Darren Moore wants Wayne Jacobs on West Brom staff
Darren Moore wants former Bradford team-mate Wayne Jacobs to be a part of his coaching set-up next season.
The 49-year-old, who is a close friend of Albion’s new boss, helped Moore out on the training pitch in an informal capacity when he was caretaker.
Moore has already confirmed that goalkeeping coach Neil Cutler and former under-23s boss James Shan will be staying on in his backroom staff.
He is due to appoint a new assistant head coach in the coming days as well, but wants Jacobs to be an additional member of his team.
It is thought the former full-back will continue in his part-time role that saw him come to the training ground on Thursdays and Fridays to give Moore a fresh pair of eyes to bounce ideas off.
“Wayne is being considered for another role but fully respecting Wayne and his family at this time, that is ongoing,” said Moore. “Probably not Wayne for the role of assistant coach.”
Moore wants to get his backroom staff sorted out as a priority in his first fortnight in charge before deciding over the futures of Albion’s out of contract players.
“Backroom staff, chats with players, contract negotiations, all in that order,” he said. “When the transfer window and the market comes around you’re able to conduct yourself better when you have had a chat with the players.
“The priority is the backroom team. James Shan will stay on. Neil Cutler will stay on and I am looking to bring in another addition to that.
“After that we will speak to the players and then take stock of that to come together and discuss what is going to be an interesting time for the club.”
James Morrison, Claudio Yacob, Boaz Myhill and Gareth McAuley are all out of contract this summer.
“Those players have aged but they still possess qualities for the game,” said Moore. “All those will be taken into consideration with a clear plan of action moving into this Championship.
“They’re all part of the club and we’ll be looking closely on each individual.
