Carlos Corberan grateful for Shilen Patel ‘balance’ at crucial period
Albion head coach Carlos Corberan feels Shilen Patel has struck an ideal balance after his mid-season takeover at The Hawthorns.
Florida investor Patel’s Bilkul Football WBA completed the £60million acquisition of Albion from Guochuan Lai at the end of February.
The businessman has wasted little time in making his presence felt in the Black Country. He repaid the £5m Wisdom Smart loan debt – plus significant interest – taken on from Lai in one of his first significant actions at the helm, as well as covering running costs.
Patel, who travels from his home in Tampa, has been a presence at Albion’s training ground in Walsall, too, and held talks with Corberan about plans for the summer and beyond – though the head coach stressed his gratitude on also being able to continue working during a demanding promotion chase.
“It is always more than positive to have the possibility to have the communication because always, even in a demanding period, you are going to have the possibility to exchange some words,” Corberan said.
