A complete and utter joke of an appointment.

Gutless idiots....its back to jobs for the boys.

The only positive is I rate Rob Kelly.

If the players didnt respect Mel they aint going to respect him.

[WorcsWBA]

Here is his Prem experience:

"He has also managed Preston North End, who he took to the Championship Play-offs in 2009, and Sheffield Wednesday in the Championship and League One."

What's that? Oh yes, he hasn't got any! His best "achievement" has been to get Preston into the Championship play-offs! From Wikipedia:

"Irvine was appointed manager of Sheffield Wednesday on 8 January 2010. Wednesday got off to a good start under Irvine, winning games against Barnsley, Blackpool and Peterborough United. Irvine was named Championship Manager of the month for January 2010. This form was not sustained, however, as on the last day of the season Wednesday needed a home win against Crystal Palace to avoid relegation. The match ended in a 2–2 draw, relegating Wednesday to League One.

Wednesday then had severe financial issues, with the club appearing in court twice over winding up orders. Following the successful takeover by Milan Mandaric at the end of 2010, Irvine was allowed transfer funds to revamp his squad. Despite making several new signings, the team continued to have consistently poor results. On 3 February 2011, Wednesday sacked Irvine with the side lying 12th in League One."

Well, Mr Peace, please do tell us exactly what it is that you've learned? We're dying to know!

[Baggies]

So, soooooo glad that I did not renew my season ticket. West Brom, you have let the fans down really badly this time. Relegates Sheffield Wednesday after being sacked by Preston, can't get another job elsewhere and then we come calling for him because he is cheap as chips. Unbelievable.

Jeremy Peace, you f****** waste of time. I was planning to watch a few games next season but I think I will stick to Rugby and non league where I feel that I am not being taken the p*** out of.

[Welsh_Baggie]

I'm really angry. This doesn't feel like my club anymore.

What use JP's shares when we are down a league. Or even two.

I honestly feel like sitting next season out and I've never felt that before.

What Fing lesson have you learnt, Peace? I've nothing but contempt for you now you (omitted on legal advice)

My sentiments exactly I am so angry at the club for this - I feel physically sick.

I will not be making the usual trips to The Hawthorns next season.

I thought that Pepe Mel was our worst appointment ever and the club go out of their way to prove me wrong.

Peace out!!!

[LiamTheBaggie]

WBAFCofficial ‏@WBAFCofficial 7m

Burton: "With the support of Keith and Dean, we firmly believe we have put in place the right coaching team to move the club forward.” 2/2

[OldburyWBA]

Here is his Prem experience:

"He has also managed Preston North End, who he took to the Championship Play-offs in 2009, and Sheffield Wednesday in the Championship and League One."

What's that? Oh yes, he hasn't got any! His best "achievement" has been to get Preston into the Championship play-offs! From Wikipedia:

"Irvine was appointed manager of Sheffield Wednesday on 8 January 2010. Wednesday got off to a good start under Irvine, winning games against Barnsley, Blackpool and Peterborough United. Irvine was named Championship Manager of the month for January 2010. This form was not sustained, however, as on the last day of the season Wednesday needed a home win against Crystal Palace to avoid relegation. The match ended in a 2–2 draw, relegating Wednesday to League One.

Wednesday then had severe financial issues, with the club appearing in court twice over winding up orders. Following the successful takeover by Milan Mandaric at the end of 2010, Irvine was allowed transfer funds to revamp his squad. Despite making several new signings, the team continued to have consistently poor results. On 3 February 2011, Wednesday sacked Irvine with the side lying 12th in League One."

Well, Mr Peace, please do tell us exactly what it is that you've learned? We're dying to know!

I think he learned that we're all gullible mugs for believing anything that comes out of his mouth