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Last Match Forum - 16/03 Bristol City (H) / Re: After Match Debate
« on: March 17, 2024, 09:11:23 AM »
Another good 3 points in a game where we never really got going but ultimately didn't have to.
Furlong and Townsend both put in really good performances but Johnston was MoM for me.
As someone has already said; we scored at really good times. Fellows strike was well taken and great assist by Townsend for the second with Wallace taking a great position for the tap in.
Agree that TGH could have been sent off....maybe should have been sent off.
Anyone know what was said to Palmer when he was setting up to take the free kick at the end? Furlong was annoyed by it too.


We heard someone at the front of the East Stand shout ‘Just F’ing kick the ball!’ Really loudly when Palmer was lining up to take the free kick that was the last kick of the game. So was probably something to do with that.

A few people have mentioned similar on Twitter: (https://x.com/wba_frenchie/status/1769058777980973522?s=46&t=MBT2fxXFGpVqJja3oab1ew)

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West Bromwich Albion FC / Re: Darnell Furlong
« on: February 14, 2024, 02:10:28 PM »
Yes, I sit fairly close to where that incident occurred. Not a booking or even a foul for me.

Yep won the ball from where I was sat. Seem to be seeing more of those sorts of tackles being punished nowadays

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West Bromwich Albion FC / Re: Darnell Furlong
« on: February 14, 2024, 12:56:30 PM »
Great game again. Annoyed that he was given a yellow for his challenge though, puts him on 9 for the season now meaning he’d miss 2 matches with another booking.

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West Bromwich Albion FC / Re: TV Games
« on: February 14, 2024, 12:15:05 AM »
Really ! Thats going to be 4 hours on a coach, 6:00 am start ?

Mother’s Day lunchtime too

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West Bromwich Albion FC / Re: Andi Weimann signs on loan official
« on: February 13, 2024, 11:54:44 PM »
Someone who's there to score the easy goals later in games? Keep doing just that and it's hugely valuable to us at this level.

100%. Impactful off the bench and kept his head with the finish. Like his goal against Blues I don’t think BTA scores that.

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West Bromwich Albion FC / Re: Daryl Dike
« on: February 13, 2024, 11:48:11 PM »
Mentioned on the Liquidator this week that his brother Bright Dike had to retire due to injury.

Played for Nigeria as well.

Yes, I think they said it was an Achilles injury he had issues with too.

Hopefully Daryl will recover and we’ll get to see him play again. The team and fans have certainly rallied around him

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Albion Matchday Forum / Re: After Match Debate
« on: February 13, 2024, 11:42:11 PM »
The sort of game we used to not finish off and get punished for it. So refreshing to now be able to bring quality on from the bench to have an impact.

Okay and Kipre immense all game. Fellows again threatening every time he got the ball. Mikey J took his chance and looked tidy, as did Mowatt. Weimann popping up with a typical finish again.

Cardiff were pretty poor in truth.

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West Bromwich Albion FC / Re: Carlos Corberan
« on: February 04, 2024, 09:54:01 AM »
Just looked at BBC report, very attacking subs. I like it.

How did the new guys get on MJ and Marshall?

I thought if nothing else they both added a bit of energy and urgency to the game. We certainly seemed to get the ball forwards more, and quickly, after they’d been introduced. Although that may also have been due to the change in formation.

Agree it’s too early to judge fully, however we got our goal after making the changes so I can’t complain

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West Bromwich Albion FC / Re: Darnell Furlong
« on: February 04, 2024, 09:49:04 AM »
Always puts in tireless performances and still has energy to get up and down even in added time. Wins the majority of headers despite his smaller height and is a great asset getting forwards. Also seems to have nailed his long throws more recently which are ending up right in the danger area. Hope he keeps it up

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Albion Matchday Forum / Re: After Match Debate
« on: February 04, 2024, 09:27:45 AM »
Great to win but probably didn't do quite enough to justify the 3 points - but we'll take it and move!

Firstly, can somebody tell me how Ivan Sunjic survived being booked!? He committed at least 4/5 fouls and two of them were proper, blatant pull backs and trips. Honestly, couldn't believe my eyes.

Fellows easily M.O.T.M. Terrorised their full backs and I'm pretty sure they made a sub to try and deal with him. He's getting better by the week.

A few had off days (Swift - again - Kipre and BTA) and the passing, overall, was awful from the majority of the team.

I actually thought the choice of sub and doing them all so close to each other disjointed us but great to see Weimann doing exactly what Corberan brought him in to do. He spoke about playing him in the number 10 role, making late runs in the box and the finish looked a classic Weimann finish - instinctive.

The main thing was getting a little bit of revenge back on the Blues and that was mission complete.  ;D

Agreed. On current form he’s clearly our best attacking option.

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Albion Matchday Forum / Re: After Match Debate
« on: February 04, 2024, 09:21:56 AM »
Happy with the result, but not how we played. The defence was nervous all game and it shone through. The initial forward set up was dire, even though Wallace and Fellows tried.

Funny, I thought we were comfortable at the back against a side that didn’t really offer anything going forward.

Was nice to have some genuine attacking options to come off the bench which made the difference in the end. Weimann will be a useful addition; I don’t see anyone else finishing that chance for us currently.

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Albion Matchday Forum / Re: After Match Debate
« on: January 30, 2024, 12:29:53 AM »
I see that the trouble at the game continues to be making the news and is being discussed at the highest levels. I can only see us being made a massive example of unfortunately:

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Rishi Sunak condemns 'concerning' violence as six arrested after Wolves v West Brom FA Cup clash

Six people have been arrested after violence broke out at the West Brom v Wolves FA Cup clash at The Hawthorns.

The disorder started in the 78th minute after Wolves went 2-0 up, with police officers rushing to control the crowd.

The match was suspended for around 35 minutes and a man was seen being led away with blood covering his face. Police say he's since been taken to hospital with head injuries.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has condemned the violence and called for the hooligans responsible for the “extremely concerning” scenes at the West Bromwich Albion and Wolverhampton Wanderers match to face criminal charges.

In a statement, West Midlands Police said: "Six people were arrested in connection with trouble at West Brom's game against Wolves yesterday, as officers vowed to make further arrests in connection with the unacceptable violence.

"Four West Brom supporters and two Wolves fans were arrested, and all have since been bailed while the investigation continues."

Those arrested were:

A 16-year-old held on suspicion of an offensive weapon after he was stopped by officers using Section 60 stop and search powers in a pub before the game.

A 29-year-old man arrested for affray after violence in one of the stands.

A 24-year-old man arrested for violent disorder after pushing towards officers.

A 33-year-old man arrested for violent disorder and assaulting police officers after pushing one officer to the floor and kicking out at another.

A 34-year-old man arrested on suspicion of a public order offence after picking up a corner flag and brandishing it as a weapon.

A 58-year-old man arrested for assaulting a police officer after throwing punches at officers.

Ch Insp Tim Robinson, from the West Midlands Police football department, said: “What we saw yesterday was completely unacceptable violence directed at both fans and officers, which sadly led to the suspension of the game.

"No football fan wants to see that. It’s important to stress however that it was very much a minority of fans involved in the trouble, and the vast majority of supporters were a credit to their clubs.

"Our policing operation was very much targeted against those who we know or suspect are involved in football violence, and our priority at all times is keeping people safe.

"A number of officers have been injured, and we have already started the process of reviewing evidence including body worn video and CCTV to ensure that we identify and arrest all of those involved over the coming days and weeks.

"We’ll be working with both clubs and the FA. Those involved in the disorder can expect to receive club bans and wider football banning orders.”

The prime minister’s official spokesman said: “Those scenes are extremely concerning, there’s no place for that kind of behaviour in football, the Prime Minister believes that everyone should be able to watch their team without any threat of violence or antisocial behaviour.

“He firmly expects anyone involved to face criminal charges and to be banned from future games.

“It’s right to thank the police for their bravery in keeping people safe. I believe a number of officers were injured and obviously that’s not tolerable.”

A Football Association statement read: “The disorder that occurred at the Black Country derby between West Bromwich Albion and Wolverhampton Wanderers is completely unacceptable. Safety and security are of the utmost importance, and the behaviour of those involved is dangerous and inexcusable.

“We will be investigating these serious incidents alongside the clubs and the relevant authorities, and the appropriate action will be taken.”


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Albion Matchday Forum / Re: After Match Debate
« on: January 29, 2024, 05:58:04 PM »
My worry is they’ll want to make an example to try and stop things like this again. We’re not particularly well liked so it’s a perfect opportunity in my opinion.

I wouldn’t be surprised if the punishment exceeds what’s been given in the past.

As for the football, Bartleys body check was just that however everyone seems to have missed Dawsons high leg in the first half that went unpunished. That for me was a worse tackle.

We huffed and puffed but ultimately undone by two good finishes by players that cost more than our football club.

100%, this is my concern too. Especially for a club strapped for cash.

My other concern is the damage it will have done to our reputation as a club. Not only among other teams and fans (who I’m sure will now treat us differently for away games), but our own fans and prospective new fans, not to mention any prospective buyers of the club. Can you imagine if any of the interested parties involved in the potential takeover were at the game and what they would have thought of it? Breaking news across the UK doesn’t reflect well at all on the club, and has certainly tarnished any ‘family’ club/sensible fan base vibes.

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West Bromwich Albion FC / Re: Tom Fellows
« on: January 29, 2024, 07:23:16 AM »
Really pleased that Fellows has signed the extension.
He's one of those players that creates excitement when he gets the ball.
Looked good when he came on today.

Agreed. Someone who can actually travel forwards meaningfully with the ball and pick out a teammate in the box.

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Albion Matchday Forum / Re: After Match Debate
« on: January 29, 2024, 07:15:33 AM »
You must be joking. Good job VAR wasn't around as it was pure thuggery. Do what he did on the street and you could get arrested. His only concern was stopping Cunha by any means possible. His whole body changed direction to commit the assault and it was a disgraceful act. I've never been a fan of this guy simply because I don't rate him as a footballer but what he did today could have led to a significant injury to an opponent.

Ok I see.

Not sure what doing it on the street has to do with it, if I dived in at someone’s feet randomly I’d probably be arrested too. My point was that the chap rolled around holding his face despite is face not being touched, and then Dawson ran over claiming he’d elbowed him, when he hadn’t.

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Albion Matchday Forum / Re: After Match Debate
« on: January 28, 2024, 08:19:38 PM »
Personally think we lost that ourselves. As others have mentioned we more than matched them for the majority of the game.

They’d offered nothing first half until we took one of the worst corners I’d ever seen, and then got caught on the break. We still had a chance to defend but showed their striker onto his stronger foot and he finished it.

Second goal is a hit and hope clearance that’s cut through our defence. The less said about the goalkeeping the better. Either be decisive and come for it, or stay and set yourself for the shot. Seemed to get caught trying to do both.

BTA scores his chance at 1-0 and it becomes a different game.

Either way I don’t think the players disgraced themselves at all, the fans however made up for that.

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Saw he was involved in all 3 goals for that cup defeat too.

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Albion Matchday Forum / Re: After Match Debate
« on: January 28, 2024, 07:43:39 PM »
Suggest 😂😂
Bartley was genuinely lucky it was only a yellow.

It was a body check at worst. The rolling round holding his face was ridiculous, given there was zero contact with it.

https://x.com/itvfootball/status/1751596323495706798?s=46&t=MBT2fxXFGpVqJja3oab1ew

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Albion Matchday Forum / Re: After Match Debate
« on: January 28, 2024, 07:20:41 PM »
I thought Dawson was awful and got away with a knee in the back of BTA in the 1st half, his lack of pace certainly showed.

Also had the nerve to run half the length of the pitch to have a go at Bartley and trying to suggest he’d elbowed their player.

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West Bromwich Albion FC / Re: Jed Wallace signs official
« on: November 02, 2022, 12:06:29 AM »
Still think he’s our best player but severely lacking in confidence. Summed it up with his frustrated rash tackle that got him booked just before he was subbed off.

Start of the season and he’d have pulled the trigger when bearing down on goal tonight rather than trying to find someone else to take the chance on.

Did like the passion at the final whistle when he came over to the Smethwick end though.

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Albion Matchday Forum / Re: After Match Debate
« on: November 01, 2022, 11:59:09 PM »
Funny, we don’t concede in the first 10 minutes and go on to get a result. We should try that more often.

Not getting carried away, that was still a poor game of football with very few chances created, but it’s a start.

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Albion Matchday Forum / Re: After Match Debate
« on: October 29, 2022, 04:39:35 PM »
Disagree
Our defence when we play 3 at the back
Kelly, pieters , oshea is more than good enough
The manager is culpable today for not looking at the footage of the season so far and seeing that there are obviously weak players that should not be starting games for us .

If you are a believer in “the press”
How do you possibly play
Grant over BTA
Livermore over Mulumby
Phillips over my mother

The back three that I would select are not the fastest , but vs Luton, reading they looked quite solid and it’s ahead of them where we need the legs .
The selection of Livermore is the one that scares me more than anything, hope to God he is no where near the squad on Tuesday , because if he is , then he may be the “consistency” that CC is using as his  go to….and we have seen this how many times now ?

I want a full shake up
I want 3-5-2 and players that can be arsed

Correct. The lineup struck me as just defaulting to the senior characters rather than any sort of thought out tactic or stamp of authority on his new team. Hopefully he’ll now see where our problems are.

I have to admit it’s not filled me with confidence already. The starting 11 consisted of 4 wingers (Grant still isn’t a central striker for me) and 2 wingbacks with a weak and immobile central midfield. I’m not sure what the game plan was with this as surprise surprise we constantly had players out wide and nothing in the middle or the box.

Also, we didn’t win a single header in their box, yet persisted to stick corners and long throws into the same place each time. Why weren’t we doing this when Carroll was here?

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Albion Matchday Forum / Re: After Match Debate
« on: October 29, 2022, 04:00:47 PM »
Load of rubbish. This game and the Bristol City match are two of the worst games I’ve seen us play for a long time. Yet another game where we concede in the first 10 mins then can’t get back into the game.

Carlos has his work cut out with this squad. Although he did get a chance to see most of the squad play today to see what he’s got to work with.

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Albion Matchday Forum / Re: After Match Debate
« on: August 20, 2022, 07:24:05 PM »
Excellent performance. Looking like a decent side.

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West Bromwich Albion FC / Re: Player of the Season?
« on: April 24, 2022, 06:41:21 PM »
Boiler man.

Did more to warm our hearts than a combination of the rest.

So much energy and efficiency.

Great service to the cause.

May his flame continue to glow brightly.

Blew hot and cold like the rest of them…

Carroll for me

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