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A cheeky prankster hilariously tricked Premier League manager Tony Pulis into believing he was the Bolton boss - Neil Lennon.
Joker Blain Morrison left the West Bromwich Albion head coach a voicemail asking if he could take defender Gareth McAuley, 35, on loan.
He then recorded a two-minute conversation when reigning Premier League manager of the year Pulis called him back.
In the prank call, the Welsh manager tells the man he believes to be the Bolton boss that he can't take centre-back McAuley on loan because 'he is playing every week.'
Pulis, who only took over at the relegation threatened Baggies in January, goes on to praise the Northern Ireland international defender - calling him a 'big deal' and a 'top lad.'
But Pulis then carries on and suggests other defenders who the fake Bolton manager can sign.
Pulis says he will have 'a little think who is about' before mentioning Paddy McCarthy, 31, who is currently at Crystal Palace where the Welshman managed last season.
He adds: "Yeah, no problem Neil, if I can think of anyone else, I would rather recommend people I know and people I've worked with.
"And like I say McCarthy was good. I don't know what he is like now...
"I don't know whether he has dropped off, on the basis of last year he was brilliant for us."
The chat ends with Pulis telling 'Neil Lennon' to 'keep in touch' and give him a ring if he needs anything.
It was filmed by Blain and his pals on a street in Limavady, Northern Ireland, on Saturday evening, with West Brom playing out a 2-2 draw away at fellow strugglers Burnley less than 24 hours later.
In the video, the ginger prankster - who is wearing a light blue shirt - can regularly be seen breaking away from the phone to stifle giggles as his friends laugh in the background.
Joker Blain, 27, said: "I have just got a mutual friend who had Pulis' number. He played under Pulis.
"It was the first time I had pranked anyone famous.
"I thought he was going to figure out it wasn't Neil Lennon so I was surprised.
"I just played along with it.
"I thought, because of my Northern Irish accent, Neil Lennon would be a good choice.
"I think the prank went well. I think I would definitely try other managers and players, anyone famous really if I get the chance."
A spokesperson for West Brom confirmed it was the real Tony Pulis who was duped by the phone call.
(video on link)
A cheeky prankster hilariously tricked Premier League manager Tony Pulis into believing he was the Bolton boss - Neil Lennon.
Joker Blain Morrison left the West Bromwich Albion head coach a voicemail asking if he could take defender Gareth McAuley, 35, on loan.
He then recorded a two-minute conversation when reigning Premier League manager of the year Pulis called him back.
In the prank call, the Welsh manager tells the man he believes to be the Bolton boss that he can't take centre-back McAuley on loan because 'he is playing every week.'
Pulis, who only took over at the relegation threatened Baggies in January, goes on to praise the Northern Ireland international defender - calling him a 'big deal' and a 'top lad.'
But Pulis then carries on and suggests other defenders who the fake Bolton manager can sign.
Pulis says he will have 'a little think who is about' before mentioning Paddy McCarthy, 31, who is currently at Crystal Palace where the Welshman managed last season.
He adds: "Yeah, no problem Neil, if I can think of anyone else, I would rather recommend people I know and people I've worked with.
"And like I say McCarthy was good. I don't know what he is like now...
"I don't know whether he has dropped off, on the basis of last year he was brilliant for us."
The chat ends with Pulis telling 'Neil Lennon' to 'keep in touch' and give him a ring if he needs anything.
It was filmed by Blain and his pals on a street in Limavady, Northern Ireland, on Saturday evening, with West Brom playing out a 2-2 draw away at fellow strugglers Burnley less than 24 hours later.
In the video, the ginger prankster - who is wearing a light blue shirt - can regularly be seen breaking away from the phone to stifle giggles as his friends laugh in the background.
Joker Blain, 27, said: "I have just got a mutual friend who had Pulis' number. He played under Pulis.
"It was the first time I had pranked anyone famous.
"I thought he was going to figure out it wasn't Neil Lennon so I was surprised.
"I just played along with it.
"I thought, because of my Northern Irish accent, Neil Lennon would be a good choice.
"I think the prank went well. I think I would definitely try other managers and players, anyone famous really if I get the chance."
A spokesperson for West Brom confirmed it was the real Tony Pulis who was duped by the phone call.
(video on link)
