Leggi Looks At: WBA
By Leggi
December 30 2007
STB message boarder Leggi is back giving us an insight into Town's opposition on Tuesday it's the return fixture against West Brom.
WEST BROMWICH ALBION
Tuesday 1st January 2008, Portman Road Kick-off 15:00
Formed in 1878, and playing their home games since 1900 at The Hawthorns, 'The Baggies' have won the Football League Championship once, (1919-20) The FA Cup 5 times and The League Cup once. They were relegated from The Premiership in 2006 after a four year stay and just missed out on an instant return last season when they failed in the Play-off Final against Derby.
This season 'Albion' are flying and under the guidance of former Town Favourites, Tony Mowbray and Mark Venus and are probably the best footballing side in the Division and are almost certainties to go up this year. They currently sit Top of The Championship, 3 points ahead of second placed Watford, and 11 points in front of a 'slipping' 8th placed Town side.
The Tractorboys were beaten by an unfair scoreline at The Hawthorns in September, losing 1-0 at half-time, we dominated the second half but the ball wouldn't go in and we conceded 3 late goals on the break to see a final score of 4-0 to 'The Baggies'.
Form Guide
(4th) West Brom P6 W4 D0 L2
(15th) Ipswich Town P6 W2 D1 L3
*MATCHFACT* West Brom have netted 8 times in their last two visits to Portman Road.
OUR LEAGUE RECORD V WEST BROM AT PORTMAN ROAD
Played 30
Won 17
Drawn 6
Lost 7
Goals
For 65
Against 32
The highest attendance came in the year the 'king of comedy' was born, (no, not Frank Skinner, Me!)In 1976, 25,373 turned up to see Town wallop 'The Albion', 7-0.
The lowest gate of just 9,381 saw Town, again, comfortable winners 5-0 in 1997.
Our biggest victory to date is that 7-0 thrashing in the game mentioned above, Trevor Whymark netting four of the goals.
Our heaviest defeat came the last time West Brom visited Suffolk, 5-1 last term (our '1' was an own goal).
John Wark is all-time leading Scorer with 11 goals, next inline is Eric Gates with 5.
18 players have worn the shirts of both clubs, they include, Ray Crawford, Thomas Gaardsoe, Mark Grew, Brian Talbot and Romeo Zondervan.
LAST 6 MEETINGS AT PORTMAN ROAD
Played 6
Won 3
Drawn 1
Lost 2
Leggi's Player to fear: 34 year-old Striker Kevin Phillips who has scored many of his 200+ goals against Ipswich, and is always a thorn in the side of our defenders. He bagged a brace in the 5-0 hammering of Scunthorpe on Saturday and could have had a Hat-trick if it wasn't for a penalty save by former West Brom 'Keeper Joe Murphy. Still has an outstanding record of 21 goals in 20 games this season and, playing against our woeful defence, he is almost certain to score on Tuesday.
Leggi Predicts: Time for our undefeated home record to go, I think. After seeing that disgusting, gutless, performance against an (lets face it) Absolute rubbish Coventry side, we will need a miracle to get anything from this game. West Brom beat us player for player all over the pitch and I'm expecting a walloping at the former 'fortress'. I also feel that yesterdays result has virtually guaranteed our stay in this League for another season too, I only see us gaining 1 point from the next 3 games and that will leave us with a 10 point gap to make up, to even reach the Play-off spots. Unless we use the 12 million quid well and sign some real talent in January I can't see us making that deficit back up. Anyway back to Tuesday's game-- 5-0 to the blues (of West Brom).
Happy New Year to you all on STB and All at Astle Central on Baggies World.
Got your own prediction ahead of the game? Leave it below.
Tuesday 1st January 2008, Portman Road Kick-off 15:00
Formed in 1878, and playing their home games since 1900 at The Hawthorns, 'The Baggies' have won the Football League Championship once, (1919-20) The FA Cup 5 times and The League Cup once. They were relegated from The Premiership in 2006 after a four year stay and just missed out on an instant return last season when they failed in the Play-off Final against Derby.
This season 'Albion' are flying and under the guidence of former Town Favourites, Tony Mowbray
and Mark Venus
and are probably the best footballing side in the Division and are almost certainties to go up this year. They currently sit Top of The Championship, 3 points ahead of second placed Watford, and 11 points in front of a 'slipping' 8th placed Town side.
The Tractorboys were beaten by an unfair scoreline at The Hawthorns in September, losing 1-0 at half-time, we dominated the second half but the ball would'nt go in and we conceeded 3 late goals on the break to see a final score of 4-0 to 'The Baggies'.
Form Guide
(4th ) West Brom P6 W4 D0 L2
(15th) Ipswich Town P6 W2 D1 L3
*MATCHFACT* West Brom have netted 8 times in their last two visits to Portman Road.
OUR LEAGUE RECORD V WEST BROM AT PORTMAN ROAD
Played 30
Won 17
Drawn 6
Lost 7
Goals
For 65
Against 32
The highest attendance came in the year the 'king of comedy' was born,(no,not Frank Skinner,.Me!)In 1976, 25,373 turned up to see Town whallop 'The Albion', 7-0.
The lowest gate of just 9,381 saw Town, again, comfortable winners 5-0 in 1997.
Our biggest victory to date is that 7-0 thrashing in the game mentioned above, Trevor Whymark netting four of the goals.
Our heaviest defeat came the last time West Brom visited Suffolk, 5-1 last term (our '1' was an own goal).
John Wark is alltime leading Scorer with 11 goals, next inline is Eric Gates
with 5.
18 players have worn the shirts of both clubs, they include, Ray Crawford, Thomas Gaardsoe, Mark Grew, Brian Talbot and Romeo Zondervan.
LAST 6 MEETINGS AT PORTMAN ROAD
Played 6
Won 3
Drawn 1
Lost 2
Leggi's Player to fear is 34 year-old Striker Kevin Phillips
Kevin has scored many of his 200+ goals against Ipswich, and is always a thorn in the side of our defenders. He bagged a brace in the 5-0 hammering of Scunthorpe on Saturday and could have had a Hat-trick if it was'nt for a penalty save by former West Brom 'Keeper' Joe Murphy., Still has an outstanding record of 21 goals in 20 games this season and, playing against our woeful defence, he is almost certain to score on Tuesday.
Leggi Predicts: Time for our undefeated home record to go, I think. After seeing that disgusting, gutless, performance against an (lets face it) Absolute rubbish Coventry side, we will need a miracle to get anything from this game. West Brom beat us player for player allover the pitch and I'm expecting a whalloping at the former 'fortress'. I also feel that yesterdays result has virtually guaranteed our stay in this League for another season too, I only see us gaining 1 point from the next 3 games and that will leave us with a 10 point gap to make up, to even reach the Play-off spots. Unless we use the 12 million quid well and sign some real talent in January I can't see us making that defecit back up.
Anyway back to Tuesdays game-- 5-0 to the blues(of West Brom).
Happy New Year to you all on STB and All at Astle Central on Baggies World,
Leggi
Tough game this, for us. Your home form is unreal, and we havent travelled too well again this season. After the Bristol game i said the test would be at yours. Scunny went down to 10 so yes they got cained so wont take too much on that game. But against Bristol we were awesome. I will stick my neck on the line here. Normally i dont predict or get carried away. But i honestly feel if we beat you the confidence will take us on to promotion. Thats how important this game is i feel. Pretty much in the way you have said the Coventry game has ruined your chances. Have a good New year lads.
The Lords My Shepherd.
The future is bright. The future is Stripes.
www.wbabaggies.co.uk
Dont know why Leggi Bothers.
The Lords My Shepherd.
The future is bright. The future is Stripes.
www.wbabaggies.co.uk
We haven't come on here like some fans have we ? Leggi put a post on our board and we have responded. In a sensible manner wouldn't you say ?. You are allowed to talk to other fans you know.
The Lords My Shepherd.
The future is bright. The future is Stripes.
www.wbabaggies.co.uk
I know what your saying , But away from home we aint that good. pretty much the same as you in that aspect ( well not so bad eh. lol. )
Back to the no talking mularkey, our board is pretty much the same as yours. Not many posters, as more established boards are already up and running for our respective clubs. Yourself and Aston do a great job on here, As i would like to think Jemma (wolvesgirl my other half ) and myself do on ours.
Its only Common decency isn't it to reply to somebody ? as we have done to your post. At least that way People think well that boards friendly etc and return. Anyway good luck ish for the new year to you and your missus.
The Lords My Shepherd.
The future is bright. The future is Stripes.
www.wbabaggies.co.uk
Yeah we are closenit group on here, and somtimes not as busy as it should be, but you'll find on the hole we will reply to 'the Baggies' fans, just wait til after todays game. Anyway speak in a bit, I'm off to pray for a miracle.
Whatever words you used in your prayers Leggi could you PM them to me please. They obviously work.
The Lords My Shepherd.
The future is bright. The future is Stripes.
www.wbabaggies.co.uk