Norwich City v West Bromwich Albion; Carrow Road, Saturday 17th September 2022, 3pm Steve Bruce takes his side to high-flying Norwich on Saturday for Albion’s last game before the international break patently aware that he is under pressure, but confident that he is the man to turn it around. As a minimum, he needs to see a reaction from his…
Read MoreBruce concludes summer business with two experienced additions
Before the disaster that was Wednesday night’s defeat to Birmingham, most Albion fans would have been feeling a little better after the news that the club had picked up a couple of decent-looking free agents. While the signing of any free agent after the closure of the window will come with the question as to why no other club had…
Read MoreFurther frustration as Baggies bomb again
West Bromwich Albion 2 Birmingham City 3 The evening started with a poignant and well-observed tribute to the late Queen but ended with a very different feel in the stadium as Albion succumbed to their first home defeat of the season. It leaves Steve Bruce’s team in a lowly 20th place with only goal difference keeping them out of the…
Read MoreAlbion’s Promotion Challenge Season Comparison – 9 games
After another display from Steve Bruce’s side resulted in Albion’s first home defeat to Birmingham City for 17 years, as well as their first home defeat of the campaign, and leaves the Baggies in 20th place in the Championship. Nine points from the opening nine games is still the worst start to a second tier season since Keith Burkinshaw’s side…
Read MoreBaggies face Blues needing wins before the international break
West Bromwich Albion v Birmingham City; The Hawthorns, Wednesday 14th September 2022, 8pm After the postponement of football over the weekend following the death of Her Majesty The Queen, Albion return to action on Wednesday with the visit of Birmingham City. It will be the first of two matches ahead of the international break that are starting to look important…
Read MoreA positive transfer window smashed by deadline day incompetence
Albion fans were left in limbo as the transfer window closed at 11pm on Thursday night with just one confirmed deal on deadline day, but two more loan deals apparently close to being concluded. There was no news from the club, but rumours soon emerged that both deals had fallen through with paperwork not submitted in time. The silence continued…
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