West Midlands, UK. Supports & mostly tweets about West Bromwich Albion; probably too argumentative; food, drink, travel (72/195 🌎)
West Midlands, England
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In 125 full competitive seasons, #wba have only finished lower than 10th in the 2nd tier on 13 occasions. Whilst I'm sure most of us have detached ourselves from the remainder of this season, it would still be nice, lads, if you could at least ensure we finish 10th & not 11th.
Whatever anybody thinks about playing style, CC took over a #wba squad who had yielded 50pts in their previous 46 games & we've averaged about 75 per 46 since. He improved multiple players (e.g., Furlong, Kipre, Mowatt, Grant) & will be an incredibly difficult act to follow.
Many cite negativity under CC, but football matches are won at both ends of the pitch and, under him, we've conceded just 94 in 96 league games. We're not a parachute club anymore and have no divine right to be top 6. Perhaps we'll see how good this #wba squad really is, now....
A lot of posts talking up #wba chances next season. I'd love to be wrong but:
22/23 £11m loss
23/24 Be >£11m loss (no parachute £)
24/25 Have to offset to be FFP compliant
Meanwhile, wage bill has to come down significantly. Not seeing where perceived warchest coming from (1/2)
Even if SP wanted to bankroll #wba (no indication of that), don't think he could this summer. Meanwhile, Kipre, Mowatt, MJ etc, open to offers from richer clubs & chances of us upgrading on departures with less ££ is low. Struggling to see how we'll be stronger in August than now
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That isn't designed to be negative. Fully behind Chairman & Manager but there needs to be a realisation of where #wba are as a club. It would be potentially damaging to go into next season with a top-12 budget & supporters demanding a top-4 finish. Club needs unity to progress.
Warren Stephens retweeted
Man City? ❌ PSG? ❌ Newcastle? ❌
Could it be that the richest club in world football is actually West Bromwich Albion - and if so, why are they currently drowning in debt and facing a fight for their future?
Watch to find out. ⤵️
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This may sound cynical but remain to be convinced that an emerging 19yo dribbling winger who has played less than an hour of competitive football, is the picture of assurance & reliability that we need out wide in Phillips' absence. It's a huge ask. Happy to be proven wrong. #wba
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Not sure on Holloway's awestruck approach and repetitive line of questioning but this is a decent insight into what we might expect from Corberan #wba
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Essential viewing for Baggies fans
Reality, if we were offered Corberan to take over WBA in May, when this excellent interview was filmed, we'd jump at the chance..
We are a mess now, but Corberan's planning, attention to detail are EXACTLY what we need.
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As far as I can tell there's not been one credible & substantive journalistic link between Jody Morris & #wba, yet we've had a day of debate, tantrums, meltdowns on what appears an entirely speculative article & some odds tumbling as a consequence. Social media tiresome at times.
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Would personally like Carlos Corberan, took Huddersfield to 3rd last season, looked fit & organised at our place &, as an ex-fitness coach, you'd hope he'd inject some energy & purpose. Won't hold my breath though. Definitely not Parker - his Fulham side slow and predictable #WBA
Wilful negligence on part(s) of Lai and/or Gourlay has effectively derailed our last realistic opportunity of maintaining any relevance as club in medium term. Difficult to put into context in immediate aftermath but feels like one of most damaging episodes in living memory. #wba
So many tweets hammering Bruce yet hundreds still happy to sing 'Diangana, Grant & Robbo'. Get in the bin, these guys have stunk place out. Megson won 1 of first 8 with a dreadful squad. Bruce might fail, but here next season & we have to give him a chance with own players #wba
Have results improved? No. But 6 of his 1st 8 games were v current top 9 so win % comparisons are unjust. Also diverts from player/recruitment failings. If nothing else, take a new man 'til Xmas to suss out these charlatans. One last chance next year, need to get behind them #wba
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Warren Stephens retweeted
⚽️ Lack of leadership
⚽️ Praise for Livermore
⚽️ Losing faith with Ismael
⚽️ Fan criticism a factor
⚽️ Bruce shocked by what he’s found
⚽️ Carroll trying to lift things
A look at what’s gone wrong so dramatically at Albion. #WBA @TheAthleticUK theathletic.com/3163436/2022…
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20th in the form table over the last 15 games. This is not a blip. We have a squad (whilst far from perfect) that most other teams would want. Someone is seriously wrong within this group.
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This moving of the @theposhofficial @WBA game so late to accommodate @Arsenal cup switch is shocking. Fans will have booked trains, hotels, days off. People running football don't give a monkeys about fans. Absolutely shameful from @EFL @premierleague @SkyFootball or whoever. – at West Bromwich, England