Great piece, Josh. There are plenty of good reasons to be sceptical about a manager returning to the club where he was once successful, and our own experience as Baggies fans has been quite. Iced in that regard. But it feels so fitting that Tony Mowbray is back, after all he has been through, and all our club has been through (including nearly going out of business). Football needs an element of romance, and we are (nearly) all hoping that this appointment will bring the romance back to B71.
Thanks Peter! I appreciate you reading and your comments as ever! I'm a big believer in the idea that romance, nostalgia and personal connection make football so special. The feeling I had on the train heading to the Hawthorns today was so special, something that really took me back to my childhood. I just hope what is to come lives up to the image I have in my head!
Well done for this piece - thanks for the contribution! Enjoyed reading it.
Hi Conrad! Only just seen the comment - thank you so much for your kind words!
Great piece, Josh. There are plenty of good reasons to be sceptical about a manager returning to the club where he was once successful, and our own experience as Baggies fans has been quite. Iced in that regard. But it feels so fitting that Tony Mowbray is back, after all he has been through, and all our club has been through (including nearly going out of business). Football needs an element of romance, and we are (nearly) all hoping that this appointment will bring the romance back to B71.
Thanks Peter! I appreciate you reading and your comments as ever! I'm a big believer in the idea that romance, nostalgia and personal connection make football so special. The feeling I had on the train heading to the Hawthorns today was so special, something that really took me back to my childhood. I just hope what is to come lives up to the image I have in my head!
It quite likely won’t, but you have to keep believing anyway!