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West Brom have signed Tyrone Mears on a short-term deal .

The 35-year-old right-back will make his Albion debut in tonight's Carabao Cup match against Mansfield Town at The Hawthorns .

He has signed a rolling contract to January after leaving MLS side Minnesota United this month - and Albion fans have had their say.

@danwestbury86: Who's next? Jermaine Pennant from the Big Brother house?

@JonnWalker_: Gmac must be wondering what’s going on. I’d take a 38 year old Gmac over most defenders any day. He’s also better than the two cd’s we currently have.

It’s always nice to have a bit of experience in the team, but we seem to sign either aging has-beens or young inexperienced. Spend a few million on some mid 20’s quality and stop being so tight.

@James84507668: I ain’t gunna put too much negativity on this because the bloke is gunna be playing for us- it ain’t his fault he doesn’t match up to what we expected. But the Albion board wanna be careful- they’re taking our support for granted and I can see it come crashing back down on them.

I will add this- Why let McCauley go cus of his age and then sign a 35 year old who I can almost guarantee isn't as fit as Gmac

Final point- Big Dave can talk about how it was a no brainer all he likes- if it was a no brainer he would’ve brought him in a lot earlier and wouldn’t have spent the summer chasing multiple different targets- Not to blame him though- feel this is another result of Jenkins inept.

@neilwba10: No matter who wears our colours we will support them but our club just continues to show a lack of ambition. For months everyone knew what we needed instead we sign players on the cheap.

Howard Martin: Knew what we were getting with Jenkins when he came back & said “club had £40m in bank when I left - I’ve come back to an overdraft!” Should’ve said “we were ok in PL when I left - we’re struggling now!” Sums up his mindset & priorities!

@Philfrombrum: Excellent news, a position filled at virtually no cost, just need a couple of out of contract mid thirties midfielders now

Danny Wright: Chris Baird-esque signing, but worse.

@republic1: The mears signing at #wba should set the alarm bells ringing..Exactly what is the financial situation at the club?. Loans and spending what we got in WITH parachute payments. How can the club improve with signings that are champ level or will return & little use of OUR youngsters

@ColmBrosnan: Recalling Nyom in January will be a no-brainer and he’ll feel like a new signing at this rate!

@CallumNicholls: Oh well at least it’s not Nyom

@miss_emma_g: So why did you get rid of GMac?? you couldn’t make it up!!

@Johnstxne_: Can we just re-sign Yacob and McCauley if we’re going after 30+ year old players?

AlbionOnSunday: It’s not really a McAuley vs Mears question - GMac was never going to play right back. His replacements are Bartley / Tosin.

It’s low risk/cost cover - let’s wait to see how he performs before judging.

Question is, does this mean 4 at the back? (Or will it be rotated?)

@tom220703: Everyone needs to calm down yes he is 35 but did we have a RB? No. How long is the contract short term what formation have we started playing 3 at the back maybe it will free up funds for a cm if we don’t bring anyone else in then we can start moaning

@JohnTur34: Welcome Tyrone, got experience. If backup why not?

@RobPaddockWBA: Welcome to the Baggies Tyrone.

With Albion lacking a right-back, Moore turned to Mears after learning of his availability last week and having been impressed by his results in a series of fitness tests.

“We’re former team-mates at Derby and when I heard about his availability and looked at the situation we have in terms of the squad’s balance at the moment, it was a no-brainer for me,” Moore said.

“Tyrone has got a wealth of experience and is a very fit footballer.

“He totally understands the division we are in and I have no doubt about the job he will be able to do for us.

“The mere fact that he has been in the MLS for the past three years is testament to his condition because you have to be physically right to compete in that league.

“He’s got massive experience and I’m pleased to have him here.”