Struggling West Brom sack Slaven Bilic amid reports of role for Sam Allardyce

Slaven Bilic has been sacked by West Brom (Mike Egerton/PA)

West Brom have sacked manager Slaven Bilic less than 24 hours after he led the promoted side to a creditable draw at Manchester City.

Having taken the reins at the Hawthorns last summer, the former Croatia and West Ham boss ended his first season at the Baggies helm with automatic promotion as Sky Bet Championship runners-up.