FORMER Norwich manager Peter Grant replaced Craig Shakespeare, who left to become assistant boss at Leicester City, in July 2008 to work solely with the first team.

Grant, who holds a UEFA Pro License, is a former team-mate of Baggies manager Tony Mowbray from their Celtic playing days.

The Scot, born in Bellshill on August 30, 1965, also enjoyed a successful time as assistant manager to Alan Pardew at West Ham, helping them reach the 2006 FA Cup final and finish ninth in their first season back in the Premier League.

Following the end of his 12-month spell as Canaries boss in October 2007, he worked as a coaching assessor before his current role.

Grant made 470 appearances as a midfielder for Celtic between 1982 and 1997, scoring 20 times.

He won the SPL title twice and Scottish Cup five times and was capped twice by his country.

Grant went on to play for Norwich, Reading and Bournemouth before hanging up his boots in July 2002 and immediately turning to coaching.