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"Prior to the Sheffield United home fixture on Saturday 30th January, the Former Players Association held their AGM in the beautiful and prestigious 'Millichip Suite' at The Hawthorns. Pictured, are the former players and officials who gathered together on their annual pilgrimage to the famous old ground, to confirm our very healthy membership. It was particulary pleasing to see the great Dave Walsh, who is now 86 years of age,and made the long journey up from Devon. A full report on the meeting will follow in due course"

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Neil Clements WBARetirement of Neil Clement
In a season that promises so much for Albion, with the opportunity for yet another return to the ‘Holy Graile’ of the Premiership, it was very sad to hear of the unfortunate retirement due to injury, of defender Neil Clement.

‘Clem' has been battling with serious knee problems for a couple of years, and had hoped to return to playing very soon..... read more >>
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Old Baggies AGM
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west bromwich albion former playersGuests of the club for Monday's Televised fixture versus Queens Park Rangers were former Albion favourites, Gary Hackett (Albion 1990-1993), Mark Grew (Albion 1974-1983) and Garry Thompson (Albion 1983-1985).

The three ex-Baggies are pictured above in the Richardson Suite at the end of the match.
Lunch with a Former Player

The Park Inn Hotel at West Bromwich launched the inaugural “Lunch with a Former Player” on Saturday before the Bristol City game. The 98 Guests were entertained by some of the great West Bromwich Albion Former Players.

Cyrille Regis was the main speaker but well supported by Ray Wilson, Chairman of the Former Players Association, Graham Lovett, member of the 1968 Cup winning team, Ian Hamilton who played in the 1993 Play Off winning side & Derek Monaghan from the winning 1976 FA Youth Cup team. Read more >>

About Old Baggies

The West Bromwich Albion Former Players Association was founded in 2003. The Association started following a conversation between two former players Brendon Batson MBE, then Managing Director of West Bromwich Albion and Graham Williams, captain of the 1968 Cup Winning Team.

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A meeting was held at the Belfry Hotel in May that year when a committee was formed to organise the Association. The initial committee was made up of three former players Graham Williams, Alistair Robertson, Nicky Cross and two long suffering supporters Norman Westbury and Geoff Snape. Read more...


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