The WBA Chronicle

Grounds

The Hawthorns: The home of West Bromwich Albion

WBA History

Why are West Bromwich Albion called the Baggies?

Seasons

1985-86: The season Albion’s fans would like to forget

Players

Jeff Astle – The King

Jimmy Hagan

July 3, 2021

James “Jimmy” Hagan was born on January 21, 1918 in Washington, County Durham, England. He was a football player and manager who left his…

Tony Pulis

July 1, 2021

Anthony “Tony” Richard Pulis was born on January 16, 1958 in Pillgwenlly, Newport, Wales, raised in a Catholic environment and as a Manchester United…

Ronald “Ronnie” Allen

June 29, 2021

Ronald “Ronnie” Allen was born in Fenton, Staffordshire in England, on January 15, 1929. In high school he played rugby although his true passion…

Vic Buckingham

June 28, 2021

Victor “Vic” Frederick Buckingham was born on October 23, 1915, in Greenwich, England, and he is one of the greatest revolutionaries in the history…

Fred Everiss

June 26, 2021

Fred Everiss was born in the city of West Bromwich, England in 1882. Everiss was a man very identified and completely related to the…

William “Ginger” Richardson

June 24, 2021

William Richardson was born on the 29 May 1909 and was often referred to as “Ginger” to avoid confusion with his teammate Bill Richardson….

Cyrille Regis

June 23, 2021

Cyrille Regis, born on the 9 February 1958 , was an English international footballer who played as a striker. His football career lasted almost 20 years, where he…

Bryan Robson

June 22, 2021

Bryan Robson, born on the 11 January 1957, is an English football manager and former player. Born in Chester-le-Street, County Durham, he began his career with West Bromwich Albion in 1972…

Billy Bassett

June 19, 2021

William Isiah Bassett, born on 27 January 1869, was an English footballer, a director and club chairman for West Bromwich Albion for over half a century being…

John Wile

June 18, 2021

John David Wile born on 9 March 1947 is an English former footballer and manager. In 67/68 he signed for Peterborough United, having been…

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