The hopes of a miracle escape were finally dashed on Tuesday evening as Southampton beat Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium to confirm Albion’s inevitable relegation, albeit much later than we all expected. While Darren Moore might not have saved the Baggies from the drop, he has certainly saved the season.
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As I walked out of the Hawthorns on Saturday evening with the echoes of the Great Escape theme tune in my ears for the first time this season, I couldn’t help think that someone was watching over Darren Moore’s Baggies as yet another incredible result had been achieved.
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Albion’s fate could be sealed even before they kick off against Spurs this weekend, should Stoke City defeat Crystal Palace in the lunchtime kick-off, but whatever happens over the next ten days, Darren Moore has put a huge amount of pride back into the fans of West Bromwich Albion, along with that feeling of what might have been.
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Darren Moore’s stock continues to rise with each game as the Baggies recorded another excellent result and prolonged their hopes of avoiding relegation for another week at least.
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Albion’s relegation could be confirmed this weekend irrespective of their result, but the faithful will travel to St James’s Park in the knowledge that, at least, a sense of pride has been restored this season, even if it is too late to affect the outcome.
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It didn’t look likely when Mo Salah put Liverpool two up with 18 minutes left, but Jake Livermore pulled one back with his first Albion goal and Salomón Rondón scored the equaliser with two minutes to go to maintain Darren Moore’s unbeaten record.
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