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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As we wait for what those of us under the age of 70 would consider the traditional festive fixture, on Boxing Day, why not test your knowledge of Albion’s Christmas matches from history, including going back to the days of when clubs used to play on both Christmas Day and Boxing Day. It’s just for fun, so I hope you…
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Top of the league for Christmas with more points than any other team in the English or Scottish leagues, albeit having played more games than Liverpool and Celtic, it’s been a fantastic first half of the season for Slaven Bilić and his excellent group of players. I have highlighted on these pages the various records that this team have been…
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There were a few eyebrows raised at the Hawthorns when Dara O’Shea, and not Ahmed Hegazi, was named on the bench for the visit of Brentford, with the general assumption being that it was down to injury. However, rumours of a bid from Saudi Arabia and a potential training ground bust-up were soon circulating and Slaven Bilić clarified in his…
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