1931 and all that
Something I noticed when looking back on Albion's record in FA Cup semi-finals:
1982: vs QPR. Albion were favourites. Second Division side QPR win
1978: vs Ipswich. Albion favourites, but only just. Ipswich win
1969: vs Leicester. Albion overwhelming favourites. Leicester win
1968: vs Birmingham City. Albion favourites. Albion win
1957: vs Villa. Albion slight favourites. Villa win
1954: vs Port Vale. Albion favourites. Albion win
1935: vs Bolton. Albion favourites. Albion win
1931: vs Everton. Everton favourites. Albion win.
So that's seven semi-finals Albion have been expected to win. There is no pressure on Albion this Saturday - just as there wasn't when they played runaway second division leaders Everton, inspired by Dixie Dean, in 1931.
And we all know what Albion went onto achieve in 1931 don't we...?
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Mail man Chris Lepkowski’s view of what’s going on at West Bromwich Albion FC.
Actually no, 1931 is a bit before most peoples time.
Is it the bus number from West Brom Gala Baths to Smethwich town hall?
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Prediction, no jinx: WBA 2, Portsmouth 1. You read it here first.