Sheffield Wednesday were today pleading with Wolves to let central defender Danny Batth continue his education at Hillsborough next season.

As Albion’s latest young guns celebrate international glory the Baggies’ most famous teenage star is marking a very different landmark.

Albion boss Roberto Di Matteo is braced for a hostile night as they head to Crystal Palace in search of a new club record.

Albion boss Roberto Di Matteo hailed ‘unsung hero’ Youssouf Mulumbu after the midfielder walked off with the sponsors’ champagne on Saturday.

Albion boss Roberto Di Matteo has pledged to field his strongest team against Middlesbrough and challenged his promotion heroes to re-write the club’s record books.

Mission accomplished.

Albion boss Roberto Di Matteo has urged his players to take nothing for granted after edging one step closer to the Premier League.

Albion boss Roberto Di Matteo is weighing up possible loan signings after winger Chris Brunt joined the Hawthorns injury list.

Albion could be back in the Premier League within a fortnight at this rate.

Two months sooner than they expected and Albion’s route to the Premier League finds an old enemy blocking its path.