Tony Mowbray outlines his plans for West Brom's attacking talent

The 61-year-old was appointed on Friday, concluding Baggies' search for a new boss - signing a two-and-a-half-year deal at The Hawthorns. 

Mowbray is set to take charge of his second first game as Albion boss tomorrow night when they take on Middlesbrough at the Riverside - a ground his family home is 10 minutes from.

The former Celtic and Sunderland boss met the press, alongside sporting director Andrew Nestor, on Monday for the first time since his appointment where he discussed a variety of topics. 

And when asked about his players, he says he is aware of the success they have had, and he is here to 'tinker' and improve them. 

"I am trying not to disrupt too much because there is not too much wrong," he said. "My brain was going to Leeds and (Brian) Clough and telling players to put medals in the bin. 

"The defensive structure is really good and then there has been wonderful goals scored. Not much wrong with what I have come into, and I need to tickle its tummy really, don't go in and throw it out. Keep the players enjoying it.

"I went in the dressing room on Saturday and I said we needed to get more bodies in the box and then the goal was coming, it was unfortunate we didn't get a second. Those are the areas for us because there are a lot of good attacking footballers at this club.

"I think the attacking players we have got, let them off the leash and express their talent. Grady is a wonderful player but has been a bit inconsistent. He is a technician and a talent, and it is difficult if all your training has been getting into position.

"Others, (Tom) Fellows, (Mikey) Johnston, Grady (Diangana), wonderful players, Karlan (Grant), (Josh) Maja when he is fit, brings what he does links the play, brings wide attackers into the game.

"I am here to tinker with it, to help make them better and improve. They've listened to me, probably talking a bit too much. It is passion and emotion, I want them to see I care about them and their careers, and helping us to win and then enjoy the journey."

Albion struggled to find the attacking instincts to get the better of opponents this season. At one point Carlos Corberan's side drew 10 out of 11 fixtures between early October and early December.

Defensively Corberan had developed one of the division's meanest and most structured backlines, but on occasion the Baggies found it difficult to break down opposition defences.

Several attackers struggled to find any sort of consistency this season, with Jed Wallace, John Swift, Grady Diangana and Mikey Johnston all taking time to get up and running. Wallace and Swift have remained on the periphery.