That's because that huge loss from two seasons ago will be in the irrelevant distance from an accounting point of view. Patel, who has covered the club's significant debts since his arrival, also revealed in his June letter that Albion started the 2024-25 campaign with the highest payroll of any team not receiving parachute payments. Nothing has been agreed by EFL teams yet, but it's a model the West Bromwich Albion hierarchy is believed to be supportive of. If they are recalled, the Baggies will look to replace them. A top-six finish does feel optimistic based on performances so far and with the Baggies currently 16th in the table.

Source: BBC December 23, 2025 15:02 UTC