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Steve Madeley
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Sports writer for @TheAthleticFC, covering a lot of football and a bit of other stuff but not enough cricket. theathletic.com/uksubscribe
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    Steve Madeley
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    Nov 2, 2025
    In the end, going “all in” on Vitor Pereira was a gamble that backfired for Jeff Shi. Since he did, there’s been a chaotic summer window, a new deal, no league wins and a sacking that felt inevitable. A piece on his spectacular downfall. #WWFC
    The downfall of Vitor Pereira at Wolves: Why he’s gone 45 days after new contract and what it cost
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    Steve Madeley
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    Nov 21, 2020
    Former United defender Rio Ferdinand on BT Sport on Albion's non-penalty: "It's a disgraceful decision. He got it right first time. It's a nailed-on penalty. How can he go against his own decision on that?" #WBA
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    Steve Madeley
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    Sep 11, 2020
    Branislav Ivanovic is having a medical at Albion today. Slaven Bilic confirmed in his pre-match press conference the deal could be done today. Unlikely to play for a couple of weeks, though. Needs some training. #WBA @TheAthleticUK
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    Steve Madeley
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    Dec 5, 2022
    Realise I'm very late to the party on this one but been laid low with a sickness bug since Friday. As per @FabrizioRomano, Wolves are keen on adding Atletico Madrid pair Felipe (centre back) and Matheus Cunha (striker) in January. Talks at an early stage but serious. #WWFC
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    Steve Madeley
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    Nov 12, 2022
    Finally seen a replay of Saliba on Guedes. Clear penalty. No idea how VAR hasn’t given that. #WWFC
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    Steve Madeley
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    Sep 14, 2020
    As per reports, understand Albion are close to signing Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher on a season-long loan. #WBA @TheAthleticUK
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    Steve Madeley
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    Dec 15, 2020
    Johnstone: "The manager is great. We all fight for him, for each other and for the club. The players all love him." #WBA
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    Steve Madeley
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    Dec 5, 2021
    One of the towering intellects of the legal fraternity strikes again
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    robert
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    Dec 5, 2021
    Raab, "The police don't normally look back and investigate things that have taken place a year ago"
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    Steve Madeley
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    Jul 22, 2020
    Darnell Furlong has just re-entered the ground carrying a smoke bomb that was still going off! #WBA
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    Steve Madeley
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    Nov 21, 2020
    Final thought for the night. Not a fan of VAR. Never have been and I'd happily see it removed tomorrow for the sake of spontaneity and drama. But tonight wasn't a VAR issue for Albion. They were victims of inexplicable human error. The system worked OK, the officials didn't. #WBA
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    Steve Madeley
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    Oct 20, 2024
    We can debate whether that goal should be ruled out or not. What is not in question is that it is almost identical to the Wolves goal that was ruled out by VAR against West Ham last season. #WWFC
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    Steve Madeley
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    Oct 20, 2024
    Unbelievably, goal given. #WWFC
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    Steve Madeley
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    Dec 16, 2020
    Slaven Bilic sacked by West Bromwich Albion. Sam Allardyce in advanced talks to take over and expected to be in charge on Sunday against Villa. #WBA
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    Steve Madeley
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    Dec 20, 2020
    I give up with VAR. Hause jumps into a challenge on Diangana, over the ball and feet off the ground. VAR Darren England doesn't even ask Martin Atkinson to go to the screen. Is that not at least as bad as Livermore's? #WBA #AVFC
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    Steve Madeley
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    Sep 21, 2023
    I read these every day and they’re always harrowing but sometimes one hits you in the guts and makes you read and re-read to make sure you’ve understood. Less than one year old.
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    Auschwitz Memorial
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    Sep 21, 2023
    21 September 1941 | Dutch Jewish girl, Elisabeth Montezinos, was born in Amsterdam. She was deported to #Auschwitz from #Westerbork in August 1942 and murdered in a gas chamber after arrival selection.
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