Albion’s game against Oxford United has been selected as the club’s annual dedicated home remembrance fixture.
The Baggies host The U’s on Saturday, November 8 (ko 3pm) at The Hawthorns, and a number of activities are planned to mark the occasion.
Before the match, “Blind Dave” Heeley - in full uniform as His Majesty’s Deputy Lieutenant of West Midlands - and three soldiers will lead the teams out through a guard of honour by the Sea Cadets.
All players, staff and fans from both sides are then set to observe a period of silence after the Last Post is played, while each captain will place a wreath in the centre circle.
At the half-time interval, there will be two special presentations. The cap for former player Harold White, who played as Albion’s right-back in the late 1930s and went on to become a member of the SAS, will be given to his daughter.
And “Blind Dave” is also due to present the cap of another ex-Baggie, Harold Bache, to the club. Dave carried the former centre forward’s cap when he cycled the Western Front last year - a story supporters can read more about here.
Finally, a poppy-decorated version of Albion News - the club’s matchday programme - will be available for supporters to purchase at the stadium or online.
Poppy Shirts
Ryan Mason’s men will wear poppy-adorned shirts during their two fixtures this week.
First-up is the yellow and green strip for Tuesday night’s clash at Charlton, followed by the blue and white kit when they host Oxford.
Both sets will be available for supporters to bid on via Match Worn Shirt here, with proceeds going to the Royal British Legion.
