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
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.
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
The fixture computer has given Albion a tough start with last season’s top two visiting the Hawthorns for the Baggies’ first two home matches of the season. Both of those games are televised starting with Manchester City on Monday evening.
The Premier League season comes to a close on Sunday and for the second time in four years, West Bromwich Albion and Arsenal meet on the final day. In 2011, Arsenal needed a win at the Hawthorns to secure their Champions League place, and a howler from Baggies’ stand-in ‘keeper Martin Fulop handed the points… Continue reading Albion look to end the season on a high