The clash between the top two resulted in a hard fought draw that will probably satisfy both sides as the nine point gap to third place is maintained. Slaven Bilić’s side are still five points better off than any other 21st century promotion challenging Baggies side, although four teams had achieved 47 points from 26 games, the previous best. Despite…
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As we move into a new decade, it is only natural to look back at the last ten years and what has been achieved. Looking back at where Albion were exactly ten years ago, there is a remarkable symmetry – second place in the Championship well placed for a return to the Premier League. So, does that mean that the…
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As we enter a new year and a new decade, the long-awaited meeting between the Championship’s top two should kick off 2020 with a bang. For Baggies fans, the hope is that the new year will bring a new unbeaten run starting with a return to the top of the league by beating Leeds United. Both sides have experienced a…
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A 2-0 home defeat by Middlesbrough was a disappointing end to the year as the Baggies’ 14 match unbeaten run was brought to an end, and their record of home unbeaten league games ended at 17. It was only the second time this season that Albion have failed to score, and the first time at home since their previous home…
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While Slaven Bilić’s team continues to break club records, a run of just one win in four games has brought out some of the doomsayers amongst Albion’s followers on social media. Although I certainly don’t see any reason to panic just yet, a comfortable win against Middlesbrough at the Hawthorns on Sunday would certainly put us all in a better…
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Filip Krovinović became the 15th player to score for the Baggies this season but his goal was not enough to take all three points as Barnsley grabbed a late, albeit deserved, equaliser. It means that it’s “as you were” at the top of the Championship as Leeds United also drew 1-1 to leave the Baggies three points clear in first…
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