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The Daily Mail reported last Tuesday that West Brom had lined up Garry Monk as someone who might take on the managerial reins at the club at the end of the season.
Claims in the report suggest that the 40-year-old is now the leading candidate for the job currently held on a caretaker basis by James Shan.
In the past, Albion have targeted the likes of Slavisa Jokanovic and Alex Neil, but nothing materialised as the Baggies hierarchy decided the best cause of action was to give Shan the chance to see out the rest of the season.
West Brom are in contention for a place in the Premier League next term but will have to negotiate themselves through the play-offs to have a chance.
Monk is currently manager of Birmingham but the club have had a troubling end to the campaign after suffering from a points deduction.
With a possible switch across the Midlands in mind, Football FanCast writers have given their verdicts on whether he’d be a good fit at the Hawthorns.
Jack Saville:
“Garry Monk has proven that he is a top manager at this level and his style of play is well aligned with what West Brom fans are hoping to see at the Hawthorns. With Birmingham’s financial struggles and lack of strength in depth in mind, there’s no doubt Monk could be persuaded to make a controversial move across the second city. If that does indeed prove to be the case he would instantly become a Baggies hero.”
James Beavis:
“Given his experience at both Championship and Premier League level, Monk would be both the outstanding candidate and the sensible choice for West Brom in their search for a new manager. He likes to play football the right way but has adapted to the players he has in the past, including at Birmingham who have used the pace and height of their attackers to go direct. In that respect he would give West Brom one thing they are sorely lacking – a plan B.”
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Harry Sherlock:
“Monk is a sensible hire for West Brom but he’s hardly exciting. He hasn’t set the world alight at any of his previous clubs but he does have the ability to keep the Baggies’ heads above water, and potentially steer them towards the play-offs. Nevertheless, fans are unlikely to be too excited. Monk seldom stays in a job for too long and is unlikely to build any sort of dynasty at the Hawthorns. He is the very definition of a safe hire.”
