The Black country is an area to the west of Birmingham

Wedgebury & Darlo aye west much owr kid, nearer north ard say - mah mon.


Samuel Johnson declared the area was black by day and red by night from the foundries. So not a reference to the coal mines.

No Saddlers supporters? Thought not. Und wot abart Darlaston Amaters? At the City (ar City) grahrnd?