West Bromwich Albion Football Club (WBA)

West Bromwich Albion Football Club (WBA)

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Privately owned West Bromwich Albion Football Club, also known as WBA, is headquartered in the UK. Founded in 1878, the organization employs approximately 310 individuals. Its main product is spectator sports, and the club operates as a tier 1 media tech buyer. It functions as a professional football club based in West Bromwich, West Midlands, England, competing in the EFL Championship, the second tier of English football. The club has played at its home ground, The Hawthorns, since 1900.

Revenue

Founded

1878

Headcount

305

Headquarters

United Kingdom

Primary Segment

Spectator Sports

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

On June 24, Gavin Strachan departed Celtic after six years as a first-team coach to join West Bromwich Albion as part of James Morrison's new backroom staff, leaving Celtic manager Martin O’Neill without his longest-serving coaching specialist. Previously, on June 18, Chelsea confirmed the permanent sale of striker Jimmy-Jay Morgan to West Bromwich Albion for approximately £4 million. This followed an earlier confirmation on the same day from football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano that Chelsea had reached a full agreement for the England U20 striker's transfer. Morgan, who joined Chelsea from Southampton for €3.4 million in 2023, departed Stamford Bridge without making a first-team appearance during his three years at the club. On June 17, West Bromwich Albion progressed talks with Chelsea, nearing a permanent deal for Morgan. Earlier, on June 16, Strachan, who served as Celtic's set-piece coach since summer 2020, held talks with the English Championship side regarding a role in Morrison's reshaped team.

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Jun

24th

2026

10:30

Management Changes, B2B Tag

Strachan Leaves Celtic for West Brom Role

Six years, four managers, and more set-pieces than any of us can count – and now Gavin Strachan is gone. Gavin Strachan has left Celtic after six years as a first-team coach, joining West Bromwich Albion as part of James Morrison’s new backroom staff – a departure that strips Martin O’Neill of the club’s longest-serving coaching specialist at the worst possible moment.

The Celtic Star

Jun

18th

2026

10:41

Sports Rights Updates

Chelsea confirm second sale of Xabi Alonso era as young star exits

From barefoot to Chelsea: Moises Caicedo inspires Ecuador's World Cup dream Chelsea have confirmed the sale of striker Jimmy-Jay Morgan to West Brom. Standard Sport understands that the 20-year-old departs Stamford Bridge permanently in a deal worth around £4million.

Evening Standard

Jun

18th

2026

03:09

Chelsea transfer news: Jimmy-Jay Morgan joins West Brom - Fabrizio Romano

Chelsea agree third summer sale - Fabrizio Romano Chelsea have reached a full agreement to sell Jimmy-Jay Morgan to West Bromwich Albion, as confirmed by football transfer news expert Fabrizio Romano. Article continues under the video The England U20 striker joined Chelsea from Southampton for €3.4 million in 2023 and he is set to leave the Stamford Bridge outfit without making a first-team appearance during his three years at the club.

Football Transfers

Jun

17th

2026

09:23

West Brom progresses talks to sign striker Jimmy-Jay Morgan from Chelsea

West Bromwich Albion are closing in on a permanent deal for Chelsea striker Jimmy-Jay Morgan, with the two clubs deep in negotiations over a transfer that could be confirmed as early as the week of June 16.

Crypto Briefing

Jun

16th

2026

11:21

Celtic coach holds talks with English Championship side

Son of former Celtic and Scotland boss Gordon, the 47-year-old is earmarked to be part of a reshaped backroom team currently being put together by Baggies manager James Morrison. Strachan has been set-piece coach at Parkhead since the summer of 2020 when he arrived as a replacement for the departed Damien Duff.

Jun

16th

2026

07:30

Management Changes, B2B Tag

West Brom ‘keen’ on Gavin Strachan as further Celtic staff doubt emerges

West Bromwich Albion are reportedly eyeing a move to hire Celtic coach Gavin Strachan. Strachan has been on the Parkhead staff for six years since replacing Damien Duff in the role of first team coach. In that time, he has worked under five different managers and won 12 trophies.

Jun

13th

2026

09:55

West Bromwich Albion set to sign Liverpool centre-back

West Bromwich Albion are closing in on the signing of a highly-rated Liverpool defender, as the Championship club looks to strengthen its backline with one of England’s most promising talents. The Baggies have been active in the market as they continue a squad rebuild under head coach James Morrison, prioritising players with both immediate impact and long-term potential.

Jun

13th

2026

06:30

‘Highly-rated’ Chelsea youngster in ‘advanced talks’ about leaving after being signed by Todd Boehly

Chelsea have made it their mantra to bring in promising young talents during the new owners’ time in charge, although it looks as if one is now closing in on their permanent departure. It has become a source of discontent in the fanbase that at times the club have prioritised bringing in players for the future, rather than those who can make an immediate impact on the starting side.

The Chelsea Chronicle

Jun

12th

2026

07:30

'His touch is sensational' - West Brom legend wants Super Eagles striker to stay at Baggies

West Brom legend Andy Johnson has expressed his hope that Super Eagles striker Josh Maja will remain at The Hawthorns beyond the summer, describing him as the most complete forward currently at the club. Maja joined the Baggies from Bordeaux in the summer of 2023, penning a three-year contract that is set to expire at the end of this month.

All Nigeria Soccer

Jun

7th

2026

01:00

West Brom 'May Want Two' Additions To James Morrison's Staff

Dan Mullan/Getty Images West Brom may want to make two additions to James Morrison’s coaching staff if assistant Matt Gill does not stay on, according to journalist Alan Nixon. The Baggies were saved from being relegated down to League One by Morrison’s wonder job in the Hawthorns dugout and he was rewarded with the post full time.

May

29th

2026

07:42

Josh Maja transfer state of play as Rangers could reignite interest in West Brom attacker

Rangers and Celtic have both held a long-standing interest in West Brom attacker Josh Maja. The Nigerian striker has been at the Hawthorns since 2023, and could be looking for a change of scenery this summer.

May

28th

2026

01:30

'The whole time': Ex-West Brom striker latest to back James Morrison for Baggies success

A former West Brom striker believes the Baggies missed a trick in not acting earlier to give James Morrison the managerial job. Club legend Morrison took charge on an interim basis for the third time in the space of 12 months - following the sacking of Eric Ramsay.

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