"They were founder members of the Football League and, more recently, have played 13 seasons in the Premier League. They've been champions of England and have won both domestic cup competitions but Albion haven't had much to shout about lately. The West Midlands clubs in general haven't made much of a racket this side of the millennium but just as their neighbours have clawed their way back into the headlines for reasons both good and bad,"
"Living and breathing football when the game doesn't give much back is an endurance test and, in the West Midlands, every club has offered ample opportunity to practice. There have been signs that league football in the region is creaking back to life. At one end of the professional game, Aston Villa have qualified for Europe in each of the last three seasons."
West Bromwich Albion have a long football history, including founding the Football League, 13 Premier League seasons, an English championship and both domestic cups. Recent years have brought limited success and diminished prominence. The West Midlands collectively have underperformed since 2000, though some clubs are resurging. Aston Villa have qualified for European competition in each of the last three seasons. Coventry City lead the Championship, seeking a Premier League return. Birmingham City recently gained promotion but remain inconsistent. Walsall aim for promotion after a 2024-25 collapse. Wolverhampton Wanderers face negative attention despite past top-flight and European campaigns.
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