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West Bromwich Albion v Leeds United
West Bromwich Albion
West Bromwich Albion
1–0
Championship
29/12/2023
The Hawthorns
Leeds United
Leeds United
All-time record vs West Bromwich Albion
94
Played
38
Won
22
Drawn
34
Lost
+17
GD
40%
Win %
Away record
48
Played
15
Won
9
Drawn
24
Lost
-18
GD
31%
Win %
DateGroundScoreCompetition
18/08/2023 Elland Road 1–1 D Championship ↗
23/05/2021 Elland Road 3–1 W Premier League ↗
29/12/2020 The Hawthorns 0–5 W Premier League ↗
01/01/2020 The Hawthorns 1–1 D Championship ↗
01/10/2019 Elland Road 1–0 W Championship ↗
All-time top scorers vs West Bromwich Albion
#PlayerGoals
1 Johnny Giles 10
2 Allan Clarke 7
3 Arthur Graham 5
4 Jack Mahon 5
5 Eddie Gray 4
Starting XI
26 Darlow
25 Byram
6 Cooper ©
14 Rodon
39 Spence
44 Gruev
4 Ampadu
29 Gnonto
7 Piroe
24 Rutter
Substitutes
Unused Substitutes
5 Cresswell
8 Kamara
13 Klaesson
22 Gray
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Re: West Brom v Leeds Utd Match Thread

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Overman wrote: ↑Fri Dec 29, 2023 8:02 pm 5-4 Leeds then.
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Re: West Brom v Leeds Utd Match Thread - Struijk Out, Byram, Cooper & Gruev In

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That pink strip needs binned
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"Football is about the people and the players,” he said. “Then there are those who will mingle in the middle: the coaches, executives and journalists. That last group represents the worst part about football" Marcelo Bielsa
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Irish Ian wrote: ↑Fri Dec 29, 2023 7:55 pm I asked a Werder Bremen aquaintance what they thought of Gruev leaving to come to Leeds and the vibe was that he wont be missed.

Big game for him
I think we'll see better from Gruev today than we did in the last game he started. He got about 20 minutes against Ipswich and looked decent.

Also, I do like Spence and Byram in those positions. Spence in his natural position. Byram been very good at LB all season. And Gnonto had to start at some point. Personally I would have started him against sides that will pack out the back and James against better teams who will be more willing to commit and leave open spaces. But still good for Willy to get a start.
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Re: West Brom v Leeds Utd Match Thread - Struijk Out, Byram, Cooper & Gruev In

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Kennyb41 wrote: ↑Fri Dec 29, 2023 8:01 pm At least the Dogs happy to say it pre and not in hindsight, what about Cjay huh, you happy ?
Cjay is preparing his post match onslaught on Farke.
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Re: West Brom v Leeds Utd Match Thread - Struijk Out, Byram, Cooper & Gruev In

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malcolmw wrote: ↑Fri Dec 29, 2023 8:01 pm When I first saw this starting line up my sphincter did a spasm.

But on second look, it's actually quite interesting and creative.
Must've just been the prune juice impacting the ole sphincter.
Of course it is, it's bold.

It's a lot of changes, a brave manager putting what he's taught them to trust, let's enjoy and judge these players like Gruev.

Cooper doesn't need any introductions at LCH

I'll say Spence and Gnonto could prove a massive gamble either way, but attacking wise it makes sense.

Rest Ampadu or Kamara, i'd say he's right in Kamara, Ampadu reads the game better and i'm hoping Gruev pushes on if that's what he's been working on with him.
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malcolmw wrote: ↑Fri Dec 29, 2023 8:04 pm Agree Jay. There is no way we could fill the void with a replacement with what we can afford. Lots of hard work done to get him playing like he is - fact PSG are knocking proves his value.

I also think DF starting Willie in the last game before the window may be a shot across the bow of his money hungry agent.
I’m going to have a right strop if we sell him in the window.
Will do my head right in. In terms of this division it’s easily one of the best if not the best cb partnership.
No it’s definitely the best. It’ll certainly tell me something I didn’t want to know about the 49ers.
Anyhoo I’m probably jumping the gun.
You might be right about Gnonto.
I’m sure Farke has his reasons though, in big games he’s been top notch.
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malcolmw wrote: ↑Fri Dec 29, 2023 8:08 pm Cjay is preparing his post match onslaught on Farke.
No, he's waiting to pick out where it's all going wrong, instead of saying it now.
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Re: West Brom v Leeds Utd Match Thread - Struijk Out, Byram, Cooper & Gruev In

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Irish Ian wrote: ↑Fri Dec 29, 2023 8:08 pm That pink strip needs binned
God yes! It's the worst I've seen in a long time.
Whoever designed that at Adidas should be transferred over to the ice dancing kit department.
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Jaydog wrote: ↑Fri Dec 29, 2023 8:10 pm I’m going to have a right strop if we sell him in the window.
Will do my head right in. In terms of this division it’s easily one of the best if not the best cb partnership.
No it’s definitely the best. It’ll certainly tell me something I didn’t want to know about the 49ers.
Anyhoo I’m probably jumping the gun.
You might be right about Gnonto.
I’m sure Farke has his reasons though, in big games he’s been top notch.
He's going nowhere in January Dog, 100%.
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Re: West Brom v Leeds Utd Match Thread - Struijk Out, Byram, Cooper & Gruev In

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Irish Ian wrote: ↑Fri Dec 29, 2023 8:08 pm That pink strip needs binned
Agreed, someone must have been popping some strong acid to come up with that monstrosity.
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Every single one of the incoming 5 tonight should be out to state their case.
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Right, that's me off for a while. Don't like being on the thread during the game.
I get all paranoid and psycho like.
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Sheff Wednesday beating Preston lmao.
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Irish Ian wrote: ↑Fri Dec 29, 2023 7:55 pm I asked a Werder Bremen aquaintance what they thought of Gruev leaving to come to Leeds and the vibe was that he wont be missed.

Big game for him
Indeed. He’s the one I’m strangely the most curious about :)
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Hewin wrote: ↑Fri Dec 29, 2023 8:16 pm Sheff Wednesday beating Preston lmao.
They just played their cup final
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The Subhuman wrote: ↑Fri Dec 29, 2023 8:19 pm They just played their cup final
Cup final? They didn't need to turn up for it, we made it easy for them.
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Brilliant cross from Willie
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Dead cert penalty. He took Rutter down before he got the ball
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Good tackle for me
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