Wolverhampton Wanderers 2 West Brom 3 Any win over Wolves is worth celebrating, but this victory is particularly important given the season that Albion are having. It is not just the result that is encouraging, however, as the performance was by far the best under Sam Allardyce, and arguably the best of the season. The hosts will have been hoping…
Read MoreAlbion’s Premier League Season Comparison – 18 games
Sam Allardyce’s first win as Baggies boss moves this season’s team above the 2004/05 side in the comparison stakes, although the class of 20/21 have still scored fewer and conceded more. A third successive win over Wolves is a reason to celebrate at any time, and it means that Albion have lost just three of the last twenty-two Black Country…
Read MoreThe Black Country Derby returns after nine years
The first Black Country Derby for almost nine years this coming Saturday will be like no other. The absence of supporters in the stadium will make it a very different occasion but for those watching from home, there is no less desire to see their club come out on top. For Albion fans, the overriding feeling will surely be one…
Read MoreWolverhampton Wanderers v West Brom – History and Statistics
Since our Black Country rivals were purchased by the Fosun Group in 2016, the relative fortunes of the clubs have switched, but the latest meeting pre-dates that pivotal event by more than four years. With the clubs switching divisions in the summer of 2018, they have not shared a league table since the 2011/12 season when Wolves were relegated back…
Read MoreUnderperforming players are symptomatic of a club that has lost its way
Blackpool 2 West Brom 2 (a.e.t., pens 3-2) We were all hoping that the cup could bring a little light relief, but it was closer to torture for Baggies fans as Sam Allardyce’s much-changed team put in another lacklustre performance and ultimately went out on penalties. There have been plenty of posts on social media criticising the players, and it…
Read MoreA trip to the seaside should be a welcome break for the Baggies
Sam Allardyce and the Albion squad take what will be a welcome break from Premier League action for the traditional FA Cup Third Road weekend at the beginning of the year. Obviously the absence of fans makes it a little different to normal, as will the need to decide the tie on the day with replays not possible due to…
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