West Bromwich Albion's key decision-makers could be forced to admit they were wrong to appoint Steve Bruce as the Baggies' manager, according to journalist Dean Jones.

Bruce was unveiled as the Championship side's boss last month, but the change in the dugout has not gone to plan at the Hawthorns.

How have West Brom performed under Bruce?

Upon taking the job, Bruce revealed he was 'coming in with one aim and that is to get Albion to the Premier League'.

However, he is almost certainly going to miss out on reaching that goal as West Brom are currently languishing in 13th, having lost as many Championship fixtures as they have won this season.

The Baggies are eight points adrift of the play-off places and sixth-placed Luton Town even have a game in hand.

Bruce, who parted company with Premier League side Newcastle United by mutual consent in October, has failed to get West Brom's season back on track.

In fact, the 61-year-old is still searching for his maiden victory after overseeing four defeats and a draw in his first five matches at the helm.

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What has Dean Jones said about Bruce?

Ron Gourlay was appointed as West Brom's chief executive last month and among his first jobs was leading the search for a new manager.

However, Jones believes Gourlay and the other key members of the Albion hierarchy may have to concede they were wrong to appoint Bruce as Valerien Ismael's successor sooner rather than later.

The transfer insider told GIVEMESPORT: "He's just a real character really, as well as having his knowledge of past battles to call upon.

"But, ultimately, it hasn't worked and now they are in big trouble. They do face the prospect of admitting that they got it wrong."

Why was Bruce appointed as West Brom's manager?

West Brom were on the lookout for a new boss thanks to sacking Ismael just a matter of months after the Baggies parted with a £2million compensation fee to bring him in from Championship rivals Barnsley.

The Frenchman only led Albion to 12 wins from his 31 matches at the helm and, as a result, West Brom turned to Bruce.

Bruce boasts an abundance of managerial experience and also knows what it takes to get out of the Championship.

He has won promotion to the Premier League with Birmingham City and Hull City twice apiece, but it appears he will be unable to lead West Brom back into the top flight this season.