A demoralising defeat at Ashton Gate leaves Tony Mowbray’s team grimly hanging on to hopes of finishing in the top six by their fingertips. Unfortunately, their current run of results suggests that those hopes are already dashed. Based on the average points-per-game of their remaining opponents, Albion actually have the easiest run-in of any side in the division as they…
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Albion’s form seems to be hitting a rough spot at exactly the wrong time as defeat at home to Sunderland was their second in succession and they haven’t tasted victory in the last four games. It means that they have dropped out of the top six for the first time since January ahead of a massive trip to Bristol City…
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It was a familiar story at Carrow Road as Tony Mowbray’s team dominated the game without creating very many chances, ultimately coming away with nothing as the hosts converted their only real chance of the second half. Albion remain in the top six on goal difference with both Middlesbrough and Bristol City level on points. There is then a four…
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Tony Mowbray’s Baggies head into the final international break of the season after a club record 18th draw of the campaign after another game that they will rue missed chances. Albion had 60% possession and won the shot count 16-7 but the visitors had more attempts on target as the hosts’ lack of quality in front of goal proved costly…
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Tony Mowbray’s Baggies produced another excellent away display against one of the division’s best sides to claim a well-earned point at Turf Moor. The only black mark to the night was the error by Albion ‘keeper, Joe Wildsmith, that gifted the hosts their equaliser after John Swift’s brilliant free kick had given the visitors the lead. That was the first…
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A game of firsts for the Baggies this season – a first red card during the game (Kyle Bartley’s was handed out after the full time whistle) and a first penalty of the season. Albion were last awarded a penalty in the home game against Preston North End in May, a spot kick that was successfully converted by Alex Mowatt.…
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