West Bromwich AlbionWest Bromwich Albion has secured the services of influential coach Matt Gill. Gill has committed his future to Albion amid a shake-up of James Morrison's backroom staff.
What happened?
Gill joined the club shortly after Morrison's caretaker appointment and was hailed as a key part in the club's push to Championship survival last season.
Why it matters for West Bromwich Albion
Gill has historically been assistant to Russell Martin, who took over as Leicester boss earlier this month, but Gill has opted to remain at The Hawthorns under Morrison.
What comes next?
Also appointed to the Scot's coaching staff are former Middlesbrough team-mate Tony McMahon and Gavin Strachan, who has been coach at Celtic since 2020 and previously No.2 at Doncaster and Peterborough.
| Coach | Role |
|---|---|
| Matt Gill | Assistant Head Coach |
| Tony McMahon | First-team Coach |
| Gavin Strachan | First-team Coach |
Spanish coach Damia Abella, who first joined the Baggies in Carlos Corberan's time in charge, has exited The Hawthorns after three seasons. Long-term Albion coach Leigh Downing will return to his role as under-21s boss after stepping up to support Morrison in a first-team coaching role for the final few months of last season. Boaz Myhill will remain as the club's goalkeeper coach.
West Bromwich Albion's new coaching staff is set to play a key role in the club's upcoming season. With Gill's experience and the new appointments, the team is looking to make a strong push for promotion.
