No 3 Matt Downing: Copytaker
No 3 Matt Downing: Copytaker Matt Downing recalls his first job as a copytaker on the Sports Argus working alongside his dad, Bob, who was at that time a sub-editor.
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The Throstle Club programme 24 Norman Bartlam and Bob Downing look back on events and happenings from West Bromwich Albion’s history from the month of March. Our studio guest is long serving Albion fan Dave Howson. This programme was first broadcast on Black Country Radio Xtra in March 2025. The Throstle Club is a programme…
Number 02: Jeremy Griffin, Executive Editor
Number 02: Jeremy Griffin, Editor In 1998 Jeremy Griffin moved from the Birmingham Evening Mail to the editorship of the Sports Argus. He joined The Times in January 2000 where he is currently the Executive Editor.
Sports Argus Memories 01
Sports Argus Memories West Bromwich Albion’s John Kaye recalls winning the Evening Mail Midland Player of the Year award in 1965-66 and 1969-1970.
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The Throstle Club programme 23 Our studio guest is former referee Paul Rejer, from Tipton, who talks about his career. Norman Bartlam and Bob Downing look back on events and happenings from the month of January in Albion’s history. The Throstle Club is a programme produced by Black Country Radio Xtra and presented by Norman Bartlam…
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The Throstle Club programme 22 Today’s guests are Paul Roberts of the WBA Tipton Supporters’ Club and Pete Hill and his mate Paul Broadhouse who have been on a rather long pub crawl! We end with a seasonal song from Billy Spakemon. The Throstle Club is a programme produced by Black Country Radio Xtra and…
This Month in History: November
This Month in History: November Launch of the book ‘Ladywood’ by Norman Bartlam in November 1999 at Ladywood Arts & Leisure Centre featuring Clare Short MP.
Joe Belcher | World War I
Joe Belcher – World War 1 An interview with Terry Aldridge who has researched his family’s role in World War I. Joe Belcher was his grandmother’s brother. He lived in Gillott Road and lost his life in World War 1. Terry shows his medals and other memorabilia. TNT reporter Callum visited Cape Hill where Joe…
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The Throstle Club programme 21 Our studio guest is long serving Albion fan and former club director Mike O’Leary. Norman Bartlam and Bob Downing look back on events and happenings from West Bromwich Albion’s history from the month of November. This programme was first broadcast on Black Country Radio Xtra in November 2024. The Throstle…
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The Throstle Club programme 20 Our studio guest is long serving Albion fan Vaughan Williams who watched his first Albion game in 1956. Norman Bartlam and Bob Downing look back on events and happenings from West Bromwich Albion’s history from the month of October. This programme was first broadcast on Black Country Radio Xtra in…
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The Throstle Club programme 19 Our guest today is Mark ‘Bamber’ Gascoigne, a life long Albion fan and former kitman at West Bromwich Albion. The programme is recorded at and first broadcast on Black Country Radio Xtra and is presented by Norman Bartlam and Bob Downing. It is a monthly programme which looks back on the…
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The Throstle Club programme 18 This special programme is devoted to just one player, Graham Williams, who joined Albion 70 years ago this month, in September 1954, and went onto to be the only player in Albion’s history to captain winning sides in the finals of both the FA Cup and League Cup. The Throstle…
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The Throstle Club programme 17 Our studio guest is well known Albion fan Dean Walton, who talks about his new book about supporting Albion. Norman Bartlam and Bob Downing look back on events and happenings from the month of August in Albion’s history and a group of Albion supporters share their experiences of following England…
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The Throstle Club programme 16 Our studio guest is well known Albion statto Steve Carr, who talks about his new book about the first ten years of Albion. Norman Bartlam and Bob Downing look back on events and happenings from the month of July in Albion’s history featuring interviews with Laraine Astle and Wayne Fereday. July…
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The Throstle Club programme 15 Our studio guest is well known local broadcaster, Tim Beech of BBC Radio WM and WCRfm fame, who talks about his career and love of football. . The Throstle Club is a programme produced by Black Country Radio Xtra and presented by Norman Bartlam and Bob Downing. It is a monthly programme…
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The Throstle Club programme 14 This special programme celebrates the day, 70 years ago, when West Bromwich Albion won the FA Cup on 1 May 1954. Our studio guest is Geoff Barnsley who is Albion’s oldest living player (89 in December ) and with him are numerous fans who remember watching the game on TV.…
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The Throstle Club programme 13 Our studio guest is Ali Jones of Action4Albion and we talk at length with Rob Bishop. Topics include- the Sports Argus, Don Howe and Dennis Clarke. Listen out for our regular features- This Month in History and the Quiz of the Month. The Throstle Club is a programme produced by Black…
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The Throstle Club programme 12 Our special studio guest is Steve Carr who knows more about Albion’s early history than anyone else. Alongside him is Simon Hill, a leading member of the WBA Blind football team. We also feature an extended interview with Ally Robertson and more from one of our oldest supporters Ken Lord.…
The Brew ‘Us Bugle & Birmingham Heritage Herald issue 59 February 2024
The Brew ‘Us Bugle & Birmingham Heritage Herald issue 59 February 2024 The Brew ‘Us Bugle & Birmingham History Herald is the magazine of Ladywood History Group. The main feature is the 50th anniversary of BRMB Radio, and the discovery of artefacts from the former Christ Church which stood in Victoria Square.Also read about the…
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The Throstle Club programme 11 Programme 11 features an exclusive interview with former Baggies man Zoltan Gera and our studio guest is former Sports Argus man Rob Bishop. Also hear from Laurie Rampling on his Cyrille Regis book, and Harry Taylor on Steve Bloomer. Albion fans Rex Edwards and Ken Lord share their Albion memories.…