A defeat against one or our major rivals for promotion would normally be a cue for much soul-searching and angst amongst Baggies fans but, while there is a general feeling of disappointment after Tuesday’s reverse at Leeds United, it is coloured with pride and optimism about what Slaven Bilić’s team could achieve. Attentions now turn to the visit of Cardiff…
Read MoreBaggies beaten but the result was only half the story
Leeds United 1 West Brom 0 Albion may have ultimately lost the match at Elland Road, but the bookies’ favourites for promotion this season will now know for sure that Slaven Bilić’s team will offer some stiff competition for the automatic promotion spots this season. For me, the match was a fantastic advert for the Champsionship. Some of the football…
Read MoreAlbion’s Promotion Challenge Season Comparison – 10 games
The first league defeat of the season for Slaven Bilić’s team means that they had to settle for equalling the club record unbeaten start for the season, but they remain handily placed in second placed ahead of the Wednesday night fixtures. After ten games of the last campaign, Darren Moore’s Baggies moved to the top of the table for the…
Read MoreAnother tough test for the Baggies at Elland Road
Albion may be top of the Championship after nine games, but Leeds United remain the clear favourites for the title and promotion as Slaven Bilić takes his side to Elland Road for an early season top-of-the-table clash. It will be another tough test for the Baggies and, should they pass it and come away unbeaten, it will be a significant…
Read MoreFerguson and Pereira star as Baggies go top
Nathan Ferguson capped off a man-of-the-match performance at the Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium with his first goal for the club setting the Baggies up for a victory that took them to the top of the Championship table. He was one of a back four that recorded their first clean sheet of the season with each producing excellent displays the keep…
Read MoreAlbion’s Promotion Challenge Season Comparison – 9 games
After their best performance of the season, the Baggies moved to the top of the table for the first time this season. It was expected to be temporary, but as Leeds, Preston and Swansea all proceeded to drop points, Slaven Bilić’s team remained at the summit at 5pm. It is the first time this century that Albion have been top…
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