Once again, with the pressure off in a game they are not expected to win, the Baggies produced another excellent performance to the frustration of fans and manager alike. Despite the three points, they remain seven points off the play-offs, although they have moved up one place to 11th, with just six games remaining. Their points tally of 57 points…
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In my opinion, Sunday’s performance at Birmingham City was a new low for this group of players. I’m not sure that there was a lack of effort, but the lack of quality on display was staggering. Given that it was the same eleven players who outplayed Fulham less than a fortnight ago, it is difficult to understand how to put…
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In what was one of the worst games of professional football I have had the misfortune of watching, Albion’s faint hopes of a play-off spot were finally extinguished as they were beaten 1-0 by a Birmingham City side that were just as bad as the Baggies. The difference between the sides was that referee, Dean Whitestone, spotted Townsend’s hand ball…
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Steve Bruce, his coaching staff and players have vowed to fight on in search of a play-off place despite it looking increasingly unlikely that the Baggies will be able to secure a top six finish. Even if Albion win their remaining eight matches, it might not be enough, and given that this group of players has failed to deliver when…
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