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Swansea (h): What A Week!31 Aug 202401:23:22

Chris & Pete reflect on an incredible week in which Albion made it 10 points from a possible 12 and brought in two huge deadline-day signings.


They discuss the signings of Mikey Johnston and Mason Holgate and the strength of the squad now the window has closed.


The duo also analyse Albion's 1-0 win over Swansea which means the Baggies go into the international break unbeaten.


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Stoke (a): For He's A Jolly Good Fellows25 Aug 202401:25:29

Chris & Pete chat about the win over Stoke and also the signing of Callum Styles which was announced shortly after the final whistle.


They focus on the quality of Albion's wide players and praise the division's top scorer who bagged another stunning goal.


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Okay, Campbell and the Swiss Ramble20 Jul 202401:04:30

Chris & Pete discuss the big stories surrounding the Baggies from the last week.


They chat about Hull's confirmed interest in Okay Yokuslu, Tyrese Campbell being linked to Albion and The Swiss Ramble's article which analysed the club's finances.


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Albion Analysis on Bristol C (a): A cup exit but hope of arrivals30 Jan 202300:58:48
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Chris & Pete look back on the FA Cup defeat to Bristol City and also ahead to the end of the transfer window.

They discuss what players Carlos Corberan needs in the remainder of the window and they also assess the lack of squad depth that was exposed once again at Ashton Gate.

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Albion Analysis Discusses Action For Albion with Ali Jones24 Jan 202300:35:19
Action For Albion's Ali Jones joins Chris & Pete to talk about his recent meeting at the club with Ron Gourlay & Ian Skidmore.

Ali reveals what was discussed and what he was told about Albion's current finances as well as the future projections for the financial state of our club.

He also tells us what's next for Action For Albion.

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Albion Analysis on Burnley (a): A rare defeat and a rare mistake22 Jan 202300:50:40
Chris & Pete reflect on the defeat to Burnley.

They ask whether Carlos Corberan made rare mistakes against both the Clarets and Chesterfield in mid-week.

They also question whether Tom Rogic might be a luxury player for the Baggies.

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Albion Analysis on Luton (a): A Clear Shift In Mentality15 Jan 202300:49:06
After Albion came back from 2-goals down to win for the first time since 2008, Chris & Pete explore how there has been such a complete shift in the team's mentality.

Conor Townsend scored his first league goal for the Baggies in 134 games and the guys ask if it should be a more regular occurrence.

 Chris also contemplates how Matt Phillips has gone from frustratingly inconsistent to a leader of men in a few short months.

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Albion Analysis on Chesterfield (a): An Eye Opening Display08 Jan 202300:54:33
Chris & Pete discuss what we learned about Albion's fringe players in the FA Cup draw with Chesterfield.

They also give their thoughts on Brandon Thomas-Asante's alleged elbow and highlight some players Albion should be monitoring as potential future signings.

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Albion Analysis on Reading (h): Our Message To Gourlay & The Owners03 Jan 202300:45:36
Chris & Pete discuss another excellent win, as victory against the Royals made it 8 wins from 9 games.

They focus on the performance of Jayson Molumby and ask how he's improved this season.

Also, after Action For Albion sent their message to the owners - Chris & Pete have their own plea for the hierarchy of the club.

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Albion Analysis on Preston (h): He's more than just Okay30 Dec 202200:50:27
Chris & Pete give their thoughts on a seventh win in eight games and another magnificent Okay Yokuslu performance.

They also discuss what Albion's transfer policy should be going forward following the confirmation of the loan from MSD Holdings.

The duo asks whether the governing bodies of football could be doing more to protect clubs, with Albion's financial future appearing perilous. 

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Albion Analysis on Bristol C (a): Okay, You're Man Of The Match!27 Dec 202200:51:51
Chris & Pete reflect on the Boxing Day victory at Ashton Gate.

They praise the performances of Okay Yokuslu and Brandon Thomas-Asante as well as looking at the data behind Conor Townsend & Matt Phillips' seasons.

They also offer their thoughts on the possible MSD Holdings loan and the fresh wave of protests planned by Action For Albion.

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Albion Analysis on Cov (a): I Hate Losing Even More Than I Love Winning22 Dec 202200:33:34
Well, it's only taken us nearly a year but we've finally quoted Moneyball in the title :)

Chris & Pete look back on the defeat to Coventry and what went wrong for the Baggies.

They also consider CC's post-match comments and discuss whether there was a deeper meaning to his words...

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Albion Analysis on Rotherham (h): Looking up instead of looking down?19 Dec 202200:55:08
Pete & Chris reflect on the weekend's action as Albion made it five wins on the spin.

They ask whether we should now be looking up the table toward those play-off places rather than concerning ourselves with the bottom 3.

They also myth bust around Grady Diangana and look ahead to the clash with Coventry.

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Thomas & Nade linked while Okay could be on his way13 Jul 202401:14:19

Chris & Pete discuss the latest transfer stories surrounding the Baggies as the club finds themselves linked to Sorba Thomas and Mickael Nade but Okay Yokuslu is rumoured to be moving toward the exit door.


They also discuss the departure of Michael Hefele and the new contract for young talent Fenton Heard.


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Albion Analysis: Sunderland (a): We're Back Again!13 Dec 202201:01:02
Albion returned to action after the World Cup break with a fourth successive win so the lads are back to dissect that victory.

They focus in on the performances of Dike, Rogic, and Wallace and also hail the bravery of Carlos Corberan to go and win the game in the second half.

The discussion also turns to Albion's recent lack of quality, young loan signings and the pair discuss why young players from top clubs seem to not want to join the Baggies.

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Albion Analysis on Stoke (h): Corberan Adapts To Succeed!13 Nov 202200:51:26
Chris & Pete look back on a tremendous ten days that has seen the Baggies win 3 games in a row for the first time since August 2021.

They discuss what has changed since Steve Bruce left the club to cause this incredible turnaround in fortunes.

They also assess some of the top performers against the Potters - Brandon Thomas-Asante, Kyle Bartley, and unsung hero, John Swift.

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Albion Analysis on A Win For Albion & Action For Albion02 Nov 202200:57:30
Chris & Pete discuss a night of protests against Albion's ownership but also a night of success on the pitch as the Baggies registered only their third win of the season against Blackpool.

The pair analyse the impact Carlos Corberan is having on the pitch and discuss Albion's top performers from that victory.

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Albion Analysis on Sheff U (h): Good luck Carlos, you're going to need it!29 Oct 202200:55:29
After another abject display, we pick the bones out of the defeat to Sheffield United.

Chris & Pete discuss the rumours of Albion applying for a sizeable loan and they also give their thoughts on the fan action groups.

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Albion Analysis: We are REALLY scared for our club24 Oct 202201:05:15
With rumours swirling around the financial state of the club, Chris & Pete give their thoughts on what might happen next.

They also address the manager hunt as Carlos Corberan becomes the front-runner for the job.

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Albion Analysis on Reading (a): A Win At Last!16 Oct 202201:02:10
Chris & Pete give their thoughts on the victory over Reading.

They assess the key performances of TGH, Alex Palmer, Jake Livermore, Matt Phillips and Martin Kelly.

Richard Beale's huge contribution to the win is discussed and they also chat about the latest rumours regarding the manager hunt as Steven Schumacher becomes the new bookies' favourite.

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Albion Analysis On The Hunt For A New Manager11 Oct 202200:58:46
In a special extra pod, Pete and Chris look at the candidates to succeed Steve Bruce and offer their opinion on who they'd want.

They also give their thoughts on a very revealing article by Elias Burke in The Athletic which lifted the lid on goings-on behind the scenes at The Hawthorns.

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Albion Analysis on Luton (h): How bad must things get before Gourlay acts?09 Oct 202201:16:28
It's now one win in 13 games so Chris & Pete ask the obvious question; how (at time of recording) is Steve Bruce still in a job?

They consider Ron Gourlay's motivations and ask whether he has the club's best interests at heart.

Also, the guys give their thoughts on a difficult week for Bruce in the media and on social media.

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Albion Analysis on Swansea (h): The Worst Keeper In The League!02 Oct 202200:56:47
After another awful display against Swansea, Chris & Pete run the numbers on David Button's season and they aren't pretty!

They question why Bruce is still picking him and also ask what the future holds for the Baggies manager following another home defeat.

The duo also takes a look at the recent reports regarding the running of the club and some of its financial dealings.

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Albion Analysis on Norwich (a): A Monstrous Month Ahead19 Sep 202201:03:37
Chris & Pete look back on the draw with Norwich and assess how Steve Bruce altered his team and tactics to take on one of the division's top sides.

They also look ahead to a run of 8 games between 1 Oct & 1 Nov which will test Albion's thin squad to its limits.

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Albion Analysis on Joe Wildsmith11 Jul 202400:26:48

Chris speaks to journalist and Derby County fan Szymon Gasiorowski to get the lowdown on Albion's new stopper Joe Wildsmith.


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Albion Analysis on Blues (h): The Button & Bartley Debacle15 Sep 202200:57:27
Chris & Pete look back on a dreadful night in the derby with Blues.

They consider the performances of Button & Bartley as well as Bruce's defensive tactics.

We are also joined later in the pod by The Bear Pit's Elliot Yates who will give us the Stoke perspective on new signing Erik Pieters.

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Albion Analysis on the Deadline Day Mess05 Sep 202201:16:21
Chris & Pete look back on a crazy week at the Baggies.

They try to figure out exactly what went wrong on transfer deadline day and who is to blame.

They ask whether Ron Gourlay has permanently damaged his relationship with the supporters.

The duo also delve into the list of free agents and tell us who they believe Albion should be targetting.

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Albion Analysis on Huddersfield (a): A Week That Could Define Our Season28 Aug 202201:09:43
Pete & Chris reflect on a promising draw away at Huddersfield and admit that the opening six games of the season have made them both change their mind about Steve Bruce.

They also look ahead to a big week for the club off the field as the transfer window draws to an end.

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Albion Analysis: Hull (h) - Do We Have The Best Player In The League?22 Aug 202200:53:39
Chris & Pete reflect on the Hull and Cardiff home games and ask, is Grady Diangana the best player in the league on his day?

They also consider, despite the contrasting results, if there was much difference between the two performances.

The duo also strike back against some of the abuse leveled at skipper Jake Livermore on social media.

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Albion Analysis on Blackburn (a): Lai is selling us short!16 Aug 202200:58:20
Chris and Pete reflect on the defeat to Blackburn but also delve deeper into why the team is not on the right side of the fine margins at the moment.

They consider the finishing, the goalkeeper but also the large sums of money still owed to the club by the owner.

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Albion Analysis Watford (h): A Watershed Moment?10 Aug 202200:49:34
After an extremely positive display in the 1-1 draw with Watford, Pete & Chris give their thoughts on what they saw.

They talk about Steve Bruce's tactical approach to the match, heap praise on the likes of Wallace & Molumby and discuss the change in atmosphere at The Hawthorns.

Also, following confirmation of Dike's injury, there is more chat around potential reinforcements at striker.

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Albion Analysis on Boro (a): A game of two halves01 Aug 202200:47:57
Chris & Pete assess the opening game of Albion's season as the Baggies drew 1-1 away at Middlesbrough.

They discuss Steve Bruce's team selection, the qualities of Wallace & Swift and express concerns over Button's distribution.

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Albion Analysis 22/23 Season Preview26 Jul 202201:01:30
Chris & Pete look ahead to the start of the 22/23 season and give their verdict on how ready this Albion squad is for the challenge ahead.

They also analyse the Baggies' opening day opponents Middlesbrough, give their thoughts on who the major challengers will be in this season's Championship and give some quick-fire predictions.

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Albion Analysis: An Okay Episode19 Jul 202200:57:34
Chris & Pete return to discuss Albion's latest summer signing - Okay Yokuslu.

They also go in-depth on Albion's striker targets and say who they'd sign out of Grabban, Gayle, Armstrong and Archer.

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Albion Analysis On Jed Wallace27 Jun 202201:07:42
Pete and Chris are joined by Millwall fan Jim to hear what the Baggies can expect from new signing Jed Wallace.

Pete and Chris then give their thoughts on some of the rumoured signings such as Choudhury and Lawrence and say whether they think they would be good acquisitions.

The duo also give their view on who they would now like to see moved on from The Hawthorns amid rumours there will be no more incomings without outgoings first.

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Analysing Albion's Summer So Far04 Jul 202401:15:50

After Mowatt, Bartley, Griffiths, Cann and Cleary were tied down to new deals and Ousmane Diakite was snapped up from TSV Hartberg - Chris & Pete consider the business Albion have done so far and discuss what more the club needs to do.


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Albion Analysis Meets Paul Scharner05 Jun 202200:39:30
One of the most forthright interviews on Albion you'll hear.

Paul Scharner talks about his time at the Baggies, goals against Aston Villa, and tells us he wanted the club to be more ambitious at the time.

He also gives his thoughts on the current crop, offers his opinion on why it went so wrong last season, and also discusses the Sporting Director structure and why he thinks it's so important.

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Albion Analysis On John Swift29 May 202200:30:21
Swift by name, Swift by nature.

A shorter but still comprehensive podcast looking at our new signing John Swift and the qualities he brings.

We are joined by Reading fan Jacob Hawley who tells us why Swift was so adored by the Royals' fans.

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Albion Analysis Meets: Jimmy Shan (Part Two)23 May 202200:40:31
In part two, Jimmy talks about the 18/19 season and his 12 games in charge of the Baggies.

He discusses the uncertainty that surrounded the managerial situation at the club, how he found out he was getting the job and those two legs against Villa.

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Albion Analysis Meets: Jimmy Shan (Part One)16 May 202200:41:18
In our first-ever Albion Analysis Meets we speak to former Baggies boss Jimmy Shan.

In part one we talk about his time with the Albion youth setup, and how that youth team produced so many good players. 

Jimmy also gives us an insight into the mentality of current Baggies Taylor Gardner-Hickman and Alex Palmer.

Stay tuned for part two next week when Jimmy will discuss the 18/19 season and his 12 games in charge of the club.

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Albion Analysis: Defenders Special10 May 202200:47:44
It's the turn of the defenders as Chris & Pete continue their assessment of our playing squad.

Who should stay? Who should go?

Clarke or Lenihan?

Were we crazy to give Kean Bryan a contract until 2023?

All questions which will be tackled with the same ferocity as Dara O'Shea goes in for a 50/50!

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Albion Analysis: Midfielders Special03 May 202201:02:09
This week it's the turn of the midfielders to be put under the microscope.

However, Pete & Chris don't just assess our existing squad but also look at some of the free agents the Baggies have been linked with.

Would Rothwell, Swift or Wallace be good signings? Find out what the guys think in this week's Albion Analysis.

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Albion Analysis: Attackers Special26 Apr 202200:52:20
Chris & Pete analyse Albion's existing forward options and determine who should stay and who should go ahead of next season.

They also debate whether Ken Zohore is the worst signing in Albion's history...

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Albion Analysis: Managers Special20 Apr 202201:14:00
With the season effectively ended at Nottingham Forest, Pete & Chris turn their attention to who should be in charge of the Baggies next season.

They've each drawn up a shortlist of managers they'd like to see in the dugout and they give their verdict on whether they'd consider keeping Steve Bruce for the 22/23 season.

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Albion Analysis: Leave or Romaine12 Apr 202200:46:35
After inconsistent Albion dashed any lingering play-off hopes against Stoke on Saturday, Chris and Pete use this pod to look to the future.

They assess whether Romaine Sawyers, Andy Carroll and Matt Clarke should remain at the club next season.

They also discuss who should be Albion's number one next term after Bruce suggested at the weekend it would be one of Button, Palmer or Griffiths.

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Albion Analysis: Looking to the future05 Apr 202200:41:00
With Albion's season effectively ended at Blues on Sunday, Chris & Pete take the opportunity to look to next season.

They discuss the big question of whether Steve Bruce should be our manager next season while also debating if Grant & Robinson are the long-term answer up front and if our defence is the one area of our squad we can be satisfied with?

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Peter Odemwingie speaks to Albion Analysis21 Jun 202401:25:49

This week on the pod we talk to an Albion legend, Baggies' all-time Premier League top scorer Peter Odemwingie.


We discuss his career, why he had so much success at the club, why he wanted to leave and that fateful day at Loftus Road.


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Albion Analysis: That One's a Keeper!22 Mar 202200:44:43
On this week's pod Chris & Pete discuss who might take over from Sam Johnstone as Albion no.1 next season.

We also do some myth-busting around the Baggies' corners and Daryl Dike's injury record.

And, of course, we look back on a disappointing day at Ashton Gate and ask, how did we follow up the Fulham performance with THAT?

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Albion Analysis: It's The Hope That Kills You16 Mar 202200:37:40
They've only gone and made us believe again (well Chris believes anyway).

We look back on an incredible week in which Albion reignited their season with four points at home to Huddersfield and Fulham.

We discuss the blossoming partnership between Robinson and Grant, Chris begs the club to sign Matt Clarke permanently and we also ask why was there such a negative reaction to rumours of Jayson Molumby signing permanently from some fans? 

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Albion Analysis: A win at last!07 Mar 202200:41:32
FINALLY, Chris & Pete have a victory to talk about after the 2-0 win at Hull.

We have a look at what made the difference in that game, was it the switch back to three centre-halves which we had been calling for?

We also analyse Taylor Gardner-Hickman's impact and ask whether Grant is the answer at no.9?

We also have a look at a couple of Hull players who Chris feels could be potential transfer targets for the Baggies this summer.

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