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OldburyWBA · « **on:** April 09, 2024, 05:14:44 PM »

West Bromwich Albion v Preston North End

Saturday 4th May 2024 12.30pm

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baggiebof · « **Reply #1 on:** April 27, 2024, 10:22:32 PM »

Will be interesting to see if Maja starts, this is the last opportunity to get some minutes into his legs.

Sted1990 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 27, 2024, 11:32:55 PM »

early goal please, that will settle everyone down

CL3MO · « **Reply #3 on:** April 28, 2024, 08:50:10 AM »

Quote from: baggiebof on April 27, 2024, 10:22:32 PM

Will be interesting to see if Maja starts, this is the last opportunity to get some minutes into his legs.

In a must not lose game I don’t think the manager will be thinking about giving Maja minutes - that ship’s sailed for the season I’d say.

baggiebof · « **Reply #4 on:** April 28, 2024, 09:03:21 AM »

Quote from: CL3MO on April 28, 2024, 08:50:10 AM

In a must not lose game I don’t think the manager will be thinking about giving Maja minutes - that ship’s sailed for the season I’d say.

It's a risk but he is the profile of striker that we have that probably best suits when we will have the majority of the ball so, fitness aside, he might be the best fit for the game.

KN22 · « **Reply #5 on:** April 28, 2024, 09:07:08 AM »

Quote from: baggiebof on April 28, 2024, 09:03:21 AM

It's a risk but he is the profile of striker that we have that probably best suits when we will have the majority of the ball so, fitness aside, he might be the best fit for the game.

Good point. I would strongly consider this. If he’s now fit enough which is the unknown.

gazberg · « **Reply #6 on:** April 28, 2024, 10:37:44 AM »

Maja will not get fitter by NOT playing.

KN22 · « **Reply #7 on:** April 28, 2024, 11:22:55 AM »

Quote from: gazberg on April 28, 2024, 10:37:44 AM

Maja will not get fitter by NOT playing.

He still has to be ready to play though. Let's hope he is. I would welcome his inclusion.

BagAlbion123 · « **Reply #8 on:** April 28, 2024, 11:39:53 AM »

Odds of a 7 goal Barnsley like win again?

Yeah who am I kidding this lot seem far from that...

gazberg · « **Reply #9 on:** April 28, 2024, 01:50:01 PM »

Quote from: KN22 on April 28, 2024, 11:22:55 AM

He still has to be ready to play though. Let's hope he is. I would welcome his inclusion.

Do you mean mentally? Might be a thing after being assaulted twice. We know he's medically fit, he's been available for selection for a while now.

KN22 · « **Reply #10 on:** April 28, 2024, 04:43:12 PM »

Quote from: gazberg on April 28, 2024, 01:50:01 PM

Do you mean mentally? Might be a thing after being assaulted twice. We know he's medically fit, he's been available for selection for a while now.

All I know is, certainly up to last week, he was not deemed physically ready to start a game. It has been a long absence for him.

Adamstv · « **Reply #11 on:** April 28, 2024, 05:42:41 PM »

When we were on our unbeaten run we had Johnston and Fellows on either wing. They created chances and positivity. This is something we now seem to be lacking. I would have both playing and Diangana, players that can take on people and create something. Preston may well decide to play all 11 behind the ball to frustrate or could decide that attack is the best form of defence with nothing to play for.

If we can’t draw or beat Preston and Hull win then they deserve it - it’s in our hands

gazberg · « **Reply #12 on:** April 28, 2024, 05:46:08 PM »

Quote from: KN22 on April 28, 2024, 04:43:12 PM

All I know is, certainly up to last week, he was not deemed physically ready to start a game. It has been a long absence for him.

Very true but he is medically fit and we cannot just leave him out if we hope to use him in the play offs or he will be re-rusted ( if there is such a word!)

KnaveofAlbion · « **Reply #13 on:** April 28, 2024, 09:22:41 PM »

If we can't avoid losing to Preston at home, when they've got nothing to play for and are on a bad run of form, then we don't deserve the playoffs. Which, after an entire season in the 3-6th bracket, would be a travesty.

WBAinDEVON · « **Reply #14 on:** April 29, 2024, 08:11:49 AM »

i said of the three games left we would get a point and this is the game. no momentum going into the play offs though 2-2

lewisant · « **Reply #15 on:** April 29, 2024, 09:46:11 AM »

I hope we start something like this:

Palmer, Furlong, Kipre, Bartley, Townsend (urgh), Mowatt, Yokuslu, Fellows, Diangana, Johnstone, BTA (if Maja is ready then him).

I feel we will see us start with Wallace though. I mainly hope we see that midfield though.

There’s also of course Swift who could easily start and have one of his brilliant games. I only saw a bit of the Sheff W game - as in about 20 mins a bit before and after they went 1-0 up but Diangana was looking good in that time.

popmonkey · « **Reply #16 on:** April 29, 2024, 11:03:31 AM »

I'd suggest treating the game as a cup final, but you know what usually happens in those big games. If we dont get an early goal, I fear the nerves from the crowd could swamp the players.

BagAlbion123 · « **Reply #17 on:** April 29, 2024, 12:32:50 PM »

If I didn't have a ticket for the game would've been tempted to go to the pictures for 2hrs I am that nervous about it haha

chipperclark · « **Reply #18 on:** April 30, 2024, 12:57:59 AM »

I think we have to go 2 upfront.so Asante and Maja with Johnstone and Wallace providing the bullets .
So a 3-2-3-2 formation with Swift as a 10.
Got to go for it Carlos.

gazberg · « **Reply #19 on:** April 30, 2024, 06:59:41 AM »

Just saw the 3 goals they let in against Leicester last night. Hope they are that defensively charitable with us on Saturday

Albionfan1983 · « **Reply #20 on:** April 30, 2024, 10:48:57 AM »

Last day of the season results at the Hawthorns (21st Century)

21-22: Albion 4-0 Barnsley
19-20: Albion 2-2 QPR
15-16: Albion 1-1 Liverpool
13-14: Albion 1-2 Stoke
12-13: Albion 5-5 Man United
11-12: Albion 2-3 Arsenal
09-10: Albion 1-1 Barnsley
06-07: Albion 7-0 Barnsley
04-05: Albion 2-0 Portsmouth
03-04: Albion 0-2 Notts Forest
02-03: Albion 2-2 Newcastle
01-02: Albion 2-0 Crystal Palace
99-00: Albion 2-0 Charlton

P:13 W:5 D:5 L3:

iwastherein68 · « **Reply #21 on:** April 30, 2024, 11:06:05 AM »

I think he will surprise us all and go with a 10-0-0 formation.

SmethDan · « **Reply #22 on:** April 30, 2024, 11:40:09 AM »

Quote from: Albionfan1983 on April 30, 2024, 10:48:57 AM

Last day of the season results at the Hawthorns (21st Century)

21-22: Albion 4-0 Barnsley
19-20: Albion 2-2 QPR
15-16: Albion 1-1 Liverpool
13-14: Albion 1-2 Stoke
12-13: Albion 5-5 Man United
11-12: Albion 2-3 Arsenal
09-10: Albion 1-1 Barnsley
06-07: Albion 7-0 Barnsley
04-05: Albion 2-0 Portsmouth
03-04: Albion 0-2 Notts Forest
02-03: Albion 2-2 Newcastle
01-02: Albion 2-0 Crystal Palace
99-00: Albion 2-0 Charlton

P:13 W:5 D:5 L3:

It's a pity we can't play Barnsley on Saturday really. Still, they finished 6th in League One and are in the Playoffs. In the unlikely event they get past Bolton and all goes well for them at Wembley and we stay down there's always next season to look forward to

.

paulosull · « **Reply #23 on:** April 30, 2024, 01:03:52 PM »

Quote from: lewisant on April 29, 2024, 09:46:11 AM

I hope we start something like this:

Palmer, Furlong, Kipre, Bartley, Townsend (urgh), Mowatt, Yokuslu, Fellows, Diangana, Johnstone, BTA (if Maja is ready then him).

I feel we will see us start with Wallace though. I mainly hope we see that midfield though.

There’s also of course Swift who could easily start and have one of his brilliant games. I only saw a bit of the Sheff W game - as in about 20 mins a bit before and after they went 1-0 up but Diangana was looking good in that time.

that’s the team I would go with no room for Wallace or Phillips who are second and third choice wingers in my book.

BagAlbion123 · « **Reply #24 on:** April 30, 2024, 01:27:39 PM »

I know people don't rate him in the Brummie but Swift has to play for me.