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Eng. Championship News :: West Brom go back to the Premier League

Posted on 2008-04-28 by Gooner

Chris Brunt's late goal gave West Brom promotion to the Premier League after they drew 1-1 with Southampton at The Hawthorns.

(Alright technically Ipswich could win by 10 goals next weekend but that's not happening)

Southampton's Adam Lallana had stunned the home fans by putting the Saints ahead with just 13 minutes of this Championship match to go - temporarily taking the relegation-threatened visitors out of the bottom three.

But fellow substitute Brunt drilled a low shot under the body of goalkeeper Richard Wright six minutes later to spark off scenes of wild celebration amongst the Baggies fans.

It means Tony Mowbray's side move ahead of previous leaders Stoke on goal difference with just one game remaining.

The Baggies would have to lose at QPR while Hull, the only side who can deny them promotion, would have to win at Ipswich and manufacture a 12-goal swing.

Therefore it is understandable to see why Albion's fans believe they are already promoted after invading the pitch at the final whistle.

Mowbray's side have gained their reward for sticking to their manager's principles of playing open and free-flowing football in a season which has produced more than 100 goals in all competitions.

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