They still take about 4/5 calls from fans between 5pm and 6pm and often interview a selection of fans (for home games) pre/half time/after match (last week it was John Baine/Attila the Stockbroker amongst others) as well as read out the not always soppy texts and tweets.
Not sure that's true. The BBC have actually secured the rights themselves for local (radio only) coverage of the Albion and many other non prem league commentaries around the country because there is a demand for them in their local areas.
Nearly all 40 BBC local radio stations do (radio only)...