West Bromwich Albion: July 2008 Archives
Mowbray pips rivals with Per bid
West Brom have made the first move for Rosenborg's in-demand Norwegian international midfielder Per Ciljan Skjelbred.
Trotters hold out for £2m
West Brom's £1.5 million bid for Abdoulaye Meite has been rejected by Bolton who are holding out for closer to their £2m valuation.
Bougherra closer to Baggies move
West Bromwich Albion have moved a step closer to signing Charlton defender Madjid Bougherra after reportedly agreeing a deal for him.
Robbo unhappy at contract talks
Defender Paul Robinson has admitted that he is becoming frustrated at the lack of progress on his contract talks with West Brom.
Boss looks to Gunners clash
Tony Mowbray has admitted he is considering going with a five man midfield for the opening clash of the season at Arsenal.
Mowbray linked with defender move
Baggies boss Tony Mowbray is hoping to hijack Real Betis' move for defender Madjid Bougherra and pinch him from under their noses.
Fight on for keeper's jersey
Baggies boss Tony Mowbray has challenged keepers Scott Carson and Dean Kiely to fight it out for the number one spot.
Moore told to battle for his place
New £3.5m signing Luke Moore has been challenged by Tony Mowbray to prove he is worth his place in the Baggies first team.
Defender link resurfaces
West Brom continue to be linked with a swoop for Bolton defender Abdoulaye Meite despite Tony Mowbray recently denying his interest.
Boss eyes new targets
Tony Mowbray is hoping to land up to six more new players before the start of the season as he builds his Premiership squad.
Carson ready for England push
Scott Carson is hopes to press for a place in the England side after ending his stint as a loan player by signing for West Brom.
Appleton nets reserves post
Tony Mowbray has completed his shake-up of the West Brom backroom team by promoting Michael Appleton to reserve-team coach.
Megson warns duo over defender
Bolton manager Gary Megson will not let defender Abdoulaye Meite leave the Reebok on the cheap despite interest from West Brom and Hull
Defender move fails
Baggies boss Tony Mowbray has failed in attempt to land West Ham centre-half James Collins who sees his future at Upton Park.
Mowbray's pre-season plan
Tony Mowbray says West Brom's packed pre-season friendly fixture list is designed to implement new methods into his squad's style.
Baggies boss demands reduction
Tony Mowbray is refusing to be held to ransom over Radoslaw Majewski and has warned Groclin that West Brom could drop their interest.
Boss steps up transfer search
West Brom boss Tony Mowbray says transfer talks are continuing and is hopeful of making further new signings.
Dutch ace linked with switch
West Brom are ready to battle with Bolton and Middlesbrough for the services of Levante forward Mustapha Riga.
Baggies eye Spanish raid
Middlesbrough and West Brom are being linked with a move for Levante attacker Mustapha Riga.
Albion win Carson race
West Brom have signed keeper Scott Carson from Liverpool on a four-year deal for £3.25million rising to £4million, says his agent.
No rejected deal - Mowbray
West Brom boss Tony Mowbray has denied making a rejected £1m bid to sign Bolton defender Abdoulaye Meite.
Koren relief for Mowbray
West Brom boss Tony Mowbray has confirmed Robert Koren's knee injury suffered against Borussia Monchengladbach is not serious.
Baggies' defender bid blow
Bolton are refusing to sell Abdoulaye Meite on the cheap and have told West Brom they will have to pay £3million.
Squad member eyes Prem chance
Forward Sherjill MacDonald says he is pinning his hopes on breaking into the first team but admits he may have to go on loan.
Chase hots up for England ace
Blackburn have now joined West Brom, Middlesbrough and Stoke for the signature of Liverpool keeper Scott Carson.
Baggies land defender
Slovakia defender Marek Cech has signed for West Brom for £1.4million from Porto on a three-year deal.
West Brom match keeper fee
West Brom have matched Stoke's £4m offer for Liverpool keeper Scott Carson but face a battle with Middlesbrough for his services.
Boss focuses on midfield
West Brom manager Tony Mowbray has targeted a new midfielder as his top priority as the Baggies prepare for the Premier League.
Megson repels Baggies raid
Bolton boss Gary Megson has reportedly rejected West Brom's offer of £1.25m plus midfielder Paul Robinson for defender Abdoulaye Meite.
Keeper ready to repay manager
Goalkeeper Michal Danek has vowed to repay Tony Mowbray's faith in him by forcing his way into the Baggies' first team this season.
Deal on the cards for international left-back
Baggies manager Tony Mowbray is closing in on a move for Porto defender Marek Cech, according to reports.
Premier League new boys wants Liverpool ace
West Brom boss Tony Mowbray is reportedly locked in a battle with Stoke to sign Liverpool and England keeper Scott Carson.
Dorrans tipped for loan spell
West Brom boss Tony Mowbray has admitted he could loan out new signing Graham Dorrans to give him some experience.
Rival keeper bid fails
West Brom are reported to have failed with a move for Tottenham goalkeeper Paul Robinson, who has ruled out a switch.
Striker joins Swans on a free
West Brom boss Tony Mowbray has allowed teenage striker Stefan Morrison to join Swansea City on a free transfer.
Boss to compromise
West Brom boss Tony Mowbray has conceded he may have to compromise in his search for a new midfielder.
Strikers heading out
Having lost Kevin Phillips to Birmingham, West Brom boss Tony Mowbray has also hinted that Craig Beattie can also leave.
Striker completes Blues switch
Birmingham have completed the signing of West Brom striker Kevin Phillips, who has penned a two-year deal at St Andrews.
Striker expected to leave
Tony Mowbray has urged Kevin Phillps to back his ability and agree new terms with West Brom but he expects him to leave.
New boys and men needed
Baggies boss Tony Mowbray is looking for experienced, hungry, but most of all, good, players to add to his squad this summer.
Baggies Olympic boost
West Brom have been handed a boost with the news that midfielder Kim Do-Heon will not miss the opening games of the season.
Baggies to lose striker
West Brom striker Kevin Phillips is set to join Midlands rivals Birmingham this week despite last-ditch efforts to keep him.
Defender race hots up
West Brom have joined the race to sign Bolton defender Abdoulaye Meite who is up for grabs at £3million this summer.
Mowbray stays cool
West Brom boss Tony Mowbray says he will not panic in his search for new players to bring into his Baggies squad.
Davies set for Albion comeback
Curtis Davies is expecting an 'interesting reception' from West Brom fans when he returns to the Hawthorns with Aston Villa next term.
Baggies on hunt to add new blood
Tony Mowbray hailed the signing of Gianni Zuiverloon and then expressed a desire to quickly add more new faces to his West Brom squad.
Blues could snatch Phillips
Veteran striker Kevin Phillips is ready to quit West Brom for a sensational switch to neighbours Birmingham, according to reports.
Rams cry foul over Bodde
Derby have pulled out of the race to sign Swansea's Dutch star Ferrie Bodde leaving the way clear for Middlesbrough or West Brom.
Dutch star signs
West Brom boss Tony Mowbray has swooped in the transfer market and signed Dutch defender Gianni Zuiverloon from Heerenveen for £3.2m.
Albrechtsen blasts Baggies
New Derby signing Martin Albrechtsen has issued a parting broadside at former club West Brom for the way they handled contract talks.
Striker price too high
Craig Beattie's hopes of finalising a permanent move to Preston may be scuppered by West Brom's asking price.
Hull lead chase for Plymouth ace
Hull City look set to beat West Brom and Sheffield United to clinch the signing of Plymouth winger Peter Halmosi.
Rams swoop for defender
Derby boss Paul Jewell has snapped up West Brom's Danish centre-half Martin Albrechtsen on a free transfer.

