Thursday, 27th February, 2014
West Bromwich Albion admit to a sense of frustration in the battle against relegation, but have publicly backed coach Pepe Mel after "constructive discussions" within the leadership.
Mel's future at the club was seemingly under a cloud, according to reports in the British media, with the Baggies winless under his reign so far.
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Only the four 1-1 draws out of seven league games have kept them a point above the drop zone, and survival a faint possibility.
They still have to face Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester City and Arsenal inside the final stretch, and the fear mongering appears to have taken effect.
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West Brom sporting and technical director Richard Garlick was forced to issue a statement yesterday citing the club's transitional phase, and added: "There is also a lot of frustration at our league position and run of form. I would be more concerned if there wasn’t.
"Various meetings have been held within the football department over the past few days to discuss our current situation and what needs to be done to improve results in our final 11 games.
"The discussions have proved constructive. There has been a lot of soul searching and it is clear everyone has a real hunger and desire to keep the club in the Premier League.
"Pepe, the coaching staff and players will now do everything in their power to achieve this common goal."
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