THE LIQUIDATOR
Episodes
SEEING RED OVER LIVERMORE
10 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
More inconsequential wittering about West Bromwich Albion with Adrian and Chris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
VAL OUT! BRUCE IN?
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian and Chris on the departure of Valerian Ismael. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
FLARES, CHAIRS AND...ANDY CARROLL??? (P.S. VAL OUT!)
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
More inconsequential witterings about West Bromwich Albion with Adrian and Chris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
THE POSH - AND THE PYTHON
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
More inconsequential wittering about West Bromwich Albion with Chris and Adrian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
DIKE D DAY; ALBION THAT
16 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
More inconsequential wittering about West Bromwich Albion with Adrian and Chris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
FA CUP GATE CRASHER
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
More inconsequential witterings about West Bromwich Albion with Adrian and Chris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
RED CARD SPELLS DANGER; A SONG FOR DIKE; IS OUR KEEPER A "KEEPER"?
03 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
More inconsequential wittering about West Bromwich Albion with Adrian and Chris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
LAI BACK...AND THINK OF BARNSLEY
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Otherwise known as the Bacon Slicer Episode. Yep it's more inconsequential wittering about WBA with Adrian Goldberg and Chris Lepkowski. Hosted on A...
BIG VAL'S COVID BUSTERS; OH NOT AN ATMOSPHERE: BARNSLEY JINX
12 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
More inconsequential witterings about THE Albion with Adrian and Chris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SENT TO COVENTRY; DWIGHT GAYLE; FAN PROTESTS
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ade and Chris with more inconsequential wittering about the Baggies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
VAL WALKS A TIGHTROPE; FRANK BURROWS R.I.P.
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian and Chris discuss the possible departure of Valerian Ismael- and ask who'd be making the big decision. Plus Frank Burrows R.I.P. - a fond far...
BIG VAL: COULD SOMEONE ELSE DO A BETTER JOB?
21 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After Albion's fourth consecutive away defeat, Chris and Adrian ask if another manager such as Daniel Farke or Frank Lampard could do a better job tha...
GRORTY DICK SPECIAL
14 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian and Chris chat to Simon Wright about his book "Is That The New One" a compilation of the Grorty Dick fanzine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...
MOLUMBY MUST PLAY; FICKLE FANS; FAREWELL COLIN; POPPY DAY
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
More inconsequential witterings about the Albion with Chris and Adrian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
REFFING HELL; THE CAPTAIN'S ARMBAND; OWNERSHIP MURK
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
More inconsequential Baggies chat with Adrian and Chris, including dodgy reffing and an equally bad team selection at Fulham; plus the ongoing puzzle ...
WHAT A DIFFERENCE A GAME MAKES; VOMITORIES; FRIDGE MAN; HIGH ANXIETY
24 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
More inconsequential Baggies chat from Chris and Adrian, who think they can explain why Albion were so much better against Bristol City than against...
HAPPY NOT HAPPY; TROY DEENEY; TICKET OFFICE TROUBLES; NIGEL PEARSON
17 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Beating Blues 1-0 in a local derby was enjoyable - but many Baggies fans were dissatisfied with the style of football served up by Valerian Ismael's t...
ENGLAND'S NUMBER ONE; VACCINATIONS; NEWCASTLE TAKEOVER; BEST GROUNDS
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
An international break can't keep Adrian and Chris down - not when Baggies keeper Sam Johnstone is wearing the England goalkeeper's jersey. But wher...
FRIDAY NIGHT FEVER; FOOTBALL PROGRAMMES; STOKE AND CARDIFF AWAY
02 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It seems like an endless parade of Friday night football at the moment for the Baggies. Adrian and Chris discuss the pros and cons of TV deals that ...
JEKYLL & HYDE ALBION; BOOS AND BOOZE; TRAFFIC TROUBLE; BUTTER PIES
26 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Albion briefly went top of the table with a Friday night victory against QPR, but until the final 20 minutes it was another unimpressive performance. ...
VAL BALL; OFFENSIVE CHANTS; PRESTON PUBS; JIMMY GREAVES
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Some supporters are already losing patience with new boss Valerian Ismael and his style of even though Albion are undefeated - Adrian and Chris disc...
LEAGUE LEADERS. MILLWAR! RACIST FAN LIFE BAN.
12 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Loads for Adrian and Chris to discuss this week, as the Baggies forced their way to the top of the Championship table on the back of a draw against Mi...
TRANSFER DEADLINE DOLDRUMS/PETER BARNES
05 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian and Chris assess a transfer window when the Baggies did zero business on deadline day. Plus Peter Barnes remembered.Presented by Adrian Goldb...
FERGIE TIME: THE CORRECT USE OF TOWELS; SIR GARY RETURNS
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After a last gasp winner against Peterborough, Adrian and Chris revel in Albion's ability to make the most of "Fergie Time" - not least against Sir Al...
VALERIAN: THE BAGGIES' DR FEELGOOD
22 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After three wins in a row, Adrian and Chris decide that Valerian Ismael is the Baggies Dr Feelgood.Sponsored by BCTGPlease support Smethwick Foodban...
BIG VAL - FIRST IMPRESSIONS
15 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian is joined by guest presenter Sarah Robinson of Proud Baggies to discuss the first couple of games under new Albion manager Valerian 'Big Val' I...
PRE SEASON SPECIAL; SHAREHOLDERS MEETING
31 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian and Chris assess the Baggies season ahead under new boss Valerian Ismael, while Adrian reports on a Shareholders Meeting called to discuss a £...
ISMAEL APPOINTED
19 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian and freelance sports journalist Chris Lepkowski discuss the appointment of Valerian Ismail as the new Baggies Head Coach. They're joined by L...
DOWLING DEPARTS: ALBION IN CRISIS
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The departure of Sporting and Technical Director Luke Dowling "by mutual consent" has left Albion in crisis. No manager has been appointed since the...
SEASON FINALE; NO BAGGIES BUYERS; HIGHLIGHTS AND LOWLIGHTS
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Adrian reflect on a fourth successive defeat (at Leeds) to round off a mostly miserable season for the Baggies, and choose their highlights ...
BIG SAM QUITS - WHO'S NEXT?
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Adrian discuss the decision by Sam Allardyce to quit the Hawthorns hotseat at the end of the season - and assess some of the contenders to r...
BAGGIES LOSE THEIR STRIPES; LIVARPOOL; ROY'S RETURN?
16 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In another Liquidator exclusive, Chris reveals that Albion are ditching their traditional stripes for a new - and inevitably controversial - "pengui...
RELEGATION RECKONING
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Defeat at Arsenal has confirmed Albion's relegation to the Championship. Adrian and Chris assess where responsibility lies.Presented by Adrian Goldb...
DERBY DAY DRAW; PEREIRA DILEMMA; UNDER 18's YOUTH CUP SEMI
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Albion remain undefeated at home by Wolves since 1996 after a rain-lashed 1-1 draw at The Hawthorns. This excellent news has to be balanced by the f...
CHAMPIONSHIP HERE WE COME
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As if following the Baggies wasn't hard enough at the moment, Chris has to negotiate a faulty heating system, and Adrian is struggling with the after ...
SUPERLEAGUE SHENANIGENS/BIG DAVE/BAGGIES ACCOUNTS
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Even though WBA were without a game this weekend, there are no shortage of talking points of Chris, Adrian, and their special guest football finance e...
PROUD TO BE A BAGGIE AGAIN/THIS MEANS VAR
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Albion have won back to back games for the first time this season, giving Chris and Adrian wild hopes of survival. In amongst the celebrations of a ...
CHELSEA SWAGGER/BAGGIES FOR SALE/LIQUIDATOR WINNERS
04 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Albion beat Chelsea 5-2 at Stamford Bridge, prompting Chris and Adrian to ask if this was the club's best performance of the Premier League era.Plus m...
THE ROBBO EPISODE
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Double promotion winner ex Baggies left back Paul Robinson joins Adrian and Chris to discuss success under Gary Megson and Tony Mowbray. Paul also exp...
RUNNERS AND RIDERS; DYING FLY; BOARDROOM BUST-UP?
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After a 1-0 defeat to Crystal Palace, the Baggies are nailed on for relegation to the Championship so Chris and Adrian consider the "runners and rider...
BIG SAM IN? PLANNING FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's unusual for fans to call for a manager to be kept on in the face of impending relegation but Adrian and Chris agree that Sam Allardyce should be ...
THE GREATEST ESCAPE? PLUS LEE MASON AND THE VAR FARCE
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian and Chris discuss the permutations of Albion's survival hopes after a rare 1-0 victory against Brighton - a match overshadowed by more VAR cont...
THE PAUL SCHARNER EPISODE
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Former Baggies star Paul Scharner joins Chris and Adrian to set out a vision for West Bromwich Albion that extends beyond mere survival in The Premier...
MAN UNITED DRAW; SAIDO BERAHINO; ROY HODGSON REMEMBERED
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Adrian assess Albion's new players after a creditable 1-1 draw against Manchester United. Plus Saido Berahino re-assessed and Roy Hodgson ...
IS BIG SAM THE NEW PARDEW? SHANGHAI SURPRISE; THE SHREWSBURY COFFIN
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is Sam Allardyce the new Alan Pardew? Chris and Adrian discuss the underwhelming start made by the new Baggies boss.Plus surprise news of a civil co...
TINKERMAN SAM; DEADLINE DEALINGS;BAGGIES RACISM
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As the transfer deadline approaches, Albion are still struggling for following a 0-5 defeat to Manchester City with a 2-2 draw against fellow struggle...
KIERAN MAGUIRE ON THE BAGGIES BOARDROOM BALL OF CONFUSION
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Football Finance expert Kieran Maguire joins Chris and Adrian to discuss the Baggies Boardroom Ball of Confusion. Guochuan Lai is in overall charge ...
DERBY DELIGHT; ALLY ROB REMEMBERS CYRILLE AND JEFF; AND AN ARRESTING STORY
18 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Adrian and Chris for this episode is Baggies (and Wolves) legend Ally Robertson who discusses the Baggies victory in the Black Country derby -...
OH! WE DON'T LIKE TO BE BESIDE THE SEASIDE; MATHEUS MYSTERY; DERBY DILEMMA
11 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It was the "shock" result that many Baggies fans expected. Chris and Adrian pick over the bones of Albion's short-lived FA Cup campaign following de...
JANUARY WINDOW SHOPPING; SACK THE BOARD; 85/86 REVISITED
04 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are Albion on course to repeat their worst ever top flight season on 1985/86? How do you remove a Board of Directors who have taken your club backwa...
KLOPP CLIPPED; BIG SAM'S MASK; SJ MUST STAY
28 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Big Sam's second game in charge gave Albion fans a welcome Christmas bonus - a thoroughly unexpected but well deserved 1-1 draw at Liverpool. Sam's ...
BIG SAM'S DERBY DEBUT DRUBBING; CHARITY BEGINS AT HOME (PT 2)
21 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A derby day drubbing at the hands of Aston Villa marked Sam Allardyce's debut in the Baggies hot seat. Adrian and Chris examine which players are li...
SLAVEN OUT; BIG SAM IN?
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A special midweek episode of the podcast marking the dismissal of Slaven Bilic as Head Coach, despite an unexpected 1-1 draw at Man City.Could Big Sam...
THE GARRY THOMPSON EPISODE; FAREWELL SLAV?
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Another defeat for the Baggies - this time against Newcastle - has left Head Coach Slaven Bilic in a perilous position. Adrian and Chris decide, r...
PALACE COUP: BREXIT BAGGIES; HAWTHORNS HOMECOMING?
07 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After a 5-1 thrashing by Crystal Palace, Adrian and Chris discuss the VAR-assisted sending off Matheus Pereira which changed the course of the game;...
BLADES BLUNTED; BAGGIES BIDDING WARS; STATUE-GATE
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Adrian celebrate Albion's first win of the season against Sheffield United; and consider the likelihood of the sale of the club now that hal...
WE WUZ ROBBED; "TAKEOVER TALKS" REVEALED; BATTLE OF BRAMALL LANE
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
No shortage of talking points this week - the feeling among Baggies fans that "we wuz robbed" by refeering decisions away at Manchester United leads A...
THE DARYL BURGESS EPISODE
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Former Baggies defender Daryl Burgess - a veteran of more than 300 appearances for Albion - joins Chris and Adrian to discuss his best and worst manag...
BILIC HOKEY COKEY, MORE YASHA GE, NOBBY STILES R.I.P. WEST BROM PUBS
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We're packing it all into this bumper episode. We have news of a poll which shows overwhelming support for Slaven Bilic, Baggies shareholders asking...
BILIC OUT? CHARITY BEGINS AT HOME. WHO'S YASHA GE?
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the aftermath of a disappointing defeat to Fulham which sees Albion drop into the bottom three, Baggies fans are starting to ask questions of Head ...
BILIC BEWILDERED; ODEMWINGIE HAT TRICK
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is Slaven Bilic about to quit? The rumours were swirling after the Baggies Head Coach made known his displeasure over the sale of Ahmed Hegazi. A...
PETER ODEMWINGIE'S DEADLINE DAY EXCLUSIVE
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Former Baggies star Peter Odemwingie pulls no punches in this exclusive interview as he reveals his own story of the transfer that never was - his Dea...
BAGGIES OWNERSHIP RIDDLE; PAY PER VIEW: RICK PARRY
12 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Adrian are joined this week by football finance expert Kieran Maguire from Liverpool University.On the agenda? A curious puzzle about Albi...
SAINTS ALIVE, BAGGIES HALF ASLEEP; BOMBER BROWN AT 75
05 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Another heavy defeat for the Baggies and Chris admits the "first seeds of doubt" are starting to creep in about Slaven's management. WBA, he says, l...
CHELSEA DAGGER; HANDBALL AND VAR; SAM JOHNSTONE; TOM SILK
27 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Loads for Adrian and Chris to talk about this time, with the main feature being a 3-3 draw against title chasing Chelsea. Given that the Baggies wer...
WHERE'S THE MONEY GONE? BAGGIES FOR SALE? THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD
21 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With Albion struggling to find the cash to buy new signings to lift them off the bottom of the table, Adrian and Chris break down where the club's TV ...
LEICESTER TESTER
13 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Blimey - that was some introduction to the Premier League. A 3-0 drubbing by Leicester. Adrian and Chris discuss transfer options, Slaven Bilic's bo...
PREMIER PREVIEWS AND PREDICTIONS FOR 20/21
06 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian and Chris discuss Albion's close season signings, and predict where they think the Baggies will finish in the Premier League in the 2020/21camp...
FIXTURES RELEASED; RED AND YELLOW THIRD KIT; OLI BURKE
23 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the second Liquidator summer special, Adrian and Chris pore over the new fixtures; get misty eyed about the Baggies retro yellow and red third kit;...
SUMMER SPECIAL: MARK JENKINS, NICOLAS ANELKA AND "KEN"
07 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It might be the close season but life is anything but dull at The Hawthorns. Chief Executive Mark Jenkins, who served Albion for 18 years in two spe...
SEASON FINALE: THE NEW KIT, WHO TO KEEP, AND PLAYER OF THE YEAR
27 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this final episode of the season, Adrian and Chris discuss the Baggies new retro "barcode" kit, ruminate on the areas where Albion's squad needs im...
WE ARE PREMIER LEAGUE: PROMOTION SPECIAL
22 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian and Chris celebrate the Baggies promotion to the Premier League.Presented by Adrian Goldberg and Chris LepkowskiProduced by Adrian Goldberg Hos...
LAST CHANCE SALOON
19 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Albion go into the final week of the regular season knowing that a win against QPR will guarantee automatic promotion - despite dreadful performance a...
ALBION'S LOAN RANGERS; AND IN PRAISE OF ROMAINE SAWYERS
12 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As well as reflecting on recent performances against Blackburn and Derby, Adrian and Chris assess the prospects of Albion's four loan signings; and re...
"DON'T CALL HIM CAMEL, HE'LL GET THE HUMP"
05 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian and Chris discuss recent West Bromwich Albion games against Hull City and Sheffield Wednesday, and aim to predict the final points titles for t...
THE ALBION ACADEMY; PLUS BEE STUNG AT BRENTFORD
28 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With the impending departure at a cut price fee of Baggies Acadamy graduate Nathan Ferguson, Adrian and Chris debate the merits of having a youth set-...
IT'S FOOTBALL, JIM - BUT NOT AS WE KNOW IT
21 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After a three month hiatus in live football because of Coronavirus, Adrian Goldberg and Chris Lepkowski reflect on the return of the EFLChampionship a...
FROM BUZAGLO TO BALIS; AND FOOTBALL REALLY IS BACK
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Liquidator co-host Chris Lepkowski gives us an exclusive preview of his book "From Buzaglo to Balis" which chronicles Baggies history from 1991 to...
THANKS, BRUNTY! AND FOOTBALL IS BACK (SORT OF...)
08 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian Goldberg and Chris Lepkowski offer an appreciation of Baggies captain Chris Brunt who has announced that he'll be leaving the club at the end o...
RICHARD SNEEKES
01 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Richard Sneekes was a star player in a period when many Albion fans doubted whether the club would ever play in the top flight again. He played 251 ...
DAWN ASTLE: UP FOR THE CUP
25 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we mark the 52nd anniversary of Albion winning their last major trophy - the FA Cup Final in 1968 against Everton. Dawn Astle, daugh...
SUPERBOB: BOB TAYLOR
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Baggies legend "Super" Bob Taylor spends time with Adrian Goldberg and Chris Lepkowski.While you're here don't forget to visit the Smethwick Foodbank ...
HE COMES FROM AUSTRIA - PAUL SCHARNER
10 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Baggies cult hero Paul Scharner reminisces with Adrian Goldberg and Chris Lepkowski about his two seasons at The Hawthorns (2010-2012) under Roberto D...
PEREIRA, THE GREAT ESCAPE, AND THE ONES THAT GOT AWAY
03 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week a wide ranging chat encompassing the possible outcome of the Championship season; an extension to the deadline by which Albion have to sign ...
KEVIN DONOVAN: 1993 AND ALL THAT
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Former Baggies midfielder Kevin Donovan recalls the 1992-93 promotion season which culminated in a Wembley play-off final attended by 42,000 WBA fans....
LAURIE, KOUMAS, GERA, PEREIRA ETC
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian Goldberg and Chris Lepkowski respond to listeners' questions - including this one; who is the most skilful player you've seen in a WBA shirt. ...
THE HISTORY BOYS WITH JOHN HOMER
13 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After a weekend when WBA might have clinched promotion - but for the Coronavirus pandemic - Adrian Goldberg and Chris Lepkowski discuss their favourit...
BAGGIES 1 COVID 0
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
At a time when other clubs are being criticised for relying on taxpayer handouts to help them through the Coronavirus crisis - despite having billiona...