While it is obviously disappointing to lose a three goal lead, the Baggies earned a point more than was expected in this match. In previous Premier League campaigns, Albion have never conceded as many goals in their opening three matches, but only once have they scored more. And while Luke Dowling et al are in search of a striker to…
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Defeat at Goodison Park leaves Albion rock bottom of the table after two games – it is the fourth time that the Baggies have opened up a Premier League season with with back-to-back losses although on the previous occasion, in 2011, they finished the season in 10th place. Next Saturday will see Slaven Bilić’s side take on Chelsea, the third…
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Albion’s return to the Premier League shone brightly before being snuffed out comprehensively as the visitors scored three second half goals. It is the seventh time that the Baggies have opened a Premier League season with a defeat, the fourth time at the Hawthorns. If you are looking for positive omens, on none of the four occasions in which Albion…
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While it wasn’t the comfortable victory that Baggies fans were craving, a point against QPR was enough to secure the second automatic promotion spot and Albion will be back in the Premier League next season, whenever that may be. It is a record fifth promotion to the Premier League for the club and, when compared against their previous second tier…
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After an abject performance at Huddersfield, the Baggies surrendered control of the automatic promotion race. Promotion is still in Albion’s hands, it’s just that they’ll probably need another three games to get the job done! As much as there has been a lot of negativity on social media in the past week or so, this was a performance I did…
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Albion’s third goalless draw of the season, all of which have come in the last eight games, earns them a point to keep promotion in their own hands If Brentford keep winning, the Baggies cannot drop any more points, but 88 will be enough no matter what the Bees do. Home Away Season End Pld W D L F A…
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