West Bromwich Albion (WBA) — 2016/17 season snapshot

• Club name: West Bromwich Albion Football Club (commonly "West Brom" or "WBA")
• Country: England
• Home stadium: The Hawthorns, West Bromwich, West Midlands
• Manager / Head coach: Tony Pulis (appointed November 2015; in charge during the 2016/17 season)
• League (2016/17): English Premier League
• League result (2016/17): 10th place in the Premier League
• League record (2016/17): 38 matches — 12 wins, 10 draws, 16 losses (goal difference and points: 41 points)
• Domestic cups (2016/17):
  • FA Cup: Eliminated in the Fourth Round
  • League Cup (EFL Cup): Eliminated in the Third Round
• Notable players (regulars that season):
  • Gareth McAuley (defender)
  • Jonny Evans (defender) — on loan from West Ham United during season
  • Craig Dawson (defender)
  • Chris Brunt (midfielder, captain)
  • Salomón Rondón (forward) — main striker and top scorer
  • Jake Livermore (midfielder)
  • Allan Nyom (defender)
  • James McClean (winger)
• Top scorer (2016/17 Premier League): Salomón Rondón (8 league goals)
• Style and context: Under Tony Pulis, West Brom were typically organized defensively, focusing on set-pieces, aerial strength and direct play. The 10th-place finish in 2016/17 represented a solid mid-table season, consolidating Premier League status.
• Ownership / chairman (around 2016/17): Chairman: John Williams; majority ownership: Chinese investment group (various stakeholders) — the club was under stable but evolving ownership arrangements during this period.

Season summary: The 2016/17 campaign was a steady Premier League season for West Brom under Tony Pulis, finishing comfortably in mid-table with a pragmatic tactical approach and Salomón Rondón providing the main source of goals.