Albion Analysis

24/25 Season Preview

04 Aug 2024

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Chris & Pete look ahead to the new season and also reflect on a crazy week at The Hawthorns.Three players have departed and one has come in so the...

Dood Transfer Special: BTA, CT & Cole

31 Jul 2024

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Albion's resident ITK Dood joins us to discuss a crazy 24 hours in which Albion have made big moves in the transfer market.The Baggies seem to be clea...

Transfer Rumours Galore

30 Jul 2024

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Chris & Pete discuss the major talking points surrounding Albion from this week.They include a fight in a pre-season friendly, links to a host of ...

Albion Analysis on Paddy McNair

26 Jul 2024

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Chris is joined by Jonny from The Boro Breakdown to give us the lowdown on Albion's new signing, Paddy McNair.Jonny tells us just what we can expect f...

Okay, Campbell and the Swiss Ramble

20 Jul 2024

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Chris & Pete discuss the big stories surrounding the Baggies from the last week.They chat about Hull's confirmed interest in Okay Yokuslu, Tyrese ...

Thomas & Nade linked while Okay could be on his way

13 Jul 2024

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Chris & Pete discuss the latest transfer stories surrounding the Baggies as the club finds themselves linked to Sorba Thomas and Mickael Nade but ...

Albion Analysis on Joe Wildsmith

11 Jul 2024

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

Analysing Albion's Summer So Far

04 Jul 2024

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After Mowatt, Bartley, Griffiths, Cann and Cleary were tied down to new deals and Ousmane Diakite was snapped up from TSV Hartberg - Chris & Pete ...

Peter Odemwingie speaks to Albion Analysis

21 Jun 2024

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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 mu...

Summer 2024 Attacker Transfer Targets

13 Jun 2024

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Chris & Pete look at the attacking players they believe Albion should be targeting in the transfer market this summer.They believe there are some ...

Summer 2024 Defensive & Midfield Transfer Targets

06 Jun 2024

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Chris and Pete discuss which defenders and midfielders they believe Albion should be setting their sights on this summer.They also outline which posit...

Keep, Sell or Loan

30 May 2024

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Pete and Chris say what they would do with each member of the current Albion squad - would they keep them, sell them or loan them out?For more from Al...

The Albion Analysis 23/24 Season Review

27 May 2024

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Chris & Pete analyse the moments that defined Albion's campaign, grade the season as a whole and chat about striker targets.For more from Albion A...

Saints (a) Play-Off Second Leg: Unsavoury Scenes

18 May 2024

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Chris & Pete reflect on Albion's exit from the play-offs, they consider the season as a whole and how it should be viewed.Chris also has some stro...

Saints Play-Off First-Leg: The More You Attack, The Less You Defend

12 May 2024

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Chris & Pete reflect on the play-off semi-final first leg against Southampton after the two teams cancelled each other out at The Hawthorns.They d...

Preston (h): Fun In The Sun

05 May 2024

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Albion secured their play-off place with a final day victory over Preston and Chris & Pete have their say on that win.They discuss why the perform...

Sheff Wed (a): Second Half Surrender

28 Apr 2024

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Chris & Pete reflect on Albion's dismal showing in South Yorkshire.They analyse where it all went wrong and say what they believe Albion need to c...

Leicester (a): Proably the best we will ever play & lose!

21 Apr 2024

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Chris & Pete reflect on an incredible game which the Baggies bossed for long periods yet somehow lost!They chat about why that was and discuss the...

Sunderland (h): Important to react but not overreact

14 Apr 2024

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Chris & Pete discuss the defeat to Sunderland and what that means in the big picture of Albion's season.They also chat about some of the reaction ...

Rotherham (h): One More Win?

11 Apr 2024

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Chris & Pete reflect on the 2-0 win over Rotherham and discuss what we need to ensure a play-off place.For more from Albion Analysis follow us on ...

Stoke (a): Chaos Theory

07 Apr 2024

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Chris & Pete reflect on a game at Stoke which was about as unpredictable as the weather.They discuss Albion's dip in form even if results have rem...

The Easter Weekend: The Comeback Kings

01 Apr 2024

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Chris & Pete reflect on a duo of draws for Albion after the packed Easter schedule.They chat about the Baggies newfound ability to come from behin...

Ask Albion Analysis

25 Mar 2024

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In this special episode, Chris & Pete answer your burning questions.We discuss matchday food, who we'd like to face in the play-offs, how current ...

Steve Hermon on The Shilen Patel Interview

21 Mar 2024

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Chris & Pete are joined by BBC Radio WM's Steve Hermon to chat about new Baggies owner, Shilen Patel.Steve was recently granted an exclusive sit-d...

Bristol C (h): Phenomenal Full-Backs

17 Mar 2024

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Chris & Pete chat about the win over Bristol City and are full of praise for Albion's full-backs.They also discuss Mikey Johnston's current vein o...

Huddersfield (a): The Good, The Bad & The Okay

10 Mar 2024

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Chris & Pete discuss a crazy game at The John Smiths Stadium as Albion come back from a goal down to win 4-1.They chat about Magic Mikey's magnifi...

QPR (a): We Aren't Okay without Yokuslu or Townsend

07 Mar 2024

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Chris & Pete reflect on a breathless game at Loftus Road that was jam-packed full of talking points.For more from Albion Analysis follow us on X, ...

Coventry (h): He's Electric

02 Mar 2024

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Chris & Pete look back on the 2-1 win over fellow play-off chasers Coventry.The pair analyse Mikey Johnston's stunning start to his Albion career ...

Hull (a): In Carlos We Trust!

25 Feb 2024

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Chris & Pete give their thoughts on the away draw at Hull and also sum up a big week in the race for the play-offs.They also ask why some continue...

Plymouth (a): You Make Your Own Luck

21 Feb 2024

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Chris & Pete give their thoughts immediately after Albion's 2-0 away win at Plymouth.The duo praise the Baggies for their incredible second-half d...

The Takeover with Ali Jones

19 Feb 2024

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Chris & Pete sit down with Action For Albion's Ali Jones to get the full lowdown on the proposed takeover, Albion's new owner, and what this means...

Southampton (h): Saints and Sinners

18 Feb 2024

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Pete and Chris give their reaction to Albion's Friday night defeat to Southampton at The Hawthorns.They also analyse an interesting night for the offi...

Cardiff (h): Fantastic Mr Furlong

14 Feb 2024

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Chris & Pete reflect on another home win, this time against Cardiff City.They highlight the outstanding form of Darnell Furlong and discuss how Ca...

Ipswich (a): For He's A Jolly Good Fellows

11 Feb 2024

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Chris & Pete give their thoughts on Albion's 2-2 draw at Ipswich.They are full of praise for the performance of Tom Fellows, highlight the moment ...

Blues (h): The Importance of Options

04 Feb 2024

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Chris & Pete discuss the win over Birmingham as the Baggies' January signings make an impact.They also highlight Darnell Furlong's display and cha...

NI Head of Elite Player Development Andy Waterworth on Callum Marshall

01 Feb 2024

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Chris chats with a man who knows all about our new signing Callum Marshall, Northern Ireland's Head of Elite Player Development Andy Waterworth.He tel...

Wolves H: FA Cup 4th Round

29 Jan 2024

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Chris & Pete reflect on the defeat to Wolves and all the incidents surrounding the game.They also give their thoughts on Albion's new signing Call...

Norwich (a): Jekyll & Hyde

21 Jan 2024

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Chris & Pete reflect on the defeat to Norwich and ask the bigger question, why are we so good at home and not so good away?The duo also challenge ...

Albion Analysis on Andi Weimann

15 Jan 2024

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Chris & Pete give the lowdown on Albion's new signing Andreas Weimann.We also get the Bristol City view on the Austrian from Ben from Robins On To...

Blackburn (h): Brilliant Brandon ravages Rovers

14 Jan 2024

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Chris and Pete reflect on the home win over Blackburn and focus on Brandon Thomas-Asante's outstanding performance at centre-forward.They also chat ab...

Aldershot(h): The Kids Are Alright

08 Jan 2024

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Chris & Pete discuss Albion's FA Cup victory over non-league Aldershot.They focus on the eye-catching displays from Albion's youngsters, in partic...

Swansea (a): A Game Too Far

01 Jan 2024

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Chris & Pete reflect on the defeat to Swansea as Albion make it 52 years without an away win on New Year's Day.They talk about how the squad is be...

Leeds (h): A Masterclass To End 2023

30 Dec 2023

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Chris & Pete reflect on the win over Leeds as Corberan's men turn in one of the performances of the season.They discuss the mentality and leadersh...

Norwich (h): Wallace Is On It

27 Dec 2023

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Chris & Pete reflect on the Boxing Day win over Norwich City.They discuss the wonderful double act of Swift & Wallace, celebrate another magni...

Boro (a): A Nightmare Before Christmas

24 Dec 2023

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Chris & Pete reflect on the dismal defeat to Middlesbrough.They discuss how much we are missing Matt Phillips and how are attack is suffering with...

Stoke (h): Defending Defenders

18 Dec 2023

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Chris & Pete discuss the draw with Stoke as well as the mid-week win over Rotherham.They consider Carlos Corberan's interesting post-match comment...

Sunderland (a): Start Protecting Players

09 Dec 2023

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Chris & Pete discuss what they deem to be Albion's "worst performance of the season".However, they are left infuriated by the officiating after Da...

Cardiff (a) & Leicester (h): You win some, you lose some

03 Dec 2023

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Chris & Pete reflect on a week in which Albion were victorious at Cardiff but then had to stomach late heartache at home to Leicester City.The duo...

Ipswich (h): A masterclass in counter-attacking football

26 Nov 2023

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Chris & Pete look back on the win over second-placed Ipswich as the Baggies completely nullify the best attack in the Championship.They also discu...

SPECIAL: 23 from 23

19 Nov 2023

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In this international break special, Chris & Pete go through each team in the Championship and highlight one player they would like to see in the ...

Saints (a): Indispensable Alex

12 Nov 2023

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Chris & Pete reflect on the defeat to Southampton and, despite the result, find a great deal of positives to discuss.They also chat about whether ...

Hull (h): It isn't how much of the ball you have, it's how you use it

06 Nov 2023

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Chris & Pete reflect on the 3-1 win over Hull and ask if there has been a clear shift in the players' mentality under Corberan.They also look at A...

Coventry (a): King Carlos Conquers Cov

01 Nov 2023

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Chris & Pete reflect on the victory at Coventry as Carlos Corberan's men go fifth after 7 clean sheets in the last 9 games.They discuss how Corber...

The Corberan Anniversary Special

27 Oct 2023

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Chris & Pete reflect on a year under Carlos Corberan's management and consider how far we've come and how players have developed.They also look ba...

Plymouth (h): A Stale Stalemate

22 Oct 2023

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Chris & Pete reflect on the goalless draw with Plymouth.They consider Albion's attacking options without John Swift and also ask if it's time for ...

The Season So Far with Joe Chapman

18 Oct 2023

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Chris is joined this week by Birmingham Live's Joe Chapman to reflect on the season so far.They assess Albion's progression under Carlos Corberan and ...

Blues (a): A Reffing Disgrace

08 Oct 2023

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After an up and down week Chris & Pete give their thoughts on Albion's two games.They discuss at length Albion's defeat to Birmingham and the deci...

Preston (a): Our Most Upbeat Pod EVER!

01 Oct 2023

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Chris & Pete analyse the 4-0 win at Deepdale in our most upbeat episode ever!The duo consider the top performers as Albion ended Preston's 100% ho...

Millwall (h): Horses For Courses

24 Sep 2023

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Chris & Pete look back on the goalless draw with Milwall and, what they believe was, a positive performance from The Baggies.They also chat about ...

Bristol C (a): Should Super Subs Start?

17 Sep 2023

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Chris & Pete offer their thoughts on the goalless draw at Ashton Gate.They discuss the positives of Albion's second-half display while asking why ...

Recruitment Special with Stuart White

12 Sep 2023

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In this special episode, Chris chats to Albion's former Head of Scouting and Head of UK Recruitment, Stuart White.He tells us how a transfer window wo...

Huddersfield (h): Near Post Nightmares

03 Sep 2023

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Chris & Pete look back on the 2-1 defeat to Huddersfield and, as we go into the international break, assess where we are overall as a team.They co...

Middlesbrough (h): Player Development Paying Off

28 Aug 2023

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Chris & Pete reflect on the 4-2 win over Middlesbrough.They discuss how Carlos Corberan is evolving the team & players.The duo also chat about...

Transfer Special with Joe Chapman

25 Aug 2023

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With a week to go in the transfer window, Chris is joined by Birmingham Live's Joe Chapman to discuss potential ins and outs at The Hawthorns.The pair...

Leeds(a): Chaos From Corners

19 Aug 2023

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Chris & Pete reflect on the draw away at Leeds United and consider whether it was a good result.They look at the key performers and also debate wh...

Swansea (h): Game Of Throw-Ins (And Corners)

13 Aug 2023

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Chris & Pete reflect on the victory over Swansea.They discuss the key performers and a crazy end to the match which saw the Baggies nearly throw i...

Blackburn A: The Kipre Conundrum

06 Aug 2023

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Chris & Pete look back on the opening-day defeat to Blackburn and aim to unpick the reasons why the Baggies were beaten.They discuss Corberan's te...

Albion Analysis on Josh Maja

01 Aug 2023

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Chris & Pete check out the data surrounding our new signing, Josh Maja.They also offer their thoughts on the other Albion transfer rumours which s...

Albion Analysis: The Palmer Drama

30 Jul 2023

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Chris & Pete discuss the news that has dominated the headlines since Saturday - Alex Palmer's potential move to Luton.They also preview the campai...

Albion Analysis on Jeremy Sarmiento

26 Jul 2023

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Chris & Pete are joined by journalist and Brighton fan Kathrin Dick who gives her thoughts on Albion's new loan signing, Jeremy Sarmiento.After a ...

Albion Analysis: The Fellowship of the Wing

23 Jul 2023

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Chris & Pete reflect on the recent pre-season friendlies and assess how Albion are shaping up ahead of the new season.There is a particular focus ...

Albion Analysis Meets Mike Scott

09 Jul 2023

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Albion Analysis sits down with Mike Scott, the former leader of Albion's Youth Development Programme.He talks about the myriad of talents he's seen co...

Albion Analysis: Dara Departs & Transfer Rumours Galore!

25 Jun 2023

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Chris & Pete discuss the club's first major sale of the transfer window and whether it might be the first of many.They discuss which players they'...

Albion Analysis: Changes At The Top & A Potential Buyer

16 Jun 2023

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Chris & Pete discuss the breaking news surrounding Mohamed Elkashashy & Chris Farnell's reported interest in buying West Bromwich Albion.They ...

Albion Analysis Meets Nathan Ellington

09 Jun 2023

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Nathan Ellington sits down with Chris & Pete to discuss his two seasons at the club.He opens up about how he joined the Baggies, his relationships...

Albion Analysis Meets Keith Downing

02 Jun 2023

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Chris & Pete sit down with Keith Downing to discuss his highly eventful time at West Bromwich Albion.They discuss everything from working in the y...

Albion Analysis' Squad Analysis: Forwards

26 May 2023

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Chris & Pete assess the attacking options in the Albion squad, say who they think should stay, who should go and identify some summer transfer tar...

Albion Analysis' Squad Analysis: Midfielders

20 May 2023

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Chris & Pete assess Albion's midfield options.They say who they feel should stay and go out of the existing squad and suggest potential new signin...

Albion Analysis' Squad Analysis: Goalkeepers & Defenders

13 May 2023

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Chris & Pete assess Albion's defensive options, say which player should stay, which should be sold, and also offer some suggestions for transfer t...

The Albion Analysis Season Review

10 May 2023

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Albion's season ended in disappointment at Swansea as the Baggies narrowly missed out on the play-offs.In this week's episode, Chris & Pete reflec...

Albion Analysis on Norwich (h): Hope Springs Eternal

30 Apr 2023

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Chris & Pete reflect on the huge win over Norwich which keeps the Baggies' play-off hopes alive (just).They assess the key performers from that ga...

Albion Analysis on Sheff U (a): You've Got To Take Your Chances

26 Apr 2023

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Chris & Pete reflect on Albion's second defeat in a few days as the Baggies are once more punished for being wasteful in front of goal.They also a...

Albion Analysis on Sundaerland (h): Missed chances result in a missed opportunity

23 Apr 2023

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Chris & Pete reflect on the defeat to Sunderland as Albion squander a huge opportunity in the play-off race.They consider Corberan's reasons for n...

Albion Analysis on Blackpool (a): A Huge Night In The Play-Off Race

18 Apr 2023

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Chris & Pete jump on straight after the final whistle at Bloomfield Road to discuss a huge win for the Baggies.Once again it was a game of two hal...

Albion Analysis on Stoke A: He's In Your Head

16 Apr 2023

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Chris & Pete reflect upon the vital win over Stoke and assess how Albion transformed their dismal first half display to boss the second half and w...

Albion Analysis on the Easter Weekend: Lacking players, leadership & courage

11 Apr 2023

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Chris & Pete reflect on the Easter weekend and ask how on Earth Albion still have a chance of the play-offs after one point from two games.They co...

Albion Analysis: A Big Week On & Off The Pitch

02 Apr 2023

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In this bumper 90-minute podcast Chris & Pete look back on a huge week for the Baggies.They consider what the club's accounts mean for the fu...

Albion Analysis on Cardiff (a): Keeping Things In Perspective

16 Mar 2023

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Chris & Pete discuss the disappointing draw away at Cardiff and the decisions which led to it.They debate whether some of the reaction to the resu...

Albion Analysis on Wigan & Huddersfield (h): One Nil To The Albion

12 Mar 2023

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Chris & Pete look back on a literal six-pointer of a week as the Baggies defeated Wigan & Huddersfield at The Hawthorns.They also discuss the ...

Albion Analysis on Hull (a): The return of xGFC from the Black Country

04 Mar 2023

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Pete and Chris analyse the defeat to Hull and ask how we managed to lose despite dominating all the stats.  They also question whether we need a lef...

Albion Analysis on Boro (h): Fortress Hawthorns

27 Feb 2023

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Chris & Pete discuss another home win and another home clean sheet as Middlesbrough became the latest team to be dispatched in B71.They also refle...

Albion Analysis on Watford (a): A Failed Experiment

21 Feb 2023

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Chris & Pete react to the Monday night defeat at Vicarage Road just minutes after the final whistle.They analyse a real game of two halves and dis...

Albion Analysis on Blues (a): Time to unButton?

12 Feb 2023

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Chris & Pete look back at the defeat to Blues and tackle the burning question - should Corberan drop David Button?They also ask why Albion struggl...

Albion Analysis: Will he stay or will he go?

06 Feb 2023

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This podcast is supported by Manscaped.Get 20% OFF and free shipping with promo code UPTHEBAGGIES at MANSCAPED.com!No Pete this week so Chris is joine...

Albion Analysis on Bristol C (a): A cup exit but hope of arrivals

30 Jan 2023

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Albion Analysis is supported by Manscaped.comChris & Pete look back on the FA Cup defeat to Bristol City and also ahead to the end of the transfer...

Albion Analysis Discusses Action For Albion with Ali Jones

24 Jan 2023

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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...

Albion Analysis on Burnley (a): A rare defeat and a rare mistake

22 Jan 2023

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Chris & Pete reflect on the defeat to Burnley.They ask whether Carlos Corberan made rare mistakes against both the Clarets and Chesterfield in mid...

Albion Analysis on Luton (a): A Clear Shift In Mentality

15 Jan 2023

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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 th...

Albion Analysis on Chesterfield (a): An Eye Opening Display

08 Jan 2023

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Chris & Pete discuss what we learned about Albion's fringe players in the FA Cup draw with Chesterfield.They also give their thoughts on Bran...

Albion Analysis on Reading (h): Our Message To Gourlay & The Owners

03 Jan 2023

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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 Molu...