West Brom have parted company with manager Bryan Robson by “mutual consent” after finally losing patience with results under the former England captain.

Robson was a surprise replacement for Gary Megson in November 2004 and despite saving the club from relegation in that 2004/2005 season he then took them down the following year. Results in the Championship have been mixed with three wins, two defeats and three draws so far keeping Albion in 9th place in the table which hasn’t impressed chairman Jeremy Peace.

With the West Bromwich Albion board not likely to be content with anything short of instant promotion back into the upper echelons of the Premiership it has come as no surprise that Robson finally found his head on the chopping block. The financial rewards of playing in the top flight outweight even the prestige elements these days and as such West Brom can’t afford to not make the jump straight back up.

Club chairman Jeremy Peace said: “In view of the results since early 2006, it’s been decided a change is necessary if the club is to achieve its aims.

“This is a very important time for the club with promotion a priority and the best way forward is to make a change.”

Robson’s assistant Nigel Pearson will take charge of team affairs while a permanent replacement is searched for.