Never mind Pulis comparisons, Val Ball has taken us back to the Bobby Gould era. Inept, brainless football; players lacking heart. People who only look at the League table don't realise what a mess
#WBA
are in right now. Worst team in a generation.
Anyone else like the look of Mulumby? Tigerish in the tackle, all action at both ends of the field. Decent replacement for Mowatt if need be in the short term
#WBAFC
#WBABIR
Breaking News: The sole director of WBA Group Xu Ke (aka 'Ken') has refused to answer ANY of the 38 questions recently posed by the club's minority shareholders, claiming that they aren't entitled to the information and citing confidentiality.
#WBAFC
A player who Bruce thought was a right back has just won possession in midfield, driven forward and let one go from 25 yards. Brilliant by TGH
#REAWBA
#WBAFC
0-2
Carroll signing makes sense in the circs - emergency signing in aftermath of bad injury to Dike when we don't have a CF.
Very low risk and knows how to lead the line. Reeks of desperation of course - but then we ARE desperate.
Excellent second half by the Baggies - they'll frighten teams with their pace on the break. Wallace and Swift serious upgrades on what's gone before. Yes, the first half was poor but a point at Boro is a decent start. Patience, my friends
#WBA
#COYB
If
#wba
had performed for the whole match like they did in the opening half, they would deserve flak - but they didn't.
They realised there were problems and addressed them. Credit where it's due.
A match is 90 minutes, not 45; a season is 46 games not one KTF
#COYB
Wouldn't it be great for
#wba
supporters to forge some kind of positive link with
#BSC
...
Not sure what form that might talk, but open to thoughts...
Berlin and the Black Country...hmmm💡
Thinking it might involve football and beer 💡
#wbabsc
#BSCinUK
Can't blame the kids. They had a go - as did Snodgrass Zohore, Reach tbf. But if you're not going to have a serious attempt at winning matches (ie by playing a recognisable team) then you are treating your loyal paying public with contempt.
#WBAFC
#WBAARS
For a long time
@GoldbergRadio
and
@chrislepkowski
have been trying to understand the complicated ownership structure of
#wba
Now Adrian can reveal that more than 80 Chinese individuals and entities have a stake in the club
Excellent work by
@ExpressandStar
@LewisCox_star
working late on a Sunday to reveal Alex Palmer transfer is OFF (at least for now).
And great to see Palmer staying at
#WBA
Next time, though, could you sort it BEFORE we record the podcast? 😂
Thanks to everyone who came to our first Liquidator live event last night and made it such a success.
@GoldbergRadio
@chrislepkowski
were joined by Ally Rob and
@grahamsilk
and lots of lovely listeners.
And cheers to our fantastic hosts
@greenduckbrew
EXCLUSIVE: We name the 'mystery man' in the
#wba
Directors' Box and bring hopeful news of a takeover.
What are you waiting for???
New Liquidator podcast out now
@GoldbergRadio
@chrislepkowski
What an honour for The Liquidator team
@GoldbergRadio
@chrislepkowski
to meet
#wba
legend John Giles.
He has great insight into players like Laurie Cunningham, Tony Brown, Willie Johnston and Bryan Robson.
Plus Clough, Revie, the Damned United and
#lufc
Going LIVE at 10am
The latest Liquidator
#podcast
is being edited - this may take some time as a larger number of expletives than usual will have to be deleted first
#wba
#BIRWBA
#WBAFC
To fans who think there's no need to protest at
#wba
...
"You have to be bothered about all this. Because the simple pleasure that you take for granted could be snatched away by the rank mismanagement of Guochan Lai"
@GoldbergRadio
with
@chrislepkowski
Some real positives to take away from
#wba
at
#Boro
today...
Wallace and Swift already look the real deal
Dike likewise
Impact subs
We CAN improve in a game
O'Shea and Ajayi immense at the back under pressure
#COYB
Can only apologise for last night's Liquidator LIVE with
@GoldbergRadio
talking about Onomah and Alzate as if they were 'done deals'.
We took it on trust that because both players had medicals, wanted to sign, and the clubs were in agreement they were 'done deals'.
#WBAFC
Happy New Year to all out listeners.
Here's to a healthy and successful 2024.
Fingers crossed for a promotion and takeover double.
Either way, we'll be here, keeping you entertained along the way.
#wba
#COYB
#UTA
Apologies - no Liquidator LIVE space tonight.
We were at the protest but couldn't get a signal
BUT we will be recording a new episode with
@GoldbergRadio
@chrislepkowski
shortly which should be available late tonight/early tomorrow
Wishing all the best to Ian Hamilton for his continued recovery from alcohol addiction.
Hammy scored the winner for
#wba
in 1993 play off semi against Swansea and took us to Wembley.
He told his story to
@GoldbergRadio
@chrislepkowski
This could be important - West Bromwich Albion Group has resolved to change Memorandum and Articles of Association. These lay down how a company is governed.
This is parent company of
#wba
No more info at at Companies House (h/t
@WBAcambolia
)
Clarification needed from club
Great performance by the Baggies. Did some idiot
#podcaster
ask where the goals are coming from??? (Yes, me...)
Seriously, great to see The Shrine in full voice and a brilliant all round team performance...
Congratulations to
@action4albion
- brilliant news that they've been asked to give a
#WBA
view to the House of Commons re the new Football Regulator.
They've done such great work for the Baggies.
Wishing a very happy Christmas to Baggies fans everywhere - and especially listeners to the 100% unofficial fan powered
#wba
#podcast
The Liquidator
From
@GoldbergRadio
@chrislepkowski
- have a great time
We encourage all fans to join together in the 8th to show both clubs fans support for our former gaffer. Mogga won the league at Albion in 08 and is remembered fondly by both clubs. We wish him all the best in his recovery
#GetWellSoonMogga
#WBA
#PUSB
#WBAvCCFC
Just to let you know The Liquidator
#podcast
will be arriving on Tuesday this week, not Monday
It's taking us an extra day to get over yet another shocking performance
@GoldbergRadio
@chrislepkowski
There'll be quibbles - there always are - but that was much better from Albion. Much more energy and intensity - and cracking game, if low on quality especially in the final third
#BLAWBA
#WBA
Get back from the game to hear that Big Sam is quitting. We said on The Liquidator recently that his decision to stay or go would be a litmus test of
#wba
intention to seriously compete next season. Whether you like him or not, this is worrying.
NOTE: Warmfront Holdings, the Brierley Hill-based company run by Alex Hearn, which is owed millions by Baggies controlling shareholder Guochuan Lai has just changed its name to AH Holdings.
This may be pure coincidence, but the date for Lai's repayment has just passed.
Dynamic management by Wilder has transformed this game . Two changes on 55, and tactical switch pushing Tavernier wide gave Boro the initiative. Suddenly Albion look like, well, Albion
#wba
#midwba
Seriously no excuse not to give one or two younger or fringe players a chance from here on in...give the likes of Tulloch and Caleb Taylor the chance to stake a claim
Stay tuned for the latest episode of the The Liquidator podcast - we'll be out this lunchtime with some breaking news.
There'll be details of a 'mystery man' spotted in the
#wba
directors box, and the latest on a possible takeover
@GoldbergRadio
@chrislepkowski
Just had the figures in...
The 100% fan powered
#wba
#podcast
The Liquidator was downloaded 92,779 times last year.
Thanks to all our loyal listeners - Come On You Baggies!
@GoldbergRadio
@chrislepkowski
Should we have a big Liquidator phone in tonight to mark the start of the new season??? Yes, we should!
Spread the word and stay tuned for details.
Meantime, here's the latest episode with
@GoldbergRadio
@chrislepkowski
talking all things
#wba
Yes, the new kit is great - but you wouldn't let that distract you from the £5m loan taken out by our 'billionaire' Chairman would you?
'Course not.
The 100% unofficial, fan powered
#WBA
podcast with
@GoldbergRadio
@chrislepkowski
Strong and timely words by
@ChapmanJ92
about current
#wba
farce - and although Lai is ultimately responsible for this mess, we should also be asking hard questions of those who work for him like Gourlay and Pierce
"If Corberan takes us up this season, I would say it eclipses even Gary Megson's first promotion, because the turnaround has been so quick, so dramatic..."
@chrislepkowski
with
@GoldbergRadio
on the latest Liquidator podcast
#wba
#LAIOUT
Sad to mark the passing of Tony Lewis, former landlord of the Black Eagle, a brilliant pre match boozer for many
#WBA
fans in Hockley/Handsworth.
Tony was a great "mein host", and was once rumoured to have been in the running to become James Bond.
A top bloke. RIP
Here's a surprise Baggies fans - controlling shareholder Guochuan Lai has missed the deadline for repaying his company's loan. Again.
Happy New Year 🤣
#WBAFC
#shinealight
"Any Albion fans who thinks Carlos Corberan is not the man for the job in the current situation at
#wba
needs their head examined."
@GoldbergRadio
discusses CC's first anniversary at The Hawthorns with
@chrislepkowski
Latest Liquidator podcast
Some people reckon a 'billionaire' owner 'borrowing' £5million from
#wba
isn't a story, even when the deadline for repayment has been missed. Really????
Have a listen to this special episode with
@GoldbergRadio
@chrislepkowski
about The Loan Arranger...
Apologies. No Liquidator live tonight. Defeated by technical glitches. We‘ll have a phone in tomorrow or Monday to debate CC‘s dreadful selection and the awful first half defensive showing.
Thanks to the hundreds of fans who joined in with our Liquidator LIVE last night with
@GoldbergRadio
@chrislepkowski
after
#wba
game
Amazing feedback - and we'll be back again after the Swansea match. Thank you 🙏
#COYB
It doesn't feel much better the morning after. That was a grim
#wba
performance.
NONE of the younger outfield players did anything to suggest they should be playing more regularly, though Palmer in goal made a couple of decent saves...
Happy Birthday to a true
#WBA
legend John Giles
Promotion winning player manager
Here's arevealing interview with the great man covering his time at the Baggies and
#lufc
- great on Clough, honest about his unsuccessful second spell at Albion
@GoldbergRadio
@chrislepkowski
Comiserations to
#Coventry
from
@TheLiquidatorP1
You made the West Midlands proud, and showed the quality that's in the Championship.
Good luck for next season from these
#wba
supporters
Surely the song is to the tune of 'Barbara Ann' by the Beach Boys.
"Cor Cor Cor Cor Corboran x2 oh Carlos Corberan - he's got us rockin and a reeling rockin and a reeling Corberan" .
Falsetto harmony optional
"If you call yourself a supporter of your football club, then you do not boo players, when they come on the pitch...
@GoldbergRadio
wades into the Chalobah row with
@chrislepkowski
New episode of
#wba
podcast The Liquidator out now
Hearing that
#wba
CEO Ron Gourlay has agreed “in principle” to fund an independent investigation into £3.7m loan to Jeremy Peace in 2014. Previous chief exec Xu Ke had promised it would be repaid in Feb but that hasn’t happened