West Bromwich Albion: What’s Next for the Baggies after Relegation?

BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Alan Pardew, Manager of West Bromwich Albion reacts during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and West Bromwich Albion at Vitality Stadium on March 17, 2018 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Henry Browne/Getty Images)
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Alan Pardew, Manager of West Bromwich Albion reacts during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and West Bromwich Albion at Vitality Stadium on March 17, 2018 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Henry Browne/Getty Images) /
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A year in the Championship is likely to bring a lot of change to the club. The majority of the players mentioned will likely be sold or will return to their parent clubs.

A new coach is more than likely to happen, as Alan Pardew has cemented his reputation as a coach you do not want to hire with your season on life support.

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Johnny Evans, perhaps their most valuable asset to sell, is going to be sold for less than market value because of a clause in his contract that in the case of relegation, teams would be able purchase him for only £3m.

When Aston Villa was relegated two years ago, they had a massive rebuild operation and it would not be surprising to see their Birmingham neighbors do the same this coming summer.

Is it possible that West Brom could rejoin the ranks of The Top Flight?

Perhaps, but as we’ve seen with Sunderland and Aston Villa, when you go down, it is extremely hard to get back up.