Today’s guests are Alan Gill and Jill Barker

The Throstle Club is a programme produced by Black Country Radio Xtra and presented by Norman Bartlam and Bob Downing. It is a monthly programme which looks back on the long and proud history of West Bromwich Albion featuring interviews with former players and reminiscences from supporters of the club.

New Albion coach Ryan Mason has a name which is an occupation, so can we come up with a team of players based on job titles? Miller and Carter will do for starters (even though its not a restaurant chain!)

Bob Downing and guest Alan Gill discuss the appointment of Ryan Mason as Head Coach at West Bromwich Albion

Today's guest is Chris Everiss

The Throstle Club programme 25 Norman Bartlam and Bob Downing look back on events and happenings from West Bromwich Albion’s history from the month of April and reminisce about the Sports Argus. This programme was first broadcast on Black Country Radio Xtra in April 2025.

An all star Albion line-up selected on Grand National related puns- including Jockey Wallace, Andy National Hunt and Pony Brown, all managed by Pepe Melling Road.

Norman Bartlam and Bob Downing look back on events and happenings from West Bromwich Albion’s history from the month of March. Our studio guest is long serving Albion fan Dave Howson.

This programme was first broadcast on Black Country Radio Xtra in March 2025.

Our studio guest is former referee Paul Rejer, from Tipton, who talks about his career. Norman Bartlam and Bob Downing look back on events and happenings from the month of January in Albion's history. January 2025.