West Brom Fans reaction...

[Firthy]

West Brom contained us well in the first half (with a little help from the ref) and looked dangerous on the break. Second half we absolutely dominated them and the fresh legs with the substitutions just piled even more pressure on them. IMO that is the best half we've played all season and the dressing room must have been buzzing. I'm not surprised at their fans reaction as we won with great goals and skilful football and no dodgy decisions.

[Nori1958]

Strange take by some.

Blackpool scored 3 against us and could have got a few more but for Murics best game as an actual keeper.
They dominated us all 2nd half.

WBA had 2 shots on target against us.

But nowadays we wouldn't lose a 2 goal lead, twice

[IWOODLOVETT]

Teams raise their game against us. We're the team to beat.

Yep, our opponents look at the table and realise that two promotion slots are rapidly disappearing. So it’s now becoming a huge scramble for one place via the play-offs.
Anything that they can get from us is like gold dust.

[Jakubclaret]

This is just entitled Premier League fan opinion tosh. The majority of championship teams are good football teams and probably much better than the last time we were at this level. The gulf to the PL is getting wider because that division is getting better not because this one is getting worse

Ok then west brom have shades of Barcelona about them & are a really good side, I watched the game & have watched lots of championship games this season & PL but let's leave it & see if they do just as good next season with measured relative relation to the strength of the teams above the likes of west brom, lots of games will be nip & tuck & we will fall on the wrong side of the line more often than not & the heavyweights will steamroller us. Teams are making a better go once promoted such as Nottingham forest & Fulham because they are spending a lot of money getting out of the division then improving, if it's that good dross like Blackburn wouldn't be losing almost as much as winning & commanding a playoff spot & still having a 3pt margin from Norwich it's a dogga league with a odd 1 or 2 teams having something about them.

[TheFamilyCat]

Can't you just disappear again, you massive ******* bellend.

[Jakubclaret]

I can't handle the constructive replies I'm far too overwhelmed, good day sir.

[welsbyswife]

Army and Navy shop will be busy in this weather.

[roperclaret]

Ok then west brom have shades of Barcelona about them & are a really good side, I watched the game & have watched lots of championship games this season & PL but let's leave it & see if they do just as good next season with measured relative relation to the strength of the teams above the likes of west brom, lots of games will be nip & tuck & we will fall on the wrong side of the line more often than not & the heavyweights will steamroller us. Teams are making a better go once promoted such as Nottingham forest & Fulham because they are spending a lot of money getting out of the division then improving, if it's that good dross like Blackburn wouldn't be losing almost as much as winning & commanding a playoff spot & still having a 3pt margin from Norwich it's a dogga league with a odd 1 or 2 teams having something about them.

You should try taking in some of your local non league matches (I do). The standard in the Championship is way way better. And then try playing, because the standard of the non league teams is also way way better than any Sunday teams up Townley. By your definition if your not Barcelona or one of the ‘heavyweights’ then your ‘dogga’

[Swizzlestick]

You’ve got to remember Jakub had us down for struggling this season and was highly active after the games we didn’t win, taking great pleasure in pointing out Kompany’s lack of experience etc, notably going missing when we started winning. Now he’s back, it’s a natural progression for him to say we’re where we are because the league is poor and just move the same narrative to the PL.

[Jakubclaret]

You should try taking in some of your local non league matches (I do). The standard in the Championship is way way better. And then try playing, because the standard of the non league teams is also way way better than any Sunday teams up Townley. By your definition if your not Barcelona or one of the ‘heavyweights’ then your ‘dogga’

Well obviously the standard ranks higher than amateur football but I still stand by my opinion it’s a poor league apart from us & Sheffield United a cursory glance at the league table shows the gap. for me to determine that I don’t need to look at the Fylde & wyre football on show as some sort of a yardstick. I watch non league football periodically.

[Notsosuperstevedavis]

The WBA fans seem to have a realistic outlook -

They know they played well for 30 mins and know we had the better of them for 60. They know they tored and they know they dont have the luxuries off the bench that we do.

They acknowledged that they were beat by a better team on the night and are just mildly disappointed they didnt get something out of the game whilst leading with 15 mins to go.

Ive even seen comments about their keeper time wasting being a bad thing as they knew it was possibly provoking the crowd and would only lead to more added time

So I’d have to say they were both knowledgable and realistic.
A good set of fans.

[ecc]

I've always quite liked West Brom and TBH I can't say that about many clubs. From my early years I recall Jeff Astle, Tony "Bomber" Brown and John Wile, one of the best CBs never to play for England, and Len Cantello.

After that came the team built by BFR which played some excellent football with one highlight being a 5-3 win at OT.

[Clovius Boofus]

You’ve got to remember Jakub had us down for struggling this season and was highly active after the games we didn’t win

This doesn't surprise me in the least. Not a single day goes by without him moaning about something on this forum. Now he's scraping the bottom of the barrel by using last night's game as another vehicle for his attention seeking. The guy stinks.

[Sproggy]

West Brom contained us well in the first half (with a little help from the ref) and looked dangerous on the break.

Did they though? We hit the post, hit the bar, had a goal disallowed for a marginal offside, had one decent penalty shout and two soft ones.

On another day we go in at half time 4-1 up.

[Quickenthetempo]

But nowadays we wouldn't lose a 2 goal lead, twice

I would hope so, we have improved.
Nowts certain in football mind.

[Clarets4me]

I don’t mind WBA as a club or their fans. They are level headed and can generally talk about football without getting above their stations.

Me neither, except for when Simon Garner scored for them at the Hawthorns, I wasn't very keen on them then !!

[Spijed]

Without doing more analysis it's hard to work out why the current points total in the play-off positions is lower than in previous seasons.

That and the fact that ourselves and Sheff United are over performing has created such a big gap between the top two and the rest.

Probably just a one-off this season and at the very least the play-off teams doing better next year.

Therefore hard to say whether the league in general is getting more competitive with more teams at the bottom getting points

[hoskinsgoalatswansea]

Me neither, except for when Simon Garner scored for them at the Hawthorns, I wasn't very keen on them then !!

Thought it was at Burnley, but we ran out 2-1 winners. I could be wrong.

Yup, WBA a good club with long history like ourselves.

[Clarets4me]

Thought it was at Burnley, but we ran out 2-1 winners. I could be wrong. Yup, WBA a good club with long history like ourselves.

6th March 1993 .... we lost 2-0 ! He warmed up in front of the travelling Clarets, and received a " predictable " reception, upon which I turned to my friend and said " No good can come of this " .... 3 minutes in, bang !! Then made the 2nd for Bob Taylor

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31JIOLsDIqk

[dsr]

Ok then west brom have shades of Barcelona about them & are a really good side, I watched the game & have watched lots of championship games this season & PL but let's leave it & see if they do just as good next season with measured relative relation to the strength of the teams above the likes of west brom, lots of games will be nip & tuck & we will fall on the wrong side of the line more often than not & the heavyweights will steamroller us. Teams are making a better go once promoted such as Nottingham forest & Fulham because they are spending a lot of money getting out of the division then improving, if it's that good dross like Blackburn wouldn't be losing almost as much as winning & commanding a playoff spot & still having a 3pt margin from Norwich it's a dogga league with a odd 1 or 2 teams having something about them.

I can't understand the mentality of someone who is so determined to be miserable that you are getting upset about next season's results. Can there be nothing, literally nothing, about this season that makes you happy?

[Jakubclaret]

I can't understand the mentality of someone who is so determined to be miserable that you are getting upset about next season's results. Can there be nothing, literally nothing, about this season that makes you happy?

Well firstly you don’t need to understand nobody is asking you to understand, of course I’m happy about this season but I’m also fearful about next season, if I’m allowed to have both emotions or maybe I should be seeking your approval.

[ksrclaret]

What TheFamilyCat said further up

[dsr]

Well firstly you don’t need to understand nobody is asking you to understand, of course I’m happy about this season but I’m also fearful about next season, if I’m allowed to have both emotions or maybe I should be seeking your approval.

No, you're allowed to be miserable or happy or both without my approval. But I think you're on your own being even half miserable about the season going on now. Most of us are happy without qualification.

[Transpennine]

Back on topic.
Good bunch the Baggies, always have been. Realistic with no delusions of grandure. Proper club; proper fans.

[Jakubclaret]

No, you're allowed to be miserable or happy or both without my approval. But I think you're on your own being even half miserable about the season going on now. Most of us are happy without qualification.

I'm far from miserable, talking about qualifications I believe I'm qualified more than anybody else to know how I personally feel. I'm over the moon the team are doing well but also mindful next season will be challenging which in all honesty it's always been that way & always will be for Burnley.

[andyh]

Back on topic.
Good bunch the Baggies, always have been. Realistic with no delusions of grandure. Proper club; proper fans.

This exactly. Like Stoke a very similar club to ours in many ways. Working class (is that even a thing anymore) fan base.

[Buxtonclaret]

Back on topic.
Good bunch the Baggies, always have been. Realistic with no delusions of grandure. Proper club; proper fans.

I remember their 'Pre Season' tours over on FootyMad when they descended on our board. They were always good fun.
Proper fans, the Baggies.

[basil6345789]

When was it they changed their name from The Throstles to The Baggies?

[Lip]

I remember their 'Pre Season' tours over on FootyMad when they descended on our board. They were always good fun.
Proper fans, the Baggies.

Yes Buxton,good times them

[Cleveleys_claret]

Sure this is thread is 'West Brom Fans Reaction' not 'Jakubs Reaction'

[Transpennine]

This exactly. Like Stoke a very similar club to ours in many ways. Working class (is that even a thing anymore) fan base.

Yep agreed, from my experience, other similar ones include:
Pompey
Udders
Mackems
Sheff Weds
West Ham

[Stevie Morgan]

I'm far from miserable, talking about qualifications I believe I'm qualified more than anybody else to know how I personally feel. I'm over the moon the team are doing well but also mindful next season will be challenging which in all honesty it's always been that way & always will be for Burnley.

Ah yes, jakub the counsellor.

*shudder*

[boatshed bill]

I can't understand the mentality of someone who is so determined to be miserable that you are getting upset about next season's results. Can there be nothing, literally nothing, about this season that makes you happy?

You don't understand the mentality???
I couldn't even understand the post

[tiger76]

All the doom mongers/negative posters have left this year is all the other teams in the division are poor. We must be playing well.

Boro and West Brom were supposed to be 2 in form sides, yet we beat Boro easily and dug out a narrow victory over West Brom despite giving both a goal of a start.

2 defeats in 28 and the recent winning streak has to be commended, and it's funny how often we make these sides appear poor isn't it.

[Erasmus]

They've been the Baggies since the 19th century. Something to do with their supporters having baggy trousers because they were steel workers who came to matches straight from work on a Saturday. That's what I've heard, anyway.

[claretburns]

Realistic about themselves and complimentary about us - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiUSBu5ooRI