So those Eagles’ wings got well and truly clipped! How could I have ever doubted the Pulis?
Read MoreEagles’ wings likely to remain unclipped
Tony Pulis takes his Albion side to Selhurst Park on Saturday, the scene of what was he claims was his greatest managerial achievement in guiding Crystal Palace from the depths of the relegation zone to mid-table safety last season. The Baggies have seemed somewhat devoid of his magical inspiration in recent weeks, while the Eagles have soared to new heights…
Read MoreAlbion’s Premier League Season Comparison – 32 games
After 32 games last season, we had 32 points, one less than we do today. In our final six games of 2013/14, we managed to get 4 points, a draw against Spurs (after being 3-0 up) and a 1-0 win against West Ham – we lost our games at home to Stoke and away to Man City, Arsenal and Sunderland.…
Read MoreClueless Pulis has no case for the defence
When Tony Pulis was appointed as Albion’s new head coach, I wasn’t altogether thrilled. I had never liked the style of football Pulis teams had played, particularly at Stoke, and I’d always felt that he came across as arrogant and somewhat of a moaner when things don’t go his way. However, you could not argue with his record and I…
Read MoreWill the spirit of Jeff Astle help to outwit the Foxes?
Tony Pulis’s Albion side welcome Leicester City to the Hawthorns on Saturday for the first ever Premier League meeting between the sides at the Hawthorns, and the first in the top flight since 1986. Furthermore, it is Astle Day and the Hawthorns will be paying tribute to the late, great Albion striker, Jeff Astle, and helping to launch the Jeff…
Read MoreAlbion’s Premier League Season Comparison – 31 games
Here are the records for Albion in the Premier League after 31 games. Last season, the Baggies’ 32nd game was that crucial 1-0 win at Carrow Road whereas back in the Great Escape season, the 31st game was the massive 1-0 win against Everton when Gera scored a brilliant header from a Greening cross while the next match saw the…
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