Pretty much this really. In many ways Richie was unlucky to join the Albion when he did, with the club having a settled side, playing well, and on the verge of promotion to the Premier League. At any other time he may of had more of a chance to showcase himself, and make a break through into...
If they decide to keep him now that they are in the Premier League of course. He hasn't started regularly for them for some time, and that was in the Championship.
Having just seen the Richie Towell interview by Sky Sports at the end of the Play Off Final, l have to say that he seems very happy with life at his adopted club. No mention of the Albion at all, (and why should there be l suppose), I wouldn't be in the least surprised to see him sign...