'What a season, what a league': Slaven Bilic savours West Brom's promotion

'What a season, what a league': Slaven Bilic savours West Brom's promotion

22-Jul-2020 21:39:34 | The Guardian

  • 2-2 draw with QPR enough to seal Premier League return
  • Barnsley stay up as Swansea reach play-offs

Slaven Bilic said his burning desire to manage in the Championship was vindicated after steering West Bromwich Albion into the Premier League on an extraordinary final day of drama.

Bilic’s side drew 2-2 at home to QPR but Brentford’s failure to beat Barnsley ensured a return to the top flight after two years away. Meanwhile, Luton avoided relegation and Swansea squeezed into the play-offs at the expense of Nottingham Forest.

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