Sources: 51-yr-old to accept West Brom call, interim appointment accelerates
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(Credit: Imago, Getty) Mon 2 March 2026 13:12, UK Darren Moore would find it extremely difficult to turn down a possible return as West Brom manager, sources have told Football Insider.The 51-year-old has emerged as one of the leading candidates to step into the home dugout at The Hawthorns, and it is understood that he would jump at the chance to return if he got the call from the club. Moore has been out of work since he was sacked by League One side Port Vale at the end of December, and sources have indicated that he is being viewed as an option to provide experience alongside current caretaker boss James Morrison.The Baggies have got their eyes fixed on making an interim appointment to try and save their season, with their options limited in terms of a long-term candidate at this stage of the campaign.
Read More: West Brom next manager: Update on James Morrison agreeing permanent role MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Darren Moore’s managerial career since leaving West BromMoore first took the reins of the senior team at The Hawthorns after Alan Pardew was sacked in April 2018 with the club bottom of the Premier League. He then had West Brom within touching distance of an immediate return to the top flight in the following season, when he was sacked in surprise fashion with the team fourth in the Championship.
Credit: Breaking Media, TransfermarktNevertheless, his connection with West Brom and understanding of the club could be about to see him trusted with the ultimate responsibility of trying to keep them in the Championship.Read More: Exclusive: West Brom make Tony Mowbray moveMoore battling Tony Mowbray for Hawthorns returnFootball Insider revealed last weekend that West Brom are considering appointing Tony Mowbray again on a deal until the end of the season, with an interim option their preferred choice.They have held preliminary talks over the idea of naming the 62-year-old as manager until the end of the season, and he could potentially return for a third spell in charge. Mowbray most recently held the hot seat at West Brom at the back end of last season, before he was relieved of his duties to ultimately make way for Ryan Mason.