THE LIQUIDATOR

Beating Blues 1-0 in a local derby was enjoyable - but many Baggies fans were dissatisfied with the style of football served up by Valerian Ismael's team.  Adrian and Chris discuss the balance between playing an attractive style and winning three points. PLUS Troy Deeney, Ticket Office Troubles, and Nigel Pearson returns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An international break can't keep Adrian and Chris down - not when Baggies keeper Sam Johnstone is wearing the England goalkeeper's jersey.  But where does he stand in the all time Albion rankings between the sticks? PLUS Callum Robinson refuses to take the Covid jab, Newcastle are taken over by an arm of the Saudi government; and 442 magazine selects the UK's best footy grounds. Hosted on Acast....

It seems like an endless parade of Friday night football at the moment for the Baggies.  Adrian and Chris discuss the pros and cons of TV deals that require non traditional kick off times. Plus - Albion's two most recent away games at Cardiff and Stoke are reviewed, there's more Butter Pie debate, and  discussion of whether football programmes have a place in modern football. Hosted on Acast. See...

Albion briefly went top of the table with a Friday night victory against QPR, but until the final 20 minutes it was another unimpressive performance.  Adrian and Chris discuss whether it's fair to boo a team who are undefeated in 9 games. Plus all manner of other stuff - ball boys and girls,  traffic trouble around The Hawthorns, whether fans should be able to drink in sight of the pitch, and butt...

Some supporters are already losing patience with new boss Valerian Ismael and his style of even though Albion are undefeated  - Adrian and Chris discuss the merits of "Val Ball". Plus - when is a chant too offensive? The great pubs of Preston, and Jimmy Greaves RIP. Presented by Adrian Goldberg and Chris Lepkowski. Sponsored by bctg.org.uk Supporting Smethwick Foodbank. Hosted on Acast. See acast....

Loads for Adrian and Chris to discuss this week, as the Baggies forced their way to the top of the Championship table on the back of a draw against Millwall that was fiercely contested on the field - and marred by violence off it. Plus - discussion of Albion's anti racist legacy as a supporter is banned for life following his conviction for racially abusing Romain Sawyers on social media. Hosted o...

Adrian and Chris assess a transfer window when the Baggies did zero business on deadline day.  Plus Peter Barnes remembered. Presented by Adrian Goldberg and Chris Lepkowksi.  Produced by Adrian. Sponsored by bctg We encourage you to support Smethwick Foodbank . Get your Liquidator podcast T shirt here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a last gasp winner against Peterborough, Adrian and Chris revel in Albion's ability to make the most of "Fergie Time" - not least against Sir Alex's son Darren. Plus towels - they can be used for throw ins but should never be "thrown in" against quality opposition in the Carabao Cup. And Sir Gary Megson keeps the fans entertained at Bescot Stadium. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

After three wins in a row,  Adrian and Chris decide that Valerian Ismael is the Baggies Dr Feelgood. Sponsored by BCTG Please support Smethwick Foodbank . Get your Liquidator podcast T shirt here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adrian is joined by guest presenter Sarah Robinson of Proud Baggies to discuss the first couple of games under new Albion manager Valerian 'Big Val' Ismael.  Sponsored by bctg training group. Supporting Smethwick Food Bank . Get your Liquidator T shirt here ; and your mug here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adrian and Chris assess the Baggies season ahead under new boss Valerian Ismael, while Adrian reports on a Shareholders Meeting called to discuss a £3.7m loan made to a company run by former  WBA owner Jeremy Peace which has yet to be repaid. Sponsored by BCTG Supporting Smethwick Foodbank Get your Liquidator podcast mugs here and your T shirts here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

Adrian and freelance sports journalist Chris Lepkowski discuss the appointment of Valerian Ismail as the new Baggies Head Coach.  They're joined by Leon Wobschall who reports on Barnsley FC for the Yorkshire Post. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The departure of Sporting and Technical Director Luke Dowling "by mutual consent" has left Albion in crisis.  No manager has been appointed since the departure of Sam Allardyce - and now the man whose job is to identify his replacement has also gone. Presented by Adrian Goldberg and Chris Lepkowski. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris and Adrian reflect on a fourth successive defeat (at Leeds) to round off a mostly miserable season for the Baggies, and choose their highlights and lowlights of a difficult campaign. We also discover that there is no immediate prospect of selling the club and that Albion's valuation could be as low as £60million.  Plus - why did Albion lend £3.7million to a company controlled by Jeremy Peace...

Chris and Adrian discuss the decision by Sam Allardyce to quit the Hawthorns hotseat at the end of the season - and assess some of the contenders to replace him. Presented by Adrian Goldberg and Chris Lepkowski Produced by Adrian Goldberg Sponsored by BCTG Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In another Liquidator exclusive, Chris reveals  that Albion are ditching their traditional stripes for a new - and inevitably controversial - "penguin" style kit. Meanwhile Adrian dubs Liverpool "LiVARpool" after a frustrating defeat at The Hawthorns, and accusations of ageism are thrown around as the lad discuss the possible return of Roy Hodgson. Presented by Adrian Goldberg and Chris Lepkowski...

Defeat at Arsenal has confirmed Albion's relegation to the Championship.  Adrian and Chris assess where responsibility lies. Presented by Adrian Goldberg and Chris Lepkowski Produced by Adrian Goldberg Sponsored by BCTG  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Albion remain undefeated at home by Wolves since 1996 after a rain-lashed 1-1 draw at The Hawthorns.  This excellent news has to be balanced by the fact that Sam Allardyce reckons the Baggies need "a magic miracle" and fairy dust to avoid relegation. If WBA are relegated should they cash in on Matheus Pereira?  And here's to the Under-18's who have reached the semi-final of the FA Youth Cup. Prese...

As if following the Baggies wasn't hard enough at the moment, Chris has to negotiate a faulty heating system, and Adrian is struggling with the after effects of a dodgy kebab. On the pitch, there's  the small matter of a late equaliser by Villa to discuss and a thrashing by Leicester to discuss - results which leave Albion on the brink of relegation. Presented by Adrian Goldberg and Chris Lepkowsk...

Even though WBA were without a game this weekend, there are no shortage of talking points of Chris, Adrian, and their special guest football finance expert Kieran Maguire. The trio discuss plans for a new European Superleague, wish a swift recovery on former Baggies centre back Darren "Big Dave" Moore, and analyse Albion's newly published accounts. Presented by Adrian Goldberg and Chris Lepkowski...

Albion have won back to back games for the first time this season, giving Chris and Adrian wild hopes of survival.  In amongst the celebrations of a 3-0 thrashing of Southampton, there's discussion about the merits of Mbaye Diagne, Ainsley Maitland Niles, Matt Phillips, Dara O' Shea and Kyle Bartley - not to mention yet another VAR controversy. Presented by Adrian Goldberg and Chris Lepkowksi Prod...

Albion beat Chelsea 5-2 at Stamford Bridge, prompting Chris and Adrian to ask if this was the club's best performance of the Premier League era. Plus more rumours of a Baggies buyout, and claims that Albion have "won The Liquidator". Presented by Chris Lepkowski and Adrian Goldberg. Produced by Adrian. Please support Smethwick Foodbank if you can. And don't forget to buy your Liquidator podcast T...

Double promotion winner ex Baggies left back Paul Robinson joins Adrian and Chris to discuss success under Gary Megson and Tony Mowbray. Paul also experienced two relegations, played at Wembley in an FA Cup semi final, and took part in the Great Escape. Presented by Adrian Goldberg and Chris Lepkowski. Get your Liquidator podcast merch here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

After a 1-0 defeat to Crystal Palace, the Baggies are nailed on for relegation to the Championship so Chris and Adrian consider the "runners and riders" to replace Sam Allardyce if he leaves The Hawthorns. They also discuss couples at football, taking part in pitch invasions (including doing the "Dying Fly") and a story about a boardroom bust up. Presented by Adrian Goldberg and Chris Lepkowsk Hos...

It's unusual for fans to call for a manager to be kept on in the face of impending relegation but Adrian and Chris agree that Sam Allardyce should be given another season in the Baggies hotseat.  They clash over Matheus Pereira though...and Chris still hasn't got his T shirt. Presented by Adrian Goldberg and Chris Lepkowski Produced by Adrian Goldberg Get you Liquidator podcast merch here Hosted o...