West Bromwich Albion have announced the appointment of new manager Tony Pulis.

Pulis joins the Baggies on a two-and-a-half year deal.

It's the 56-year-old's first post since standing down as manager of Crystal Palace at the beginning of the season.

He said: "I'm absolutely delighted to accept the job and I do so with a simple but important message for the Albion fans and everyone at the club.

"Every successful club is built on unity and that is what I shall strive to help bring to Albion. We need everyone together from top to bottom - the supporters, all the staff, the players, everyone who has an interest in the club's welfare.

"With that, we can go forward together and hopefully take this club up the Premier League."

The club's Technical Director Terry Burton said: "We are delighted to secure a man of Tony's calibre and proven ability.

"He made it clear that this position excited him and that he was eager to get back into the business of winning Premier League points - and there are few who know how to do it better."