West Bromwich Albion are a club in deep turmoil. Seven points from safety, a manager facing one game to save his job, with two board members already sacked, and a group of players fraying at the edges, the Championship is beckoning.
Chris Brunt was so angered by the latest defeat at home to Huddersfield he delivered dressing downs in the dressing room. The Northern Irishman, whose testimonial should be this summer, questioned Alan Pardew’s tactics and demanded better application from teammates.
Only a miraculous turnaround will see West Brom avoid sinking to the second tier for the first time since 2010 and yet back in August there were hopes for a best ever Premier League finish.