West Brom 2 Derby County 0 Slaven Bilić’s Baggies produced a controlled, professional performance to record their third successive victory and return to the top of the table, for 24 hours at least. Such was the quality of the display that the Croat declared that his players were “excellent at everything” in his post-match interview. It was arguably one of…
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West Brom 4 Hull City 2 In the end, it was relatively comfortable but Hull City made a real game of it at the Hawthorns and it was the hosts’ quality in attacking areas that made the difference. It will be galling to Tigers’ fans that one of the key architects of their downfall was playing in their shirt earlier…
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Sheffield Wednesday 0 West Brom 3 It’s amazing what a difference a goal can make. Before Charlie Austin converted a 37th minute penalty, it looked as if it would be another frustrating evening for the Baggies, but that goal seemed to foster belief throughout the team and the second half performance was much more like the Albion we have delighted…
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Brentford 1 West Brom 0 “We have to start winning games.” was Slaven Bilić’s stark if obvious warning after the Baggies once again failed to score and allowed Brentford to take all three points at Griffin Park. In truth, apart from a fifteen minute spell after half time, Albion were second best and the Bees were well worth their win,…
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West Brom 0 Birmingham City 0 While the afternoon started with what was a positive result for Albion with Fulham losing at home, it was ultimately frustrating as the Baggies failed to fully capitalise on the Cottagers’ slip as they were held by a dogged Birmingham City side. Slaven Bilić’s side dominated possession but failed to really test Lee Camp…
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West Brom 2 Newcastle United 3 By the end of the match, Albion were able to bow out of the FA Cup with their heads held high following a spirited second half comeback against a strong Newcastle United side, although for a while it looked like being a very disappointing surrender. In my opinion, however, it was never a 3-0…
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