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West Brom defender frustrated after squad work to improve weakness

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James Morrison confirms single West Brom change after midweek win

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Nat Phillips will recover from double derby woe – West Brom boss James Morrison

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Birmingham come out on top against West Brom in Hawthorns derby clash

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Plus Painfully clear area West Brom must target improvement after break Lewis Cox

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Plus Eye-catching stats: West Brom keeper form and defender chance claim

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Plus Boss backs 'immense' West Brom defender recover from derby nightmare

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West Brom's Conor Townsend: We went away from what we're good at

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'Emotions high' - Boss explains clash after Albion defeat at Wolves

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Plus 'Didn't recognise...' - Boss to look into why Albion failed to show up

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Cesar Peixoto praises quality of Wolves’ performance in West Brom victory

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In pictures: Wolves triumph in tense Black Country derby

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Fer Lopez gives Wolves derby victory over West Brom

Max O'Leary did not deserve to be on the losing side.placeholder image

Plus West Brom player ratings: Low marks after Black Country derby no-show Lewis Cox

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Wolves 1 West Brom 0: Fer Lopez the Black Country derby goal hero

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Plus Two 8s the standout West Brom player ratings after QPR draw Lewis Cox

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James Morrison hails West Brom’s defence after winning with 10 men at Derby

Aune Heggebo put the visitors in front before Brayann Pereira was sent off on his debut.

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Plus Derby v West Brom predicted XI: Johnston update and defender call Lewis Cox

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Plus West Brom notebook: A squad develops for boss as defenders make point Lewis Cox

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Plus West Brom player ratings: Two 8s the best on day of spirit and grit Lewis Cox

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West Brom predicted line-up: Heggebo return? And who starts on right? Lewis Cox

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Plus West Brom player ratings: Some average marks on mixed day in Boro Lewis Cox

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Middlesbrough 3 West Brom 1: First league defeat amid some controversy

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'Gives us an opportunity' - West Brom boss responds to defender sale

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Plus George Campbell opens up on impact of West Brom new management team

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Plus West Brom boss expects star man's 'swagger' - but adds grounded note

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Plus The Verdict: If that's for starters then buckle in for West Brom ride

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Plus West Brom player ratings: Three 9s in brave opening-day victory

A fine opening-day league victory results in some impressive player ratings dished out by Baggies reporter Lewis Cox.

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Norwich 1 West Brom 2: Defensively brilliant Baggies win memorably

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Plus West Brom player ratings: Debutants shine in Rotherham win

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Plus George Campbell's 'great West Brom honour' - and makes squad demand

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Plus Big Kick-Off: Four key West Brom players for 2026/27 Lewis Cox

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Mikey Johnston features in injury return as West Brom lose friendly

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West Brom to split squad for friendlies - here's why

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Plus 'Choice to make' - New West Brom 2026/27 captain to be decided Lewis Cox

WALSALL, ENGLAND - JUNE 25: Nat Phillips of West Bromwich Albion and Alex Mowatt of West Bromwich Albion during testing after returning to Pre-Season Training at West Bromwich Albion Training Ground on June 25, 2026 in Walsall, England. (Photo by Adam Fradgley/West Bromwich Albion FC via Getty Images)placeholder image

West Brom star's revelation about 'desperate' squad members

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How Morrison's five predecessors first signings fared at West Brom

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The four players who could replace Jed Wallace as West Brom captain

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West Brom debrief: Summer transfer hint, a key absence and farewells?

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West Brom team news at Sheffield Wednesday as boss makes three changes

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West Brom ratings: Strong marks across board as survival secured

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Plus James Morrison deserves to become next West Brom boss Lewis Cox

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Plus West Brom player ratings v Watford: Standout 8s as Albion stretch run

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Plus West Brom v Watford: Boss' praise for key department in rescue act

WEST BROMWICH, ENGLAND - APRIL 3: Nat Phillips of West Bromwich Albion leaps high to head the ball away from the goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between West Bromwich Albion and Wrexham AFC at The Hawthorns on April 3, 2026 in West Bromwich, United Kingdom. (Photo by Adam Fradgley/West Bromwich Albion FC via Getty Images)placeholder image

Plus Blackburn v West Brom: Boss wary of confident hosts in six-pointer

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Wrexham boss accuses West Brom's midfielder of 'conning' ref

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West Brom predicted XI: One big call for James Morrison

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Plus West Brom v Wrexham: Defender's verdict on influence of James Morrison

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Plus Defender's message of encouragement to West Brom team-mates in return

Nat Phillips, left, had a fine start to the season but has largely struggled since. (Photo by Adam Fradgley/West Bromwich Albion FC via Getty Images)placeholder image

Plus Many West Brom defensive partnerships have underpinned the struggle

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Plus West Brom debrief: Why ending two hoodoos is so critical for momentum as resurge...

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Plus West Brom boss James Morrison explains his decision to drop defender Alfie Gilch...

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Another defensive switch as James Morrison makes West Brom call on striker for H...

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West Brom fitness updates on defensive duo and Ousmane Diakite latest ahead of H...

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Mixed West Brom defensive news in latest injury update with head-scratcher for S...

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Plus 'A player who could compete' - West Brom interim regretful of defender absence

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West Brom man walking suspension tightrope ahead of Championship yellow card cut...

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