The Hawthorns Debate Club

The new season is almost here, so the Hawthorns Debate Club boys are back to ask the big question: what can we actually expect from West Brom this season?After a summer of change, a new-look squad, plenty of promising youngsters and a pre-season that's given us plenty to talk about, are the Baggies finally heading in the right direction?We look at what we've learned from pre-season, the new signings, James Morrison's plans for the team and our expectations for the upcoming season.Then it's time to put our necks on the line.Where will West Brom finish? Who are the players that will make a difference? and What are our bold predictions for this season.The season is about to begin.Come on you Baggies.

Welcome to The Hawthorns Debate Club – A West Brom Podcast with Jamie Clay, Joe Clay, Alex Collins, and Tom Goffe.Finally — a win. Albion’s first victory of 2026, and what a way to do it. A dominant 3–0 performance against Hull saw the Baggies absolutely maul the Tigers, with a display full of energy, structure, and intent that’s been missing for far too long.In this episode, we break down what’s changed. Has Morrison galvanised the squad? Is there finally a clear shape and identity emerging? Do we owe it all to Mike Bassett's 442? For the first time in weeks, there’s a sense of belief creeping back in — and suddenly, the future doesn’t look quite so bleak.We discuss whether this is the real turning point or just a much-needed release, and what Albion need to do next to build on this momentum.Thank you for listening to the podcast — please like, subscribe, and share!Twitter: @HawthornsClubInstagram: thehawthornsdebateclub

Welcome to The Hawthorns Debate Club – A West Brom Podcast with Jamie Clay, Joe Clay, Alex Collins, and Tom Goffe.Albion are now winless in eleven. A gutless defeat to Oxford has somehow dragged this season to an even lower point. The performance lacked fight, structure, and belief. So where on earth do we go from here?Eric Ramsay has been sacked. Morrison explodes post-match. The mood around the club feels fractured and desperate. In this episode, we try to make sense of it all. Do Albion need a short-term firefighter to stop the slide? Or is Morrison the answer — passion, pride, and all — to steady a sinking ship?There’s frustration. There’s disbelief. But there’s also genuine debate this week as we wrestle with the biggest question of all: how do we stop the rot before it’s too late?Thank you for listening to the podcast — please like, subscribe, and share!Twitter: @HawthornsClubInstagram: thehawthornsdebateclub

Welcome to The Hawthorns Debate Club – A West Brom Podcast with Jamie Clay, Joe Clay, Alex Collins, Zac Collins and Tom Goffe.This is the lowest point in over 30 years. A disastrous run of results and performances has dragged Albion into the relegation zone, with confidence gone, belief shattered, and toxicity seeping through every corner of the club. Nestor has departed, Eric Ramsay looks increasingly out of his depth,the players have downed tools and the question now is simple but brutal: who is actually to blame?In this episode, we confront it head-on. We debate where it all went wrong — the decisions, the appointments, the culture, and the performances — and whether there is any genuine reason to be hopeful, or if Albion are sleepwalking towards relegation to League One.For once, this isn’t just venting. There’s real debate, differing views, and some uncomfortable truths as we try to make sense of how things have unravelled so badly, so quickly.Thank you for listening to the podcast — please like, subscribe, and share!Twitter: @HawthornsClubInstagram: thehawthornsdebateclub

Welcome to The Hawthorns Debate Club – A West Brom Podcast with Jamie Clay, Joe Clay, Alex Collins, and Tom Goffe.A complete vibe shift at The Hawthorns. Positivity is back as Albion welcome new manager Eric Ramsay, arriving from Minnesota, and doing so off the back of an FA Cup victory that finally stops the rot of successive away defeats. There’s renewed energy around the club, a sense of relief, and the early signs of belief returning.In this episode, we react to the appointment, discuss what Ramsay might bring, and weigh the excitement against a healthy dose of scepticism. Is this the fresh start Albion needed, or is caution still the order of the day?We also look ahead to Friday night’s clash with Middlesbrough — an early test that will tell us plenty about where this team is heading under new leadership.Thank you for listening to the podcast — please like, subscribe, and share!Twitter: @HawthornsClubInstagram: thehawthornsdebateclubMusic patches- Because for everything there is someone