West Bromwich Albion 2004/05 Home kit Small

Condition: ★★★★★ 

One of our favorite kits here at Fanela Club. This stunning jersey is in excellent condition and a loose size small. It has a puffy sponsor and it was manufactured by Diadora. It has a retro badge for WBA.

"The Great Escape" (2004–05)

• WBA is the only team in Premier League history to survive relegation after being at the bottom of the table on Christmas Day. Their incredible comeback during the 2004–05 season is known as the "Great Escape."

Here's a breakdown of their performance in all competitions that season:

1. Premier League

• Final Position: 17th (Survived Relegation)
• Points: 34
• Manager: Gary Megson (until November 2004) / Bryan Robson (from November 2004)
• Key Moments:
  • The club was bottom of the league on Christmas Day, traditionally a sign of certain relegation, but they managed to pull off a dramatic escape.
  • Gary Megson was sacked in November and replaced by Bryan Robson, who led the team to safety.
  • In a dramatic final-day match (16 May 2005), they defeated Portsmouth 2–0 to secure survival, as results elsewhere allowed them to leapfrog other relegation candidates.

2. FA Cup

• Eliminated in the Fourth Round
  • Fourth Round Result: Lost 3–0 to Tottenham Hotspur.
  • Despite some optimism in the league, their FA Cup run was short-lived. They entered the competition in the Third Round, defeating Preston North End 2–0 but fell to Spurs in the next round.

3. League Cup (Carling Cup)

• Eliminated in the Second Round

Key Players

• Rob Earnshaw: Top scorer with 14 goals in all competitions, including crucial league goals.
• Kanu: The Nigerian international added flair and creativity to the attack.
• Zoltán Gera: A standout player in midfield, contributing both goals and assists.

Summary of Performance in Competitions:

• Premier League: 17th (avoided relegation)
• FA Cup: Fourth Round
• League Cup: Fourth Round

WBA's 2004/05 season is remembered for its remarkable "Great Escape" from relegation, with their Premier League survival being the most significant achievement.

West Bromwich Albion (WBA) is one of England's oldest and most storied football clubs, with a rich history that includes numerous notable achievements and quirky facts. Here are some interesting facts about the club:

1. Founding and Early Years

• Founded in 1878: The club was formed as West Bromwich Strollers by workers from the Salter's Spring Works in West Bromwich. They adopted the name West Bromwich Albion in 1880.
• One of the Founding Members of the Football League (1888): West Brom is one of the 12 original clubs that helped establish the Football League, the first professional football league in the world.

2. First Ever Football League Victory

• West Bromwich Albion holds the distinction of being one of the first winners in the Football League's inaugural round of fixtures, beating Stoke City 2–0 on 8 September 1888.

3. The Hawthorns

• The Hawthorns Stadium: WBA has been playing at The Hawthorns since 1900, making it one of the oldest football grounds in the country. The stadium is also the highest ground above sea level of all professional football grounds in England, sitting at 551 feet (168 meters).

4. Iconic "Throstle" Crest

• The club's emblem features a throstle (songbird) perched on a branch. The bird has been associated with the club since its early days and is a reference to a local pub where the founders used to meet, known as the "Throstle’s Nest."