West Brom start more work on The Hawthorns as images emerge
Shilen Patel has been a busy man at West Brom ever since the Championship season finished.
As the Baggies prepare for next season, Patel is working to revamp things immediately and change direction at The Hawthorns.
Following last season’s disappointing Championship campaign, Patel is determined to make an impact, starting with efforts to modernise the historic stadium.
As the American owner looks to raise the profile and take West Brom to the next level, safe standing being installed was only the start.
Fresh improvements signal a new era at West Brom
Pictures shared by Jon Round on X (30 May) showed continued work being carried out at The Hawthorns as West Brom gear up for the start of the new season.
Patel continues to invest off the pitch, working to modernise the Black Country club and improve its overall infrastructure, with the stands finally being painted over.
Safe standing was introduced after last season, which was a breath of fresh air for the fanbase, which has been asking for it for a while.
The continued improvements will help strengthen Patel’s standing with the fanbase as the Albion targets Premier League promotion next season.
The Hawthorns today.@WBA #WBA pic.twitter.com/Z9EGz9rBRF
— Jon Round 𓅪 (@baggiebloke) May 30, 2025
West Brom near decisive moment in manager hunt
All these changes will strengthen the Baggies, but they are still searching for their next manager.
The frontrunner is Ryan Mason, who is expected to leave Tottenham to take charge at West Brom.
Tottenham are willing to release Mason from his contract, allowing him to make the move to the Midlands, if he wants to.
The 33-year-old could also bring in Tottenham players to help reshape the Baggies squad. However, they are still waiting on Mason’s final decision as he weighs whether to accept the role.
The Championship club will be eager for Mason’s decision soon, with pre-season approaching and a crucial league campaign ahead.
A four-year absence from the Premier League – combined with the loss of parachute payments – has been a tough blow for the loyal fanbase, who are accustomed to seeing their team compete in the top flight.
However, Patel’s work behind the scenes has lifted the spirits of Baggies fans as they enter a crucial period in their history.