Say Hello to the Black Country Derby
We at Groundhopper Guides like to introduce folks to parts of English football culture you might not be aware of. So along those lines, let’s get to know one of…
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West Bromwich Albion
All About West Bromwich Albion FC
Temporary Baggie: Seeing a Game at West Bromwich Albion
(Note: This post was written in 2014, and other than clubs’ league affiliations has not been updated.) One of my travel mantras, taken from Rick Steves, is to try and…
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Sample Book Chapter: Meet West Bromwich Albion
Occasionally I like to share a post introducing my readers to an English soccer club they might not be too familiar with. In other words, you won’t be reading about…
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Watching a Game at West Bromwich Albion
I have now had two great times watching games at West Bromwich Albion, and I think I am going to start encouraging more people to go there — especially as…
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English Soccer’s Dramatic Last Day of the Season
One of the many great things about watching Premier League soccer — indeed, all of English soccer — is their traditional handling of the season’s last day. I’m sure the…
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“Zombie Day” and a Badge Run to West Bromwich Albion
There are getting to be a few traditions on my English soccer trips. One is the arrival day, which I had yesterday and included a fine version of the Standard…
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