Tony Mowbray is expected to return to West Bromwich Albion as head coach, almost 16 years after he left the Hawthorns for Celtic and just a few days after being given the all-clear from cancer. Mowbray,

West Bromwich Albion are in talks with their former manager, Tony Mowbray, over a deal which would see him return to the Hawthorns and to replace Carlos Corberan as head coach

Tony Mowbray's return to the West Brom hot seat completes a remarkable full circle journey back to The Hawthorns - nearly 16 years on from his departure for Celtic.

West Brom have announced that Tony Mowbray has returned to the club to take up the role of head coach after Carlos Corberan's departure

Mowbray stepped down at Birmingham City in February last year for medical treatment but has received the all-clear from medical staff and the League Managers’ Association to make his return. His return is certain to prove a popular decision with West Brom’s supporters, after three largely successful years in charge between 2006 and 2009.

Former title-winning boss Tony Mowbray has returned to Albion as head coach almost 16 years after he departed The Hawthorns.

West Brom are in talks to re-hire former manager Tony Mowbray – 16 years after his departure from The Hawthorns. talkSPORT understands there is optimism a deal can be reached for Mowbray to

Mowbray had a three-year spell at West Brom early in his management career and led the Baggies to the Championship title before his move to Celtic after relegation from the Premier League the following season. Now 61, Mowbray is in talks to replace Carlos Corberan at the Hawthorns, 16 years after his departure.

Tony Mowbray will take charge of West Brom for the second time after being appointed head coach on a two-and-a-half-year contract.