West Brom’s relegation chances predicted by supercomputer as Eric Ramsay walks tightrope
Relegation fears were somewhat of a joke at West Brom a few weeks ago, but not anymore.
West Brom are in a crisis this season, and there will be a lot of finger-pointing as to why or who caused it, but there’s one main man to look at – Shilen Patel.
It’s been his decisions that have run the Baggies into the ground, though the players and coaching staff have certainly all played their part in the downfall of a once great club.
The Baggies have won just three of their last 11 games in all competitions, and as a result, relegation to League One really is staring them in the face after their 5-0 thrashing by Norwich City.
West Brom have no margin for error under Eric Ramsay
Ryan Mason was sacked for not delivering results at The Hawthorns, though Eric Ramsay’s spell so far has perhaps showcased that the issue wasn’t with the man in the dugout, but instead everyone around him.
This squad have lacked fight all season, and that was on display for everyone to see when Norwich put five past West Brom in front of their own disgruntled supporters.
That result has Albion in 19th place in the Championship on 31 points, though things are only expected to get worse.
Via Opta‘s supercomputer, the Baggies are predicted to finish fourth-bottom, escaping relegation by a single point.
West Brom are predicted to finish on 52 points, with a 25 per cent chance of relegation.
If that points tally is to be reached, Ramsay will need to average 1.17 points per game, which is a record not matched by a permanent Albion manager since Carlos Corberan.
West Brom relegation could be all but confirmed by February
West Brom, presumably to the frustration of thousands, are back in action on Friday when they travel to face Derby County.
Not having the home crowd in attendance may actually benefit them on this occasion, and the same will be said a week later when they face Pompey.
John Mousinho’s side occupy one of the three relegation spots, but sit just two points behind the Baggies.
A win would take them above Ramsay‘s side, but the most concerning part is the fact that they have two games in hand on West Brom.
They were in action on Wednesday night against Watford, when Adrian Segecic scored in the second half to secure a valuable point.