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General Football & Sports / David Coote
« on: December 10, 2024, 10:37:14 AM »
I see he has been sacked and un-surprisingly it is not getting that much media exposure, surprise, surprise !!
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West Bromwich Albion FC / How long is too long?
« on: September 22, 2024, 01:08:37 PM »
How long should CC stick with the winning team? Others (not playing) will get frustrated. Risk of tiredness and injury will increase.
Does he just continue in the main, only changing when injuries demand (as per Molumby) or when results turn.
I don't know what the right answer is, I do know it's great that it's a question we can even consider now. A few short weeks ago, I was worried about the first string not a frustrated second string.
Does he just continue in the main, only changing when injuries demand (as per Molumby) or when results turn.
I don't know what the right answer is, I do know it's great that it's a question we can even consider now. A few short weeks ago, I was worried about the first string not a frustrated second string.
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West Bromwich Albion FC / What has happened
« on: September 21, 2024, 11:41:12 PM »
To the players who could hit pile-driver free kicks, the last I can recollect at the Albion was Neil Clement, it all seems to be about placement nowadays, is it simply the modern ball doesn't lend itself to a thunderbolt?
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West Bromwich Albion FC / Look quick
« on: August 14, 2024, 09:03:07 PM »
Just saw this on eBay, less than 2 hours to run, someone on here will want this
"West Bromwich Albion Fa Cup Badges | eBay" https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/126614636460?_nkw=wba+1935+badge&itmmeta=01J597JAD6PCEXR87KWAX99KGD&hash=item1d7ad207ac:g:GQcAAOSwk65ms-Kz&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA0HoV3kP08IDx%2BKZ9MfhVJKl6%2Fcqk7%2FloO1dBzx6Nlu8GCblax%2FmEeJu18goydAHOexQMA4OACn9MfTJmOCxkhQzQpSJlqfvydbyKZJpwIs1PQDIKRtbJfMhPnyA9G0MFWnAJB6Hug%2BXI92ue9p3Xpe1zvlqIgGjOTBlyiXTRk8jQ1xWF8ZWTOqqaWSRkUU14rs%2B8PUrNsp8myU0W7KrQiQqxvTXMqjvypIyofNpvCjcgWAmQDqSTBppHzHnkbdmOhI0fS4Om9FiGI5LlSQ%2BWubU%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR9SmyaeqZA
"West Bromwich Albion Fa Cup Badges | eBay" https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/126614636460?_nkw=wba+1935+badge&itmmeta=01J597JAD6PCEXR87KWAX99KGD&hash=item1d7ad207ac:g:GQcAAOSwk65ms-Kz&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA0HoV3kP08IDx%2BKZ9MfhVJKl6%2Fcqk7%2FloO1dBzx6Nlu8GCblax%2FmEeJu18goydAHOexQMA4OACn9MfTJmOCxkhQzQpSJlqfvydbyKZJpwIs1PQDIKRtbJfMhPnyA9G0MFWnAJB6Hug%2BXI92ue9p3Xpe1zvlqIgGjOTBlyiXTRk8jQ1xWF8ZWTOqqaWSRkUU14rs%2B8PUrNsp8myU0W7KrQiQqxvTXMqjvypIyofNpvCjcgWAmQDqSTBppHzHnkbdmOhI0fS4Om9FiGI5LlSQ%2BWubU%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR9SmyaeqZA
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West Bromwich Albion FC / Warming up
« on: February 11, 2024, 01:13:31 PM »
At the outset, I have zero medical / physio knowledge, but when you watch the half ar6ed way players warm up, surely this could be a contributory factor th the number of strains / pulls / ligament / tendon injuries that are incurred.
It seems like players go from 10-20% stressed to full on match speed which cannot be right can it?
It cannot be coincidence that Daryl Dike pulls up in the first 10 mins after sitting on the bench for an hour
I am likely a mile off with this, but if he can train all week, do gym work but not manage a match something isn't right and if you look across the season it's not an isolated case
It seems like players go from 10-20% stressed to full on match speed which cannot be right can it?
It cannot be coincidence that Daryl Dike pulls up in the first 10 mins after sitting on the bench for an hour
I am likely a mile off with this, but if he can train all week, do gym work but not manage a match something isn't right and if you look across the season it's not an isolated case
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General Football & Sports / Heading
« on: February 03, 2024, 02:42:14 PM »
I was listening to a piece on radio where rugby is introducing gumshields with sensors measuring shock, impact etc, only a matter of time before they are adapted for use in footy, has to be a move in the right direction in my view. Data has to drive decision making in the future
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West Bromwich Albion FC / did you know ? thread
« on: October 23, 2023, 02:04:07 PM »
I thought I would start this off with
Did you know?
That in the WBA v Wolves head to head, we are currently +12 wins more than the knuckle draggers which is the largest margin EVER !!, they have been in deficit since 1910-11 season,
In other words we have had the ascendancy over them for 112 years !!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Country_derby
Did you know?
That in the WBA v Wolves head to head, we are currently +12 wins more than the knuckle draggers which is the largest margin EVER !!, they have been in deficit since 1910-11 season,
In other words we have had the ascendancy over them for 112 years !!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Country_derby
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West Bromwich Albion FC / best foreign signing
« on: October 19, 2023, 12:57:47 PM »
who do you think is west broms best ever foreign signing ??
I would vote for Zoltan Gera, during his first stint at Albion, he was fantastic, sadly his 2nd stint was marred by injury, but none the less he was a fantastic and talented professional
I would vote for Zoltan Gera, during his first stint at Albion, he was fantastic, sadly his 2nd stint was marred by injury, but none the less he was a fantastic and talented professional
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General Football & Sports / Fantasy football
« on: August 03, 2023, 12:19:07 PM »
Anyone doing it this season?
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General Football & Sports / Roy Keane - manager
« on: October 05, 2022, 10:04:43 PM »
Whilst we cannot discuss him being our manager currently, surely we can discuss his capabilities,
Man management
Tactical ability
Presence
Thoughts?
Man management
Tactical ability
Presence
Thoughts?
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West Bromwich Albion FC / TLMS
« on: September 19, 2022, 11:26:35 AM »
Heart warming to have this sung in Westminster Abbey today !
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West Bromwich Albion FC / Scott Carson
« on: May 23, 2022, 06:57:44 PM »
Premier league champions medal, not good enough for WBA
Serge Gnabry champions league winner, not good enough for WBA
Johnny Evans, EPL champion, moved on to get success
A few others have gone onto have great careers, when have we got it right and had players realise their potential here?
Serge Gnabry champions league winner, not good enough for WBA
Johnny Evans, EPL champion, moved on to get success
A few others have gone onto have great careers, when have we got it right and had players realise their potential here?
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West Bromwich Albion FC / Play the kids
« on: February 19, 2022, 11:15:32 PM »
I'm in the play a number for 5/6 games category, but firmly of the mind that we the fans have a responsibility to support them come what may.
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General Football & Sports / Real Betis tradition
« on: December 22, 2021, 06:37:14 PM »
Anyone seen the vid of Betis fans annual Xmas tradition? Thousands of soft toys being launched onto the pitch at half time for under privileged kids, really heart warming
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West Bromwich Albion FC / really WBA ???
« on: October 07, 2021, 09:24:18 PM »
shirt stock running low 
Just saw the OS saying shirt stocks are low ! In the run up to xmas ??
I know about global supply chain problems etc, but with a "partner" like Puma surely this should not be an issue, should it? just feels so typically Albion, no wonder the shops hardly ever open (that is sarcasm)
Just saw the OS saying shirt stocks are low ! In the run up to xmas ??I know about global supply chain problems etc, but with a "partner" like Puma surely this should not be an issue, should it? just feels so typically Albion, no wonder the shops hardly ever open (that is sarcasm)
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West Bromwich Albion FC / 1st team Disciplinary count
« on: September 29, 2021, 02:07:33 PM »
Thought this might be useful,
Cautions cut off Suspension
5 19 EFL League Matches 1 match
10 37 EFL League matches 2 matches
15 Last day of season 3 matches
20 Last day of season As determined by a Regulatory Commission
Sept 29th (Post Cardiff away) - 10 games played, next amnesty = after 19 games
Mowatt 3 yellow
Livermore 3 yellow
Bartley 3 yellow
Furlong 2 yellow
Will update after each game (assuming mods are agreeable)
Cautions cut off Suspension
5 19 EFL League Matches 1 match
10 37 EFL League matches 2 matches
15 Last day of season 3 matches
20 Last day of season As determined by a Regulatory Commission
Sept 29th (Post Cardiff away) - 10 games played, next amnesty = after 19 games
Mowatt 3 yellow
Livermore 3 yellow
Bartley 3 yellow
Furlong 2 yellow
Will update after each game (assuming mods are agreeable)
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General Football & Sports / coventry city
« on: September 27, 2021, 11:10:50 AM »
Apologies if there is already a Cov thread,
I keep thinking they are out performing themselves and the bubble will burst.
Will it?
I just looked at their first team squad, largely unfamiliar, their reserve keeper is the spit of a young Ben Foster.
Robins is an ok manager but not someone you would look at and think innovative, very clever or under-rated.
Is it a response to being back at Ricoh?
what are peoples thoughts, should we be concerned about them?
I keep thinking they are out performing themselves and the bubble will burst.
Will it?
I just looked at their first team squad, largely unfamiliar, their reserve keeper is the spit of a young Ben Foster.
Robins is an ok manager but not someone you would look at and think innovative, very clever or under-rated.
Is it a response to being back at Ricoh?
what are peoples thoughts, should we be concerned about them?
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General Football & Sports / Safe standing
« on: September 22, 2021, 06:32:19 PM »
Behind both goals for me
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West Bromwich Albion FC / Fan banned for standing
« on: August 23, 2021, 03:47:38 PM »
Just seen on twitter that a fan has received a banning letter from the club for "alleged" persistent standing.
Now whilst we dont know any facts, it does "appear" harsh to ban a fan just 2 home games into the season after 18 months away.
Anyone see anything of the "incident" (apparently the "offender" was ejected) or have any further info?
BTW the term "alleged persistent standing" (which is used by the club) seems really weird, either he was or was not ejected for persistent standing, surely.
Now whilst we dont know any facts, it does "appear" harsh to ban a fan just 2 home games into the season after 18 months away.
Anyone see anything of the "incident" (apparently the "offender" was ejected) or have any further info?
BTW the term "alleged persistent standing" (which is used by the club) seems really weird, either he was or was not ejected for persistent standing, surely.
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West Bromwich Albion FC / contract extensions
« on: August 05, 2021, 10:22:45 PM »
I know that a lot of us have been crying out for stability and a longer term plan, myself included, however the contract extensions announced today have me baffled.
I do not understand why players who have played in the premier league last season and struggled are getting extensions most especially older players,
In the event that the plan is achieved and we get back to the "survival league" in the next 2 years we will haveaging aged players of insufficient capability with a year or 2 left on their contracts, makes no sense to me whatsoever. Furlong / Johnston I would get, Bartley / Phillips I do not !
I do not understand why players who have played in the premier league last season and struggled are getting extensions most especially older players,
In the event that the plan is achieved and we get back to the "survival league" in the next 2 years we will have
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West Bromwich Albion FC / The Allardyce exercise
« on: June 01, 2021, 11:07:13 AM »
without getting into the whys and wherefores, how much did the Allardyce exercise cost the club in pure financial terms (not going to get into player dis-affection / loss of value, scenarios)
a) Pay off for Bilic
b) wages the 2 Sams and acolytes
c) wages for Okay / Diagne / Snodgrass
d) Snodgrass contract
e) other bits and bobs
Surely Mr Dowling has this in his already lengthy "minus column" when it comes to annual review time?
a) Pay off for Bilic
b) wages the 2 Sams and acolytes
c) wages for Okay / Diagne / Snodgrass
d) Snodgrass contract
e) other bits and bobs
Surely Mr Dowling has this in his already lengthy "minus column" when it comes to annual review time?
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West Bromwich Albion FC / Parachute payments - shocker !
« on: April 05, 2021, 06:57:31 PM »
I just read this, https://www.inbrief.co.uk/football-law/premier-league-parachute-payment/
I was under the impression that parachute payments were for 3 years but seems there is a caveat ! Was I the only 1 unaware of this???
If a club is promoted to the Premier League again during the three-year parachute payment period, the payments stop as they will once again enjoy all the financial benefits of playing in the Premier League.
The change in rules also dictate that clubs relegated after a single season in the Premier League will only receive 55 per cent and 45 per cent over two seasons with the third payment eliminated entirely.
I was under the impression that parachute payments were for 3 years but seems there is a caveat ! Was I the only 1 unaware of this???
If a club is promoted to the Premier League again during the three-year parachute payment period, the payments stop as they will once again enjoy all the financial benefits of playing in the Premier League.
The change in rules also dictate that clubs relegated after a single season in the Premier League will only receive 55 per cent and 45 per cent over two seasons with the third payment eliminated entirely.
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West Bromwich Albion FC / Grady Diangana & Matheus Periera
« on: February 09, 2021, 06:08:34 PM »
Been absent for a day or two, seen on here that Grady & Pez have thrown strops, any evidence to back this up?
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West Bromwich Albion FC / what is the point of WBA ?
« on: January 04, 2021, 08:34:21 AM »
Firstly let ma state that I absolutely get the fans institution, that generations have invested in the club and its history,
However the question could be framed against the back drop that football is now very much a business and the fans romantic attachment is now a virtual irrelevance
Against this backdrop,
Is WBAFC Ltd a cash generator? - unequivocally not, unless permanently resident in EPL
Is WBAFC a vehicle for global advertising, not realistically, unless permanently resident in EPL
Is WBAFC a status symbol, hardly, unless permanently resident in EPL
Is WBAFC a long term investment proposition only if it becomes permanently resident in EPL
So how to achieve the elusive "permanently resident in EPL" status, is it a quick fix, patently not, if it were many, many rich owners would have achieved it by now.
The ONLY way forward for this club is a solid medium / long term plan which is better than the "others" plans. Constantly chasing the quick fix is doomed to failure, which will mean the chinese ownership will remain in place and value of the asset will diminish.
However the question could be framed against the back drop that football is now very much a business and the fans romantic attachment is now a virtual irrelevance
Against this backdrop,
Is WBAFC Ltd a cash generator? - unequivocally not, unless permanently resident in EPL
Is WBAFC a vehicle for global advertising, not realistically, unless permanently resident in EPL
Is WBAFC a status symbol, hardly, unless permanently resident in EPL
Is WBAFC a long term investment proposition only if it becomes permanently resident in EPL
So how to achieve the elusive "permanently resident in EPL" status, is it a quick fix, patently not, if it were many, many rich owners would have achieved it by now.
The ONLY way forward for this club is a solid medium / long term plan which is better than the "others" plans. Constantly chasing the quick fix is doomed to failure, which will mean the chinese ownership will remain in place and value of the asset will diminish.
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General Football & Sports / best ever world eleven
« on: November 25, 2020, 08:57:12 PM »
the passing of Maradona and associated posts got me to thinking if I could put together a best ever 11, so here goes (from my era), fully expect it to get ripped apart and yes I know Messi wears 10, but he isn't getting it while Pele wants it !
1. Banks
2. Philip Lahm
3. Paolo Maldini
4. Ronald Koeman
5. Bobby Moore
6. Franco Baresi
7. Maradona
8. Messi
9. Ronaldo (1st) Brazil
10. Pele
11. Ronaldo (2nd) Portugal
1. Banks
2. Philip Lahm
3. Paolo Maldini
4. Ronald Koeman
5. Bobby Moore
6. Franco Baresi
7. Maradona
8. Messi
9. Ronaldo (1st) Brazil
10. Pele
11. Ronaldo (2nd) Portugal