The departure of Carlos Corberan to La Liga club Valencia has sparked a heated debate among West Brom supporters, as they speculate on who will succeed him as the club’s next boss. Corberan’s exit, which was confirmed on Christmas Day, brings an end to his two-year tenure at The Hawthorns.
As the Baggies begin their search for a new head coach, sporting director Andrew Nestor has reassured fans that the process is already underway. In the interim, Chris Brunt, Damia Abella, and Boaz Myhill will oversee first-team duties.
Bookmakers have installed John Heitinga, a coach at Liverpool, as the early favorite to succeed Corberan. However, fans have been sharing their own opinions on social media, with some backing Mark Robins, Steve Cooper, and Gary O’Neil.
Tonky, a West Brom fan, expressed his support for Robins, saying: “Robins for me, closely followed by Steve Cooper. Let’s just hope whoever it is, the process doesn’t take too long, we must maintain our hope in making the play-offs.”
Another fan, Mailreader101, disagreed with the bookmakers’ odds, stating: “Gary O’Neil 8/1, I don’t think so. As I’ve said before, it’s has to be Mark Robbins with a good number 2!”
As the speculation continues, one thing is certain – West Brom supporters are eager to see their club appoint a new head coach who can build on Corberan’s foundations and lead the team to success.