September 1, 1898
The lease of the West Bromwich Albion Football Ground expires in June next, and an important proposal has just been made to them with regard to a new ground situated near the main road, but slightly further from the railway station. A counter suggestion is that money should be found to erect a new stand and improve the present ground in order to prevent the change.
(Source: Lancashire Evening Post: September 1, 1898)