Alan Pardew was confirmed as West Brom's new boss on Wednesday, and will be tasked with keeping them in the Premier League, reports the Mirror Sport.
Pardew replaces Tony Pulis who was axed earlier this month after 10 League games without a win.
The 56-year old has in the past managed at Reading, West Ham, Charlton, Southampton and Newcastle.
He has inked a deal with Albion until 2020.
Pardew's first match in charge is Saturday's visit by old club Crystal Palace, who sacked him a year ago.
“I’m thrilled with the opportunity Albion have provided and looking forward to getting to work with what I consider to be a talented group of players," said Pardew.
“The immediate challenge will be to get the results we need to pull ourselves up the table. But I’m aware that while I’m joining one of the great, traditional clubs of English football, it is one determined to go forward in the Premier League.
“It’s an exciting opportunity to play a part in that ambition.”
Baggies chairman John Williams added: “Alan brings the experience of more than 300 Premier League games and the kind of dynamic leadership from which our club can benefit,” he said.
“We were impressed with what he had to say and what he has to offer and we are looking forward to an exciting new era under his charge.”
Albion's Chinese-based owner Guochuan Lai ratified the appointment after the club's UK hierarchy conducted interviews.
Pardew was named LMA manager of the year in 2012 after he guided Newcastle to fifth place in the Premier League.
He has also been a losing FA Cup finalist twice as a manager.
Caretaker Gary Megson has since guided 16th-placed Albion to draws with Spurs and Newcastle.
“Gary leaves with our gratitude for a sterling job completed in difficult circumstances,” said Williams.
“We met today when I explained our position which he understood and accepted in the highly professional manner with which he has conducted himself since Tony’s departure.
“He steadied the ship in a difficult moment and we are extremely appreciative of his efforts.”
Source: www.clubgist.com
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