Mowbray's dream is to line up for West Brom after January

West Bromwich Albion Fans will now be growing impatient with the ongoing saga as to who will be their next manager, with the Baggies waving goodbye to Carlos Corberan throughout Christmas Eve.

Now it's halfway through January championship Promotion hopefuls still have not succeeded in finding a successor to Corbern, although it has not been through a lack of trying.

In fact, it looked like a deal for the former Young Boys manager Rafael wiki Taking over was a stress-free formality to get over the line, only for this deal to go pear-shaped at the last minute.

The West Midlands outfit have since moved on from that disappointing collapse and appear to have entered into talks with Tony Mowbray To make a dramatic return to the helm according to reports, as he was previously in charge of West Bromwich during the early years of his career.

A lot has happened since Mowbray named the Baggies' last-ever XI in 2009, with one of his midfield picks that day in Chris Brunt now interim coach at the Hawthorns.

Now, he could pass the baton to Mowbray, with this line-up sitting below the 61-year-old's likely ideal line-up after the end of the transfer window…

1

Goalkeeper – Alex Palmer

Mowbray is unlikely to juggle the goalkeeper position upon his arrival, with Alex Palmer proving to be the best goalkeeper in the Championship over the past two seasons.

From 26 second-tier appearances this campaign, he collected the reliable 'keeper 11 clean sheets It is likely to be retained.

2

RB – Darnell Furlong

Likewise, Mowbray would not want to change anything radically at right-back if he returned to Hawthorn, with Darnell Furlong's place in the side as concrete as possible.

In fact, the Baggies star has missed just one league game during the 2024/25 season so far, as his presence has helped the West Midlands side remain resolute in defence.

3

Center back – Torbjörn Heegem

While Furlong is an iconic piece of furniture at West Brom, Torbjørn Heggem is a more modern presence having only arrived last summer.

Although this is his first season in English football, the 26-year-old centre-back has taken to his new surroundings like a duck to water, with an imposing style.g 5.3 duels on average During his 26 appearances in the league so far.

Mowbray would also love to work with Heggem if the move gets over the line, having previously worked with a similarly strong Scandinavian defender in Jonas Olsson during his first spell at the club.

4

Playmaker – Kyle Bartley

While Mason Holgate has been in the squad recently, Mowbray may want to move Kyle Bartley back into the centre-back upon his arrival.

After all, when the veteran defender is in the team, West Brom rarely look leaky, having won a title Big 11 duels At the end of December when facing Sheffield United.

5

LB – Callum Stiles

Callum Stiles joins Bartley to form the final part of the Dream Team's back XI, having impressed for the Baggies on the left in recent weeks.

The Hungary international can also be used in central midfield, but it is from that left-back position where he has managed to make a name for himself at Hawthorn, even scoring a goal on his way against Preston North End on New Year's Day. .

6

CM – Alex Mowat

Alex Mowatt has had injury problems recently – hence his presence on the sidelines – but he will be absolutely essential for Mowbray.

After all, when he has been fit and running this season, he has excelled Four goals and two assists.

Mowbray also knows all too well what the former Leeds United player has in his locker, having been on the receiving end of that pearl in 2022 when he was Blackburn manager.

7

CM – Jason Molumby

His partner in the middle of the park could be Jason Molumby who has now signed a new contract extension to stay at the Baggies until 2028.

While the Irishman has had to battle with his own injury demons, he has stood out when fit for his team and will see the new managerial regime as a fresh start, with 13 contributions to goals Collected from 127 matches.

8

RM – Tom Fellowes

West Brom fans will be concerned about the absence of Tom Fellows next January Everton lurks in the shadows Waiting to steal Baggies' electric striker away from his boyhood club.

But Mowbray could be able to convince the 21-year-old to stay to help lead his new side into the league, having already achieved an impressive record. 12 contributions to goals In the action tournament.

9

Cam – Karlan Grant

Mowbray would certainly love Karlan Grant's versatility if he takes the reins again, with Grant able to manipulate channels, high up or behind the lone striker.

It is from this latter position that Grant has enjoyed success in recent games, seen in the goal that the former Cardiff City player on loan buried away to Sheffield United in December from here.

10

LM – Luis Comas

The first two new potential additions can be seen Luis Comas joined the building On a loan deal, with Mowbray known to be a manager who is not shy about using youth if necessary.

After all, last season at Sunderland, he named a player whose average age was just 11 years old 22.3, His spell at the Stadium of Light has also seen him get the best out of Amad Diallo on the wings.

Koumas hopes he can play for the Baggies in a similarly influential way, having already achieved that Four goals On loan this season with Stoke City.

11

Street – Ben Brereton Diaz

Last, but not least, Mowbray will be tasked with finding a new lethal striker upon his potential arrival, with 12-goal hero Josh Maja sidelined as he now needs surgery.

With Ben Brereton Diaz having previously flourished under Mowbray's tutelage in the past, it would not be surprising to see the Baggies jump to the front of the queue. Before facing Sheffield United To reach an agreement with Chile.

His best ever goal of the season came under the 61-year-old – with 22 goals in the league Coming during the 2021/22 season, meaning he could reunite with Mowbray here.

Mowbray's Complete Dream Eleven: Goalkeeper – Palmer. Right-back – Furlong, Playmaker – Hegem, Defender-back – Bartley, Left-back; Styles, cm – mowat, cm – molumb; RM – Colleagues, CAM – Grant, LM – Comas; ST – Brereton Diaz