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'Refreshing & free flowing': West Brom fans on 5-1 mauling of Portsmouth

Jonny Drury caught up with Albion fans after they watched their side batter Portsmouth - in the first home game of Tony Mowbray's return.

By Jonny Drury
Published Jan 25, 2025

After a tight start, Albion netted four goals in 20 minutes to go four up at the break, before John Swift added a fifth goal early in the second half.

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