Jerseybean Posted October 23, 2021 Report Share Posted October 23, 2021 Boing! Boing! The original yo-yo team West Bromwich Albion are back in The Championship and are tipped to boing back to The Premiership next year. West Bromwich Albion took part in the first season of the Football League in 1888. They have won Division One on one occasion, in 1920. They are five times FA Cup champions and one time Football League Cup champions. West Brom weren’t always ‘The Albion’ - In 1878, a group of men at Salter's Spring Works in West Bromwich decided to form a football team but they had to walk a few miles up the road to Wednesbury to buy their first football, so called themselves West Bromwich Strollers to remember that historic walk! The name was changed to Albion the following year. Now more likely to be called The Baggies having been so named allegedly by their fierce rivals of the day Aston Villa who gave them the nickname ‘the Baggies’ after taking the mick out of the West Brom fans who worked in the factories and consisted of workmen wearing baggy clothes. Alongside being the home of WBA for over 120 years, The Hawthorns has also hosted a number of England internationals, as well as two FA Cup semi-finals. At an altitude of 551 feet (168 m), it is the highest ground above sea level of all Premier League and Football League clubs. The Hawthorns was the first British ground to use electronic turnstile counters. WBA were the first English team to tour China in May 1978, and won all four games in front of crowds totalling nearly 250,000. One player, when asked if he wanted to see the Great Wall, is reputed to have replied, "If you've seen one wall, you've seen them all" This year has seen the Albion ‘style’ change significantly with the arrival of Big Val from Barnsley – although this is proving successful (most of the time) not all black country Baggies are convinced with the direct pressing game employed and they can sometimes be somewhat one-dimensional and have been caught out by Stoke and Swansea most recently – when it works it’s effective but when it doesn’t they can be vulnerable on the break. Albion boast a significant number of famous fans among their ranks of supporters including: Adrian Chiles, Frank Skinner, Lenny Henry and Liam Payne of One Direction. Continuing the music theme, rock legend Eric Clapton sported an Albion scarf on the cover of his album 'Backless' to show his love for the club. Clapton also sponsored Albion's UEFA Cup tie against Galatasaray in 1978. We briefly employed Chris Brunt last season (he made 14 appearances) upon his return to WBA he has taken up a coaching role with their academy. Another connection involves NP who moved to West Bromwich Albion in November 2004 as assistant manager to Bryan Robson, and took over as caretaker manager when Robson left the club in September 2006. Albion won three and drew one of his matches in charge, before stepping down from the role in preparation for the arrival of new manager Tony Mowbray. Our head-to-head record is lost 22, drawn 15 and won 15. Last time we played them away in November 2019 we lost 4-1 and in February 2020 they beat us 3-0 at AG. They have lost just twice in the league (1-0 away to Stoke and in midweek at Swansea) and are unbeaten at home in the Championship this season (W4, D2). While we spectacularly imploded on Tuesday evening they travelled to Wales and lost to Swansea 2-1 on Wednesday. Although they scored inside a minute in the second half Pato’s assist and late winner turned things around. Swansea demonstrated, several times on Wednesday, that they are susceptible to the long ball over the top including when Pato caught out the WBA high back line for Piroe to equalise. Livermore was booked again in this game so won’t be involved today. Karlan Grant is on fire having scored five in five games. They signed him in October 2020 for an undisclosed fee (rumored to be circa £15m) from Huddersfield Town. Certainly he will need careful marking today. They have scored four in each of the last four league games against us at The Hawthorns! When looking for a bit of hope, it’s worth holding onto the fact it’s away and that Millwall and Derby both managed to draw at the Hawthorns in September. To the traveling supporters, all 2,000 of them, here’s the guide to the ground: https://www.awaygames.co.uk/away-day-guides/west-brom-away/ The Vine Indian grill and curry pub is apparently good for away fans: https://www.thevine.co.uk/ Wherever you are watching from have a great day, cheer us from beginning to end and always believe! 9 5 Quote Link to comment
MrBibs Posted October 23, 2021 Report Share Posted October 23, 2021 Nice write up. I remember seeing that “Seen one wall, seen them all” clip on Badiel and Skinner. Very funny. I’m surprised our record against them is even that good actually. Feels like a team we hardly ever beat. Recall an exciting 3-2 home win a few seasons back but not much else. Will be heading off in hope rather than expectation today. 1 Quote Link to comment
Busterrimes Posted October 23, 2021 Report Share Posted October 23, 2021 Like most terrace songs Bong Boing was stolen from Woking when they got beat at home with Tim Buzaglo being exceptional Quote Link to comment
Slippin cider Posted October 23, 2021 Report Share Posted October 23, 2021 Nice one JB , could nick a point …COYR! 1 Quote Link to comment
Oops Posted October 23, 2021 Report Share Posted October 23, 2021 Thanks JerseyBean, we’re heading for the Vine pre-match as well. Should be a good atmosphere, but I’d take a point now. If the baggies get an early goal it could turn into a very long afternoon. COYR!! 1 Quote Link to comment
CyderInACan Posted October 23, 2021 Report Share Posted October 23, 2021 Short version. Home win. 1 1 Quote Link to comment
One Team Posted October 23, 2021 Report Share Posted October 23, 2021 (edited) It’d be so Bristol City that we’d actually get a win today though! Edited October 23, 2021 by One Team 3 Quote Link to comment
BS4 on Tour... Posted October 23, 2021 Report Share Posted October 23, 2021 2 hours ago, Busterrimes said: Like most terrace songs Bong Boing was stolen from Woking when they got beat at home with Tim Buzaglo being exceptional Nah - they got it from this song when a few Baggies heard it whilst on holiday ... Quote Link to comment
Jeez Posted October 23, 2021 Report Share Posted October 23, 2021 2 hours ago, One Team said: It’d be so Bristol City that we’d actually get a win today though! Here’s hoping. Could be in 19th place by Sunday. WBA a tough test. Preston & Sheff both have very winnable games. 1 Quote Link to comment
EstoniaTallinnRed Posted October 23, 2021 Report Share Posted October 23, 2021 1 hour ago, BS4 on Tour... said: Nah - they got it from this song when a few Baggies heard it whilst on holiday ... That's a song? You should have given a warning to anyone suffering from Epilepsy not to watch it! 1 Quote Link to comment
Red_Alligator Posted October 23, 2021 Report Share Posted October 23, 2021 Nicely written JB, you do an excellent job with these threads. I'm hoping for a point today (COYR!), but expecting a home win. As Red Alert says, we could be 19th by tomorrow. Wouldn't that be a realistic - though disappointing position for us to be in or around for much of the season though?. 1 Quote Link to comment
maxjak Posted October 23, 2021 Report Share Posted October 23, 2021 3 hours ago, Slippin cider said: Nice one JB , could nick a point …COYR! Ha! Good one..............I love optimism, even when it is misguided? Be glad if we can even score. Quote Link to comment
Slippin cider Posted October 23, 2021 Report Share Posted October 23, 2021 1 minute ago, maxjak said: Ha! Good one..............I love optimism, even when it is misguided? Be glad if we can even score. Anyone can beat anyone else in this league but I agree Quote Link to comment
IAmNick Posted October 23, 2021 Report Share Posted October 23, 2021 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Red_Alligator said: Nicely written JB, you do an excellent job with these threads. I agree, must admit I gave up reading them most weeks last year (and before quite often now I think about it) but am really enjoying them again now. Nice mix of history and football just like Hav did. Edited October 23, 2021 by IAmNick 4 Quote Link to comment
firstdivision Posted October 23, 2021 Report Share Posted October 23, 2021 3 hours ago, One Team said: It’d be so Bristol City that we’d actually get a win today though! Like last weekend…’we haven’t won at home since the Crimean war; just like us to beat the top team.’ 1 Quote Link to comment
Davefevs Posted October 23, 2021 Report Share Posted October 23, 2021 9 minutes ago, IAmNick said: I agree, must admit I gave up reading them most weeks last year (and before quite often now I think about it) but am really enjoying them again now. Nice mix of history and football just like Hav did. It’s why I preferred my previews to be separate by choice….Hav’s were great, and JB is recreating that for me. It’s kinda perfect OTIB on a Saturday morning. 3 Quote Link to comment
Banjo Red Posted October 23, 2021 Report Share Posted October 23, 2021 Not overly confident on this one how many? Quote Link to comment
Red Cloud Posted October 23, 2021 Report Share Posted October 23, 2021 with everyone expecting a good porking this is the type of game we could win Quote Link to comment
Offside Posted October 23, 2021 Report Share Posted October 23, 2021 I’ve got zero confidence about this game. We always seem to get thrashed there. Quote Link to comment
Tinmans Love Child Posted October 23, 2021 Report Share Posted October 23, 2021 1 hour ago, Red Alert said: Here’s hoping. Could be in 19th place by Sunday. WBA a tough test. Preston & Sheff both have very winnable games. Crazy when we were sitting 8th at 90 minutes on Tuesday night! 1 Quote Link to comment
MelksRed Posted October 23, 2021 Report Share Posted October 23, 2021 Sat in Starbucks outside the ground. Filled with nervous energy....... I'd be happy with a point....ecstatic with 3 but head says none... Still worth the drive.........COYRs!!!! 3 Quote Link to comment
IThinkThatOnesRooney Posted October 23, 2021 Report Share Posted October 23, 2021 A clean sheet would be a pleasant surprise. Anything more a bonus. 2 Quote Link to comment
RUSSEL85 Posted October 23, 2021 Report Share Posted October 23, 2021 I can see a solid 3-0 home win. Negative? Yes. Tuesday just took it out of me. 1 Quote Link to comment
westonred Posted October 23, 2021 Report Share Posted October 23, 2021 Ayman Benarous has travelled with the 1st team today maybe he will be on the bench today ? 1 Quote Link to comment
Red Army 75 Posted October 23, 2021 Report Share Posted October 23, 2021 7 minutes ago, RUSSEL85 said: I can see a solid 3-0 home win. Negative? Yes. Tuesday just took it out of me. Exactly how I see it. But I have been wrong many times before . So hopefully again today. COYR Quote Link to comment
westonred Posted October 23, 2021 Report Share Posted October 23, 2021 How the hell does Martin keep his place 5 Quote Link to comment
RedorDead BCFC Posted October 23, 2021 Report Share Posted October 23, 2021 Is Palmer injured, or just did not impress Tuesday? Quote Link to comment
And Its Smith Posted October 23, 2021 Report Share Posted October 23, 2021 1 minute ago, westonred said: How the hell does Martin keep his place Was it last away game he scored the winner ? 5 Quote Link to comment
Merrick's Marvels Posted October 23, 2021 Report Share Posted October 23, 2021 That bench tells you exactly where we are right now. Quote Link to comment
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