Albion blogger Jarrod Hill is slightly sad to see the season come to an end as the transfer rumour mill goes into overdrive for the Baggies’ Premier League charge.

As we head into the final game of the season against Barnsley on Sunday, I must admit I feel a little sad that this season has to end. It has been a wonderful season that has provided many great memories and more importantly Premier League football for next term.

After Sunday’s game, we will all be enjoying a short break until the World Cup in South Africa begins.

The rumour mill this week has gone into overdrive with the Baggies being linked to 101 different players from David James through to the return of Rob Hulse.

I know they are only rumours but seriously, where do some of these come from? Incoming transfers is the subject that every fan now turns their attention towards as the end of season approaches.

Due to it being a World Cup year, I think it’s important that we conclude the majority of our transfer business early.

Players holidays and the World Cup fanfare will mean business will be difficult to conclude, so my hope is that by being promoted so early it has allowed boss Roberto Di Matteo, Sporting Director Dan Ashworth and chairman Jeremy Peace to get a head start.

One of our biggest problems is that there will be a number of clubs shopping in the same market as ourselves and namely two of our nearest neighbours, Birmingham and Wolves.

Maybe I should organise a touring service for any prospective signings. I could pick them up at the airport and carry out a whistle stop tour of all three clubs, unless it is someone who we really want to sign, then I’d tell him the Blues and Wolves grounds had fallen down in the night, relating to a lovely dream I once had.

But this week’s subject of debate is regarding Premier League parachute payments.

The proposal is to increase the payments of any club relegated from the Premier League from £24million over two seasons up to £48million over four seasons.

Currently this is being discussed by clubs in the Championship, League One and League Two.

Personally I believe the current system is fair and extending it to four seasons will give relegated clubs an even greater opportunity to bounce back and get promoted.

This may sound strange as we are traditionally the ultimate yo-yo club and this proposed increase could no doubt benefit ourselves at some point, hopefully not.

But I do foresee a pitfall in this proposal. By increasing the payments to four years it could encourage Premier League clubs to spend even more money they haven’t got believing that the parachute payments will resolve the problem.

But what do you think?

Lastly, tonight is our celebratory pub crawl and I have had a new liver fitted especially for the occasion.

Looking forward to seeing some of you later, for anyone who is coming we will be meeting in the Vine between 7pm and 8pm, and then embarking on a short pub crawl. All are welcome!

Up the Baggies!