During the 1997–98 English football season, West Bromwich Albion F.C.
In the first few months of the 1997–98 season, West Brom established themselves in the top six.
Harford then stunned Albion supporters by moving to QPR after less than a year in charge, making way for Denis Smith,[1][2] who struggled to maintain the momentum created by Harford, and the Baggies could only finish 10th.
Nigel Spink (24) became the oldest goalkeeper to appear for the club when, at the age of 39 years and 19 days, he kept goal in a League Cup tie against Cambridge United on 27 August 1997,[3] a record since broken by Dean Kiely at 39 years, 189 days.
West Bromwich Albion's score comes first[5] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.