West Bromwich Albion travel to Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday looking to finish their season in style. Just a few weeks ago, Albion fans were dreading the final day, with a relegation dogfight and a points deduction looming. Now, however, there is no such anxiety. Survival was secured last week, making this match more about celebration than concern.
While a club like Albion should not be celebrating survival in the Championship, given the circumstances, fans have every reason to be in carnival mood at Hillsborough. The season saw a dreadful away run under Ryan Mason, leading to his sacking, and then Eric Ramsay's tenure sent the team spiraling toward League One. James Morrison stepped in and turned things around, guiding the team to safety.
Morrison is set to land the permanent job at The Hawthorns, a decision few can argue against. For him, however, there will be no party mood. He remains focused on finishing the job, aiming for eleven games unbeaten to end the campaign. The odds are in Albion's favor, as Sheffield Wednesday have failed to win at home this season.
Morrison and his staff will ensure standards do not slip. Expect a full-strength side, no tinkering or giving youngsters a run-out. The only decision is up front, where out-of-contract strikers Josh Maja and Daryl Dike have interchanged recently. They started together against Watford, and Morrison might give them a final start, but sentiment will not override the focus on winning.
