After two disappointing derby defeats, James Morrison’s team have responded with two comeback victories with the display against Blackburn Rovers at the Hawthorns on Saturday particularly impressive. Indeed, even at 2-0 down, Albion were arguably the better side with the visitors having scored one excellent goal that resulted from an error from Pereira, and seen a loose ball fall kindly…
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The Baggies recorded a much-needed and well-deserved victory at the Racecourse Ground to move back into the top four ahead of Wednesday evening’s fixtures, albeit they dropped to sixth after wins for West Ham and QPR. It was fantastic to see Aune Heggebø grab the winner which will hopefully give him the boost of confidence he desperately needed after a…
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It was another disappointing derby defeat for the Baggies, a result that has seen James Morrison’s team fall down to 9th in the Championship table. I thought the defence looked shaky in the first half and seemingly unable to cope with Blues’ direct approach and, had it not been for another couple of outstanding saves from Max O’Leary, the deficit…
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Unfortunately, James Morrison’s team managed to produce their worst performance of the season in the match that fans cared about most. It is the first match that Albion have failed to score in since the goalless draw against Ipswich Town in April that secured their Championship status (again). With an xG of just 0.27 at Molineux, it’s no surprise that…
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Before the season started, I’m sure all Baggies fans would have leapt at the idea that James Morrison’s team would be joint leaders of the Championship after seven games, but it’s difficult to not feel a little disappointed having dropped another two points at home against QPR. In truth, Albion dominated the game without creating very many clear opportunities but…
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It is, perhaps, a little too early to get too excited, but James Morrison is building something very special at the Hawthorns. Not only has his team proved that they can play attractive, decisive, attacking football, but they can also scrap and defend like lions when the need arises. The level of performance that the ten men achieved in the…
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