Hull City are determined to get the Shane Long deal over the line in time for the Irish international to come into the reckoning for Saturday’s Premier League game away to Norwich.

West Brom have confirmed Pepe Mel as their new head coach on an 18-month contract.

Nicolas Anelka has agreed not to perform his controversial ’quenelle’ goal celebration again, according to a statement released by his club West Brom.

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West Brom have sacked head coach Steve Clarke, the Barclays Premier League club have announced.

West Brom last night blamed Hull for the collapse of the deadline-day transfer of Ireland striker Shane Long, rejecting claims the deal was off as a result of Romelu Lukaku joining Everton.

Nicolas Anelka told West Brom manager Steve Clarke that he wanted to quit football following the sudden death of his agent, but the Scot hopes the striker will return to the club once he has “got his head clear”.

West Brom have confirmed defender Steven Reid has signed a new one-year contract with the club.

West Brom have confirmed defender Steven Reid has signed a new one-year contract with the club.

Dean Saunders is convinced Kevin Doyle can get back to making sweet music for Wolves now that, as the manager puts it, “the piano is off his back”.

Shane Long looks to be in for an extended contract at West Bromwich Albion after opening talks with the club.