This weekend, Tony Pulis returns to the Britannia Stadium for the first time since leaving Stoke City over two years ago. Having already got the better of his old side at the Hawthorns last season, and as manager of Crystal Palace the season before, he is looking for a hat-trick of wins against his old… Continue reading Pulis returns “home” looking for a hat-trick
The Hawthorns welcomes League One side Port Vale this evening for the first time since January 2000. Rob Page’s side are unbeaten so far this season. They defeated one of last season’s relegated Premier League teams, Burnley, in the first round of this competition and, having started their league campaign with three draws, they picked… Continue reading Great chance for a first win of the season for the Baggies
Albion have managed to get a couple in the ‘Goals For’ column, which is two more than they had at this stage two seasons ago. We are also a point better off than at this stage in 2011/12 when we finished 10th! Poor starts are the norm for the Baggies in the Premier League –… Continue reading Albion’s Premier League Season Comparison – 3 games
If Baggies fans are looking for positive omens ahead of this weekend’s visit of the Premier League champions, they need look no further than their manager, Tony Pulis.
Albion have only once won their third game of a Premier League season, back in 2012 when they already had four points on the board from two matches, and notched up a 2-0 win over Everton. Having not scored a goal yet this season, and with the Champions the next opponents, a win seems less… Continue reading Albion’s Premier League Season Comparison – 2 games
When it comes to facing newly promoted clubs, their first home game is not necessarily the ideal opportunity as the players and fans will be pumped up for their first game back in the Premier League. Having said that, if you look at Albion’s record in their first home game after promotion (W1 D1 L2),… Continue reading Baggies to take the sting out of the Hornets