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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 Hol...

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 ...

Chris & Pete give you the full lowdown on Albion's new Serbian acquisition, Uros Racic.
 
They discuss how the on-loan Sassuolo man will fit into the side
and tell Albion fans what sort of player the ...

Chris & Pete discuss the goalless draw at home to Leeds.
They chat about how Albion managed to keep a Leeds side quiet who caused us a lot of problems last season.
They also discuss inverted wide-men,...

Chris & Pete give their thoughts on the 3-1 opening-day win against QPR.
There is special praise for Josh Maja, John Swift, Tom Fellows, Karlan Grant and Torbjorn Heggem.
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Chris & Pete give their thoughts on Albion's two new signings; Lewis Dobbin & Gianluca Frabotta.
They also discuss what might be next for Albion in the transfer market.
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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 duo give their thoughts on the turnover of players.
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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 clearing out a lot of players this summer and with Th...

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 players and rumours of a bid for our top scorer.
For ...

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 from the Northern Ireland defender.
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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 Campbell being linked to Albion and The Swiss Ramble'...

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 ...

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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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 disc...

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 an...

Chris & Pete look at the attacking players they believe Albion should be targeting in the transfer market this summer.
They believe there are some exciting talents that Albion could potentially add to...

Chris and Pete discuss which defenders and midfielders they believe Albion should be setting their sights on this summer.
They also outline which positions in the squad they believe are the most press...

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?
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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.
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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 strong words for the security team at Southampton after t...

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 discuss how Albion managed to improve upon their regul...

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 performance was so improved from the week before and the duo...

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 change ahead of the decisive final-day clash with Pres...

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 key performances.
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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 to Brandon Thomas-Asante's sending-off.
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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.
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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 remained relatively steady and ask how the Baggies can i...

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 behind in games and discuss some of the key performers ove...

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 Albion players compare to ones from the past and much...

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-down interview with Albion's new Chairman and he gives...

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 of form after the on-loan winger was once again very i...

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 magnificent form and bust some myths around the Baggies.
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Chris & Pete reflect on a breathless game at Loftus Road that was jam-packed full of talking points.
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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 and there's praise for an often unheralded player.
Fo...

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 to question Corberan's in-game decisions.
For more f...

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 display and single out the performances of Fellows, To...

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 for our finances.
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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 officials with a penalty shout and a sending-off for ...

Chris & Pete reflect on another home win, this time against Cardiff City.
They highlight the outstanding form of Darnell Furlong and discuss how Carlos Corberan once again got his changes spot on.
For...

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 they feel changed the game and react to Daryl Dike's ...

Chris & Pete discuss the win over Birmingham as the Baggies' January signings make an impact.
They also highlight Darnell Furlong's display and chat about which centre-midfielder Albion might go after...

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 tells us exactly what to expect from the West Ham lo...

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 Callum Marshall.
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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 some of the criticism of Albion's full-backs and ask ...

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 Tour.
The duo also discuss TGH's permanent departure an...

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 about the wide attackers and the full-back before r...

Chris & Pete discuss Albion's FA Cup victory over non-league Aldershot.
They focus on the eye-catching displays from Albion's youngsters, in particular Tom Fellows and Fenton Heard.
To discuss anythin...

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 being stretched to its limits and, on the positive side...

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 leadership shown by the players, the wonderful Hawthorns atmo...

Chris & Pete reflect on the Boxing Day win over Norwich City.
They discuss the wonderful double act of Swift & Wallace, celebrate another magnificent save from Alex Palmer, and ask if Brandon Thomas-A...

Chris & Pete reflect on the dismal defeat to Middlesbrough.
They discuss how much we are missing Matt Phillips and how are attack is suffering without him.
They also reserve praise for Alex Palmer aft...

Chris & Pete discuss the draw with Stoke as well as the mid-week win over Rotherham.
They consider Carlos Corberan's interesting post-match comments and ask why some of our defenders get so much criti...

Chris & Pete discuss what they deem to be Albion's "worst performance of the season".
However, they are left infuriated by the officiating after Dan Ballard's challenge on Josh Maja.
They also talk ab...

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 begins with the defeat to the league leaders and ask...

Chris & Pete look back on the win over second-placed Ipswich as the Baggies completely nullify the best attack in the Championship.
They also discuss the key performers as Jed Wallace turns in a true ...

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 Albion squad.
Money is no object in this ideal world s...

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 Alex Mowatt is now indispensable and discuss the soci...

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 Albion's incredible defensive record and praise some o...

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 Corberan masterminded the victory and they chat about Albio...

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 back on Albion's last game against QPR and the duo prev...

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 Erik Pieters to come out of the team.
To discuss anyt...

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 consider the current injury crisis.
They also dis...

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 decision by the officials that contributed to it.
They al...

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% home record in style.
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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 the midweek game against Watford and why Albion games...

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 the Baggies were so slow to start the game.
They also...

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 works, why Albion's recruitment team under Dan Ashw...

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 consider the performances of Alex Palmer, John Swift, a...

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 the key performers and the imminent end of the transfer...

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 also assess Albion's window thus far.
To discuss...

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 where Albion need to strengthen in the remaining weeks ...

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 it away.
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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 team selection, the performance of Albion's centre-halv...

Chris & Pete check out the data surrounding our new signing, Josh Maja.
They also offer their thoughts on the other Albion transfer rumours which surround Sory Kaba, Grady Diangana, Taylor Gardner-Hic...

Chris & Pete discuss the news that has dominated the headlines since Saturday - Alex Palmer's potential move to Luton.
They also preview the campaign ahead by assessing the squad and they offer their ...

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 glowing recommendation from Kathrin, Chris & Pete loo...

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 on Alex Mowatt, Tom Fellows, Caleb Taylor, and Cedric...

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 come through the Albion youth system, tells us why ...

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'd be happy to let go and which of the rumoured depart...

Chris & Pete discuss the breaking news surrounding Mohamed Elkashashy & Chris Farnell's reported interest in buying West Bromwich Albion.
They also talk about Mark Miles taking on Ron Gourlay's respon...

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 with Bryan Robson & Tony Mowbray, why his head went ...

Chris & Pete sit down with Keith Downing to discuss his highly eventful time at West Bromwich Albion.
They discuss everything from working in the youth academy under Dan Ashworth to first-team coachin...

Chris & Pete assess the attacking options in the Albion squad, say who they think should stay, who should go and identify some summer transfer targets.
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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 signings.
To discuss anything from this pod, tweet us @Albi...

Chris & Pete assess Albion's defensive options, say which player should stay, which should be sold, and also offer some suggestions for transfer targets.
This is the first of three pods analysing diff...

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 reflect on a real rollercoaster of a campaign and ask why t...

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 game and also look at the permutations for the final da...

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 analyse why Albion missing chances has been a theme of...

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 not making subs earlier and also assess the key perfor...

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 halves and our dup discuss why as well as praising Albio...

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 win the game.
They also analyse the key performers incl...

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 consider what went wrong in those matches and ask what...

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 future of the football club in the first 40 minutes of the ...

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 result has been justified and assess what impact it will...

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 growing influence of John Swift and how a left-back has ...

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 left-sided player on the left and ask how much of a d...

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

They also reflect on some stand-out displays from the likes of Dike...

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 discuss Corberan's failed experiment in the first half....

Chris & Pete look back at the defeat to Blues and tackle the burning question - should Corberan drop David Button?

They also ask why Albion struggled to create anything on Friday night as well as loo...

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