Fulham 1 West Brom 1 Slaven Bilić’s side were perhaps a little fortunate to escape Craven Cottage with a point after the hosts dominated the first half. By the same token, it was a game that they could have easily won after getting on top for the closing minutes. For all the possession that Scott Parker’s side enjoyed in the first…
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Brazilian-inspired Baggies record first home win of the season
West Brom 3 Blackburn Rovers 2 Slaven Bilić recorded his first home win as Albion boss thanks to a sparkling first half attacking performance in which the Baggies scored three well crafted goals. Unfortunately, that half was book-ended by defensive errors that gifted Mowbray’s visitors two goals making the second period far more nervy than it should have been. For…
Read MoreBaggies still not firing, but rescue a point at Derby
Derby County 1 West Brom 1 Slaven Bilić’s team was once again forced to settle for a draw in a game that they will feel they could have won. Having said that, most Albion fans would have settled for a point before the game, and definitely when the Baggies still trailed with only ten minutes to go. With more attempts,…
Read MoreOptimism remains although the wait for a home win goes on
West Brom 1 Reading 1 There are so many things about Slaven Bilić’s Albion team that are markedly different to Darren Moore’s, but the failure to record a home win so far this season is disturbingly familiar. Nonetheless, the performance against Reading further showed those aspects that have improved significantly, the mobility in midfield and calm control of possession to…
Read MoreDifferent Grady
Luton Town 1 West Brom 2 Grady Diangana made an instant impact on his league debut for the Baggies scoring twice within six minutes of his half time substitution and producing an outrageous piece of skill that almost led to a third Albion goal when Charlie Austin hit the post. It was exactly what Albion needed after what had been…
Read MoreBaggies fail to capitalise on dominant display
West Brom 1 Millwall 1 Slaven Bilić’s team failed to make it two wins out of two at the start of the season despite dominating their home game against Millwall. It was a frustrating afternoon in many ways, although the performance was once again encouraging particularly in the knowledge that Thursday’s four deadline day signings are yet to be seen. With…
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