West Brom Announce Signing of Ex-Derby & Burnley Defender Tyrone Mears on Short-Term Contract

West Bromwich Albion have announced the signing of veteran former West Ham, Derby and Burnley right-back Tyrone Mears on a short-term rolling contract until

West Bromwich Albion have announced the signing of veteran former West Ham, Derby and Burnley right-back Tyrone Mears on a short-term rolling contract until January.

It marks a return to England for the 35-year-old defender after spending the last three years in Major League Soccer with Seattle Sounders, Atlanta United and Minnesota United.

Tyrone Mears has joined us on a rolling contract until January...#WBA https://t.co/dt5NbplW73

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Mears is set for an immediate debut under the management of ex-Derby colleague Darren Moore as West Brom face Mansfield Town in the Carabao Cup later today.

"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 explained to WBA.co.uk.

"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.

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"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."

West Brom have had a mixed start to their 2018/19 season in the Championship, winning two and losing two of their first five games to sit 11th as August draws to a close.