Midland ‘Derbies’ are, always unpredictable and Saturdays class was certainly a case in point with Albion certainly the favourites before the kick off against neighbours Birmingham City at The Hawthorns on Saturday.
Despite the disappointing one nil defeat, it proved to be a hugely successful. Afternoon for the Association with the corporate appearance of former Albion, yes and Villa, player Liam Ridgewell in the Richardson Suite, alongside Andy Johnson, Darryl Burgess and Andy Hunt, with a catch up with the ‘one and only’ Bob Taylor.
In the, Regis Suite Chairman Ray Wilson and Secretary Geoff Snape were joined by Ally Robertson, newly appointed Treasurer Derek Monaghan, Paul Mardon, Gary Hackett and Dr Iain Smith, former player, with cameo visits from Broadcaster supreme Tom Ross and Sky pundit Don Goodman.
Next up, on 17th October the visit of Blackburn Rovers and the return of former boss Tony Mowbray.