Having now been appointed as our permanent head coach moving into the Championship campaign of 2018/19, Darren Moore has now been in front of the national and the local media and those quotes are now filtering through.
We're presenting our new Head Coach to the media shortly after 10am…
Not that he needs much introduction!
Stay tuned for updates 🎥🗞📻#WBA pic.twitter.com/MWukSRqGpJ
— West Bromwich Albion (@WBA) May 21, 2018
Having signed an improved and extended deal on Friday in recognition of the way he helped us restore some pride and took us to within a hair breath of Premier League safety when you consider how dead and buried we were when he replaced Alan Pardew at the helm, obviously Moore’s association with the club meant he was incredibly proud to now have the opportunity to lead us moving forward.
His full interview can be read by – Clicking Here.
A new era…#MondayMotivation #WBA pic.twitter.com/NeLc8PZQAc
— West Bromwich Albion (@WBA) May 21, 2018
I’ll just cherry pick a few of his comments.
Asked about his impact last season, Moore himself said it was six weeks where he just had his ‘head down’ and focused on ensuring that each approach to a game was the same, with intensity and belief and with the results we managed to claw together he was rightly proud of that.
He confirmed that James Shan and Neil Cutler would remain part of his backroom staff but he was looking to appoint an Assistant Head Coach and many believe that appointment will tick the experienced box to allay those fears.
One thing he was clear on was that the Championship will be a ‘gruelling, relentless season’.
“There are plenty of hurdles to overcome. To overcome those challenges we’ll need to be at our best as a football club. I’m looking forward to it. I understand the challenges that lie ahead. I’ve played a lot of games in the Championship. It’s about getting us ready for those challenges that will soon be upon us. The ambition is to keep moving this club forward. Every team is vying for the special prize of promotion.”
DM: "I'm sure it's going to be a busy transfer window. I will be speaking to the players at some point this week. The fans can expect a team that can play football and also a team that can scrap and fight. There are plenty of different challenges in the Championship."#WBA
— West Bromwich Albion (@WBA) May 21, 2018
West Brom fans were particularly pleased with his comments about what he wants from the side next season. Using phrases like ‘a team that has different dimensions to it’ and saying that fans can ‘expect a team that will play attractive football’ whilst also being willing to ‘fight and scrap’ for every ball was music to the ears of many.
Can’t wait to see the old traditional Albion values back in play! Those values are what’s given us our best memories! Good luck, you got the entire Albion faithful routing for ya!????????#WeNotMe
— James Moore (@hansworth254) May 21, 2018
Pleased you are stopping James and Neil too, we will be back. COYB
— Christine Slimm (@chrissies141) May 21, 2018
It is the perfect mantra! So pleased for all of you having restored some much needed pride to our club! #wenotme
— Tony 48% Smith (@RoystykinsWBA) May 21, 2018
Big daves barmy army
— wba4life (@Jackrolo123) May 21, 2018
Now the dust has settled, let’s see the released list and some genuine interest in worthwhile signings.
— Dean Haynes (@DeanDjh1976) May 21, 2018
