Who will join West Brom in the Premier League?

The Baggies look secure for the first automatic promotion slot from the Championship, but who the Dickens will be the tale of the three cities, Hull, Stoke and Bristol?

by Alex Alsworth on 23 April 2008

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As the Championship promotion race is almost at an end, the inevitable promotion of West Bromwich Albion to the Premier League has been all but confirmed following a weekend which saw them pull five points clear of third-place Hull City.

'West Brom may well have the makings of a squad ready to survive, providing investment is made'

The Baggies’ far superior goal difference over their rivals has certainly sent out a signal that they are the prime candidate for a Premier League campaign next season. But they are the best of a pretty average bunch.

The embarrassing non-existence of Derby County’s challenge this season is a constant reminder of the broadening gulf between the leagues. The money thrown at the numerous signings in January wasn’t enough to save a doomed campaign that they were never ready for.

West Brom may well have the makings of a squad ready to survive, providing investment is made. They score the all important goals, and have the attacking potency both up front and in midfield.

Comments (3)

by Ryan Cooper on April 23, 2008

We have premier league quality players, so who you can justify the comments you have made is beyond me, we outplayed a team 7th in the premier league in the FA cup and if it hadn't been for a rubbish decision we would be in the final now. You say the Championship is poor whereas I argue that it could be the best so far, surely its better that teams near the bottom can beat teams near the top and as much as I would like us to be 20 points clear, no team is running away with the league. Also how can you slate Phillips, he has scored a hatful of goals wherever he has been and is the league's top scorer despite being injured for 2 months.

by Alex Alsworth on April 23, 2008

I wasn't slagging off Phillips, I think he's had a fantastic season. I meant because of his age that West Brom will hope he'll still cope with the pace of the Premiership. I'm sure he will!

by jack simms on April 23, 2008

im sick of every1 saying who will join wba etc were not there yet!!!! anybody remember middlesboro a few years back and what happend to them boing boing!

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