Dean Kiely today confirmed he is happy to carry on coaching Albion’s goalkeepers, even though his role is still not official.

The Baggies veteran has been coaching No 1 Scott Carson and the club’s young shot-stoppers on a stand-in basis since Joe Corrigan retired at the end of last season.

And the 38-year-old says he is happy to keep the temporary duties, but admitted he does not know if or when he will land a permanent coaching job.

“I don’t know and I’m not really over-bothered,” said the Republic of Ireland international. “It’s not like I’ve been unemployed for 10 years and I am looking around for a job.

“I will stand up for my own career against anyone because I am fiercely proud of it. This is a little add-on and I am dipping my toe in.

“I have got some badges and I will take a few more and it’s maybe an avenue I will go down.

“At this moment I am really enjoying doing it.

“I am doing it unofficially and I am appraising myself and asking Scott about stuff.

“But it’s something that I have thought about doing for maybe 10 or 15 years but first and foremost I am a player and I think I am a live and vital member of this team and squad.”