West Bromwich sacks coach Tony Pulis

London Nov 20 (IANS) West Bromwich Albion on Monday announced that the club had parted ways with head coach Tony Pulis after a miserable losing streak which has seen the club slump to 17th in the Premier League.

Pulis led his team to just two wins in 21 Premier League games following Saturday s 4-0 defeat to Chelsea. The team are now just one place above the relegation zone after an 11-game winless run in all competitions reports Xinhua news agency.

"These decisions are never taken lightly but always in the interests of the club " chairman John Williams said on West Brom s official website.

"We would like to place on record our appreciation of Tony s contribution and hard work during a period of transition for the club which included a change of ownership. We wish him well in his future endeavours."

Assistant coach Gary Megson will take charge of the team until further notice.

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