West Brom should treat Sheffield Wednesday game as early 2026-27 pre-season match
West Bromwich Albion have an ideal opportunity to treat Sheffield Wednesday as their first match of the 2026-27 pre-season. The Owls haven’t won any of…
James Barker
James Barker is a senior writer on West Brom News as part of the Breaking Media network. With a background in sports journalism, James provides expertise in statistical analysis and long-form opinion pieces on all the major events at West Brom. Based in Durham, James has previously worked for Football League World where he had editing responsibility, having graduated from the University of Sunderland in the summer of 2024.
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West Brom points deduction confirmed: What it means for Championship relegation battle
West Bromwich Albion have received a two-point deduction following a decision made by the EFL’s Club Financial Review Panel (CFRP). West Brom have been alleged…
West Brom next boss: All we know as fans clamour for James Morrison to stay on
West Bromwich Albion have seemingly confirmed their Championship status, as interim head coach James Morrison continues to impress at The Hawthorns. Indeed, survival can’t yet…
West Brom risk of James Morrison being poached growing if permanent offer isn’t made soon
West Bromwich Albion need to offer James Morrison the permanent head coaching role ASAP, or another team soon will. After a season that has no…
Preston vs West Brom unseen moments: Albion fans’ EFL chants, Aune Heggebo brilliance
Preston were beaten 2-0 by West Bromwich Albion on Saturday, on an afternoon where Baggies fans voiced their displeasure with the EFL. James Morrison‘s side…
West Brom PSR fiasco: Derby County precedent unlikely to be followed as swift action possible
West Bromwich Albion are reportedly unlikely to face a financial punishment if found guilty of their alleged PSR breach, which is how Derby County were…
West Brom PSR case has already happened as EFL now face ‘nightmare’ scenario
West Bromwich Albion‘s independent hearing into their alleged breach of the EFL’s profit and sustainability rules has reportedly already happened. It was reported on Monday…
West Brom player ratings vs Millwall – Daryl Dike a handful, Isaac Price wasteful
West Bromwich Albion drew 0-0 with Millwall on Friday night, with Daryl Dike being a handful all night up top for the Baggies. Another considerable…
West Brom must be fearing Caleb Taylor return as Millwall defender brings sizeable goal threat
West Bromwich Albion play Millwall on Friday night, and they must be concerned that their former defender Caleb Taylor will return to haunt The Hawthorns.…
West Brom gameplan of limiting set-piece and turnover chances can see them beat Millwall
West Bromwich Albion have no reason to fear Millwall ahead of their game on Friday, as James Morrison‘s side can counter the threats posed by…
Charlie Taylor banked encouraging performance vs Blackburn on reintroduction to West Brom XI
Charlie Taylor put in a strong performance for West Bromwich Albion against Blackburn, in what was his first start since 28 February. The 32-year-old defender…
West Brom and Blackburn’s Championship head-to-head record ahead of relegation six-pointer
West Bromwich Albion and Blackburn Rovers both share four wins against one another across their all-time Championship meetings. James Morrison‘s side haven’t got much time…
West Brom vs Wrexham: Three things you may have missed – including James Morrison message
West Bromwich Albion drew 2-2 with Wrexham on Saturday, but here’s three things you may not have picked up from the game, including James Morrison‘s…
Isaac Price: Michael O’Neill may have Northern Ireland plan ahead of Blackburn vs West Brom
Isaac Price has reignited his West Bromwich Albion form, and that’s precisely why Northern Ireland and Blackburn manager Michael O’Neill may plan to tire him…
West Brom make shrewd Watford ticket offer that Shilen Patel should extend to Ipswich Town
West Bromwich Albion have announced discounted adult, concession and children’s tickets for their game against Watford on 21 April. There is a real feel-good factor…
James Morrison has sorted West Brom’s defence and midfield – just Maja/Heggebo pairing to go
James Morrison appears to have sorted out West Brom’s defensive and midfield problems, and now just has his strike partnership of Josh Maja and Aune…
James Morrison shows man-management class at West Brom by taking Ollie Bostock out
James Morrison’s man-management ability is on full display, as his decision to keep Isaac Price in the team whilst taking Ollie Bostock out has worked…
West Brom won’t miss Grady Diangana as ex-Albion star struggles in LaLiga with Elche
West Brom allowed Grady Diangana to leave last summer on a free, but he’s struggled during his first season with LaLiga side Elche. Diangana first…
West Brom: James Morrison’s side need four more points to hit 10-year Championship survival mark
West Brom currently sit on 43 points, with 21st-placed teams over the last 10 Championship seasons averaging 47 points. James Morrison is the toast of…
West Brom have nothing to fear vs Bristol City as Ashton Gate awaits James Morrison’s side
West Brom travel to Ashton Gate to take on Bristol City in the Championship on Saturday, and James Morrison’s men have no reason to be…