WEST BROMWICH ALBION
West Bromwich Albion returned to the Barclays Premier League after a strong 2009/10 campaign which saw them finish runners-up behind runaway title-winners Newcastle United in the Championship. Under the guidance of new head coach Roberto di Matteo, the Baggies finished comfortably 12 points clear of third-placed Nottingham Forest. Founded in 1878 the Midlands club became one of the original members of the Football League 10 years later.

They spent most of their early history in England's top tier, winning the league title in 1920, the FA Cup on five occasions and League Cup once. Their Premier League debut came in 2002.

PREMIER LEAGUE PERFORMANCE
2002/03 - Albion's first season in the Premier League with Gary Megson at the helm, but are relegated.
2004 - The club break their transfer record to sign Robert Earnshaw from Cardiff City for 3.5m.
2004/05 - Megson leads them back to the top flight after one season away. Bryan Robson replaces Megson at the helm in November 2004 and the Baggies stay up on the final day of the campaign.
2006/07 - Robson leaves his post and is replaced by Tony Mowbray in October 2006. Albion are relegated from the Premier League.
2007/08 - Tony Mowbray leads Albion to the Championship title.
2008/09 - Albion finish bottom of the Barclays Premier League on 32 points and are relegated.
2009/10 - Roberto di Matteo leads Albion back to the Barclays Premier League as runners-up in the Championship.