West Brom appoint Pepe Mel as their new head coach

West Brom have appointed former Real Betis manager Pepe Mel as their new head coach on an 18-month deal.

The Baggies have been looking for a new manager since sacking Steve Clarke on 14 December.

Mel, 50, held talks with West Brom in December but was ruled out after it became clear he wanted to bring his own backroom staff.

After three years in charge of Betis, Mel was replaced by Juan Carlos Garrido at the start of December.

More to follow.