The Throstle Club

Albion fan Rex Edwards remembers when Graham Williams became an emergency goalkeeper at Southampton in February 1968.

Laurie Rampling discusses his new book about Cyrille Regis. A longer interview will be in the February 2024 edition of The Throstle Club.

Zoltan Gera talks to Norman Bartlam about the differences between playing in Hungary and in England. A longer interview will be in the February 2024 edition of The Throstle Club. 

February 2024 | Duration 3 minutes

This episode features Albion's former Welsh international star Paul Mardon. He talks about his career at WBA and Wales. Laurie Rampling and Bob Downing discuss their FA Cup memories, we recall the 'car in the canal' incident of 60 years ago and the bad winter of 1963.

The Christmas Special December 2023 features more from Artim Sakari and Andy Hunt plus a look back to the 5-3 game at Old Trafford 1978 with Brendon Batson;  a remarkable Boxing Day in 1963 and real boxing with Bobby Gould, as told by Wayne Fereday!David Butler tells of his experiences of playing alongside Pele and Bobby Moore in USA.Also hear from fans Rex Edwards; Jim Goode, Harry Taylor, and Ken Lord who have great stories to tell.Presented by Norman Bartlam and Bob Downing.

Programme 8, December 2023 features exclusive interviews with Artim Sakari and Andy Hunt plus more from Dennis Clarke, Mickey Fudge, Lyndon Hughes and David Butler. You'll also hear from Simon Wright on Grorty Dick and fan Ken Lord remembers Davy Walsh. Presented by Norman Bartlam and Bob Downing.

Reporter Bob Downing and WBA fans Dean Walton and Tony Jones recall going to Valencia for the UEFA Cup tie in November 1978.

In November 2023 the family of former WBA player Bill Brockhurst donated a set of photographs to the Albion Foundation. Bill played five first team games in the 1936-1937 season.

Enjoy our November quiz with Sylvia and Bob and recall the stunning 4-3 win at West Ham from 20 years ago this month.

Harold Bache was a player of great potential but he joined the army at the outbreak of war and was killed in action in 1916.