Alan Pardew leaves West Brom by mutual consent

It was only a matter of time

Alan Pardew will leave West Bromwich Albion with immediate effect, it has been report this morning. First-team coach Darren Moore has been placed in charge of first team affairs until further notice. In an official club statement, West Brom said: "The Club would like to thank Alan and John for their efforts and wish them well in their future endeavours." The Baggies are rooted to the bottom of the table on 20 points and look certain to be relegated after Pardew failed to rejuvenate the side when he took over in November. Pardew never managed to turn things around at West Brom. His short time at The Hawthorns was tainted by a forgettable episode on a training trip in Barcelona, when four players stole a taxi during the night. Under Pardew's management, West Brom only amassed 8 points from a possible 54. In 18 matches, they won just the one, drawing five and losing the other 12. In the matches that he was in charge for, the Baggies' goal difference was -27. In a shock result, they did manage to beat Liverpool at Anfield in the FA Cup back in January. This was a rare moment to savour in a bleak few months for the midlands club.