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Alan Pardew is set to land the West Brom job this week in time to face his old club Crystal Palace, according to reports.

The Birmingham Mail’s sister paper The Mirror claims Pardew is expected to be confirmed as Tony Pulis’ successor on Wednesday.

Pardew has not worked since being sacked by Palace 11 months ago, whom the Baggies are due to play on Saturday, but held positive talks last week with the Hawthorns hierarchy.

He publicly described the position is an “attractive job” with “a really good set of players”.

Reporter James Nursey says an appointment is now close with Pardew set to get the final nod from club’s Chinese owner Guochuan Lai.

Pardew is a former team-mate of West Brom technical director Nick Hammond, who is a key member of the Albion football panel interviewing candidates.

The Mirror say Lai flew in for the 4-0 Chelsea loss for Pulis’ last game but has since returned to the Far East.

He wants a proven Premier League boss to take charge after paying £170million for the club in 2016 on the basis of Albion being an established top-flight outfit.

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Field's dreams

Sam Field played over an hour of Premier League football for the first time since August when West Brom drew with Tottenham over the weekend.

Summer arrivals in the middle of the pitch fleshed out then manager Tony Pulis’ options and Field disappeared from the senior squad, instead having to accept U23 football.

His run out at Spurs caught the eye and led many to hope that he may be set for more on Tuesday when Newcastle visit.

The 19-year-old has picked a perfect time to state his case for first team football, with the appointment of a new manager on the horizon.

Field's emergence will certainly give Tony Pulis' successor food for thought, especially if all of Albion's midfielder's start with a clean slate.

Here’s a closer look at the teenager’s memorable afternoon at Wembley.