The Throstle Club programme 25 The Throstle Club programme 25 Norman Bartlam and Bob Downing look back on events and happenings from West Bromwich Albion’s history from the month of April and reminisce about the Sports Argus.This programme was first broadcast on Black Country Radio Xtra in April 2025. The Throstle Club is a programme…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The Throstle Club programme 9 | The Christmas Special | December 2023 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…
The Throstle Club programme 7 During this month of Remembrance we feature our WWI hero Harold Bache and the graveyard of West Bromwich old church which has links with WBA. We recall trips to Fiorentina and Valencia and share in the memories of life long supporters Sylvia Collins, Ken Lord and Rex Edwards, who remember…
Its Not Only Zebedee Who Boings In September 1963 George Best made his first team debut for Manchester United against West Bromwich Albion. The man who he was up against that day, Graham Williams, talks about his friendship with George.
The Throstle Club Episode Three 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 which looks back on the long and proud history of West Bromwich Albion featuring interviews with former players and reminiscences from supporters of the club.…
The Throstle Club Programme 2 June 2023 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 which looks back on the long and proud history of West Bromwich Albion featuring interviews with former players and reminiscences from supporters of the club. Programme…
It’s Not Only Zebedee Who Boings Programme 18 With the Middle East in the news due to the 2022 World Cup we look back to the events of 45 years ago this month when West Bromwich Albion manager, Ronnie Allen, shocked the football world by leaving Albion to join Jimmy Hill’s footballing revolution. He became…
It’s Not Only Zebedee Who Boings Programme 17 A report from local tv on Albion’s Asia Trophy trip to Hong Kong in July 2017
The Sports Argus was a much-respected Saturday night sports paper in the West Midlands.
The Brew ‘Us Bugle & Birmingham Heritage Herald issue 52 December 2021 Ladywood History Group’s magazine celebrates its 20th anniversary with a Christmas themed issue. Stories include: memories of 1930s Christmases in Ladywood; The Lord Mayor’s Christmas card of 100 years ago; the 70th anniversary of the death of Dame Elizabeth Cadbury; Cyril Runnels-Moss, son of the…
A group of dedicated Albion fans have been tidying up the Hawthorns Memorial Garden and took time out to remember former goalkeeper Alan Miller. Latest
In this programme we feature Alistair Robertson who looks back at his West Bromwich Albion first team debut in October 1969. Latest