Ex-Premier League manager has emergency surgery after stroke

Former West Brom manager Pepe Mel was rushed to hospital after suffering a stroke on Sunday. The 63-year-old had to undergo emergency surgery following the stroke, which is reported to have gone successfully. Doctors are said to be monitoring his progress after the scare. Mel, who left his last job with Moroccan side IR Tangier in March, spent four months as West Brom boss in 2014. He has managed 16 different clubs in his managerial career that has spanned 27 years since he retired from playing in 1998.