Brendan Batson has been with the PFA for the past 18 years and he think that it will stand him in good stead for his new role at the Hawthorns. Batson played for the Albion during Big Ron Atkinson's reign at the club. He is said to be relishing his new challenge.

Mike O'leary has replaced John Wile as Chief Executive at the Hawthorn's as Jeremy Peace continues to reform the West Bromwich Albion board room.