Top of the league for Christmas with more points than any other team in the English or Scottish leagues, albeit having played more games than Liverpool and Celtic, it’s been a fantastic first half of the season for Slaven Bilić and his excellent group of players. I have highlighted on these pages the various records that this team have been…
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After weekend that saw the Baggies come from behind to win a local derby and Leeds United lost a three goal lead, not to mention Villa losing with Greasy Jack missing a penalty, and Wolves conceding undeservedly in the last minute, Albion fans will be bouncing ahead of what is undoubtedly a massive game at the Hawthorns this weekend. Saturday’s…
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Having slipped up at Wigan on Wednesday, Slaven Bilić takes his team to St Andrew’s on Saturday lunchtime looking to kick off another run of victories, or at least extend an eleven match unbeaten run. After four games of playing catch up, the Baggies play before Leeds United this weekend and will hopefully move back to the top of the…
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Slaven Bilić takes his side to the DW Stadium on Wednesday evening looking for their seventh successive victory. Also, for the fourth game in succession, they play after Leeds United and could need a victory to regain top spot depending on United’s result against Hull City on Tuesday. It has been a remarkable run of form for both Albion and…
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Expectation is sometimes a dangerous thing, but West Bromwich Albion seemed to have developed a habit of getting wins in the last few weeks, irrespective of whether the performance is as good as it should be. Consequently, as we look ahead to the visit of Swansea City on Sunday, there is a genuine expectation that the Baggies will make it…
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For the second time inside a week, the Baggies are playing catch up having to watch Leeds United move above them in the Championship table by virtue of playing, and winning, their fixture in advance. On Monday, Albion have the opportunity to regain top spot when they face Preston North End at Deepdale. That fact, of course, is ignored by…
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