Irvine Turns Down West Brom

[Dom1878]

Preston manager Alan Irvine has rejected an approach from West Brom and will remain at Deepdale.
Irvine had been targeted by the Baggies following Tony Mowbray's decision to leave The Hawthorns and join Celtic.
But Preston chairman Derek Shaw told the club's website: "Over the weekend I was approached by West Bromwich Albion.
"Alan was given permission to speak to West Brom, but has chosen to remain as Preston's manager, which we are extremely pleased about."

BBC SPORT | Football | My Club | P | Preston | Irvine turns down West Brom job

 

[Cahill's Metatarsal]

Good to hear, he must be enjoying it there & feel it's a better club to be at

 

[Azzbot]

I think Preston will be in the Premiership in the next 2 years.

Good decision I think.

 

[Scottoffee]

Looks like Irvine's a bit Moyes-esqe in his thinking, can see him sticking with Preston for the long-haul until he feels he's achieved his predetermined level of success with them.

Seems like WBA have gone for Di Matteo instead...

BBC SPORT | Football | My Club | W | West Brom | Baggies set to appoint Di Matteo

 

[TX Bill]

Irvine will be in the Premiership at some point.

Whether it be with Preston or with another club.

I agree though that he strikes me like Moyes where he wants to accomplish what he set out to do at Preston.