Part 2: Two Paths

After a disappointing August we hope September would really get our season up and running, we started our Capital One cup campaign at home to Plymouth Argyle. We have been notorious for leaving cup competitions early but could a new manager spur on a cup run. This game was no trouble for Albion with goals from Amalfitano, Anelka and 2 from Roofe. Is this start of something new?

After an international break we came back to the news that Tamas would be out for 2 weeks and playing for Romania. In other international news, both New Zealand and Ireland and thinking about me as their new manager, but I will stay focused at the Baggies.

Later in the month we faced our next opponent in the Capital One Cup, Sheffield United. Were the blades about to upturn up quest for silverware? Goals from Gera and Roofe secured a nervy win against very respectable opponents who pushed us all the way. 2-1 victory.

September 2013

Fixtures

(L) – Sunderland – Brunt scored two on his return to the Hawthorns, encouraging his side to a 3-1 win. Leal did score his first goal for the club though.

(L) – Manchester Utd – A valiant effort at the home of the champions sadly saw us come away with nothing. Two Rooney goals ultimately saw us off 2-1

Player Growth

Schar (+1)

Lugano (-1)

Sinclair (+1)

Guntar (+1)

Gayle (+1)

Vydra (+1)

October 2013

After a dismal start to the season we were left 3rd last and far away from our goal of European football and we started October with a visit from the Gunners. Half way through the month I received a management offers from South Korea and Romania which I declined.

Fixtures

(D) – Arsenal – A courageous display finally saw us get another point. A 90th minute Tamas goal ended our 4 game losing streak. Hurrah!

(L) – Stoke – Two goals from Walters once again left us empty handed at the Britannia.

(L) – Liverpool – Another shameful performance left us with nothing. We were unable to deal with the class of Suarez. 4-1 to Liverpool.

Our third game in the cup came at the end of the month so we aimed to end October on a high note. We faced a visit from the Foxes. We were pushed right to the end by a resilient Leicester team, but we remained calm during penalties and didn’t miss one. 2-2 after extra time, 5-4 on penalties.