Revelling in the attacking football Albion played under manager Ossie Ardiles, he scored 37 goals (30 of those in the league), and the Baggies beat Port Vale 3--0 at Wembley to secure promotion to Division One.
Revelling in the attacking football Albion played under manager Ossie Ardiles, he finished as Division Two's top goalscorer with 30 league goals, and scored 37 in all competitions. Furthermore the Baggies beat Port Vale 3--0 at Wembley in the playoff final to secure promotion to Division One.