Remembering when Kyle Bartley showed Craig Dawson who’s boss as West Brom defender retires
Kyle Bartley saw one of his most memorable West Brom moments come against Wolves.
The Baggies captain has announced his retirement from football, bringing down the curtain on a 17-year playing career.
Having spent seven seasons at The Hawthorns, there are a number of notable memories that fans have recalled since the defender’s announcement.
One of the most iconic moments took place in the most recent addition of the Black Country derby as Bartley squared up with ex-Albion man Craig Dawson.
Bartley vs Dawson battle remembered
Despite the result going against Carlos Corberan’s side in January 2024, the clash has been immortalised due to the violence on the day in B71.
Goals from Pedro Neto and Matheus Cunha proved to be the difference as the Old Gold progressed to the next round of the FA Cup.
It is fair to say that the home faithful don’t remember the game for the scoreline, rather focusing in on the iconic moment between their skipper and former star.
Having blocked off a run of Wolves’ Brazilian star, Bartley was handed a yellow card for what was seen as a highly cynical challenge.
It is fair to say that Dawson took issue with this and immediately sprinted over to get into the face of the Baggies’ centre-half.
The captain didn’t back down to the ex-West Ham man, bumping him with his chest and standing up for himself before the Wolves man walked away.
This has been remembered as an iconic moment from the Englishman and one which has been discussed now that his retirement has been confirmed.
Bartley confirms retirement at West Brom
The announcement of Bartley’s exit has come at a strange time, given the new Championship campaign is just a day away.
This will leave Ryan Mason’s squad light at The Hawthorns, potentially pointing towards yet another addition at the back.
West Brom current centre-back options:
- George Campbell
- Nat Phillips
- Torbjorn Heggem
- Caleb Taylor
Especially with the potential departure of Heggem to Bologna, the need for reinforcements could become of paramount importance.
Regardless of this, supporters will still wish Bartley the best after his retirement, especially as they look back fondly at his antics against Wolves.
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