Bilić gets the nod

After a lengthy, painstaking and, for many Baggies fans, frustrating search, the West Bromwich Albion board have opted to appoint former West Ham United and Croatia manager, Slaven Bilić, as their new Head Coach. I opted not to comment on these pages on the numerous names that have been linked to the Hawthorns top job since the gut-wrenching defeat on…

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Shootout agony for brave Baggies

West Brom 1 Aston Villa 0 (agg 2-2; pens 3-4) It was a night of mixed emotions at the Hawthorns.  Ultimately, there was a feeling disappointment but there was also a strong sense of pride, both in the players that battled valiantly to the end, and in the fans who created an incredible atmosphere that was almost enough to drag…

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Baggies beaten as Rams secure play-off spot

Derby County 3 West Brom 1 Albion put in a reasonable performance at Pride Park but ended up without any reward thanks to a combination of poor refereeing, poor finishing and a couple of defensive lapses.  While the Baggies cannot do anything about the standard of decision making by the man in the middle, they will need to improve in…

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Step back in time to 2002 – West Brom are back!

While the previous Saturday at Valley Parade was tense and nervous, Saturday 21st April 2002 was a celebration at the Hawthorns that those who were present will remember for ever. Looking back, I certainly felt confident that the work was done and Megson’s Albion would do the business against Crystal Palace.  Others may have felt differently, but the way in…

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