
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.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 51 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsSports News | |||

Herville Hector, a former well-known referee in the West Midlands, is our guest on this edition of the programme. November 2025.
The Throstle Club is a programme produced by Black Country Radio Xtra and presented by Norman Bartlam and Bob Downing. It... more
Our studio guest is well known BBC Radio WM commentator/ reporter Steve Hermon who talks to Norman Bartlam and Bob Downing. October 2025.
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Love these tales from a great era especially reminiscing over the much missed but brilliantly produced Sports Argus.
I can always remember queuing up on a Saturday waiting for it to arrive, hot off the press.
Thanks guys, keep the memories flowing 👍
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The Throstle Club launched 2 years ago and published 51 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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