The first Black Country Derby for almost nine years this coming Saturday will be like no other. The absence of supporters in the stadium will make it a very different occasion but for those watching from home, there is no less desire to see their club come out on top. For Albion fans, the overriding feeling will surely be one…
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Since our Black Country rivals were purchased by the Fosun Group in 2016, the relative fortunes of the clubs have switched, but the latest meeting pre-dates that pivotal event by more than four years. With the clubs switching divisions in the summer of 2018, they have not shared a league table since the 2011/12 season when Wolves were relegated back…
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It’s been almost ten years since Albion locked swords with Blackpool. In the summer of 2010, the Roberto di Matteo’s Baggies finished runners-up to Newcastle United in the Championship to win promotion and, a few weeks later, Ian Holloway’s Blackpool beat Cardiff City in the play off final to join them in the Premier League. 2010/11 is the Tangerines’ only…
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Arsenal have been in the top flight longer than any other club, having not been relegated since they were controversially offered a place in the First Division at the expense of Tottenham Hotspur when football was reorganised after the First World War. They suffered the only relegation in their history when going by the name of Woolwich Arsenal in 1913.…
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As a new Head Coach, the early relationship with the fans can have a significant impact on your chances of success but, for Sam Allardyce, the challenge is somewhat different given the absence of supporters in the stadium. After his first match against Aston Villa, he may have been happy to avoid the cacophony of boos that would have undoubtedly…
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Although one of the most well known names in English football, the history of Leeds United goes back only just over 100 years with the club having been formed in 1919 following the disbandment of Leeds City. They were elected to Division Two in 1920 and were promoted to the top flight for the first time four years later. That…
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