January transfer windows are notoriously difficult to navigate and Albion’s task in this year’s one was made all more the difficult by entering it without a head coach in place. Obviously, the work to identify targets will have been going on for months, and a new head coach will not necessarily amend the overall direction of the club, particularly when…
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After seven new signings were confirmed before the start of the season, two more new faces have been added to the Albion squad in the past week with a slightly more familiar one set to join them, although nothing has been confirmed at the time of writing. Uroš Račić joined last Thursday on a loan deal from Italian club, Sassuolo.…
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After the disappointment of play-off defeat at Southampton, there was plenty of optimism for the future of West Bromwich Albion under new ownership but the harsh realities of the club’s financial situation have forced a revolution within the playing squad which will at least dampen expectations for the season ahead. Some senior players were out of contract and there was…
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Southampton 3 West Bromwich Albion 1 Albion’s season finally came to an end on the south coast on Friday evening ending the dream of an unlikely promotion in this campaign, but the sense of pride in what they achieved remains, and there is hope for the future in abundance. On the night, Southampton proved to be the better side, and…
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West Bromwich Albion 0 Southampton 0 Albion and Southampton played out a largely cagey first leg at a sun-kissed Hawthorns to set up a decisive second leg on the south coast on Friday evening to determine who will play at Wembley for a place in the Premier League. The Saints will be favourites by virtue of home advantage but, based…
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West Bromwich Albion 3 Preston North End 0 Whatever happens between now and the end of May, Carlos Corberán’s achievements since he took over the club should not be underestimated. Against a backdrop of unrest off the field, he has transformed the performances on it and guided Albion to a deserved top six finish and the chance for a return…
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