TONY Mowbray has made an addition to his backroom staff with the recruitment of former Blues' fitness coach Dan Harris as head of sports science.

The 28-year-old has spent the last two years at St Andrew's and has played a key role in setting up a comprehensive in-house sports science department to closely monitor players' fitness.

Albion sporting & technical director Dan Ashworth said: "Both Tony and I are delighted to welcome Dan to the club.

"He fits the profile we're looking for.

"He has the relevant experience for this role and being young and dynamic can help take the club forward."

Harris takes over the reins from strength and conditioning coach Dave Wilson, who joined Albion as a consultant in October and left at the end of the season.

The Baggies have recruited Bill Styles as assistant sports scientist and Arun Singh as a part-time strength and conditioning coach to work under Harris.

Academy intern Matt Green and research intern Anthony Blanchfield have also been kept on from last season's staff as the club continues to develop its sports science department.

PIC: NEW BOY...Albion's new head of sports science Dan Harris

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