Albion appoint Di Matteo as new head coach

ALBION are pleased to announce that Roberto Di Matteo has agreed to become the club’s new head coach having signed a 12-month rolling contract.

The 39-year-old will take up his Albion duties tomorrow when the first-team squad report back for pre-season training.

Eddie Newton and Ade Mafe will follow him from Milton Keynes to take up positions as assistant head coach and fitness coach respectively.

Chairman Jeremy Peace said: “I am delighted with Roberto’s appointment, which concludes an intensive selection process during which over 40 names were considered.

“We shortlisted two outstanding candidates, spoke to both of them after receiving permission from their clubs, and ultimately Roberto was the unanimous choice of the board.”

Di Matteo took his first steps into management when he was named MK Dons boss in July 2008, following the departure of Paul Ince to Blackburn Rovers.
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