Episodes
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Corberán is our man!
The WBAReport Podcast returns for another managerial bonus episode following the announcement of Carlos Corberán as West Bromwich Albion's new head coach on a two-and-a-half-year deal. Host Matt Smith is joined by Kieran Kelly to discuss all things surrounding the Spaniard's appointment. They…
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Bye Bye Brucey...
Just like London busses... the WBAReport Podcast returns with two quick-fire episodes following news that West Bromwich Albion have sacked Steve Bruce. Kieran Kelly returns to the show, alongside hosting regular Matt Smith to discuss all things Bruce's Hawthorns reign. The guys dissect where he...
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Bruce's Baggies in big trouble...
The WBAReportPodcast finally returns for a second season following an extended hiatus throughout the summer! Podcast regulars Matt Smith and Ronan Thompson reunite to talk all things Albion following an unimpressive and eventful start to the 2022/2023 Championship campaign. With the Baggies...
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WBAReport Podcast 2021/2022 End of Season Awards!
Fortunately for West Bromwich Albion supporters, the 2021/2022 season has drawn to a close with the Baggies experiencing one of their worst campaigns in modern history. From Valérien Ismaël with his high-pressing and 3-4-3 stubbornness to Steve Bruce's desire to overhaul Albion's shameful playing...
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Better from the Baggies as Brucey gets a bounce
The WBAReport Podcast returns with the Baggies -finally- producing an upturn in results having gone four games unbeaten, including that long-awaited first win for Albion boss, Steve Bruce and a magnificent 1-0 win against table-toppers Fulham. Podcast regulars, Matt Smith, Ronan Thompson and…
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Our worst-ever 21st century Albion XI!
All is not well in the world of West Bromwich Albion. Steve Bruce has overseen four games at the time of publishing and has failed to win one of them. Amidst the doom and gloom, Matt Smith, Ronan Thompson and Kieran Kelly dissect why Brucey has failed to generate that bounce, the role of playing...
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Au revoir Val as Albion bring in Brucey
In quite possibly the most dramatic 48 hours in West Bromwich Albion's modern history, the Baggies sacked Head Coach Valérien Ismaël, moved aside CEO Xu Ke and replaced him with Ron Gourlay before finally appointing former Newcastle United boss Steve Bruce as the club's new manager. Ronan…
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Dike makes his debut as Baggies lose in London!
Another away trip and another defeat for West Bromwich Albion as the Baggies lose even more ground on the automatic promotion places. Ronan Thompson, Matt Smith and Kieran Kelly dissect Albion's defeat at Loftus Road with ex-Baggie Charlie Austin heading home a late winner, leaving many…
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The Big Fat Albion Quiz of the Year… Oh yeah and we signed that Dike fella
Following West Bromwich Albion’s post-festive disappointment, Matt Smith, Ronan Thompson and, special guest, Louis Bent discuss all things Albion, including an end of year quiz. Initially analysing disappointing results against Derby County and Cardiff City, the guys offer their opinions on the...
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Festive fun and a seasonal surprise!
Five unbeaten and a closed gap on the automatic promotion places, West Bromwich Albion are back in business. As we embark on the busy festive period, Matt and Ronan recap all the major talking points regarding all things Albion including, consecutive wins against Coventry and Reading, Taylor...
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The Ollie Westbury show!
For the first-ever time, a guest appears on the WBAReport podcast, with Matt and Ronan joined by former England Under 19's and Worcestershire batsman Oliver Westbury to discuss all things Albion following Friday's bore draw with Nottingham Forest, Ollie's career within professional cricket, the...
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Big problems for the Baggies!
Two away trips for West Bromwich Albion. No wins. And a whole bunch of disgruntled supporters. As Kieran returns to the show, alongside Matt and Ronan, the guys discuss where the Baggies are going wrong in recent games which is backed up by some heavy figures, the lack of direction the club finds...
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Academy commotion and taking on the Terriers!
With a number of weeks having passed since the last episode of the WBAReport Podcast, Matt Smith and Ronan Thompson recap recent goings-on in the West Bromwich Albion world. In the painful absence of Kieran, they offer views on talking points from fixtures against Fulham, Hull and Middlesbrough,...
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Wednesday night woes in Wales and responding against the Robins!
Following an eventful week, Matt Smith, Ronan Thompson and Kieran Kelly look back at a miserable Albion display in Wales and discuss the Baggies' emphatic response against Bristol City at The Hawthorns. The defeat against Swansea sparked mass criticism of Valerien Ismael's style of play, and...
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Our 21st century Albion XI!
Following a miserable trip to the Bet365 Stadium which saw Albion lose their unbeaten record and suffer a 1-0 defeat to Stoke, the guys decide to add some spice to the international break! Matt Smith, Ronan Thompson and Kieran Kelly combine their thoughts and opinions to ultimately produce a 21st...
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Albion start to stutter but recover against Rangers!
West Bromwich Albion returned to winning ways against QPR on Friday night, with Karlan Grant netting a brace! Matt Smith, Ronan Thompson and Kieran Kelly discuss a wide range of topics following a brief sabbatical from the pod, including their views on the additions of Jordan Hugill and Jason...
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Baggies march on with back-to-back triumphs!
Matt Smith, Kieran Kelly and Ronan Thompson look back on a perfect week of football for West Bromwich Albion. Two games, two wins and six points for the Baggies does not get any better. The guys look back on the hammering of Sheffield United, an away victory at Blackburn, Alex Mowatt’s wondergoal...
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Albion resist Hatters fightback to bag first three points!
West Bromwich Albion's first home game of the season resulted in a first win under Valérien Ismaël! Matt Smith, Kieran Kelly and Ronan Thompson look back at the nail-biting finale against Luton, Kenneth Zohore's abysmal performance and Matt Clarke's debut. The guys then look forward to…
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Baggies bounce back on the South Coast!
The 2021/2022 EFL season is underway, meaning West Bromwich Albion are back in action! Three members of the WBAReport team dissect Albion's 2-2 draw against Bournemouth in Valérien Ismaël's first game in charge for the first-ever episode of the WBAReport Podcast. Matt Smith, Ronan Thompson and...