Luton Town v West Bromwich Albion; Kenilworth Road, Friday 1st November 2024, 8pm The Baggies are in the worst run of results of Carlos Corberán’s reign without a win in six games but, in my opinion, they are not playing badly. The previous four games have all ended as draws with the Baggies dominating the play but failing to find…
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Albion were left frustrated once again as they recorded their fourth successive draw to extend their winless run to six games. They remain inside the top six, however, but are now eight points behind leaders Sunderland. Corberán’s side are certainly proving difficult to score against this season, particularly at the Hawthorns. The Baggies have only twice previously conceded as few…
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West Bromwich Albion v Cardiff City; The Hawthorns, Saturday 26th October, 3pm After five games without a win, the Baggies return to the Hawthorns on Saturday knowing that three points is vital to keep them in the midst of the promotion battle. Three below par performances were followed by two more encouraging displays on the road, but with neither resulting…
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A third successive draw for the Baggies saw them move up a place in the table following Sheffield United’s defeat at Middlesbrough, but it extends their winless run to five games. That is the longest spell without a win under Carlos Corberán and the longest since the eight-game run (nine including the League Cup defeat to Derby Country) between August…
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Blackburn Rovers v West Bromwich Albion; Ewood Park, Wednesday 23rd October 2024, 7.45pm While the current challenge for Corberán may not be as large as the one he faced when he took charge at the Hawthorns two years ago, expectation levels mean that his ability to navigate a difficult period as Albion boss has never been more in focus. Travelling…
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A stoppage time equaliser for Oxford United means that the Baggies winless run extends to four games but they remain in the top six and only three points off top spot ahead of Sunday’s game. In fairness to their hosts, they probably deserved a point on the balance of the game, but had Albion been a little more clinical, the…
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