After the event

So how was it for you?

Tony Mowbray will be planning for the Premier League now and faces some big decisions over his playing squad.

Who to bring in? Who will leave?

One thing's for sure, Mowbray needs backing in the summer transfer window from Jeremy Peace.

The two clubs joining Albion not be as 'equipped' for the Premier League and then there's those who stay up this season.

Mowbray is right to ignore the 'superstars' or the washed up old pros, but equally they do need some experience, not least at the back.

It's clear that Gary Breen (the youngster from Man City, not the old man at Wolves) is on the 'list', as is Paddy McCourt from Ireland. Will Adel Taarabt come back onto the radar? He was certainly asked during the winter about regarding a possible loan deal - at the time Spurs weren't keen, but they'll be bringing in new players themselves. We mustn't forget that the under-used Do-heon Kim and injured Filipe Teixeira have the potential to prosper at top flight level. Will Zoltan Gera stay?

A new goalkeeper? I would say so. Most clubs run with three at top flight level and send one out on loan.

Up front, Albion already have Ishmael Miller and Luke Moore signing up. Kevin Phillips, I suspect, will be sorted out and I'll be even more amazed if Roman Bednar is allowed to slip through Albion's fingers. But then Mowbray may have designs on other potential goal getters.

It's going to be a fun summer.

*ANYONE notice the two linesmen on Monday? Matadar and Bull? Surely someone was having a joke?

And was that the famous Gary Hackett I saw running onto the pitch after the game?