Romelu Lukaku – Suddenly it all makes sense

When Chelsea paid Anderlecht close to £20million for Romelu Lukaku in the summer of 2011, he called the Blues his dream club.   But 18 months later, it is West Bromwich Albion who are providing a stage for him to shine. The headline from the Baggies’ defeat at Reading was the home side’s remarkable last 10 … Continue reading →

Steve Clarke: No longer another man’s shadow

Steve Clarke spent years assisting managers, quietly watching miracles and mistakes while taking none of the credit or blame.  But today, as his West Bromwich Albion team outside the Champions League places only on goal difference, it is clear he was learning during every single moment of those tenures. Clarke has always been championed by … Continue reading →

Twenty ways to annoy a football fan (Part 2)

After the unprecedented response to Part 1, the calls for Part 2 of this article were as vociferous as Wigan fans at an away game.  So, following in the footsteps of the great sequels of our time, here it is. Queens Park Rangers: Have you ever been to a boot fair and seen a stall … Continue reading →