Albion Analysis

After yet another defeat, against Swansea City this time, Pete George from Albion Analytics and Chris Hall decide to take an in-depth look at Luke Dowling's reign as Sporting & Technical Director and assess the long-term impact that has had on the club.

They discuss whether the current recruitment team is fit to lead the biggest summer the club has had in over 20 years and Pete tries to help them with their job by recommending some potential transfer targets.

You can follow us  on Twitter; @AlbionAnalysis

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's pod Chris Hall and Pete George dissect the mid-week defeat to Middlesbrough.

They also talk about whether Bruce should go back to three centre-backs in an effort to make Albion more solid.

Why Taylor Gardner-Hickman isn't starting is a subject for debate as is why Karlan Grant is!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Chris & Pete talk about how the current crop are a mere 81 goalless minutes away from the worst goal drought in Albion's history?

Can we end this before getting the unwanted record at Middlesbrough?

We also delve into the legacy left behind by Luke Dowling, discuss the current recruitment team and answer listener questions.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris Hall and Pete George reflect on the 0-0 draw with Blackburn as the Baggies stopped the rot but made it 6 consecutive hours without a goal.

In this episode they discuss:

- What is the best formation for this squad?
- How do we get the best out of Andy Carroll?
- Do Grant and Robinson deserve to be starting?
- Did we leave ourselves a forward short in January?
- Is Adam Reach being unfairly criticised? 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's Albion Analysis Chris Hall and Pete George discuss:

- Should Jake Livermore remain Albion captain
- Why have we had 15 red cards in 3 years, is this squad completely ill-disciplined?
- What offensive and defensive changes did we see from Bruce's Baggies?
- Captain Carroll, Super Sam and any other reasons to feel optimistic after another defeat

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's been all change at the Baggies since we last recorded. 

Ismael and Ken gone, Bruce and Gourlay replace them.

We offer our thoughts on the new CEO and the new manager, we discuss the direction of the club and the job Gourlay has on his hands.

Also, after so much negativity from Reading fans toward the Gourlay appointment on Twitter, we speak to Jacob, a Reading fan, to get his views.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris Hall and Pete from Albion Analytics look back on the miserable performance against Preston and assess the data to see where it all went wrong.
They also discuss the striker situation in the wake of Dike's injury and tackle some really big questions:
Who is Albion's best midfield two?
Is this squad mentally weak?
Does our hierarchy have a plan?

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.