West Bromwich Albion captain Kyle Bartley is disappointed that Sam Allardyce has quit the club.

Allardyce announced his departure at the end of the season following West Brom's 3-1 loss to West Ham on Wednesday.

The 66-year-old took over at the Baggies midway through the season, but could not save them from relegation to the Championship.

Asked about the news by reporters, Bartley said: "Sam Allardyce told us as we got in the dressing room.

"It's a bit of a shock.

"I think most of us expected he would be here next season. I thought he would have been fantastic for us next year.

"I'd have thought we would have a really good chance of going back up. But I fully respect his decision."