READING HANDED DOUBLE INJURY BOOST

Reading have been handed a double boost on the injury front ahead of their English Championship clash with West Brom this weekend. The Royals would be the guests of West Brom at the Hawthorns on Saturday and they have received a positive injury news on two of their players in time for the West Brom game.

Royals boss Veljko Paunovic gave an injury update on those two players in his pre-match press conference for the West Brom encounter. Earlier in the week, Liam Moore and Junior Hoilett were spotted in Reading training with the rest of their teammates. Continue reading “READING HANDED DOUBLE INJURY BOOST”

West Brom Secure Another Win

Semi Ajayi with his defensive skills helped West Brom to secure a win against Derby County for 2-0 which helped them move up to the top position of the Championship table. He was in the sidelines during the game against Hull City which West Brom won for 4-2 and the game on Wednesday against Derby County was his first match since June 26. With this game, he has played in 39 matches for the club.

On Wednesday, he was present on the field from the beginning to the end. The goals from Grady Diangana and Dara O’Shea helped the team seal the win against the opposition. Continue reading “West Brom Secure Another Win”

Bilic praises West Brom’s Chris Brunt

When the 2019–2020 season ends, West Bromwich will see the departure of their captain Chris Brunt who has been part of them for the past 13 years. He has been one of the longest-serving players of the club. He began his club career at Middlesbrough where he failed to make up to the regular team. Later he was transferred to Sheffield United in 2004 where he appeared in 153 games.

In 2007, he was transferred to West Albion Bromwich for £3 million on a four-year deal. Since then he has made more than 400 appearances for the club and has scored 48 goals being on the regular team. He has been the captain of the team for many years and he has also captained Ireland national team from 2004 –2017. Continue reading “Bilic praises West Brom’s Chris Brunt”

Phillips admits disappointment after Brentford draw

West Bromwich Albion midfielder Matt Phillips has admitted that team are disappointed after they could only muster a draw during the recent Championship game against Brentford. The Baggies were the dominate side with twice the number of attempts as Brentford last weekend but they were ultimately left frustrated with a 1-1 draw.

Speaking after the game, Phillips said that the team are distraught by the late equaliser from the visiting team but they need to move on with every point crucial towards their aim of gaining promotion, he said: “In the first half we created plenty of chances and we were playing well. It was a bit of a kick in the teeth that we only take a point from the game but it’s another point towards our final target. The most disappointing thing is that we had so many chances. There were enough chances to win the game but this is a difficult league. It’s pleasing that we’re creating the chances and the lads are big enough characters to move on and look to Friday.” Continue reading “Phillips admits disappointment after Brentford draw”