West Bromwich Albion away match thread

[cidered abroad]

WBA away.

The low was when a divot diverted a back pass to Keith Welch in the 95th (at least) minute to give them a 1-0 undeserved win.

The HIGH. 1976 winning 1-0. We scored just before half time and then defended at the Brummie Road end against a second half siege of enormous proportions.

Tonight? I'm going to bed at 7.59!

[marcofisher]

We're going to win. Both teams will score.

[weepywall]

13 minutes ago, marcofisher said:

We're going to win. Both teams will score.

13/2 for that to happen, not bad.

[old_eastender]

18 minutes ago, Ska Junkie said:

Given our current 'form', anything but an utter gubbing would do tonight.

3-0 West Brom.  followed by the usual meltdown on here.

A very likely scoreline, if we go unchanged again.

[Guest]

Will be an interesting starting line up, not least with the goalie, then the forwards maybe Martin/Wells to start in place of Conway/AS; then JD or Cam; got to be a few changes surely?

[Super]

7 minutes ago, gl2 said:

Will be an interesting starting line up, not least with the goalie, then the forwards maybe Martin/Wells to start in place of Conway/AS; then JD or Cam; got to be a few changes surely?

As much as i think Bents is the far better keeper, I will be amazed if he doesn't start MOL tonight.

[Daniro]

3 minutes ago, Super said:

As much as i think Bents is the far better keeper, I will be amazed if he doesn't start MOL tonight.

I wonder if he was referring to Max when he talked about players needing to make the most of the opportunity if they get a chance in the starting eleven and implying Max hadn't been able to do that v Millwall?

[Never to the dark side]

[Superjack]

He will start O'Leary. Was quite protective of him in the interview after Millwall.

I don't think he should. But I think he will.

[AppyDAZE]

7 minutes ago, Superjack said:

He will start O'Leary. Was quite protective of him in the interview after Millwall.

I don't think he should. But I think he will.

Nor me. Bentley was dropped for having one pretty horrendous game, in a game where pretty much nobody came out with any credit.

Bentley has been pretty good this season, saved us on quite a few occasions (I beieve he is the best one on one keeper in the league, when they get in on us) and let's face it, teams do often.

Bentley is the better keeper, I'd like to see him back.

Sorry, Max.

PS going on Nigel's logic, how is Jay Dasilva still in the team? when players lose form, they get replaced?

Edited October 18, 2022 by AppyDAZE

[Superjack]

9 minutes ago, AppyDAZE said:

Nor me. Bentley was dropped for having one pretty horrendous game, in a game where pretty much nobody came out with any credit.

Bentley has been pretty good this season, saved us on quite a few occasions (I beieve he is the best one on one keeper in the league, when they get in on us) and let's face it, teams do often.

Bentley is the better keeper, I'd like to see him back.

Sorry, Max.

PS going on Nigel's logic, how is Jay Dasilva still in the team? when players lose form, they get replaced?

I'm actually quite looking forward to the Lincoln cup game, because I think he might put Bajic into that one if he is fit.

[AppyDAZE]

1 minute ago, Superjack said:

I'm actually quite looking forward to the Lincoln cup game, because I think he might put Bajic into that one if he is fit.

Yes, would be nice to see him, I agree.

[Second City Red]

For street parking try Wattville Road in Handsworth (just across the border)

Twenty minute walk to the ground. Usually plenty of room and easy get away after if you avoid the Soho Road

Local knowledge!

[Red DNA]

1 hour ago, Ska Junkie said:

Given our current 'form', anything but an utter gubbing would do tonight.

3-0 West Brom.  followed by the usual meltdown on here.

The meltdown will probably be big enough to keep us warm all winter..

[aa_bcfc]

5 hours ago, pongo88 said:

The only match I really enjoyed away to West Brom was in the promotion season of 75-76. I great 1-0 win. Most of it since has been a bit of a disappointment 

To be fair it was like the Alamo. God knows how we managed to hold on for the win. That season we often found a way to win whatever the performance. 

[aa_bcfc]

4 hours ago, Swede said:

Although its a lovely ground to visit, many a time I've come away disappointed. Without wanting to put a downer on tonight but whenever I think of the Hawthorns a flashback [or is it a shudder] of the "Welchy bobble" comes to mind   

Game had a 0-0 written all over it until Stuart Monroe (I think) passed back to Welchie. We all watched in horror as the ball bobbled over his foot and trickled into the net. 

[ExiledAjax]

2 hours ago, Slippin cider said:

I always enjoy the Hawthorns, nice ground and easy access from the motorway. Here’s hoping for a win …enjoy your trip ..COYR! 

Cheers. Currently stuck on a frustrating call so going to have no time to explore the area.

Hoping this bloody call wraps soon!

Edited October 18, 2022 by ExiledAjax

[Son of Fred]

4 hours ago, Davefevs said:

Been twice, Rumbelows Cup 2-2 Nicky Morgan brace

FA Cup 2-2 Kodjia, Agard…Max debut.

Ill take 2-2 tonight

Remember being there 1996'ish....

Had a wager on us to win 2-1,,Akinbiyi to score first - Lee Hughes binned the bet for me in injury time..

Like you Dave - I'd take 2-2 right now.

[Rocking Red Cyril]

8 hours ago, Slippin cider said:

On the Red Button from 19:55 ….

Paid my tenner to avoid wrong commentary 

[maxjak]

Anything better than 2-0 To WBA will be acceptable?

[The Journalist]

If we can get back to our best we can absolutely get something out of this.

Predicting a 4-1 West Brom win.

[22A]

I've just looked at the WBA forum; no match day thread.

[Major Isewater]

5 minutes ago, 22A said:

I've just looked at the WBA forum; no match day thread.

Perhaps you could start one.

[Sleepy1968]

1 hour ago, AppyDAZE said:

PS going on Nigel's logic, how is Jay Dasilva still in the team? when players lose form, they get replaced?

I thought you were going to say "going on Nigel's logic, how is Jay Dasilva not keeping goal tonight."

[Sleepy1968]

28 minutes ago, Rocking Red Cyril said:

Paid my tenner to avoid wrong commentary 

Plus you'll get to West Brom's goals from a few different angles. And inane replays of nothing whilst there's goal mouth action. And, of course, our commentator saying "Neil*, if city can get the next goal, then it's game on isn't it?", when we're 3 down with 5 minutes to play.

(*Neil Swift - one of the professional development coaches.)

[Slippin cider]

49 minutes ago, Rocking Red Cyril said:

Paid my tenner to avoid wrong commentary 

It was ok last game 

[MarcusX]

1 hour ago, ExiledAjax said:

Cheers. Currently stuck on a frustrating call so going to have no time to explore the area.

Hoping this bloody call wraps soon!

Same but been stuck on the m5 for bloody ages, was due there at 6:30. 0.7 miles to the vine and still saying 15 minutes sat on J1 slip road 

[Jerseybean]

[Curr Avon]

Here we go!

Weimann and Conway benched.

Great to see James back.

 

Edited October 18, 2022 by Curr Avon

[cidercity1987]

Weimann rested, presumably Scott in that position