Championship manager is SACKED just months after making emotional return following cancer battle

A Championship manager has been sacked just months after making an emotional return to the club.

The manager won just five of his 17 matches in charge during his second spell.

After a 3-1 defeat at home on Monday the club decided to dismiss him. 

West Bromwich Albion have made the decision to part company with manager Tony Mowbray.

Mowbray was named as West Brom manager in January on a two-and-a-half-year contract.

Last year Mowbray, 61, battled bowel cancer and he is now on the road to recovery. 

West Brom, who are in tenth place in the Championship, lost 3-1 at home to Derby on Monday. They have lost five of their last six matches.

Mowbray initially managed West Brom between 2006 and 2009, winning the Championship title in the 2007-08 campaign and earning promotion to the Premier League.

Former West Brom player James Morrison will take charge until the end of the season and will be supported by Damia Abella and ex-Baggies goalkeeper Boaz Myhill.

A statement from West Brom on the club’s official website read: ‘West Bromwich Albion have today parted company with Head Coach Tony Mowbray.

‘Assistant Head Coach Mark Venus has also departed the club.

West Bromwich Albion announced they have parted company with Tony Mowbray

‘The club would like to place on record its thanks to Tony and Mark for their efforts – but has made the decision to part company following a series of poor results.

‘Tony and Mark will forever be welcome at The Hawthorns and their contributions to the club winning the 2007/08 Sky Bet Championship title will never be forgotten.

‘Everyone at Albion wishes Tony and Mark all the very best in the future.

‘James Morrison will oversee first-team affairs on an interim basis, assisted by Damia Abella and Boaz Myhill.

‘The process of recruiting a new Head Coach is now under way.’