FORMER Saints manager Alan Pardew has left West Bromwich Albion after a disastrous run of results.

The announcement comes two days after West Brom, who are seven points adrift at the bottom of the Premier League, lost 1-2 at home to Burnley.

A West Brom club statement says: "West Bromwich Albion and Alan Pardew have agreed to mutually part company today following discussions between both parties.

"Assistant head coach John Carver will also be leaving.

"The club would like to thank Alan and John for their efforts and wish them well in their future endeavours.

"First-team coach Darren Moore has been placed in charge of first team affairs until further notice."

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