By Chris Wright
Basically, if Ornstein’s going public with it, it’s pretty much a given: Tony Pulis is to be appointed as West Brom’s new gaffer on New Year’s Day…
Breaking – West Brom to appoint Tony Pulis as head coach. Continental model stays but TP control of all 1st team matters inc transfers #wba
— David Ornstein (@bbcsport_david) December 31, 2014
Pulis appointment set to be confirmed Thurs, hopes to be in stands at Upton Park. Meeting Peace for 1st time Thurs. Dave Kemp assistant #wba
— David Ornstein (@bbcsport_david) December 31, 2014
Can’t imagine the title of “continental model-style head coach” sitting squarely with Pulis: the very definition of the stalwart “proper football man” vein of British manager (in that he looks like he should be selling fruit and veg on a market stall rather than prowling up and down a Premier League touchline).
We are truly in the age of the Pulisnaissance!