Chris Hall and Pete from Albion Analytics take an in-depth look at the data behind West Bromwich Albion's performances, as well as using their own experiences and knowledge to analyse what is going on at the club. This Podcast has been created and uploaded by Albion Analysis. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chris & Pete discuss the latest rumours surrounding the Albion managerial vacancy as QPR's Marti Cifuentes is linked to the post.They also discuss what went wrong this season as Albion were finally mathematically ruled out of the play-off chase at Cardiff.For more from Albion Analysis, follow us on X (@AlbionAnalysis) or check out our Substack: https://albionanalysis.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chris & Pete give their thoughts on the departure of Tony Mowbray and the sequence of events that led to his dismissal from the Albion hot-seat.They also ask what and who next for The Baggies.For more from Albion Analysis, follow us on X (@AlbionAnalysis) or check out our Substack: https://albionanalysis.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chris & Pete reflect on a vital win for Albion over Watford.They discuss the big attacking displays from Lankshear, Fellow, Grant and Johnston and they also chat about the defensive display of Isaac Price.There's also a special mention for Josh Griffiths, who came up with a huge late save.For more from Albion Analysis, follow us on X (@AlbionAnalysis) and check out our substack: https://albionanalysis.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, Chris is joined by Birmingham Live's Joe Chapman to discuss why Albion's play-off charge has stalled.They question the discipline of the squad after another late goal conceded and red card and also question the recent team selections.For more from Albion Analysis, follow us on X (@AlbionAnalysis) or check out our Substack: https://albionanalysis.substack.com/Please follow Joe on X (@ChapmanJ92) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chris & Pete assess the defeat to Sunderland.They ask why Albion were, once again, unable to make their dominance of the ball count.They also revisit the goalkeeper situation and ask, is it time for a change?For more from Albion Analysis, follow us on X (@AlbionAnalysis) or check out our Substack: https://albionanalysis.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chris & Pete discuss the last gasp loss at Carrow Road and debate whether the performance was as good as Tony Mowbray would have us believe.They question why Albion aren't creating better chances at present and also analyse who was at fault for the winning goal.For more from Albion Analysis; follow us on X (@AlbionAnalysis) or check out our Substack: https://albionanalysis.substack.com/Comment on any of our channels with the midfield and forward line you'd start against Sunderland on Saturday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chris & Pete answer your questions including:What is our best team?Does John Swift hit the woodwork a lot?Should Caleb Taylor be a first-choice CB next seasonShould we give Swift & Grady new contractsAnd much more!For more from Albion Analysis follow us on X (@AlbionAnalysis) or check out our Substack: https://albionanalysis.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chris & Pete reflect on the draw at home to Hull.They also tackle the big question, how do we see the best of Adam Armstrong?For more from Albion Analysis, follow us on X (@AlbionAnalysis) and check out our Substack: https://albionanalysis.substack.com/Our next podcast will be Ask Albion Analysis and you can contribute a question via our X or through our Substack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chris & Pete discuss the mid-week draw with Burnley as Albion remain unbeaten against the top four.They analyse the outstanding displays from the likes of Swift and Heggem, and also consider the goalkeeper situation.For more from Albion Analysis follow us on X (@AlbionAnalysis) and check out our Substack: https://albionanalysis.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chris & Pete reflect on a battling display as Albion grind out an important win with 10-men.They discuss the major incidents in the game and some of the top performers.For more from Albion Analysis follow us on X (@AlbionAnalysis) and check out our Substack: https://albionanalysis.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chris & Pete reflect on a dogged display away at league leaders Leeds as Albion earn a point very few get.They also discuss the goalkeeper situation and praise key performers such as Heggem, Johnston and Swift.For more from Albion Analysis, follow us on X (@AlbionAnalysis) and check out our Substack: https://albionanalysis.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chris & Pete discuss the win over Oxford.There's a strong focus on Isaac Price's outstanding performance and they also analyse the tactical shifts which allowed Albion to dominate the game.For more from Albion Analysis, follow us on X (@AlbionAnalysis) or check out our Substack: https://albionanalysis.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chris & Pete reflect on this week's fixtures and ask, how do we get the most out of Adam Armstrong?They also discuss who they'd play in central midfield and whether Heggem should be moved to left-back.For more from Albion Analysis, follow us on X (@AlbionAnalysis) or check out our Substack: https://albionanalysis.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pete & Chris analyse the dramatic win over Sheffield Wednesday as Jayson Molumby's last-gasp goal earns Albion all three points.They also assess Adam Armstrong's debut, Joe Wildsmith's first league start and Will Lankshear's impact from the bench, amongst other things.For more from Albion Analysis, follow us on X (@AlbionAnalysis) and check out our Substack: https://albionanalysis.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chris is joined by BBC Radio WM's Steve Hermon to reflect on a superb deadline day for Albion which saw Adam Armstrong and Tammer Bany join the Albion ranks.The duo also reflect on the window as a whole and the impact of the new owners since their arrival last season.For more from Albion Analysis follow us on X (@AlbionAnalysis) or check out our Substack: https://albionanalysis.substack.com/Also, listen to Steve every week on BBC Radio WM and via BBC Sounds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chris & Pete discuss the shock defeat to basement boys Plymouth Argyle.They analyse the drastic change in performance level from Pompey to Plymouth and chat about all the major incidents.They also give the lowdown on new signing Will Lankshear.For more from Albion Analysis, follow us on X (@AlbionAnalysis) or check out our Substack: https://albionanalysis.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chris & Pete discuss the stunning numbers around Albion's five-star victory over Portsmouth.They also consider the impact Tony Mowbray has had on some of the key performers.For more from Albion Analysis, follow us on X (@AlbionAnalysis) or check out our Substack.And for a limited time, you can now try out our Substack on a 7-day trial absolutely free: https://albionanalysis.substack.com//Mowbray Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chris & Pete react to the defeat to Boro in Tony Mowbray's first game back in charge.The pair also discuss what Albion need to do in the remainder of the transfer window as Albion's threadbare squad is stretched to breaking point.For more from Albion Analysis, follow us on X (@AlbionAnalysis) or check out our Substack: https://albionanalysis.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chris & Pete discuss Tony Mowbray's appointment, and Chris reveals what it was like to work with Mowbray between 2006 and 2009.They also analyse the draw with Stoke City which Mowbray watched from the Directors' Box.For more from Albion Analysis follow us on X (@AlbionAnalysis) or check out our Substack: https://albionanalysis.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chris & Pete reflect on the FA Cup defeat to Bournemouth.They also consider what Albion need in the transfer window and discuss the potential appointment of Raphael Wicky.For more from Albion Analysis follow us on X (AlbionAnalysis) or subscribe to our Substack: https://albionanalysis.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chris & Pete reflect on the away draw at Swansea as Albion were pegged back at the death.They also discuss the latest names in the frame for the Albion manager's job.For more from Albion Analysis follow us on X (@AlbionAnalysis) or check out our Substack: https://albionanalysis.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chris & Pete reflect on our last game of 2024 and our first game of 2025.They also discuss the vacant managerial position as Luke Williams becomes the bookies' favourite. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chris & Pete reflect on the Boxing Day defeat to Derby and suggest who they would like to see the managerial vacancy at The Hawthorns.For more from Albion Analysis follow us on X (@AlbionAnalysis) or check out our Substack: https://albionanalysis.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chris & Pete outline the players they would like to see Albion target in the January transfer window and also chat about who, from the existing squad, they believe could move on.For more from Albion Analysis follow us on X (@AlbionAnalysis) or check out our Substack: https://albionanalysis.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chris & Pete analyse the win over Bristol City as Christmas comes early for The Baggies.They marvel over the work-rate of the magnificent Alex Mowatt and reserve praise for Mikey Johnston & John Swift.For more from Albion Analysis follow us on X (@AlbionAnalysis) or check out our Substack: https://albionanalysis.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chris & Pete analyse the defeat to Watford.They discuss a baffling substitution and some even more baffling refereeing decisions.For more from Albion Analysis, follow us on X (@AlbionAnalysis) and check out our Substack: https://albionanalysis.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Albion made it twelve unbeaten and also achieved their first home win since September with a victory over Coventry - Chris & Pete look at how they did it.They analyse the impact of the subs, and also reserve plenty of praise for the brilliant Karlan Grant.For more from Albion Analysis, follow us on X (@AlbionAnalysis) or check out our Substack: https://albionanalysis.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chris & Pete reflect on the draw against Sheffield United.They discuss a dominant performance that could have yielded more points had it not been for a mad five minutes in the first half.There is also praise for Jayson Molumby and debate whether the Irishman should be given a new contract.For more from Albion Analysis, follow us on X (@Albion Analysis) or check out our Substack: https://albionanalysis.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chris & Pete reflect on yet another draw, this time at Preston, and also consider the bigger picture of why Albion just cannot register victories at the moment.Chris vents his anger at the performance of Uros Racic while the pair also question why Jayson Molumby did not start at Deepdale.For more from Albion Analysis, follow us on X (@AlbionAnalysis) and check out our Substack: https://albionanalysis.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chris & Pete reflect on a battling draw in the North-East.They discuss the impact of the defensive absences and consider whether the draws are likely to turn into wins soon.For more from Albion Analysis follow us on X (@AlbionAnalysis) or check out our Substack: https://albionanalysis.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chris & Pete reflect on Albion's fourth consecutive home draw.They discuss Mikey Johnston and Tom Fellows re-finding their form.However, there is concern over the drop-off in The Baggies' performance after the substitutions.For more from Albion Analysis follow us on X (@AlbionAnalysis) or check out our Substack: https://albionanalysis.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chris & Pete answer your questions such as:Is Jed Wallace passed his best?Are the players whose contracts are running down committed to the cause?Could Caleb Taylor and Josh Griffiths impact the Albion first-team?Check out even more answers on our Substack: https://albionanalysis.substack.com/And follow us on X (@AlbionAnalysis) and tell us when it is socially acceptable to put the Christmas decorations up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chris & Pete discuss the victory at Hull as the Baggies end their winless run.On the agenda this week; the leadership of Captain Furlong and the form of Fellows.They also analyse Albion's change of shape.For more from Albion Analysis, follow us on X (@AlbionAnalysis) or check out our Substack: https://albionanalysis.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chris & Pete discuss Albion's fifth consecutive draw, at Luton.They question the team selection and the Baggies' first-half display.There is also praise for Karlan Grant & Albion's makeshift back four.For more from Albion Analysis, follow us on X (@AlbionAnalysis) or check out our Substack: https://albionanalysis.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
After Albion made it 298 minutes without a goal at The Hawthorns, Chris & Pete explore why The Baggies are struggling to score on their own patch.They also consider how concerned we should be about the recent run of form and what can be done to arrest the slide. For more from Albion Analysis check us out on X (@AlbionAnalysis) or on Substack: https://albionanalysis.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pete & Chris discuss Albion's draw at Oxford after the Baggies were pegged back in injury time.They debate whether Corberan should be more adventurous at 1-0 or is his pragmatic approach justified?For more from Albion Analysis follow us on X (@AlbionAnalysis) or check out our Substack: https://albionanalysis.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chris & Pete reflect on the goalless draw with Millwall, Albion's winless week and what that means in the bigger picture.They consider the reaction to the result and chat about the atmosphere at The Hawthorns.For more from Albion Analysis, follow us on X (@AlbionAnalysis) and also check out our Substack: https://albionanalysis.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chris & Pete reflect on the 1-0 loss at home to Middlesbrough as Albion make it two defeats in four days.They consider Corberan's team selection which saw Fellows left out for Wallace and they debate what team should start on Saturday against Millwall.For more from Albion Analysis follow us on X (@AlbionAnalysis) or check out our Substack: https://albionanalysis.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chris & Pete analyse the Baggies' first defeat of the season and focus on why Corberan's central midfield changes did not work.For more from Albion Analysis check out our X (@AlbionAnaysis) and our Substack: https://albionanalysis.substack.com/Also, please vote for us as Best Podcast (Football League) in the Football Content Awards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Albion returned to the top of The Championship with a win over Plymouth - Birmingham Live's Joe Chapman joins Chris to discuss how that victory was earned.The duo focus on Albion's midfielders including full-debutant Uros Racic and they also analyse why Albion are creating so many chances this season.For more from Albion Analysis follow us on X (@AlbionAnalysis) or check out our Substack: https://albionanalysis.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
With Pete on holiday, Chris is joined by Birmingham Live's Joe Chapman to discuss the win over Portsmouth.The pair consider the tactical changes that have taken Albion to the top of the league and they chat about how the win at Fratton Park was achieved.For more from Albion Analysis, follow us on X (@AlbionAnalysis) and check out our Substack: https://albionanalysis.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 Holgate and the strength of the squad now the window has closed.The duo also analyse Albion's 1-0 win over Swansea which means the Baggies go into the international break unbeaten.For more from Albion Analysis follow us on X (@AlbionAnalysis) or check out our Substack: https://albionanalysis.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 division's top scorer who bagged another stunning goal.For more from Albion Analysis follow us on X (@AlbionAnalysis) or check out our Substack: https://albionanalysis.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 sideand tell Albion fans what sort of player the Baggies have acquired. For more from Albion Analysis, follow us on X (@AlbionAnalysis)or check out our Substack: https://albionanalysis.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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, our new look midfield and why we look so solid at the back.For more from Albion Analysis follow us on X (@AlbionAnalysis) or check out our Substack: https://albionanalysis.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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.For more from Albion Analysis; follow us on X (@AlbionAnalysis) or check out our Substack: https://albionanalysis.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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.For more from Albion Analysis, follow us on X (@AlbionAnalysis) or check out our Substack: https://albionanalysis.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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.We are also joined by Barnsley fan Ian from Reds Report to give us the lowdown on Devante Cole.For more from Albion Analysis follow us on X (@AlbionAnalysis) or check out our Substack: https://albionanalysis.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 Thomas-Asante and Townsend the latest names appearing to head for the Albion exit - we get the latest from Dood on those deals.For more from Albion Analysis follow us on X (@AlbionAnalysis) or check out our Substack: https://albionanalysis.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 more from Albion Analysis follow us on X (@AlbionAnalysis) or check out our Substack: https://albionanalysis.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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.For more from Albion Analysis, follow us on X (@AlbionAnalysis) or check out our Substack: https://albionanalysis.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.