After earning a point at the Hawthorns on Saturday, Neil Harris brings his Millwall side back to the Black Country for a Carabao Cup tie on Tuesday evening. Both sides are likely to field very different line-ups to the ones that fought out the 1-1 draw in the Championship, with Slaven Bilić likely to field some or all of his deadline…
Read MoreBaggies fail to capitalise on dominant display
West Brom 1 Millwall 1 Slaven Bilić’s team failed to make it two wins out of two at the start of the season despite dominating their home game against Millwall. It was a frustrating afternoon in many ways, although the performance was once again encouraging particularly in the knowledge that Thursday’s four deadline day signings are yet to be seen. With…
Read MoreAlbion’s Promotion Challenge Season Comparison – 2 games
While there was a definite sense of frustration after the home draw with Millwall, four points from the opening two games is as good as it’s ever been in any of Albion’s second tier campaigns this century. Back in 2001, Megson’s Baggies lost 1-0 at home to Grimsby Town in game 2 to leave them in 22nd place and finally…
Read MoreThe class of ’19 grows – the Deadline Day Quartet
With five signings made ahead of the opening day of the season, it had been a frustrating week for Baggies fans as no new faces joined Slaven Bilić’s squad as Deadline Day dawned. With rumours that a deal for last season’s goalscoring hero, Dwight Gayle, could move back to the Hawthorns, hopes were high. While that deal could not be done,…
Read MoreBaggies fans will be bouncing for first of a Millwall double header
After seeing the club announce four deadline day signings to following their opening day victory at the City Ground, the Albion faithful will surely be excited to see the Bilić era get underway at the Hawthorns. With a Carabao Cup tie to follow against the same opponents on Tuesday evening, Saturday’s Championship fixture is the first of a double header…
Read MoreAcademy products star as Albion start with a win
Nottingham Forest 1 West Brom 2 Stand-out performances from Nathan Ferguson and Kyle Edwards helped Slaven Bilić to start his reign at the Hawthorns with a victory in what was a hugely encouraging start to Albion’s campaign. The hosts dominated the first ten minutes of the match, taking the lead through Matty Cash, but from then on, it was the…
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