Roy's in the Bagg for hotseat
Posted Friday, February 11, 2011 by The Sun
ROY HODGSON will be confirmed as West Brom's new boss next week.
The former Liverpool manager is the man the Baggies believe will win the battle to keep them in the Premier League.
Chris Hughton, axed by Newcastle in December, had been hotly tipped to replace Roberto Di Matteo.
But chairman Jeremy Peace has opted for Hodgson because of his success at Fulham.
Struggling Albion - out of the drop zone only on goal difference - face a relegation six-pointer against rock-bottom West Ham at The Hawthorns tomorrow, but caretaker boss Michael Appleton is expected to be in charge for that match.
It is a remarkably swift return to management for Hodgson, 63. He was sacked by Liverpool on January 8 as he struggled to keep them in contention for the Champions League places.
Kop supremo John W Henry was forced to take drastic action after dressing-room and terrace confidence collapsed.
Di Matteo was sacked on Sunday after almost two years in charge. Hodgson will be the Baggies' NINTH boss since 2000.
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