WBA53 match thread

[Omegstrat6]

Ajayi in for Holgate which is no real surprise and Mowatt (who was poor last game) out and Diakate in. Fellows and Johnston both subs which may be kind of understandable after their failure to break open Blackburn's defence last game but whilst Wallace was actually decent against them, I would still prefer them to start and Jed and Diangana on the bench especially against a team who shipped in 5 goals against Plymouth.

Bit surprised too that Griffiths not given a chance and Price not starting but be interesting to see how good Lankshear can be. Still, at least we have options going forward on the bench today. COYB!!

[soulman101]

Daryl Dike on the bench

[Omegstrat6]

Daryl Dike on the bench

Indeed-if things go well, we may even get to see him later? Can't fault his determination so hope he can begin to push on now

[stargazer_1962]

Any idea why?

Albion coaches delayed by some protest happening in London (so I heard). Not sure if this helped the decision to delay

[Omegstrat6]

Sounds like Milwall aiming to make amends for their recent drubbing. Missing Bartley at the back and seems like we need to get a grip on the game pretty quickly and tighten up.

[Bombers right foot]

First goal of the game 19 mins, no takers for the bonus points unfortunately

[TipperaryBaggie]

Our achilles heel again with not being able to defend balls lifted into the box. Floated balls into the six yard box should be swallowed up by the goalkeeper but he was shivering on his line.

[Omegstrat6]

What a surprise, Cooper 0-1. 😞 Defensively, we have a lot to do and need to start challenging far harder (hope Bartley pleased with his un-necessary red card btw).

As for creating our own moves, I think AJ may be right about us missing Mowatt in the middle of the park despite his poor last outing.

[TipperaryBaggie]

Maybe our luck is changing. Own goal 1-1

[Omegstrat6]

Not deserved but lucky deflection from Diangana's strike puts us back in it!