West Bromwich Albion's squad members were desperate for Matt Gill to stay, according to defender Nat Phillips.

What happened?

The former Swansea and Southampton assistant coach had a huge impact on the team's push for Championship survival in the spring. Gill's energy levels and ball drills in training sessions were a hit with the players, and his permanent appointment was something all players wanted to see confirmed.

Why it matters for West Bromwich Albion

With Gill on board, the team is looking to build on their solid record in the final games of last season, and James Morrison has added two more staff members, Tony McMahon and Gavin Strachan, to the coaching team. The team's recent form has been LDWWD, and they are currently 21st in the Championship with 51 points, 13 wins, 14 draws, and 19 losses from 46 games, and 44 points behind leaders Coventry.

What comes next?

The new campaign is expected to be highly competitive, and Phillips is excited to take the team's new style of play into the season, having scored 48 goals and conceded 58, with a goal difference of -10. As of now, West Bromwich Albion is gearing up for the new season with a renewed sense of optimism, and the players are eager to hit the ground running.