I'm sure you all know the phrase, 'it's the hope that kills you'.
That rather epitomises being an Albion fan.
The last time Albion supporters enjoyed back-to-back wins that weren't spread across two different seasons? 21 August 2024 - 16 months ago.
Yet every time you're about to give up on the team, to quote Al Pacino, "they pull me back in".
That was the case two weeks ago.
After a dismal showing at QPR, followed by Southampton racing into a three-goal lead against us on the Tuesday night, most Albion fans were ready to wash their hands of manager Ryan Mason, only for the Baggies to turn in a magnificent second-half performance against in-form Sheffield United to put the Blades to the sword.