West Brom axe three of their coaching team
West Brom today severed their ties with their long-standing coaching team of Keith Downing and Dean Kiely, plus former caretaker boss Rob Kelly.
The trio have left the club with immediate effect in the wake of Tony Pulis' appointment as head coach, so he can bring in his own staff.
Dave Kemp and Gerry Francis are likely to come on board in due course, as Pulis sweeps the decks as he settles into the Hawthorns hot-seat.
Kelly arrived in the summer as assistant to his predecessor Alan Irvine, taking charge of the 1-1 draw at West Ham after Irvine was sacked.
Downing has been with the Baggies since 2009, first in the youth and then first-team ranks, while Kiely joined as goalkeeping coach the following year.
West Brom's director of football administration Richard Garlick said: "The club would like to place on record its deep appreciation for the contribution of Keith, Rob and Dean within the coaching structure.
"Keith and Dean have been here a number of years and took over first-team control in a caretaker capacity during a difficult period last season. They played a key role in stabilising the team.
"Rob joined at the start of the season and became a valued member of the coaching set-up.
"Changes in personnel are part of football life and it is obviously sad to say farewell to three popular and respected members of staff.
"We wish to thank them for their efforts and wish them all the very best in their future endeavours."