The Hawthorns Debate Club

The new season is almost here, so the Hawthorns Debate Club boys are back to ask the big question: what can we actually expect from West Brom this season?

After a summer of change, a new-look squad, plenty of promising youngsters and a pre-season that's given us plenty to talk about, are the Baggies finally heading in the right direction?

We look at what we've learned from pre-season, the new signings, James Morrison's plans for the team and our expectations for the upcoming season.

Then it's time to put our necks on the line.

Where will West Brom finish? Who are the players that will make a difference? and What are our bold predictions for this season.

The season is about to begin.

Come on you Baggies.

Welcome to The Hawthorns Debate Club – A West Brom Podcast with Jamie Clay, Joe Clay, Alex Collins, and Tom Goffe.

Finally — a win. Albion’s first victory of 2026, and what a way to do it. A dominant 3–0 performance against Hull saw the Baggies absolutely maul the Tigers, with a display full of energy, structure, and intent that’s been missing for far too long.

In this episode, we break down what’s changed. Has Morrison galvanised the squad? Is there finally a clear shape and identity emerging? Do we owe it all to Mike Bassett's 442? For the first time in weeks, there’s a sense of belief creeping back in — and suddenly, the future doesn’t look quite so bleak.

We discuss whether this is the real turning point or just a much-needed release, and what Albion need to do next to build on this momentum.

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Welcome to The Hawthorns Debate Club – A West Brom Podcast with Jamie Clay, Joe Clay, Alex Collins, and Tom Goffe.

Albion are now winless in eleven. A gutless defeat to Oxford has somehow dragged this season to an even lower point. The performance lacked fight, structure, and belief. So where on earth do we go from here?

Eric Ramsay has been sacked. Morrison explodes post-match. The mood around the club feels fractured and desperate. In this episode, we try to make sense of it all. Do Albion need a short-term firefighter to stop the slide? Or is Morrison the answer — passion, pride, and all — to steady a sinking ship?

There’s frustration. There’s disbelief. But there’s also genuine debate this week as we wrestle with the biggest question of all: how do we stop the rot before it’s too late?

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Welcome to The Hawthorns Debate Club – A West Brom Podcast with Jamie Clay, Joe Clay, Alex Collins, Zac Collins and Tom Goffe.

This is the lowest point in over 30 years. A disastrous run of results and performances has dragged Albion into the relegation zone, with confidence gone, belief shattered, and toxicity seeping through every corner of the club. Nestor has departed, Eric Ramsay looks increasingly out of his depth,the players have downed tools and the question now is simple but brutal: who is actually to blame?

In this episode, we confront it head-on. We debate where it all went wrong — the decisions, the appointments, the culture, and the performances — and whether there is any genuine reason to be hopeful, or if Albion are sleepwalking towards relegation to League One.

For once, this isn’t just venting. There’s real debate, differing views, and some uncomfortable truths as we try to make sense of how things have unravelled so badly, so quickly.

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Welcome to The Hawthorns Debate Club – A West Brom Podcast with Jamie Clay, Joe Clay, Alex Collins, and Tom Goffe.

A complete vibe shift at The Hawthorns. Positivity is back as Albion welcome new manager Eric Ramsay, arriving from Minnesota, and doing so off the back of an FA Cup victory that finally stops the rot of successive away defeats. There’s renewed energy around the club, a sense of relief, and the early signs of belief returning.

In this episode, we react to the appointment, discuss what Ramsay might bring, and weigh the excitement against a healthy dose of scepticism. Is this the fresh start Albion needed, or is caution still the order of the day?

We also look ahead to Friday night’s clash with Middlesbrough — an early test that will tell us plenty about where this team is heading under new leadership.

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Music patches- Because for everything there is someone

Welcome to The Hawthorns Debate Club – A West Brom Podcast with Jamie Clay, Joe Clay, Alex Collins, and Tom Goffe.

It finally happened. This morning, West Bromwich Albion parted ways with Ryan Mason following a record-breaking 10-game away losing streak. After weeks of mounting pressure, frustration, and declining performances, the club has made the call many felt was a long time coming.

In this episode, we reflect on Mason’s time in charge, where it went wrong, and whether the decision came too late. We talk honestly about the warning signs, the missed opportunities, and what this moment says about the direction of the club. Most importantly, we look ahead — what Albion need next, what kind of manager should come in, and how the season can still be salvaged from here.

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Music- pATCHES- Because for everything there is someone.

Welcome to The Hawthorns Debate Club – A West Brom Podcast with Jamie Clay, Joe Clay, Alex Collins, and Tom Goffe.

The pressure on Ryan Mason has reached boiling point. Back-to-back defeats against QPR and Southampton — with performances as miserable as the results — have left Albion fans asking how much longer this can go on. In this episode, we dive deep into our frustrations: the baffling lineup choices, the in-game management issues, and the sense that the team is drifting at the worst possible time.

Fair warning: we rant. A lot.

We also look ahead to the upcoming match against Sheffield United — a game that suddenly feels huge — and share our worries about where the club is headed if something doesn’t change fast.

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Music: Landing – Godmode, Wander – Emmit Fenn, Impending Doom (Film Trailer) – Doug Maxwell, Crimson – Sextile (YouTube Audio Library)

Welcome to The Hawthorns Debate Club – A West Brom Podcast with Jamie Clay, Joe Clay, Alex Collins, and Tom Goffe.

What a difference 90 minutes can make. After an incredible 3–2 comeback victory over Swansea, the mood around Albion has flipped on its head. For a moment it looked like Ryan Mason was hanging by a thread — by full-time he was being hailed as the hero. But is this dramatic win the turning point Albion desperately needed, or just another twist in an unpredictable season?

In this episode, we dig deep into the Swansea match: the chaos, the character, the tactical shifts, and the manager’s rollercoaster of a night. We discuss what the result means for Mason’s future, whether this sparks real momentum, and how much faith we should place in a team that managed to swing from crisis to ecstasy in one evening.

We also look ahead to the upcoming clashes with QPR and Southampton — two games that could either build on this new sense of belief or send us straight back into uncertainty.

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music credits.Home for the holidays- Chris Haugen

Welcome to The Hawthorns Debate Club – A West Brom Podcast with Jamie Clay, Joe Clay, Alex Collins, Tom Goffe and Zac Collins.

After a 2-1 victory against Oxford, Albion have earned three points, but the bigger questions remain. Is this win a sign of a fresh start, or just papering over the cracks against weaker opposition? In this episode, the conversation zeroes in on one man— Ryan Mason.

We debate whether Mason is truly up for the job, analyzing his in-game management, tactical decisions, and ability to steady a squad that has swung wildly between moments of promise and frustration. Is he the right manager to guide Albion through the season, or is it time to start looking for a change? Fans’ patience is being tested, and we leave no stone unturned in discussing the future of the club’s leadership.

Alongside the managerial debate, we also reflect on Albion’s performance against Oxford, what went well, and where the cracks remain — both on the pitch and in confidence.

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Welcome to The Hawthorns Debate Club – A West Brom Podcast with Jamie Clay, Joe Clay, Alex Collins, and Tom Goffe.

It’s nearly Halloween — and Albion have served up another haunting defeat. A dreadful performance against Ipswich has piled the pressure on Ryan Mason, with groans of discontent echoing around on the dreaded social media. We pick apart what went wrong, ask where the spark has gone, and wonder how long the ghosts of inconsistency can linger before real change is needed.

We also discuss the growing frustration among fans and what Mason can do to turn things around before this season turns into a nightmare.

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Music: Analogue Cabin – Noir et Blanc Vie, and Dead Forest – Brian Bolger (YouTube Audio Library)