Read more about West Bromwich Albion.
Bright future ahead
West Bromwich Albion, 11:47, July 2, 2009 ,
New West Brom manager Roberto Di Matteo is positive that the Baggies can enjoy a run of success under his leadership.
Di Matteo joined West Brom on Tuesday evening after having a successful campaign at the MK Dons, where he just missed out on promotion to the Championship, losing out in the play-offs.
After meeting the West Brom players on Wednesday he strongly believes they can go all the way and fight their way back into the Premier League.
He told the club's website; "I'm very grateful to MK Dons and the chairmen for letting me go to take up this opportunity.
"The chairman had to be brave last season to give me a chance and it worked out well for both of us.
"Now, I'm very much looking forward to taking the next step with West Bromwich Albion. I'm very happy to be here, it's a great club. I know there was disappointment last season but I think there is potential to do very well here.
"Me and staff can't wait to start and get to work with the players, and hopefully be successful here. My philosophy is to play successful and winning football. We have our view on how we would like to achieve that success.
"I think that turns out to be a positive style of football and we'll try to apply that to the Baggies this season."