[1] Giles led West Brom to promotion to the First Division in the 1975–76 season, Giles' first as player-manager, but announced he was to resign at the end of the 1975–76 season, being dissatisfied with his role and wanting more influence over transfers and contract decisions; Giles was later convinced to remain as player-manager until the end of the 1976–77 season.
[2] West Bromwich Albion's season opened away to Leeds United in the First Division on 21 August, and despite taking a first-half 2–0 lead with goals from Alistair Brown and Tony Brown, they drew 2–2 after two late Leeds goals.
[3] A pair of home matches followed, first a 1–0 defeat at home to Liverpool and then a 2–0 victory over Norwich City, again with goals from both Alistair and Tony Brown.
[4] A 1–0 defeat to Queens Park Rangers was followed by a 1–0 victory over Birmingham City again with Tony Brown scoring.
[4] Following a 1–1 draw at home to Coventry City,[4] the club re-signed Irish international Ray Treacy, who scored both West Brom goals of a 2–2 draw away to Derby County in his first game back.