[Ska'dForLife-WBA]

Back to back home games signal Albion's return to the promotion chase, with both opponents tough customers. First up on Saturday we host Sheffield Wednesday, who held us to a hard-fought draw in both of last season's encounters, and remain just outside the playoffs so far this year. Though a likely points deduction by the EFL - perhaps even heavier than the 9 taken from Birmingham in March - will certainly push them down the ladder, Wednesday remain a capable side with three away wins under their belt this campaign, and all the more reason to scrap for points in the face of uncertainty.

For Bristol City the situation is much clearer: with a foot already in the playoffs, and coming to the Hawthorns off the back of an away win at Cardiff, there's every reason to go for broke and consolidate their position. Last season's encounter coincided with our best run under Big Dave, and resulted in a convincing 4-2 Albion win; it'll take some hard work and inspiration to replicate that next Wednesday.

[BaggieSteve]

Back to back home games signal Albion's return to the promotion chase, with both opponents tough customers.  First up on Saturday we host Sheffield Wednesday, who held us to a hard-fought draw in both of last season's encounters, and remain just outside the playoffs so far this year.  Though a likely points deduction by the EFL - perhaps even heavier than the 9 taken from Birmingham in March - will certainly push them down the ladder, Wednesday remain a capable side with three away wins under their belt this campaign, and all the more reason to scrap for points in the face of uncertainty.

For Bristol City the situation is much clearer: with a foot already in the playoffs, and coming to the Hawthorns off the back of an away win at Cardiff, there's every reason to go for broke and consolidate their position.  Last season's encounter coincided with our best run under Big Dave, and resulted in a convincing 4-2 Albion win; it'll take some hard work and inspiration to replicate that next Wednesday.

Thanks for posting that picture, Ska'ad. If my memory serves me right, that was Hillsborough 3rd round of the Cup in about 1970. I was standing right behind that in the Leppings Lane end, as Bomber hit the most unbelievable half volley I can remember - he hit it on the run as the ball dropped over his shoulder from an aimless punt by Dick Kryzwicki (I think). If that is an entirely different picture, then I'm completely wrong but it was a great memory anyway

[drewks]

Back to back home games signal Albion's return to the promotion chase, with both opponents tough customers.  First up on Saturday we host Sheffield Wednesday, who held us to a hard-fought draw in both of last season's encounters, and remain just outside the playoffs so far this year.  Though a likely points deduction by the EFL - perhaps even heavier than the 9 taken from Birmingham in March - will certainly push them down the ladder, Wednesday remain a capable side with three away wins under their belt this campaign, and all the more reason to scrap for points in the face of uncertainty.

For Bristol City the situation is much clearer: with a foot already in the playoffs, and coming to the Hawthorns off the back of an away win at Cardiff, there's every reason to go for broke and consolidate their position.  Last season's encounter coincided with our best run under Big Dave, and resulted in a convincing 4-2 Albion win; it'll take some hard work and inspiration to replicate that next Wednesday.

Thanks for posting that picture, Ska'ad. If my memory serves me right, that was Hillsborough 3rd round of the Cup in about 1970. I was standing right behind that in the Leppings Lane end, as Bomber hit the most unbelievable half volley I can remember - he hit it on the run as the ball dropped over his shoulder from an aimless punt by Dick Kryzwicki (I think). If that is an entirely different picture, then I'm completely wrong but it was a great memory anyway  

BaggieSteve that remains one of, if not THE best goal(s) I've ever seen. Wasn't there but remember it so well from the TV.
Is it available anywhere?

[talkSAFT]

Same as me, Steve!! Best goal (live) I can remember. (I thought it was Lyndon Hughes who hooved it upfront, but you might be right).
Anyone got a YouTube of it?

[Ska'dForLife-WBA]

Yep, it's a picture of that goal. Viewable on YouTube:

[St Charles Owl]

That is also a great picture of part of the North Stand at Hillsborough. Built in 1961 in preparation for the 66 World Cup it was officially the first ever cantilever stand to run the full length of the pitch and is often referred to by Owls fans as simply "The Cantilever". Even more astonishing is that aside from the floodlights now being on the top of the front of the stand, that stand is still exactly the same today nearly 60 years later and while it is in need of a little maintenance in areas it is still a fantastic looking stand!!!

[WBA-Josh]

With no Livermore and Sawyers and the fact that we’re at home, I’d be looking at the following team:

Johnstone
Furlong - Bartley - Hegazi - Townsend
Ajayi - Krovinovic
Phillips - Pereira - Diangana
Zohore

Subs - Bond, O’Shea, Gibbs, Brunt, Edwards, HRK, Austin

[Beefy 1965]

Think we will lose this without our engine room in midfield

[drewks]

Think we will lose this without our engine room in midfield  

Behave, Beefy! Enough midfield talent to cover, definitely.
Maybe.
Nah, DEFINITELY!

[Blue Baggie]

I don't think Bilic will shuffle the defenders or formation, unless he is forced to do so,
I'm going for -

Johnstone
Furlong - Ajayi - Bartley - Townsend
Brunt - Krovinovic
Phillips - Pereira - Diangana
Austin

Bond, Gibbs, Hegazi, Barry, Harper, Zohore, HRK