West Brom fans split on released and retained news amid new deals offered
Albion confirmed their released and retained list on Friday.
Albion made decisions over their out of contract players on Friday.
Captain Jed Wallace and striker Daryl Dike will leave Albion at the end of their deals this summer - as the club made contract offers to two senior stars.
The Baggies have offered new contracts to goalkeeper Max O’Leary and striker Josh Maja.
Albion are continuing in dialogue with long-serving attacker Karlan Grant, who is also out of contract, regarding a new deal.
The third of six senior players out of contract to leave the club is back-up goalkeeper Joe Wildsmith, who made 20 Baggies appearances.
There had been much debate in the run up to the decisions being confirmed - and Albion fans are split with their views on the decisions.
Some were keen for Daryl Dike to be given the chance to stay and battle for a place after coming back from repeated injuries.
While others believe it was the right call for him to go - and for the club to try and keep Josh Maja at The Hawthorns.
Here is a mixture of what some of the Albion fans have said.
One believes the news is an ‘own goal’ from the club. They said: “I can’t believe we’ve let Dike and Wallace go and are trying to keep those two work shy, mercenaries Grant and Maja. In Mozza we trust but this is a massive misstep by the club and such an own goal with us fans. So wrong!”
Another was in agreement, adding: “To be in negotiations with Maja but not Dike I find mad. Dike far better player, younger, brings a different style of play and always plays with commitment unlike Maja.”
And another believes Dike should have been given another chance. They explained: “ Absolutely ridiculous, Maja didn't get out of his 2nd gear for a season and gets offered a contract. Dike worked through his injuries, gets fit and should be offered a year extension at least.”
Elsewhere, others were understanding of the decision and believe trying to keep Maja, who has also had a difficult season, is the right move.
One said: “Don’t mind that at all - injury free Maja with a full pre season can be a big asset next season, Grant was touch and go but think if we bring his wages down a bit he’s a useful player in this league.”
One believes it is the right time for Karlan Grant to go, explaining: “A fully fit Maja scores goals at championship level. Grant I’m not so sure about offering him a new deal tbh think it’s time for both us and him to move on.”
Another reaction from an Albion fan was: “Genuinely happy with that, if Maja & Grant stay then they do, if not then I’m not fussed as we need to get rid of the older guard and get new blood in to build on.”
And two more Baggies fans had their say on the decision to let Dike go. One said: “To everyone saying Dike should stays, he finally managed to stay fit. Even after staying fit he started six games, he’s just not rated by the club and his injury record and wages aren’t worth dealing with.”
While another said: “Good luck to all the lads leaving but at the end of the day even when fit this season, every time Daryl ran down the line for a ball at full pelt every one in the crowd winced and we can’t rely on players like that taking us forward. Jed (Wallace) has passed his best and Joe (Wildsmith) needed to go.”