Chief sports writer Martin Swain will be in Oslo tomorrow to report on Roy Hodgson’s first game as England boss. He looks at the former Albion head coach’s challenge.

The fixtures have all been played and my golf clubs are ready to be abused again, but before we say a fond farewell for the summer let’s give out the alternative awards for this season.

Ray Wilkins today emerged as a shock contender for the Albion hot-seat after the Baggies stepped up their search with a round of secret second interviews.

West Bromwich Albion today announced property search company Zoopla as their new shirt sponsors after ditching Bodog a year into a two-year deal.

Albion are willing to play the waiting game in their pursuit of Roy Hodgson’s replacement – but Chris Hughton remains in pole position.

West Bromwich Albion are monitoring a group of goalkeepers including Scotland’s Craig Gordon as they consider alternatives to top target Ben Foster.

German coach Ralf Rangnick spoke to Albion about succeeding Roy Hodgson, it emerged today.

West Brom favourite Zoltan Gera is on course to be fit for when the club’s new boss starts work.

Albion were today set for a tug-of-war over Chris Hughton as they prepare to make their move for Roy Hodgson’s successor.

Defender Steven Reid today revealed he wants to end his career with West Bromwich Albion – and challenged the Baggies to become fixtures in the Premier League’s top-10.