WBA53 match thread u23s

[stargazer1962]

That is the 1st time I have seen West Brom win anything live (albeit U23 as opposed to 1st team).
A couple of beers in Bham beforehand, the train we ideally wanted to catch was cancelled (nothing new there)
Caught the next one, arrived at the ground to see long queues at the East stand turnstiles with less than 10 mins before kick off
Then heard the kick off was put back by 10 mins (wise).
Although it had been stated that the Wolves fans had to enter from Middlemore Road, the gates at the back of the SME
were open so a flow of fans going through there.
Managed to find a shorter queue to get into the East stand, a good atmosphere was being created.
Got into the ground and found our seats on the half way line 2/3 up the stand.
A good atmosphere and of course the banter between the 2 sets of supporters.
Lots of younger folk there, well it was £1.
The sun was in our eyes during all of the 1st half but the game was enjoyable especially taking the lead but Wolves had most
possession.
Half time, A lad with us queued and queued for beer but alas it ran out as he was virtually at the front of the queue.
He did try later at 90 min but was suprised that the bars were shut.
Extra time, Wolves went ahead and we thought that was probably it, the Wolves supporters enjoying their moment.
Albion scored and it was mad. A young WBA lad ran on the field towards our goalie in celebration. He was chased
firstly by stewards and then police, but he got back over the hoarding and after a telling off I think was left to be.
Our keeper played well all match so I had some faith that we might do well in the penalty shoot out.
A few heart stopping moments and our players encouraging the fans to keep up the noise (at times during the game
it did go quiet for peiords).
When the winning penalty went in , a pitch invasion, and a lot going over to the Wolves fans (not sensible).
I believe it is an offence to go on the pitch?
Eventually the pitch was cleared, the Wolves suppporters left the stadium.
A platform was built to allow the presentation to take place (completely unnecessary). Took a while to construct from lego.
Officials took their medals and some booed them (childish)
Wolves took their medals with stronger booes, (very childish)
WBA took their medals with strong applause. Great stuff
They then decided to play the liquidator (no comment)
A great night following a season of mediocrity from the 1st team. Best fiver I've spent in a while

A little disturbing though to see a lad of around 10/11 looking like a minimee of his dad abusing the Wolves supporters
from afar with all the songs and gestures you expect from morons.
I suppose you have to train the next generation !!

[soulman101]

Great win for the young Baggies ,9 players were born within 15 miles of the Albion, Castro from London and we had one lad from Gloucester.
Wolves who were very good technical players,9 were oversea players, their left bag alone cost £1.5m and they paid fees for a lot of other players.

[Dubbag]

Thanks stargazer....enjoyed that read.....👍👍

[mickd1961]

Great win for the young Baggies ,9 players were born within 15 miles of the Albion, Castro from London and we had one lad from Gloucester.
Wolves who were very good technical players,9 were oversea players, their left bag alone cost £1.5m and they paid fees for a lot of other players.

These ladies should at least be on the bench every week getting some chances yet we all know that the chances of even one of them coming through and being an Albion star are virtually nil.

Meanwhile back on planet Earth......look at Forest’s younger players like Johnson!!

Absolute joke.

[Yarmbaggie]

For me the result again re-emphasised the importance of teamwork and playing for each other.

Yes we concentrate on the relevant perceived quality of players but how many teams of better individual players are undone by a team implementing the plan, giving everything for the badge and the team.

Well done lads and let’s hope many of you get opportunities next season and that you have long and successful careers at WBA.

[mickd1961]

Perhaps you have forgotten the play-off final against Derby; they were not very magnanimous in victory, to say the least and we have been very critical of their behaving that day. We don’t need to sink to their level.

I don’t think we need to be magnanimous in victory against the Dingles Kets! 🤣🤣

Quite honestly.....F U C K ‘EM!

[kettering_baggie]

I don’t think we need to be magnanimous in victory against the Dingles Kets! ����

Quite honestly.....F U C K ‘EM!

It shows a bit of class to be magnanimous in victory over anyone; we don’t need to sink to Derby’s level.

[wba13]

I really can’t understand why some fans after a terrific victory want to put a dampener on things, if you don’t like the liquidator don’t sing. The Albion fans and players sang along with the enjoyment of the moment. Anyhow there were no Wolves fans around to take offence they had run off with there tails between there legs AGAIN. Great night loved it.

[kettering_baggie]

I really can’t understand why some fans after a terrific victory want to put a dampener on things, if you don’t like the liquidator don’t sing. The Albion fans and players sang along with the enjoyment of the moment. Anyhow there were no Wolves fans around to take offence they had run off with there tails between there legs AGAIN. Great night loved it.

Perhaps you don’t understand English? I never said that I didn’t like the Liquidator, I do, and I thoroughly enjoyed the victory, no way did I put a dampener on it. We could just have shown a little more class, that’s all. I am delighted we won and I said so.

[mickd1961]

It shows a bit of class to be magnanimous in victory over anyone; we don’t need to sink to Derby’s level.

It’s never going to happen in a local derby with morons involved Kets.

This isn’t a game of Rugger between Halesowen Grammar School and King Edwards Grammar in Stourbridge.

There is never going to be three cheers and a “hard luck old boy” to the opponent FFS!