TIM Ream is still haunted by visions of the £30million header that could have saved Wanderers ’ Premier League status – but is confident the club have a good shot at an immediate return to the big time.

Had Stoke City keeper Thomas Sorensen not blocked the American’s goalbound effort in the dying moments of the final game of last season, Owen Coyle’s side would have most likely avoided the drop.

That relegation amounts to some £30m in lost TV revenue and sponsorship – and Ream admits it has caused him a few sleepless nights this summer.

“I still think about it,” he said. “I was on my honeymoon and my wife even mentioned it to me.

“There’s definitely flashbacks of what the celebration could have been. Where we could have been instead of where we are. The margins are so narrow and it’s one of those things – you could be the hero, and you end up down in the Championship.”

Ream feels his background in the MLS – where there is no relegation – has helped him shake off the disappointment quicker than most in the Wanderers camp.

“Other than the flashbacks, I think it’s a little easier coming from the MLS because the concept of relegation isn’t ingrained in me,” he said. “There isn’t the same attachment.

“Does it suck? Do I know what it means? Then, yes. But maybe for me I can turn the page quicker than some of the guys.”

Wanderers are confident of keeping their squad together this summer to give themselves the best possible chance of bouncing back to the Premier League.

The only player who did move on this summer was Nigel Reo-Coker, and Ream reckons the emergence of Josh Vela and the return to fitness of Darren Pratley could mean the squad already contains a natural replacement for the midfielder.

“I think early on it will be interesting to see who'll step in and fill that role,” he said.

“Josh came in at the back end of the season and did very well for himself. You may see someone young like that coming in and that's good for the club.

“Prats is coming back from the illness, so hopefully it'll be a midfield by committee rather than relying on one guy to shore up the middle.”