Mowbray signs up Grant as coach

Baggies boss Tony Mowbray today appointed Peter Grant as first-team coach.

The former Norwich manager replaces Craig Shakespeare, who left to become assistant boss at Leicester City.

Grant is a former team-mate of Mowbray from their Celtic playing days.

Mowbray said: "I'm delighted we've been able to bring Peter on board.

"Peter's got great enthusiasm for the game and he's got the experience of working in the Premier League at West Ham when they were very, very successful.

"We need to draw on that experience and I'm looking forward to working with him.

"I'm sure the players will enjoy working with him as the season goes on because of the enthusiasm he has for the game.

"I like working with football people who are passionate about the game and have an opinion.

"Peter's definitely like that and I'm looking forward to debating teams, dissecting games and preparing for football matches with him.

"I played with him at Celtic for four years and he always gave 100 per cent every time he played and trained.

"I'm sure that transmits to his coaching as well.

"He's a very committed person and hopefully he'll enhance everything we're doing here."