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Now that the inevitable has been confirmed after the long delay, West Bromwich Albion can focus all of their attention on the season that lies ahead in the Championship. There are a number of factors to consider that will adjust reasonable expectations for that campaign, and the recent upturn in results has increased said expectations exponentially, particularly if a significant number of those at the club remain. Since that isnt likely to happen, the expectations one should have are unclear. The man at the centre of the revolution is Darren Moore, the beloved Darren Moore who can do no wrong at the Hawthorns.He has changed David Freese Jersey the form of the club from relegation fodder to Champions League material against Champions League opposition in his short tenure. Victory at Old Trafford and at St James Park, a draw against Swansea and Liverpool and a win over Spurs. Nobody could have predicted this remarkable run of results when Moore was given the hot seat until the end of the season. Yet the question remains: is he suitable for the job going forward?First and foremost, he couldnt have done anymore within the time he has had. He was never expected to keep the club in the Premier League, and so it has proven. The club resigned themselves to relegation long before he had the reins, but he managed to give the fans hope. Hope that the greatest ever escape could be done. Last weekend, the atmosphere at the Hawthorns was electric when Livermore bundled in the goal to beat Spurs, because there was a genuine belief at that point that the impo sible was about to become po sible. Results went Albions way that day, but their luck ran out a few days later. Gabbiadinis goal in the latter stages of the game against Swansea condemned Albion to relegation once and for all.The results havent been a fluke under any circumstances, and everyone deserves a huge amount of credit, not just Moore. The value placed on the backroom staffs role in the results by Moore was epitomised by the way he wanted to celebrate winning the manager of the month award. He got all the staff outside for a photo to show that everyone there earned the right to the award. That in itself is one of the key reasons for Moore to be given the job permanently. He has united the club since Pardew has departed. From the getgo, his statement was to have the club be a family again because that is what is important. He has stuck to his word and refused to take too much credit in his brief speech to the fans for the lap of honour after the final whistle. With the fans singing his name, he stre sed the importance of we and not me. Just being a humble man doesnt qualify you for the job, granted. The players have underperformed for two completely different types of managers Chris Taylor Jersey this season. Tony Pulis is the disciplinarian that values defensively solidity above everything else. Alan Pardew is the man who looks to be your friend and place a greater emphasis on free flowing, attacking football as he said in his pre s conference. Neither of them has clicked this season. The players have to take a huge chunk of the blame though. Whatever went on in Barcelona is unacceptable, and those involved should have the profe sional pride not to do that. It doesnt matter what they thought of Pardew. That being said, the players have come out publically in support of Darren for his man management skills, his communication and tactical awarene s.With regards to his man management, numerous players have said that Darren makes you want to play for him, and that this is a reason for the impre sive performances, not just results. It was clear that they didnt want to play for either Pulis or Pardew. James McClean has been honest in his a se sment Sandy Koufax Jersey of Pardew and Moore when after the win at Old Trafford, he told the media that it is much easier now that the players actually know what their job is. It was a solid defensive display, with the ability to score from a set piece. Ultimately, it was playing to Albions strengths, which is why many say he deserves the job. He knows the framework of the club.That game at Old Trafford wasnt a one off, with a similar performance against Spurs where they defended deep as a team and pushed out as a team. Fernando Valenzuela Jersey Phillips isnt known for his defensive concentration and willingne s to put his body on the line, but he has developed a relationship with Nyom and has directed traffic. Livermore has added goals to his game and been a leader. These are the two names that stand out that have been rejuvenated under Moore. Many others have improved under Moore, but Im dubious as to this being the factor that makes a lot of the players inclined to stay, just to play for Moore.With this, there is momentum behind Moore. He is destined for the job at some point, and is this the best time to do it? Hes stopped the rot, and created a winning mentality again, which is e sential for the Championship where Albion are going to be one of the favourites for promotion. Momentum is crucial in football, and pa sing up on appointing him now could even spell bad news for the new manager if Moore wasnt given the job.If someone else was appointed, be it Dean Smith, literally and figuratively Moores shadow will be looming over them. As soon as a bad patch creeps in, fans will be asking well Moore didnt have this so he would be a better fit. There would be a constant comparison to what Moore would have done. No manager can honestly say that that is a comfortable working environment to thrive in. It simply wouldnt be fair to whoever it is.Importantly, the fans choice is Moore. They see that experience hasnt worked, and are in search of someone they can get behind who understands the club. In the dying embers of Pulis reign, fans were fed up of watching the style of football and didnt believe he wanted to be at Albion. Pardews reign went from bad to worse and will go down as the worst Albion manager of all time. Fans have stayed with the club through thin and thinner this season, and the succe s under Moore has been a welcome reprieve. They dont want it taken away.Chief executive, Mark Jenkins, has shown some empathy with the fans by calling into questioning the value of the season tickets fans have paid for this season. Since nothing can really be done to reverse that, the club has reduced season ticket prices significantly for the new season, and they probably would have done so without the club dropping down a division. Lets not forget fans have only seen their team win 3 times in the league this season at the Hawthorns. Not great value and the football has been far from scintillating.This perhaps is a little insight into what the club is thinking about the managerial scenario. They were concerned about the low level of attendances this season under Pardew and Pulis, with this being the main avenue of fans being able to vent their frustrations Maury Wills Jersey . It has worked at Arsenal,