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West Bromwich Albion Football Club, commonly referred to as West Brom or The Baggies, is a professional football club based in West Bromwich, West Midlands, England. Here are some interesting facts and stats about the club:

Nickname: The Baggies

Founded: 1878

Ground: The Hawthorns (capacity: 26,688)

Domestic Honors:

• First Division/Premier League: 1 (1919-20)
• FA Cup: 5 (1931, 1954, 1968, 1970, 2010)
• League Cup: 1 (1966)

Recent Performance:

• Current league position: Championship (2nd tier)
• Last promotion: 2012 (Premier League)
• Last relegation: 2018 (Championship)

Notable Players:

• Romelu Lukaku (striker, 2011-2014)
• Peter Odemwingie (striker, 2010-2013)
• Chris Brunt (midfielder, 2007-2019)
• Jonny Evans (defender, 2008-2018)

Rivals:

• Aston Villa (West Midlands derby)
• Wolverhampton Wanderers (Black Country derby)

Fun Fact: West Brom's nickname "The Baggies" is believed to have originated from the bag-making industry in the area, which was a significant employer in the 19th century.