After an international break during which the vast majority of the Baggies’ squad will have been well rested, Slaven Bilić takes his team to Craven Cottage for the lunchtime kick off on Saturday in what should be a real test for his unbeaten side. In stark difference to what we have been used to in recent years, only a handful of…
Read MoreBrazilian-inspired Baggies record first home win of the season
West Brom 3 Blackburn Rovers 2 Slaven Bilić recorded his first home win as Albion boss thanks to a sparkling first half attacking performance in which the Baggies scored three well crafted goals. Unfortunately, that half was book-ended by defensive errors that gifted Mowbray’s visitors two goals making the second period far more nervy than it should have been. For…
Read MoreAlbion’s Promotion Challenge Season Comparison – 6 games
Albion head into the international break unbeaten for only the second time this century in the second tier. They did manage on two occasions in the Premier League only playing three games, including their most recent top flight campaign which started with two wins and a draw but ended in relegation. It is the Baggies’ third best start to a…
Read MoreOmani suits the Baggies
On Thursday, Albion announced their tenth signing of the summer when it was revealed that 37-year-old goalkeeper, Ali Al-Habsi, had joined the club as a free agent. Although it was completely out of the blue, it seems a sensible move by the club given that, with Alex Palmer having gone on loan to Plymouth Argyle, Johnstone and Bond are the…
Read MoreMowbray’s Rovers next up as Baggies seek elusive home win
Slaven Bilić welcomes former Albion manager, Tony Mowbray, to the Hawthorns this weekend still looking for his first home win in charge of the Baggies. Albion remain unbeaten in the league, but disappointing home draws with Millwall and Reading have left the Baggies faithful frustrated. The football is pretty, but the cutting edge has so far been lacking. It is important…
Read MoreBaggies still not firing, but rescue a point at Derby
Derby County 1 West Brom 1 Slaven Bilić’s team was once again forced to settle for a draw in a game that they will feel they could have won. Having said that, most Albion fans would have settled for a point before the game, and definitely when the Baggies still trailed with only ten minutes to go. With more attempts,…
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