West Bromwich Albion V Burnley

By Sam Box
August 15 2003

Albion have there first home game in the league this season. They entertain Burnley infront of the Sky Cameras. Walsall Vs Albion Preview

Albion V Burnley Preview.

Date: Saturday 16th August

Location : The Hawthorns - West Bromwich

Kick Off: 5:35PM

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Match day essentials...
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The Hawthorns has a capacity of 28,000 with about 1000 being used up for segregation. The away fans have half of the Smethwick.
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Albion fans can drink in the ground but alcohol is unlikely to be sold to away fans.

There are burger bars around the ground selling Balti Pies and Drink. McDonald's outside the ground and A lot of other fast food restraunts in west brom town including KFC and Burger King.

The Hawthorns is easy to get to. Its M5 J1, with the A41 to Birmingham taking you to the ground, alternatively head for the town centre, from where the ground is clearly sign posted. Fans can catch the 74,77,78,79 or 450 buses to the ground.  There is a Hawthorns railway station, while you can also get the Metro service in to the ground. Check with operators for timetables and stops! You can walk to the Hawthorns from the Town Centre in anything between 10 minutes and half an hour, depending on your pace. 

 

Last 5 Games
 Albion       

     Burnley
Ven   Versus   Pos Ven   Versus   Pos
H 4-0 Brentford W - A 0-0 Chesterfield D -
A 1-4 Walsall L 23rd H 2-3 Palace L 18th
A 0-0 Plymouth D - H 2-2 Birmingham D -
H 4-0 Cheltenham W - A 1-1 Accrington D -
A 2-0 Wrexham L - - - - - -

 

Team News

 

Albion look to bounce back in the league after losing the Walsall the weekend before. Fans hoping for Dobie to start instead of Dichio and Johnson not to start in midfield.
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Ex Man Utd player David May signed on Wednesday and is likely to make his Burnley Debue. No fresh injury worries for the claret's.

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One's to Watch.

Koumas - Different class. Started the season on a high with a goal at the Bescot.

Hulse - Two goals in mid week against 2nd division opposition Brentford helped Albion through the 2nd round of the Carling Cup.
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Luke Chadwick - One of Burnley's two members of there squad on loan from Man Utd got through to the semi finals of division one play-offs with Reading last year.

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The Verdict

Albion's return home to Division one will end in a great day for the fans. I players will perform in front of the Sky TV Cameras and Albion will run out 4-0 winners with a hat rick from of the Albino strikers.

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