The new Premier League Champions visit the Hawthorns on Monday evening. The last time that happened was for Sir Alex Ferguson’s last game as Manchester United manager in 2013, and if Monday’s game is anything like that one, the fans and the Sky TV viewers will be in for a treat.
Having faced the legendary Louis Van Gaal last week, and with the “Special One” due at the Hawthorns a week on Monday, Tony Pulis must be cursing this run of fixtures as he is also facing the self-proclaimed “best coach in the Premier League” on Saturday! John Carver showed enormous self belief in making that… Continue reading Albion look to take advantage of Toon Turmoil
Albion to return to the scene of what was arguably the Baggies’ highlight of last season. Saido Berahino announced himself to the national press with the winner at Old Trafford in September 2013, in what remains Albion’s only win over United in the Premier League, and Steve Clarke’s last away win in charge of Albion.… Continue reading Albion looking for second successive win at Old Trafford
Brendan Rodgers brings his Liverpool side to the Hawthorns weekend with at least one thing in common with Tony Pulis and his Albion side – the ignominy of losing to Tim Sherwood’s Aston Villa in the FA Cup. And while the press laud Villa’s “saviour” despite them being somewhat short of safety, Rodgers’ and Pulis’s… Continue reading Albion look to end Liverpool’s Champions League challenge
Tony Pulis takes his Albion side to Selhurst Park on Saturday, the scene of what was he claims was his greatest managerial achievement in guiding Crystal Palace from the depths of the relegation zone to mid-table safety last season. The Baggies have seemed somewhat devoid of his magical inspiration in recent weeks, while the Eagles… Continue reading Eagles’ wings likely to remain unclipped
Tony Pulis’s Albion side welcome Leicester City to the Hawthorns on Saturday for the first ever Premier League meeting between the sides at the Hawthorns, and the first in the top flight since 1986. Furthermore, it is Astle Day and the Hawthorns will be paying tribute to the late, great Albion striker, Jeff Astle, and… Continue reading Will the spirit of Jeff Astle help to outwit the Foxes?