Players in: Sean Gregan (Preston, £1.5m); Ronnie Wallwork (Manchester United, free); Joe Murphy (Tranmere, free).

Players out: Ruel Fox (released); Andy Petterson (released).

Last season: Division One runners-up

This season's odds: 1,500-1

Player to watch: Neil Clement

Our verdict - Relegation
Baggies fans have been licking their lips in anticipation of a top-flight return, but they should enjoy it while they can. The gulf between the top two division is far wider than when West Brom were last among the elite 16 years ago and an instant return beckons, however hard Baggies fight to avoid it.