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Well done mate on promotion. Look forward to the breaking news!!!!!!!(H)
Ra?l Gonz?lez Blanco - The Prince of Madrid returned.
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Why thankyou, I'm currently working on it. Update within hour.
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Raul leaves Deportivo after year of success
Reports are coming in that Raul has accepted a job from another club as he felt that he couldn't improve Deportivo as much with the funds that was dealt to him when they sat down and discussed so he offered a resignation but after his successful year, Deportivo knew they could get compensation wherever he went. We had the chance to catch up with Raul on his way out of Spain for a job interview.
Jorge Lopes: Raul, is it true that you are no longer manager of Deportivo and you've accepted a job elsewhere?
Raul: I have left Deportivo yes, but I havn't accepted a job yet I have had a few offers but I am on my way to discuss terms now.
Haman Tukur: Can you name the club(s) which have contacted you so we can have an idea where we will see you managing next year?
Raul: My lips are sealed, I've had quite alot of offers so I could be way off anyway. I'm sure as soon as I find out you will aswell.
Guillerme Blanc: After a successful season at Deportivo and with all the players looking up to you as an inspirationwhy leave the club.
Raul: I sat down with the chairman and we both had different plans which I don't resent him for but I wanted to work under my way and I thought I brought them as far as I could. Anyway, I have a plane to catch I will catch up with you later.
Clubs which Raul has been heavily linked with:
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I have joined one of these clubs.. But who?
Raul leaves Deportivo after year of success
Reports are coming in that Raul has accepted a job from another club as he felt that he couldn't improve Deportivo as much with the funds that was dealt to him when they sat down and discussed so he offered a resignation but after his successful year, Deportivo knew they could get compensation wherever he went. We had the chance to catch up with Raul on his way out of Spain for a job interview.
Jorge Lopes: Raul, is it true that you are no longer manager of Deportivo and you've accepted a job elsewhere?
Raul: I have left Deportivo yes, but I havn't accepted a job yet I have had a few offers but I am on my way to discuss terms now.
Haman Tukur: Can you name the club(s) which have contacted you so we can have an idea where we will see you managing next year?
Raul: My lips are sealed, I've had quite alot of offers so I could be way off anyway. I'm sure as soon as I find out you will aswell.
Guillerme Blanc: After a successful season at Deportivo and with all the players looking up to you as an inspirationwhy leave the club.
Raul: I sat down with the chairman and we both had different plans which I don't resent him for but I wanted to work under my way and I thought I brought them as far as I could. Anyway, I have a plane to catch I will catch up with you later.
Clubs which Raul has been heavily linked with:
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Update soon enough mate, how is Gladbach going for you I remember using ter-Stegen and Xhaka last year was very very good.
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Raul named as new manager of West Brom
Aims:
Top half of the table
Improve the quality of players in the squad
Improve the youth at the club
The attraction of West Brom suited me as they have some very capable players at their disposal and it is in a league which I have always wanted to explore as I never ended up here as a player although I came close to joining Manchester United from Real Madrid at one stage. The Premier League is the best league in the world so if I can make my name anywhere it will be here. The chairman really sold it to me that he wanted to push the club forward and would support me in my vision of football and bringing through youth.
Next will be pre-season and transfers.
Raul named as new manager of West Brom
Aims:
Top half of the table
Improve the quality of players in the squad
Improve the youth at the club
The attraction of West Brom suited me as they have some very capable players at their disposal and it is in a league which I have always wanted to explore as I never ended up here as a player although I came close to joining Manchester United from Real Madrid at one stage. The Premier League is the best league in the world so if I can make my name anywhere it will be here. The chairman really sold it to me that he wanted to push the club forward and would support me in my vision of football and bringing through youth.
Next will be pre-season and transfers.
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Pre-Season and Transfers
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In's:
Regens (Sebastian Farr, Michal Kisel, Aaron Fisher, Fisnik Babaj):
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Gareth Barry: A experienced league winner which still has quality and will be useful to us.
Nemanja Matic: After earning a 15m move to Barcelona he never settled so a loan option to try find his best form is a good solution for both teams. I have the option to purchase him at any time for 6m.
Aaron Cresswell: The youngster from Ipswich has been brought in and will compete with Neil Taylor for the left-back spot as we didn't have a strong left-back at the club when I took over.
Neil Taylor: Still only young but him and Cresswell will be competing for the left-back spot this year.
Kasper Schmeichel: Offloaded two keepers on a high wage and Kasper was solid for Leicester and looked like a Premiership keeper.
Bruno Ecuele Manga: One of the coups of the window I think. One of the strongest centre-halves in the French league was available at a knock down price.
Shaun Maloney: Needed some wingers brought into the club as we was thin on them. Maloney offers excellent technique.
Vegar Eggen Hedenstad: A versatile player who can play just about anywhere which gives us a brilliant outlet.
John Guidetti: After getting rid of Anichebe, Anelka and Long we needed some replacement strikers and a loan for Guidetti who ripped the Eredivisie up with Feyenoord is a good option.
Casemiro: A long term replacement for Mulumbu and with the right training can be the next Claude Makelele.
Seydou Doumbia: Needs no introduction as he is a speed merchant with a deadly finish. He will be our source of goals this year.
Adam Johnson: As Sunderland got relegated we snatched Adam at a knock down price, as we saw at Man City we know what he is capable of.
Out's:
Victor Anichebe: A heavy load and a poor mans Emile Heskey. Was lucky to recoup that much for him.
Shane Long: 10m for a average striker was very good business in my eyes.
Graham Dorrans: I would have like to have kept Dorrans but 5m for him was enough to secure his services.
Youssef Mulumbu: 27.5m was just a price which blew us out of the water, I wanted to keep Youssef but money like that can reshape the squad as it has proven as we have managed to bring in 3 or 4 players adequate to his level in.
Pre Season Results:
Wycombe 1 - 3 West Brom
Dawson (20', 30'), Barry (51')
Oxford 0 - 3 West Brom
Jones (36'), Dawson (78'), Ecuele Manga (90+1')
Nurnberg 2 - 2 West Brom
Morrison (75', 88')
Overall a good pre-season which all the players are still gelling and hopefully we do in time for when the league starts. We had a late start to pre-season due to the World Cup but everybody has had the same as us. We will start with a community shield game against Tottenham as we won the FA Cup last year which I was unaware of.
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In's:
Regens (Sebastian Farr, Michal Kisel, Aaron Fisher, Fisnik Babaj):
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Gareth Barry: A experienced league winner which still has quality and will be useful to us.
Nemanja Matic: After earning a 15m move to Barcelona he never settled so a loan option to try find his best form is a good solution for both teams. I have the option to purchase him at any time for 6m.
Aaron Cresswell: The youngster from Ipswich has been brought in and will compete with Neil Taylor for the left-back spot as we didn't have a strong left-back at the club when I took over.
Neil Taylor: Still only young but him and Cresswell will be competing for the left-back spot this year.
Kasper Schmeichel: Offloaded two keepers on a high wage and Kasper was solid for Leicester and looked like a Premiership keeper.
Bruno Ecuele Manga: One of the coups of the window I think. One of the strongest centre-halves in the French league was available at a knock down price.
Shaun Maloney: Needed some wingers brought into the club as we was thin on them. Maloney offers excellent technique.
Vegar Eggen Hedenstad: A versatile player who can play just about anywhere which gives us a brilliant outlet.
John Guidetti: After getting rid of Anichebe, Anelka and Long we needed some replacement strikers and a loan for Guidetti who ripped the Eredivisie up with Feyenoord is a good option.
Casemiro: A long term replacement for Mulumbu and with the right training can be the next Claude Makelele.
Seydou Doumbia: Needs no introduction as he is a speed merchant with a deadly finish. He will be our source of goals this year.
Adam Johnson: As Sunderland got relegated we snatched Adam at a knock down price, as we saw at Man City we know what he is capable of.
Out's:
Victor Anichebe: A heavy load and a poor mans Emile Heskey. Was lucky to recoup that much for him.
Shane Long: 10m for a average striker was very good business in my eyes.
Graham Dorrans: I would have like to have kept Dorrans but 5m for him was enough to secure his services.
Youssef Mulumbu: 27.5m was just a price which blew us out of the water, I wanted to keep Youssef but money like that can reshape the squad as it has proven as we have managed to bring in 3 or 4 players adequate to his level in.
Pre Season Results:
Wycombe 1 - 3 West Brom
Dawson (20', 30'), Barry (51')
Oxford 0 - 3 West Brom
Jones (36'), Dawson (78'), Ecuele Manga (90+1')
Nurnberg 2 - 2 West Brom
Morrison (75', 88')
Overall a good pre-season which all the players are still gelling and hopefully we do in time for when the league starts. We had a late start to pre-season due to the World Cup but everybody has had the same as us. We will start with a community shield game against Tottenham as we won the FA Cup last year which I was unaware of.
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August
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My first month in charge at what I consider a big club in the Premier League and with the additions we have made it is going to be a good team with the hardworking basics. Teamwork will be needed in this league as it isn't for the feint hearted and you will get kicked about, it isn't like Spain over here the football is much more physical and higher paced.
EUROPA League Group draw:
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[TR]
[TD]Spartak Moscow
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[TD]PSV[/TD]
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[TD]Maritmo[/TD]
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FA Community Shield
Sunday 10th August 2014
Wembley
West Brom 1 - 0 Tottenham
Doumbia (65')
MOTM: Jonas Olsson
First competitive game as manager and it results with a trophy!! We was excellent against Tottenham and we stuck to our game plan to contain them all game then we smashed them on the counter-attack with our excellent bit of play. We have set ourselves a benchmark now beating the champions of last year.
Barclays Premier League
Saturday 16th August 2014
The Hawthornes
West Brom 1 - 1 Tottenham
Jones (57')
MOTM: Craig Dawson
Unfortunately not the same result this time round but what a fantastic point. Against the current holders we showed steel and it was them who had to change their game plan to cope with us, they only scored their goal from a controversial penalty call but I would have taken a point beforehand so we go home happy.
Barclays Premier League
Saturday 23rd August 2014
Portman Road
Ipswich 2 - 3 West Brom
Toivonen (5', 57'), Jones (45')
MOTM: Ola Toivonen
We controlled the match and came away from Portman Road with 3 points but the defending for the two goals we conceded needs to be worked on if we are to win games. We let goals in at ease but I don't want to be negative, offensively going forward we was excellent and Ola got a brace along with Billy Jones adding his 2nd in 2 games from the right-back position.
Barclays Premier League
Saturday 30th August 2013
The Hawthornes
West Brom 2 - 1 Everton
Doumbia (17', 54')
MOTM: Seydou Doumbia
Pleasing against a well organised Roberto Martinez team which are hard to break down but once I saw an ex-player of mine Carlos Marchena from Deportivo I exploited the weakness of his pace and played balls over the top which he couldn't cope with and which resulted in Seydou getting his brace.
Player Of The Month:
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Neil Taylor
Aswell as defending he has been a constant threat going forward and has provided a few assists already.
League Table:
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My first month in charge at what I consider a big club in the Premier League and with the additions we have made it is going to be a good team with the hardworking basics. Teamwork will be needed in this league as it isn't for the feint hearted and you will get kicked about, it isn't like Spain over here the football is much more physical and higher paced.
EUROPA League Group draw:
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[TR]
[TD]Spartak Moscow
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[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]PSV[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Maritmo[/TD]
[/TR]
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[TD]West Brom[/TD]
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FA Community Shield
Sunday 10th August 2014
Wembley
West Brom 1 - 0 Tottenham
Doumbia (65')
MOTM: Jonas Olsson
First competitive game as manager and it results with a trophy!! We was excellent against Tottenham and we stuck to our game plan to contain them all game then we smashed them on the counter-attack with our excellent bit of play. We have set ourselves a benchmark now beating the champions of last year.
Barclays Premier League
Saturday 16th August 2014
The Hawthornes
West Brom 1 - 1 Tottenham
Jones (57')
MOTM: Craig Dawson
Unfortunately not the same result this time round but what a fantastic point. Against the current holders we showed steel and it was them who had to change their game plan to cope with us, they only scored their goal from a controversial penalty call but I would have taken a point beforehand so we go home happy.
Barclays Premier League
Saturday 23rd August 2014
Portman Road
Ipswich 2 - 3 West Brom
Toivonen (5', 57'), Jones (45')
MOTM: Ola Toivonen
We controlled the match and came away from Portman Road with 3 points but the defending for the two goals we conceded needs to be worked on if we are to win games. We let goals in at ease but I don't want to be negative, offensively going forward we was excellent and Ola got a brace along with Billy Jones adding his 2nd in 2 games from the right-back position.
Barclays Premier League
Saturday 30th August 2013
The Hawthornes
West Brom 2 - 1 Everton
Doumbia (17', 54')
MOTM: Seydou Doumbia
Pleasing against a well organised Roberto Martinez team which are hard to break down but once I saw an ex-player of mine Carlos Marchena from Deportivo I exploited the weakness of his pace and played balls over the top which he couldn't cope with and which resulted in Seydou getting his brace.
Player Of The Month:
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Neil Taylor
Aswell as defending he has been a constant threat going forward and has provided a few assists already.
League Table:
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September
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We are looking to expand on our impressive start in the league this month and also begin our European campaign.
Barclays Premier League
Sunday 14th September 2014
Liberty Stadium
Swansea 0 - 2 West Brom
Ecuele Manga (38'), Casemiro (90+3')
MOTM: Bruno Ecuele Manga
A strong performance at the Liberty where Swansea was strong favorites but they have had a less than impressive start sitting at the foot of the table. Our power proved too be too much for Swansea to handle as we bullied them all game aswell as keeping a quality control on the passing.
EUROPA League
Tuesday 18th September 2014
Philips Stadion
PSV 2 - 2 West Brom
Casemiro (32'), Doumbia (38')
MOTM: Jeffrey Bruma
A strong result in our opening game. PSV are one of the favorites for the competition and as we was seeded as a 4th place team we have gained a very strong point away from home against the favorites, I believe we can pick up points against Spartak and Maritmo to give us a good chance of qualification.
Barclays Premier League
Sunday 21st September 2014
The Hawthornes
West Brom 2 - 2 Wigan
Morrison (7'), Toivonen (30')
MOTM: Rhoys Wiggins
Usually a draw against Wigan would be considered two points dropped but they have had a fantastic start to the season and are going strong. They was currently unbeaten in the league so to come away with a draw wasn't a disaster.
Capital One Cup 3rd Round
Wednesday 24th September 2014
The Hawthornes
West Brom 3 - 0 Crystal Palace
Doumbia (29'), Olsson (47'), Guidetti (90')
MOTM: Jonas Olsson
We gave squad rotation players a game in the cup today as it is a chance to look at players that are not playing much in the league. We came away with a comfortable 3-0 win and a clean sheet for Kasper Schmeichel which was worth noting as he was strong and confident in his shot stopping.
Barclays Premier League
Sunday 28th September 2014
St James Park
Newcastle 3 - 2 West Brom
Morrison (29'), Johnson (48')
MOTM: Mathieu Debuchy
We was completely outclassed today and Newcastle caught us out. They was fantastic and I cannot complain at the result. We was good but not good enough but it's our first loss of the season and I cannot be harsh on the lads as we have been brilliant so far.
Player Of The Month:
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Casemiro
The young Brazilian has controlled some games this month and popped up with some eye-catching performances.
League Table:
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We are looking to expand on our impressive start in the league this month and also begin our European campaign.
Barclays Premier League
Sunday 14th September 2014
Liberty Stadium
Swansea 0 - 2 West Brom
Ecuele Manga (38'), Casemiro (90+3')
MOTM: Bruno Ecuele Manga
A strong performance at the Liberty where Swansea was strong favorites but they have had a less than impressive start sitting at the foot of the table. Our power proved too be too much for Swansea to handle as we bullied them all game aswell as keeping a quality control on the passing.
EUROPA League
Tuesday 18th September 2014
Philips Stadion
PSV 2 - 2 West Brom
Casemiro (32'), Doumbia (38')
MOTM: Jeffrey Bruma
A strong result in our opening game. PSV are one of the favorites for the competition and as we was seeded as a 4th place team we have gained a very strong point away from home against the favorites, I believe we can pick up points against Spartak and Maritmo to give us a good chance of qualification.
Barclays Premier League
Sunday 21st September 2014
The Hawthornes
West Brom 2 - 2 Wigan
Morrison (7'), Toivonen (30')
MOTM: Rhoys Wiggins
Usually a draw against Wigan would be considered two points dropped but they have had a fantastic start to the season and are going strong. They was currently unbeaten in the league so to come away with a draw wasn't a disaster.
Capital One Cup 3rd Round
Wednesday 24th September 2014
The Hawthornes
West Brom 3 - 0 Crystal Palace
Doumbia (29'), Olsson (47'), Guidetti (90')
MOTM: Jonas Olsson
We gave squad rotation players a game in the cup today as it is a chance to look at players that are not playing much in the league. We came away with a comfortable 3-0 win and a clean sheet for Kasper Schmeichel which was worth noting as he was strong and confident in his shot stopping.
Barclays Premier League
Sunday 28th September 2014
St James Park
Newcastle 3 - 2 West Brom
Morrison (29'), Johnson (48')
MOTM: Mathieu Debuchy
We was completely outclassed today and Newcastle caught us out. They was fantastic and I cannot complain at the result. We was good but not good enough but it's our first loss of the season and I cannot be harsh on the lads as we have been brilliant so far.
Player Of The Month:
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Casemiro
The young Brazilian has controlled some games this month and popped up with some eye-catching performances.
League Table:
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Squad Introduction
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Goalkeepers:
Ben Foster: The main keeper in the team and since joining from Birmingham in 2010 he has been ever present in the West Brom team.
Kasper Schmeichel: Despite being tipped to be one of the best goalkeepers of his generation when he was at Manchester City, he was loaned out alot and never found his feet until just recently with Leicester where he discovered his best form.
Defenders:
Vegar Eggen Hedenstad (RB, LB): The versatile Norweigan was brought in as a squad player to fill in anywhere when needed. He is a good option to have on the bench as he offers variety all over the pitch.
Jonas Olsson (CB, LB): The captain of the team, leads by example and what you see is what you get. An old school defender who isn't afraid to put a foot in.
Bruno Ecuele Manga (CB): One of the bargains of the window for me as he was regarded as one of the best defenders in France during his time at FC Lorient.
Craig Dawson (CB): One of the surprises of the season so far, he has been solid at the back and was being chased by the likes of Newcastle and Everton in the transfer window but chose to stay with us, he will be an important player for us this year.
Billy Jones (RB, LB): Brought through a brilliant academy at Crewe, Billy is a good footballer and an athlete which will get forward at any given opportunity.
Aaron Cresswell (LB): Unlucky not to have featured as much this season due to being kept out the team. Had an opportunity in the Capital One Cup but was brought off injured after 25 minutes.
Neil Taylor (LB): Player of the season so far, has been excellent when called upon and is always backwards and forwards on the pitch and seems like the lad can run forever.
Midfielders:
Juan Sanchez Mino (LM, LB, LAM): Again, Juan has been in and around the team like others but given his chance he has been average not done anything wrong but he hasn't set the world alight.
Nemanja Matic (DM): After his move to Spain in Barcelona he never really was given the chance but a loan move may help him rediscover his best form he had at Benfica. We have the option to purchase him anytime for 6m.
Gareth Barry (DM, CM): A brilliant professional who has quality in him. He was ever present for Manchester City in their title winning season three years ago and still can control a game despite being released, one of our coups.
Javi Garcia (DM, CM): Another player from Manchester City which was bought for a high fee but never was given the opportunity. I remember playing against Javi when he first come through the youth ranks at Real Madrid. He is a brilliant tackling midfielder and will provide protection for the defence.
Casemiro (DM, CM): The best value for money signing in the Premier League this season. He was overlooked at Real Madrid due to the complete spending power. When I heard he was available I snapped my old clubs hand off to complete the signing, only at 22 and 5 caps for Brazil he is always improving and showed what he is capable of this year.
Shaun Maloney (LAM, RAM): Brought in from Wigan as we was lacking wide players, he has been very unlucky so far suffering from a hip injury since joining but I'm looking forward to use him when he is back to full fitness.
Stephane Sessegnon (LAM, AM, RAM): A guy who can turn a game on its head, his direct dribbling along with his electric speed is excellent and if he was recognized earlier in his career he could have had a more successful one.
James Morrison (AM, RAM): The Scottish International has attracted alot of interest as he is a goalscoring midfielder which can play in a variety of positions and he also performs on the big stage. Man United and Liverpool was sniffing around before he signed a new contract with us.
Chris Brunt (LAM, AM, RAM): A long servant to West Brom and a player who knows how to hit a ball, he has excellent technique and although he isn't the speediest of players his quality on the ball allows that.
Adam Johnson (LAM, RAM): Another ex-Man City player which went in search of first team football with Sunderland and last year when they was relegated he was available for a knock-down price. He has the ability to test his full-back for speed or he can cut inside and unleash a deadly shot.
Strikers:
Ola Toivonen (AM, ST): The Swedish International was already here when I took over but he is an all-round player and gives you an option to play how you choose as he is strong and can hold the ball up but also he can play quick football and become a poacher.
Seydou Doumbia (ST): An out and out striker which has scored goals wherever he has been. After wanting to push himself in a better league we gave him the chance to join us in the summer which he accepted gracefully and has repaid us with 5 goals in 8 games this season.
John Guidetti (ST): A loanee from Manchester City who ripped up the Eredivisie with Feyenoord so he is a back up for us if we need a different option up top.
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Goalkeepers:
Ben Foster: The main keeper in the team and since joining from Birmingham in 2010 he has been ever present in the West Brom team.
Kasper Schmeichel: Despite being tipped to be one of the best goalkeepers of his generation when he was at Manchester City, he was loaned out alot and never found his feet until just recently with Leicester where he discovered his best form.
Defenders:
Vegar Eggen Hedenstad (RB, LB): The versatile Norweigan was brought in as a squad player to fill in anywhere when needed. He is a good option to have on the bench as he offers variety all over the pitch.
Jonas Olsson (CB, LB): The captain of the team, leads by example and what you see is what you get. An old school defender who isn't afraid to put a foot in.
Bruno Ecuele Manga (CB): One of the bargains of the window for me as he was regarded as one of the best defenders in France during his time at FC Lorient.
Craig Dawson (CB): One of the surprises of the season so far, he has been solid at the back and was being chased by the likes of Newcastle and Everton in the transfer window but chose to stay with us, he will be an important player for us this year.
Billy Jones (RB, LB): Brought through a brilliant academy at Crewe, Billy is a good footballer and an athlete which will get forward at any given opportunity.
Aaron Cresswell (LB): Unlucky not to have featured as much this season due to being kept out the team. Had an opportunity in the Capital One Cup but was brought off injured after 25 minutes.
Neil Taylor (LB): Player of the season so far, has been excellent when called upon and is always backwards and forwards on the pitch and seems like the lad can run forever.
Midfielders:
Juan Sanchez Mino (LM, LB, LAM): Again, Juan has been in and around the team like others but given his chance he has been average not done anything wrong but he hasn't set the world alight.
Nemanja Matic (DM): After his move to Spain in Barcelona he never really was given the chance but a loan move may help him rediscover his best form he had at Benfica. We have the option to purchase him anytime for 6m.
Gareth Barry (DM, CM): A brilliant professional who has quality in him. He was ever present for Manchester City in their title winning season three years ago and still can control a game despite being released, one of our coups.
Javi Garcia (DM, CM): Another player from Manchester City which was bought for a high fee but never was given the opportunity. I remember playing against Javi when he first come through the youth ranks at Real Madrid. He is a brilliant tackling midfielder and will provide protection for the defence.
Casemiro (DM, CM): The best value for money signing in the Premier League this season. He was overlooked at Real Madrid due to the complete spending power. When I heard he was available I snapped my old clubs hand off to complete the signing, only at 22 and 5 caps for Brazil he is always improving and showed what he is capable of this year.
Shaun Maloney (LAM, RAM): Brought in from Wigan as we was lacking wide players, he has been very unlucky so far suffering from a hip injury since joining but I'm looking forward to use him when he is back to full fitness.
Stephane Sessegnon (LAM, AM, RAM): A guy who can turn a game on its head, his direct dribbling along with his electric speed is excellent and if he was recognized earlier in his career he could have had a more successful one.
James Morrison (AM, RAM): The Scottish International has attracted alot of interest as he is a goalscoring midfielder which can play in a variety of positions and he also performs on the big stage. Man United and Liverpool was sniffing around before he signed a new contract with us.
Chris Brunt (LAM, AM, RAM): A long servant to West Brom and a player who knows how to hit a ball, he has excellent technique and although he isn't the speediest of players his quality on the ball allows that.
Adam Johnson (LAM, RAM): Another ex-Man City player which went in search of first team football with Sunderland and last year when they was relegated he was available for a knock-down price. He has the ability to test his full-back for speed or he can cut inside and unleash a deadly shot.
Strikers:
Ola Toivonen (AM, ST): The Swedish International was already here when I took over but he is an all-round player and gives you an option to play how you choose as he is strong and can hold the ball up but also he can play quick football and become a poacher.
Seydou Doumbia (ST): An out and out striker which has scored goals wherever he has been. After wanting to push himself in a better league we gave him the chance to join us in the summer which he accepted gracefully and has repaid us with 5 goals in 8 games this season.
John Guidetti (ST): A loanee from Manchester City who ripped up the Eredivisie with Feyenoord so he is a back up for us if we need a different option up top.
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He's getting the odd chance for me. He scored in his previous game and I'm looking to give him minutes towards the end of games and play him in the cup. He was a real hit at Feyenoord what grabbed my attention.
TicTactition
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- Joined
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October
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Just a collage of many great moments for WBA.
Transfer News: Youngsters Kisel, Babaj and Jones all loaned out for first team experience.
EUROPA League
Thursday 2nd October 2014
The Hawthornes
West Brom 2 - 1 Spartak Moscow
O.G (3'), Toivonen (88')
MOTM: Craig Dawson
A result which we deserved but was made to work hard for it from Spartak Moscow. We had plenty of possession but failed to penetrate them properly until the last 10 minutes when we became more direct and aggressive which Ola added the winner with two minutes to go.
Barclays Premier League
Sunday 5th October 2014
The Hawthornes
West Brom 4 - 2 Southampton
Doumbia (58', 88'), Maloney (75'), Johnson (83')
MOTM: Seydou Doumbia
A very, very good win against a team with a similar quality team as us. This result was excellent as we went 2-0 down and the lads carried on fighting and pushing which in the first half we didn't look like scoring at all but the heads of the players was still up and I sent them out second half asking more of the same and it worked wonders.
Barclays Premier League
Saturday 18th October 2014
Stamford Bridge
Chelsea 3 - 1 West Brom
Doumbia (36')
MOTM: Eden Hazard
A valuable lesson learnt by me today as a manager that we cannot play our usual game against the big guns as players of this quality picked the gaps when we chose our moments to attack and lost the ball. I have no shame in losing to Chelsea and we put in a good shift.
EUROPA League
Thursday 23rd October 2014
The Hawthornes
West Brom 2 - 0 Maritimo
Johnson (12'), Doumbia (85'), Casemiro sent off
MOTM: Neil Taylor
A good win in Europe spoiled by a red card from each team after heated affairs. Maritimo should have had a player sent off at early doors after a two footed lunge on Neil Taylor which could have left him seriously injured if caught properly and things spiraled out of control which overshadowed a good night for us in Europe.
Barclays Premier League
Sunday 26th October 2014
Emirates Stadium
Arsenal 0 - 0 West Brom
MOTM: Bruno Ecuele Manga
Excellent and brilliant display today, I set up more defensively to contain Arsenal and try rule out Mesut Ozil in the hole. Matic did a brilliant job in tracking him all game which Ozil seemed non-existant but the defence was the reason we won today after most of the game was played in our half, the interceptions and concentration was a brilliant display, A very hard earnt point away from home.
Capital One Cup Fourth Round
Wednesday 29th October 2014
KC Stadium
Hull 0 - 1 West Brom
Brunt (45+1')
MOTM: Casemiro
A win in the cup again from the fringe players of the team only makes me have a harder headache when coming to pick the team for the league. These guys are showing me that they are eager to start. Another clean sheet for Schmeichel and three on a trot in all competitions. We move on into the Quarter-Finals which I will stick to my philosophy of using fringe players as they are the ones that got us this far.
Capital One Cup Quarter Final draw:
Arsenal v West Brom
Player Of The Month:
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Seydou Doumbia
The striker has sprung into action this month with 4 goals and allround excellent play.
League Table:
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View attachment 461005
Just a collage of many great moments for WBA.
Transfer News: Youngsters Kisel, Babaj and Jones all loaned out for first team experience.
EUROPA League
Thursday 2nd October 2014
The Hawthornes
West Brom 2 - 1 Spartak Moscow
O.G (3'), Toivonen (88')
MOTM: Craig Dawson
A result which we deserved but was made to work hard for it from Spartak Moscow. We had plenty of possession but failed to penetrate them properly until the last 10 minutes when we became more direct and aggressive which Ola added the winner with two minutes to go.
Barclays Premier League
Sunday 5th October 2014
The Hawthornes
West Brom 4 - 2 Southampton
Doumbia (58', 88'), Maloney (75'), Johnson (83')
MOTM: Seydou Doumbia
A very, very good win against a team with a similar quality team as us. This result was excellent as we went 2-0 down and the lads carried on fighting and pushing which in the first half we didn't look like scoring at all but the heads of the players was still up and I sent them out second half asking more of the same and it worked wonders.
Barclays Premier League
Saturday 18th October 2014
Stamford Bridge
Chelsea 3 - 1 West Brom
Doumbia (36')
MOTM: Eden Hazard
A valuable lesson learnt by me today as a manager that we cannot play our usual game against the big guns as players of this quality picked the gaps when we chose our moments to attack and lost the ball. I have no shame in losing to Chelsea and we put in a good shift.
EUROPA League
Thursday 23rd October 2014
The Hawthornes
West Brom 2 - 0 Maritimo
Johnson (12'), Doumbia (85'), Casemiro sent off
MOTM: Neil Taylor
A good win in Europe spoiled by a red card from each team after heated affairs. Maritimo should have had a player sent off at early doors after a two footed lunge on Neil Taylor which could have left him seriously injured if caught properly and things spiraled out of control which overshadowed a good night for us in Europe.
Barclays Premier League
Sunday 26th October 2014
Emirates Stadium
Arsenal 0 - 0 West Brom
MOTM: Bruno Ecuele Manga
Excellent and brilliant display today, I set up more defensively to contain Arsenal and try rule out Mesut Ozil in the hole. Matic did a brilliant job in tracking him all game which Ozil seemed non-existant but the defence was the reason we won today after most of the game was played in our half, the interceptions and concentration was a brilliant display, A very hard earnt point away from home.
Capital One Cup Fourth Round
Wednesday 29th October 2014
KC Stadium
Hull 0 - 1 West Brom
Brunt (45+1')
MOTM: Casemiro
A win in the cup again from the fringe players of the team only makes me have a harder headache when coming to pick the team for the league. These guys are showing me that they are eager to start. Another clean sheet for Schmeichel and three on a trot in all competitions. We move on into the Quarter-Finals which I will stick to my philosophy of using fringe players as they are the ones that got us this far.
Capital One Cup Quarter Final draw:
Arsenal v West Brom
Player Of The Month:
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Seydou Doumbia
The striker has sprung into action this month with 4 goals and allround excellent play.
League Table:
View attachment 461002
TicTactition
Member
- Joined
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- 1,385
- Reaction score
- 6
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- 38
November
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We was in for a tough month with games against Man City, PSV & Liverpool.
Barclays Premier League
Saturday 1st November 2014
The Hawthornes
West Brom 3 - 3 Man City
Toivonen (25', 49'), Morrison (41')
MOTM: Ola Toivonen
Yet again another delightful performance and we are showing we can cope with the big guns in the league. As expected, City controlled most of the possession but when we had our chances we took them, yet again after we fell behind we kept going and we got another massive result in the league today.
EUROPA League
Thursday 6th November 2014
Estadio Dr. Jorge Sampaio
Maritimo 1 - 3 West Brom
Barry (16', 52'), Morrison (47'), Javi Garcia sent off
MOTM: Gareth Barry
The group is looking very good for us, if we can muster some sort of result against PSV, we may be able to qualify depending on results elsewhere. Yet again another sending off in the return fixture of this game a silly red card from Javi Garcia which looked like a revenge tackle from the previous game which was silly and makes him miss the next match and 2 weeks wages will be taken from him.
Barclays Premier League
Sunday 9th November 2014
The Hawthornes
West Brom 2 - 1 Norwich
Johnson (18'), Doumbia (42')
MOTM:Graham Dorrans
A victory which wasn't the greatest performance the crowd has seen at the Hawthornes but nevertheless it is three points and we will take any scruffy three points this season. The only negative I can take from the game is that we didn't keep a clean sheet as Norwich hardly threatened our goal.
Barclays Premier League
Saturday 22nd November 2014
The Hawthornes
West Brom 3 - 1 Cardiff
Olsson (45'), Doumbia (54'), Barry (66'), Dawson sent off
MOTM: Seydou Doumbia
We are putting a nice little run together in the league, beating the teams around us which will only push us up the table. With every win comes more confidence and players showing more ability. The red card for Dawson late on was a mistake by the referee but I'm not going to criticize it because apart from that he had a fairly good game.
EUROPA League
Thursday 27th November 2014
The Hawthornes
West Brom 0 - 0 PSV
MOTM: Jonas Olsson
A boring stalemate but both teams set out not to lose today. In doing so we managed to qualify for the knockout rounds which is wonderful and hopefully we manage to go on a little run in the Europa League and who knows what could happen. I know the game wasn't entertaining to watch for the fans but I'm sure they will appreciate qualifying over fancy football.
Barclays Premier League
Sunday 30th November 2014
Anfield
Liverpool 0 - 1 West Brom
Guidetti (90+4'), Jones sent off
MOTM: Blaise Matuidi
WOWWWWWW!!! What a way to finish the month and what a fantastic match. Up until half-time none of us could be seperated and after the break Liverpool came out and looked very dangerous with Coutinho and Suarez pulling the strings. My nerves was made even more worse when Billy Jones picked up his 2nd yellow card in the 68th minute. Until the 94th minute in which we was awarded a penalty when that man on loan from Manchester City, Guidetti slotted home his first league goal of the season to seal all three points at Anfield.
Player Of The Month:
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Gareth Barry:
The Vice-Captain has been sensational this month and lead the midfield by example.
League Table:
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We was in for a tough month with games against Man City, PSV & Liverpool.
Barclays Premier League
Saturday 1st November 2014
The Hawthornes
West Brom 3 - 3 Man City
Toivonen (25', 49'), Morrison (41')
MOTM: Ola Toivonen
Yet again another delightful performance and we are showing we can cope with the big guns in the league. As expected, City controlled most of the possession but when we had our chances we took them, yet again after we fell behind we kept going and we got another massive result in the league today.
EUROPA League
Thursday 6th November 2014
Estadio Dr. Jorge Sampaio
Maritimo 1 - 3 West Brom
Barry (16', 52'), Morrison (47'), Javi Garcia sent off
MOTM: Gareth Barry
The group is looking very good for us, if we can muster some sort of result against PSV, we may be able to qualify depending on results elsewhere. Yet again another sending off in the return fixture of this game a silly red card from Javi Garcia which looked like a revenge tackle from the previous game which was silly and makes him miss the next match and 2 weeks wages will be taken from him.
Barclays Premier League
Sunday 9th November 2014
The Hawthornes
West Brom 2 - 1 Norwich
Johnson (18'), Doumbia (42')
MOTM:Graham Dorrans
A victory which wasn't the greatest performance the crowd has seen at the Hawthornes but nevertheless it is three points and we will take any scruffy three points this season. The only negative I can take from the game is that we didn't keep a clean sheet as Norwich hardly threatened our goal.
Barclays Premier League
Saturday 22nd November 2014
The Hawthornes
West Brom 3 - 1 Cardiff
Olsson (45'), Doumbia (54'), Barry (66'), Dawson sent off
MOTM: Seydou Doumbia
We are putting a nice little run together in the league, beating the teams around us which will only push us up the table. With every win comes more confidence and players showing more ability. The red card for Dawson late on was a mistake by the referee but I'm not going to criticize it because apart from that he had a fairly good game.
EUROPA League
Thursday 27th November 2014
The Hawthornes
West Brom 0 - 0 PSV
MOTM: Jonas Olsson
A boring stalemate but both teams set out not to lose today. In doing so we managed to qualify for the knockout rounds which is wonderful and hopefully we manage to go on a little run in the Europa League and who knows what could happen. I know the game wasn't entertaining to watch for the fans but I'm sure they will appreciate qualifying over fancy football.
Barclays Premier League
Sunday 30th November 2014
Anfield
Liverpool 0 - 1 West Brom
Guidetti (90+4'), Jones sent off
MOTM: Blaise Matuidi
WOWWWWWW!!! What a way to finish the month and what a fantastic match. Up until half-time none of us could be seperated and after the break Liverpool came out and looked very dangerous with Coutinho and Suarez pulling the strings. My nerves was made even more worse when Billy Jones picked up his 2nd yellow card in the 68th minute. Until the 94th minute in which we was awarded a penalty when that man on loan from Manchester City, Guidetti slotted home his first league goal of the season to seal all three points at Anfield.
Player Of The Month:
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Gareth Barry:
The Vice-Captain has been sensational this month and lead the midfield by example.
League Table:
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TicTactition
Member
- Joined
- Nov 26, 2012
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- 1,385
- Reaction score
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December
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Would there be a frosty reception for visitors at The Hawthorns this December?
Barclays Premier League
Wednesday 3rd December 2014
The Boleyn Ground
West Ham 2 - 3 West Brom
Toivonen (70'), Olsson (74'), Johnson (81')
MOTM: Aaron Cresswell
Another tight match against West Ham this time, The Hammers are a big, physical side who tried to bully us out of the game but it wasn't to be as we popped up with three late goals to seal the deal. 16 year old Sebastian Farr also made his debut for West Brom today.
Barclays Premier League
Saturday 6th December 2014
The Hawthorns
West Brom 4 - 1 Bournemouth
Doumbia (16', 30'), Casemiro (33'), Toivonen (40')
MOTM: Ola Toivonen
A match which was won by half-time and the players could actually relax for the first game this season. Bournemouth gave us an easy ride and the easiest 3 points of the season.
EUROPA League
Thursday 11th December 2014
Saturn
Spartak Moscow 0 - 1 West Brom
Olsson (4')
MOTM: Jonas Olsson
A win which sends us top of the group and hopefully we get an easier draw. An early goal from Captain Jonas Olsson was enough for us to seal the win in Russia which the conditions was minus freezing and I was proud to push the players into the changing rooms after the game.
EUROPA League First Knockout Round draw:
Dinamo v West Brom
Capital One Cup Quarter Final
Wednesday 17th December 2014
Emirates Stadium
Arsenal 2 - 1 West Brom
Sanchez Mino (20'), Matic sent off
MOTM: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlaine
It was disappointing to go out of the cup but it will focus our attention on the league and the Europa League. Arsenal was very good and passed us off the pitch at times but it was not a performance to be shamed of and thats what we have been like all season.
Barclays Premier League
Saturday 20th December 2014
KC Stadium
Hull 1 - 2 West Brom
Morrison (26'), Doumbia (39')
MOTM: Tom Huddlestone
A match which we could have had a double figure on our goal tally but it wasn't one of those days for us. We still managed a win though and a good sign of a good team is that you win even when things are not going your way. Doumbia is still on red hot form and keeps banging the goals in.
Barclays Premier League
Saturday 27th December 2014
The Hawthornes
West Brom 4 - 1 Fulham
Barry (40'), Morrison (63'), Ecuele Manga (67'), Cresswell (85')
MOTM: Gareth Barry
Another performance of the highest class yet again this makes it 7 straight wins on the bounce in the league and its looking like we can carry on our form as we are not losing against the big teams and we are beating the teams around us comfortably. Our next big test is Man United at Old Trafford.
Barclays Premier League
Wednesday 31st December 2014
Old Trafford
Man Utd 0 - 0 West Brom
MOTM: Neil Taylor
WHAT A FANTASTIC POINT!! Not many teams go to Old Trafford and get a point, yet again we managed to defend like heroes against one of the top teams. We didn't really attack but we did enough to keep United out which was our game plan and it worked a treat.
Player Of The Month:
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James Morrison
With goals, assists and some wonderful performances James takes the award.
League Table:
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BIG NAMED SIGNING AT THE HAWTHORNES
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Would there be a frosty reception for visitors at The Hawthorns this December?
Barclays Premier League
Wednesday 3rd December 2014
The Boleyn Ground
West Ham 2 - 3 West Brom
Toivonen (70'), Olsson (74'), Johnson (81')
MOTM: Aaron Cresswell
Another tight match against West Ham this time, The Hammers are a big, physical side who tried to bully us out of the game but it wasn't to be as we popped up with three late goals to seal the deal. 16 year old Sebastian Farr also made his debut for West Brom today.
Barclays Premier League
Saturday 6th December 2014
The Hawthorns
West Brom 4 - 1 Bournemouth
Doumbia (16', 30'), Casemiro (33'), Toivonen (40')
MOTM: Ola Toivonen
A match which was won by half-time and the players could actually relax for the first game this season. Bournemouth gave us an easy ride and the easiest 3 points of the season.
EUROPA League
Thursday 11th December 2014
Saturn
Spartak Moscow 0 - 1 West Brom
Olsson (4')
MOTM: Jonas Olsson
A win which sends us top of the group and hopefully we get an easier draw. An early goal from Captain Jonas Olsson was enough for us to seal the win in Russia which the conditions was minus freezing and I was proud to push the players into the changing rooms after the game.
EUROPA League First Knockout Round draw:
Dinamo v West Brom
Capital One Cup Quarter Final
Wednesday 17th December 2014
Emirates Stadium
Arsenal 2 - 1 West Brom
Sanchez Mino (20'), Matic sent off
MOTM: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlaine
It was disappointing to go out of the cup but it will focus our attention on the league and the Europa League. Arsenal was very good and passed us off the pitch at times but it was not a performance to be shamed of and thats what we have been like all season.
Barclays Premier League
Saturday 20th December 2014
KC Stadium
Hull 1 - 2 West Brom
Morrison (26'), Doumbia (39')
MOTM: Tom Huddlestone
A match which we could have had a double figure on our goal tally but it wasn't one of those days for us. We still managed a win though and a good sign of a good team is that you win even when things are not going your way. Doumbia is still on red hot form and keeps banging the goals in.
Barclays Premier League
Saturday 27th December 2014
The Hawthornes
West Brom 4 - 1 Fulham
Barry (40'), Morrison (63'), Ecuele Manga (67'), Cresswell (85')
MOTM: Gareth Barry
Another performance of the highest class yet again this makes it 7 straight wins on the bounce in the league and its looking like we can carry on our form as we are not losing against the big teams and we are beating the teams around us comfortably. Our next big test is Man United at Old Trafford.
Barclays Premier League
Wednesday 31st December 2014
Old Trafford
Man Utd 0 - 0 West Brom
MOTM: Neil Taylor
WHAT A FANTASTIC POINT!! Not many teams go to Old Trafford and get a point, yet again we managed to defend like heroes against one of the top teams. We didn't really attack but we did enough to keep United out which was our game plan and it worked a treat.
Player Of The Month:
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James Morrison
With goals, assists and some wonderful performances James takes the award.
League Table:
View attachment 460918
BIG NAMED SIGNING AT THE HAWTHORNES
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TicTactition
Member
- Joined
- Nov 26, 2012
- Messages
- 1,385
- Reaction score
- 6
- Points
- 38
January Transfer Window
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In's:
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[TD]Club[/TD]
[TD]Fee[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Sebastian Kovac
[/TD]
[TD]RB Leipzig[/TD]
[TD]1.1m[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Andrea Pirlo[/TD]
[TD]Juventus[/TD]
[TD]625k[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Doria[/TD]
[TD]Benfica[/TD]
[TD]3m
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Garry Henderson[/TD]
[TD]Dundee[/TD]
[TD]2m[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Neven Subotic[/TD]
[TD]Dortmund[/TD]
[TD]3.5m[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Keisuke Honda[/TD]
[TD]Man Utd[/TD]
[TD]3.2m[/TD]
[/TR]
[/TABLE]
Outs:
[TABLE="width: 500, align: center"]
[TR]
[TD]Name[/TD]
[TD]Club[/TD]
[TD]Fee[/TD]
[/TR]
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[TD]Stephane Sessegnon[/TD]
[TD]Lens[/TD]
[TD]2.5m[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Jonas Olsson[/TD]
[TD]Udinese[/TD]
[TD]2.3m[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]James Morrison[/TD]
[TD]Southampton[/TD]
[TD]15m[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Sebastian Kovac[/TD]
[TD]Crawley [/TD]
[TD]loan[/TD]
[/TR]
[/TABLE]
I think in this window we have done some exceptional business and improved our team even further. Making 6m profit and shedding the wage bill in getting rid of the highest earners in Olsson, Sessegnon and Morison although I didn't want to sell Morrison the money was right and I feel I brought in a better replacement in Honda who also is raising us revenue in Japan. Jonas Olsson was having a solid season but when I saw the opportunity of Doria and Subotic at bargain prices he had to go. The biggest coup and major signing of the window was Andrea Pirlo, a model professional and one of the best passers of the ball in the game at 35 he still has the quality to control the biggest of games.
View attachment 404660
In's:
[TABLE="width: 500, align: center"]
[TR]
[TD]Name[/TD]
[TD]Club[/TD]
[TD]Fee[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Sebastian Kovac
[/TD]
[TD]RB Leipzig[/TD]
[TD]1.1m[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Andrea Pirlo[/TD]
[TD]Juventus[/TD]
[TD]625k[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Doria[/TD]
[TD]Benfica[/TD]
[TD]3m
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Garry Henderson[/TD]
[TD]Dundee[/TD]
[TD]2m[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Neven Subotic[/TD]
[TD]Dortmund[/TD]
[TD]3.5m[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Keisuke Honda[/TD]
[TD]Man Utd[/TD]
[TD]3.2m[/TD]
[/TR]
[/TABLE]
Outs:
[TABLE="width: 500, align: center"]
[TR]
[TD]Name[/TD]
[TD]Club[/TD]
[TD]Fee[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Stephane Sessegnon[/TD]
[TD]Lens[/TD]
[TD]2.5m[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Jonas Olsson[/TD]
[TD]Udinese[/TD]
[TD]2.3m[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]James Morrison[/TD]
[TD]Southampton[/TD]
[TD]15m[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Sebastian Kovac[/TD]
[TD]Crawley [/TD]
[TD]loan[/TD]
[/TR]
[/TABLE]
I think in this window we have done some exceptional business and improved our team even further. Making 6m profit and shedding the wage bill in getting rid of the highest earners in Olsson, Sessegnon and Morison although I didn't want to sell Morrison the money was right and I feel I brought in a better replacement in Honda who also is raising us revenue in Japan. Jonas Olsson was having a solid season but when I saw the opportunity of Doria and Subotic at bargain prices he had to go. The biggest coup and major signing of the window was Andrea Pirlo, a model professional and one of the best passers of the ball in the game at 35 he still has the quality to control the biggest of games.
TicTactition
Member
- Joined
- Nov 26, 2012
- Messages
- 1,385
- Reaction score
- 6
- Points
- 38
January
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Fans have been flocking in and purchasing West Brom shirts after the arrival of Andrea Pirlo this month.
FA Cup Third Round
Saturday 3rd January 2015
Bloomfield Road
Blackpool 1 - 1 West Brom
Kovac (68')
MOTM: Wes Foderingham
As I put mostly a youth team out I expected such a close game, Kovac becomes the youngest ever scorer for West Brom in the world cup at 15 years old and 243 days. A great moment for the young man on his debut.
Barclays Premier League
Saturday 10th January 2015
The Hawthorns
West Brom 3 - 0 Ipswich
Sanchez Mino (21', 88'), Doumbia (86')
MOTM: Juan Sanchez Mino
As Ipswich are at the foot of the table so I told the players to go out there in the first 20 minutes and keep the ball away from them, they will think they don't have a chance after it. Subsequently we scored straight after and was just playing a possession game until the last 5 minutes when we scored two late goals.
FA Cup Third Round Replay
Tuesday 13th January 2015
The Hawthorns
West Brom 4 - 1 Blackpool
Toivonen (2'), Doumbia (49'), Barry (81'), Johnson (85')
MOTM: Gareth Barry
After putting a little stronger team out this time round we blazed through with ease and tore Blackpool to pieces. Gareth Barry was the stand out player with three assists along with his own goal to top off his performance.
FA Cup Fourth Round draw:
Blackburn v West Brom
Barclays Premier League
Saturday 17th January 2015
Goodison Park
Everton 1 - 3 West Brom
Doumbia (13'), Sanchez Mino (69'), Toivonen (77')
MOTM: Juan Sanchez Mino
Everton have been poor this season and sat in 16th. They have just not been able to play well under the manager Gary Bowyer who took over from Roberto Martinez. We never really had to get into the next gear to push for a victory but we still played well.
Barclays Premier League
Wednesday 21st January 2015
White Hart Lane
Tottenham 1 - 1 West Brom
Doumbia (73')
MOTM: Gylfi Sigurdsson
Another 1-1 draw against Spurs this season, the current champions and currently top of the table. I would have taken anything before the game so to get a point was excellent and the lads can be proud of themselves for performing to a maximum level once again.
FA Cup Fourth Round
Saturday 24th January 2015
Ewood Park
Blackburn 4 - 3 West Brom
Maloney (24', 50'), Doumbia (41')
MOTM: David Goodwillie
David Goodwillie, 4 goals, machine, absolutely destroyed us. End of story.
Barclays Premier League
Tuesday 27th January 2015
The Hawthorns
West Brom 1 - 0 Swansea
Doumbia (8')
MOTM: Neil Taylor
A single solitary goal was enough today which didn't reflect our performance. We put a passing Swansea team to shame and if we was more aggressive we could have had much more goals but we still mustered a win which is the most important thing.
Barclays Premier League
Saturday 31st January 2015
The Hawthorns
West Brom 3 - 0 Newcastle
Toivoinen (6'), Doumbia (17'), Sanchez Mino (70')
MOTM: Juan Sanchez Mino
Considering we was outplayed and outclassed against Newcaste last time round I gave the players a challenge not to do that again, and boy did we get a reaction. Some of the football was a joy to watch at times and the players looked like Brazil in their prime.
Player Of The Month:
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Juan Sanchez Mino
With 4 goals and 5 assists this month, Juan has been ever present in the starting XI and will be in the future.
League Table:
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Fans have been flocking in and purchasing West Brom shirts after the arrival of Andrea Pirlo this month.
FA Cup Third Round
Saturday 3rd January 2015
Bloomfield Road
Blackpool 1 - 1 West Brom
Kovac (68')
MOTM: Wes Foderingham
As I put mostly a youth team out I expected such a close game, Kovac becomes the youngest ever scorer for West Brom in the world cup at 15 years old and 243 days. A great moment for the young man on his debut.
Barclays Premier League
Saturday 10th January 2015
The Hawthorns
West Brom 3 - 0 Ipswich
Sanchez Mino (21', 88'), Doumbia (86')
MOTM: Juan Sanchez Mino
As Ipswich are at the foot of the table so I told the players to go out there in the first 20 minutes and keep the ball away from them, they will think they don't have a chance after it. Subsequently we scored straight after and was just playing a possession game until the last 5 minutes when we scored two late goals.
FA Cup Third Round Replay
Tuesday 13th January 2015
The Hawthorns
West Brom 4 - 1 Blackpool
Toivonen (2'), Doumbia (49'), Barry (81'), Johnson (85')
MOTM: Gareth Barry
After putting a little stronger team out this time round we blazed through with ease and tore Blackpool to pieces. Gareth Barry was the stand out player with three assists along with his own goal to top off his performance.
FA Cup Fourth Round draw:
Blackburn v West Brom
Barclays Premier League
Saturday 17th January 2015
Goodison Park
Everton 1 - 3 West Brom
Doumbia (13'), Sanchez Mino (69'), Toivonen (77')
MOTM: Juan Sanchez Mino
Everton have been poor this season and sat in 16th. They have just not been able to play well under the manager Gary Bowyer who took over from Roberto Martinez. We never really had to get into the next gear to push for a victory but we still played well.
Barclays Premier League
Wednesday 21st January 2015
White Hart Lane
Tottenham 1 - 1 West Brom
Doumbia (73')
MOTM: Gylfi Sigurdsson
Another 1-1 draw against Spurs this season, the current champions and currently top of the table. I would have taken anything before the game so to get a point was excellent and the lads can be proud of themselves for performing to a maximum level once again.
FA Cup Fourth Round
Saturday 24th January 2015
Ewood Park
Blackburn 4 - 3 West Brom
Maloney (24', 50'), Doumbia (41')
MOTM: David Goodwillie
David Goodwillie, 4 goals, machine, absolutely destroyed us. End of story.
Barclays Premier League
Tuesday 27th January 2015
The Hawthorns
West Brom 1 - 0 Swansea
Doumbia (8')
MOTM: Neil Taylor
A single solitary goal was enough today which didn't reflect our performance. We put a passing Swansea team to shame and if we was more aggressive we could have had much more goals but we still mustered a win which is the most important thing.
Barclays Premier League
Saturday 31st January 2015
The Hawthorns
West Brom 3 - 0 Newcastle
Toivoinen (6'), Doumbia (17'), Sanchez Mino (70')
MOTM: Juan Sanchez Mino
Considering we was outplayed and outclassed against Newcaste last time round I gave the players a challenge not to do that again, and boy did we get a reaction. Some of the football was a joy to watch at times and the players looked like Brazil in their prime.
Player Of The Month:
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Juan Sanchez Mino
With 4 goals and 5 assists this month, Juan has been ever present in the starting XI and will be in the future.
League Table:
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