by David Wilson on September 1, 2010
For the first time Premier League teams had to name a 25-man squad for the first half of the EPL season and there was a couple of surprises.
All 20 clubs had to submit a squad of up to 25 players containing no more than 17 players who do not qualify as homegrown. Homegrown players are classed as players who “irrespective of his nationality or age, has been registered with any club affiliated to the Football Association or the Football Association of Wales for a period, continuous or not, of three entire seasons or 36 months prior to his 21st birthday”. Read more... (1279 words, 1 image, estimated 5:07 mins reading time)
by Damian Cooper on August 3, 2010
West Bromwich Albion FC are today’s team to have their Premier League credentials examined. The side who have bounced between the divisions in recent seasons, had an impressive campaign last term in Roberto Di Matteo’s first season in charge. The manager is not a former player you would have picked to have taken up the mantle of being the boss, but he has done, and with good success. Read more... (537 words, 1 image, estimated 2:09 mins reading time)
by Damian Cooper on July 18, 2010
West Bromwich Albion have been the representatives of the gulf between the Premier League and the second tier in recent seasons. Albion were relegated from the top flight in 2003, 2007 and 2009. In the interceding years, and including last season they were promoted back to the upper tier in 2005, 2008 and 2010. The record clearly sends the message that the club are too good for the Championship, but not good enough for the Premier League. Read more... (506 words, 1 image, estimated 2:01 mins reading time)
by Damian Cooper on June 17, 2010
On the day that the Premier League fixtures were announced, the new boys in the competition will have been reminded (if they needed reminding) of the tough task that lies ahead.
Newcaste United spent just one season in the Championship, and former back room staff member Chris Hughton remains at the helm. West Brom fans will be hoping to stay in one place for a bit longer than usual, as their side continue to bounce between the divisions. As for Blackpool, they must be delirious. Read more... (498 words, 1 image, estimated 1:60 mins reading time)
by The Yank on December 1, 2008
Nickname(s): The Baggies, The Throstles, West Brom
2008/2009 Position: 20th
2007/2008 Finish: 1st (Championship)
Coach: Tony Mowbray (England)
Stadium: The Hawthorns (28,003 capacity)
Key Players: Scott Carson, James Morrison, Roman Bednar
History:
The Baggies were founded in 1878 as the West Bromwich Strollers and they have played at the same venue, The Hawthorns, since 1900. They have only captured one championship in England’s top tier (1919/1920). In addition, they have struggled greatly since the 1980s. However, their recent stint of good play has vaulted them back in the Prem. Read more... (249 words, estimated 60 secs reading time)
