West Bromwich Albion v Norwich City; The Hawthorns, Saturday 23rd November 2024, 3pm The return of domestic football following the third international break of the autumn means that Championship clubs embark on four months of unbroken football with 23 fixtures, half of the season, between now and the next international break in March, eleven of which are squeezed into seven…
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Is Corberán under pressure as Baggies go to Hull?
Hull City v West Bromwich Albion; MKM Stadium, Sunday 10th November 2024, 1pm The natives are definitely restless around the Hawthorns as the Baggies’ winless run was extended to eight games with the goalless draw against Burnley, and I heard several fans commenting that it was time for Corberán to go. For me, it is a very short-sighted viewpoint given…
Read MoreAlbion’s search for a win goes on as Burnley visit the Hawthorns
West Bromwich Albion v Burnley; The Hawthorns, Thursday 7th November 2024, 8pm The Baggies return to the Hawthorns on Thursday evening still looking to end their winless run which has now extended to seven matches. It is the longest run without a win for Albion since Steve Bruce’s team went eight league games without tasting victory, nine if you include…
Read MoreGoal-shy Baggies need a spark at Luton
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…
Read MoreBaggies need to recover the winning feeling against Cardiff
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…
Read MoreChallenge for Corberán as stuttering Baggies head to Blackburn
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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