On Saturday evening after a defeat away at Huddersfield, the Albion fan base turned decisively against head coach Tony Pulis.
At the best of times Pulis has divided opinion among the Albion faithful but looking at social media on Saturday it was evident that many of his long-term supporters had given up on him.
The league table does not look particularly encouraging after the start of the season and a squad which is regarded as the strongest since Pulis took over in 2015, the level of performances are below par.
With two tough fixtures to come, the picture by the end of November could look quite bleak. Against a backdrop of growing fan discontent and a team in or around the relegation zone, Pulis’ tenure would be under serious threat.
With the storm clouds gathering it might be wise for West Brom technical director Nick Hammond to look at who could be available to replace the head coach should the board decide a change is required.
The following are five possible candidates.
Graham Potter
Potter, an ex-Baggie has come to prominence as coach of Ostersunds FK, a tiny Swedish football club that he has guided to a Swedish Cup triumph and has now taken to the group stages of the Europa League.
He has a reputation for playing attacking football and has achieved this with a squad which is generally considered modest against the bigger clubs in the Swedish League.
Paulo Sousa
Left Fiorentina in the summer having guided them to a fifth-place finish in Serie A during his first season and eighth in his second.
He has a record of success working in several different countries and even has some experience of English football. His sides have a reputation for playing attacking football but can be a little suspect at the back.
Derek McInnes
Currently being touted as a possible successor to Gordon Strachan as the Scotland boss.
The Aberdeen manager has enjoyed considerable success with the Dons and is a coach who has a reputation for squeezing the very best out of limited resources.
An ex-Baggie captain in his playing days means he would be sure of a warm welcome if he returned to the Hawthorns.
Slaviša Jokanović
Currently in charge at Fulham, so it might be difficult to pull him out of his current role in mid-season.
He has a growing reputation following his promotion with Watford and improving Fulham, although the West London club have regressed a little this season.
Tactically he favours a high press and that might be a step too far for the current Albion squad.
Quique Sanchez Flores
Flores impressed during his season with Watford establishing the newly-promoted club in the Premier League.
Currently employed by Espanyol, the pull of the Premier League and its financial rewards might tempt the Spaniard to the Hawthorns.