West Brom boss Alan Pardew has explained naming John Carver as his No2.
Pardew penned a two-and-a-half year deal at the Hawthorns this morning and appointed former Newcastle coach Carver as his assistant manager.
He explained: “In his managerial experience at Newcastle, John Carver understood what it's like as a manager.
“We both coach. We can bring good experience and good game plans to this group.
“John has a manner around the training ground that I and the players respect.
“John's been a brilliant assistant manager. He has a good understanding of the pressures I will come under."
Pardew is confident taking the Baggies to a new level.
“I average 1.3 points per game. We have a history of delivering. I took Palace from relegation to 10th. These things have to be taken into account.
“It's so difficult in the Premier League to win the league or win trophies because of the finances of the top clubs.
“You have to have those ambitions as difficult as it is though. One day I'd like to win a trophy.
“The immediate target is to halt this run, get some points on the board and to try to put ourselves in a position where we can attack the top 10 if possible."