Last updated: 15:12, February 9, 2010
West Bromwich Albion news
Formed in 1878, West Brom have played there home matches at their current home ground of the Hawthorns since 1900.
The Baggies, who won the League Cup in 1966, spent their longest ever period out of the top division from 1986 to 2002. This coming campaign will be their fourth season in the Premier League.
Manager Tony Mowbray will be trying his look in the Premier League for the first time, having led Albion to the Championship title last season.
Key players for the new campaign include Scott Carson, Ishmael Miller, Jonathan Greening and James Morrison.
Legendary former Baggies include Jeff Astle, Ron Atkinson, Cyrille Regis, Lawrie Cunningham and Bob Taylor.
Nouble debut on cards
West Brom could hand Frank Nouble his debut against Scunthorpe tonight after the West Ham striker signed on loan for a month.
Striker heading out
West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola is set to allow striker Frank Nouble leave the club and join West Brom loan for a month.
Striker's absence explained
West Brom boss Roberto Di Matteo says the reason Simon Cox was not part of the side was because he was not playing well enough.
'Fresh' trio to start at Plymouth
Marek Cech and Ishmael Miller are Roberto Di Matteo's biggest concerns for the clash against Plymouth Argyle.
Baggies boss delighted
West Brom boss Roberto Di Matteo was delighted with his players after they battled for a hard fought win at Blackpool.
Bench best bet for new signing
West Brom boss Roberto Di Matteo is unlikely to hand a debut to new signing Andy Slory for tonight's clash at Blackpool.
Bednar puts past behind him
West Brom striker Roman Bednar says he is now back to his best and is putting he recent difficulties behind him.
Dutch winger in Hawthornes move
West Brom have confirmed the signing of Feyenoord winger Andwele Slory on a short term free transfer deal.
Top two target
West Brom midfielder Graham Dorrans says the Baggies are determined to finish in the top two to avoid the play-off lottery.
Baggies duo doubtful
West Brom boss Roberto Di Matteo is sweating on the fitness of both Graham Dorrans and Roman Bednar ahead of the Sheffield Utd clash.
Slory story
West Brom have agreed a deal with Dutch side Feyenoord for winger Andwele Slory who is set for talks over the next 24 hours.
Penalty confuses boss
West Brom boss Roberto Di Matteo is still confused at the award of a penalty for Ipswich in last night's 1-1 draw.
Baggies almost full strength
West Brom boss Roberto Di Matteo has almost a fully fit squad to face Ipswich tonight with just James Morrison absent.
West Brom back on track
West Brom winger Jerome Thomas insists automatic promotion is still the club's aim despite an impressive Cup performance on Saturday.
Miller must wait
West Brom will use the same squad for the clash with Newcastle as they did on Monday but Ishmael Miller is unlikely to start.
