Michael Appleton has been named new West Brom reserves coach.
The former Baggies midfielder, 32, will take over Craig Shakespeare's reserves duties but will stay in charge of the club's under-18s.
Shakespeare left last month to become Nigel Pearson's assistant at Leicester and his first-team duties have been handed to former Norwich boss Peter Grant.
"Peter Grant has come in solely as first-team coach to work alongside me and Mark Venus (assistant manager).
"Michael is going to step up and look after the reserves and, with the support of the academy staff, the youth team.
"We hope by giving the lads, who are coming through to become young professionals, a familiar voice to listen to it will provide continuity.
"For Michael it is a new experience of marrying his work with youth team players to work with senior players. He's got strong opinions on the game, is good to work. With all my staff, I canvas his opinion on my team."
