West Brom's New Year wishes as Baggies start 2025 with a decision and eye stability

The first full calendar year under Bilkul Football's ownership will see the club attempt to build from a year of big progress at The Hawthorns.

There can be no doubt 2024 marked a significant year for the club with Shilen Patel's takeover saving Albion from the oblivion. But it ended with a blow with Carlos Corberan's sudden exit to Valencia.

Here are some hopes and dreams for the Baggies and their supporters for 2025.

Big appointment

There is only one place to start and it is Bilkul's biggest decision yet - Corberan's successor.

While clearly in the infancy at the helm and having already made big financial statements when it comes to debt-clearing and infrastructure improvements, it is only natural the ownership will be judged by the success of the appointment.

Currently just outside the play-offs - which was labelled as 'underachieving' by star midfielder Jayson Molumby this week - the new boss finds a side well-placed for a top-six finish.