West Bromwich Albion: August 2008 Archives

Baggies boss Tony Mowbray believes record recruit Borja Valero can become a growing influence after his solid debut yesterday.

Tony Mowbray has hinted that new signing Borja Valero could make his Premier League debut for West Brom at Bolton on Saturday.

Aberdeen have solved their right-back problem by taking West Brom defender Jared Hodgkiss on loan until January.

Defender Paul Robinson says he did not hesitate to sign a new two-year deal to keep him at West Brom until summer 2010.

Jonathan Greening has warned his West Brom team-mates that former boss Gary Megson will have his Bolton side wound up to beat them.

Tony Mowbray has confirmed West Brom star Robert Koren suffered a knee injury against Hartlepool and is racing to be fit for Bolton.

Tony Mowbray feels new signing Borja Valero will be a hit in the Premier League after his harsh debut in the Carling Cup at Hartlepool.

Tony Mowbray said he was disappointed with West Brom's Carling Cup defeat at Hartlepool but is now looking to focus on league success.

West Brom have reportedly won the race to sign Chinese midfielder Zheng Zhi after reportedly agreeing a £2.5million fee with Charlton.

Tony Mowbray has pledged to field a strong West Brom side at Hartlepool in the Carling Cup with Luke Moore and Dean Kiely set to play.

West Brom manager Tony Mowbray has ruled out making any panic buys before the transfer window closes on September 1.

Fellow Premier League new boys Hull City are reportedly set to join West Brom in the race for Charlton's Chinese midfielder Zheng Zhi.

Robert Koren has recovered from a knee injury and is hoping to make his Premier League bow for West Brom against Everton on Saturday.

Borja Valero looks like missing out on his debut for West Brom against Everton on Saturday because he has still not officially signed.

Full-back Paul Robinson says West Brom will not show Everton the same respect as they did Arsenal on the opening day.

Tony Mowbray has challenged Paul Robinson to keep his place in the side despite the threat from Marek Cech for his place.

Tony Mowbray is set to hand new signing Gianni Zuiverloon his debut in the first home game of the season against Everton on Saturday.

West Brom boss Tony Mowbray has completed the signing of Real Mallorca midfielder Borja Valero for £4.75m.

Zheng Zhi is due back at Charlton this week but Alan Pardew does not expect him to stay for long as West Brom close in.

Jonathan Greening believes West Brom will benefit if they manage to pull off the signing of Real Mallorca's Borja Valero.

West Brom Tony Mowbray says he wants to sign another four players with Spanish midfielder Borja Valero a target.

Baggies boss Tony Mowbray says Albion fans have yet to see the best of Jonathan Greening but he believes they are about to.

Tony Mowbray has refused to comment on Spanish media reports that he is trying to sign Real Mallorca duo Borja Valero and Oscar Trejo.

West Brom boss Tony Mowbray says he is not interested in statistics that say the Baggies only have a 50% chance of staying up.

West Brom boss Tony Mowbray will now step up his efforts to land Charlton's Zheng Zhi following China's elimination from the Olympics.

West Brom boss Tony Mowbray has backed striker Ishmael Miller to make a big impact in the Premiership this season.

Baggies boss Tony Mowbray says he has no worries about new signing Abdoulaye Meite's attitude despite his fall out at Bolton.

West Brom have confirmed that they have released Tininho with the defender set to join Leixoes.

West Brom have completed the signing of Ivory Coast international Abdoulaye Meite from Bolton for £2m.

West Brom boss Tony Mowbray has admitted his chances of signing Bolton defender Abdoulaye Meite are still in the balance.

West Brom's hopes of signing Louis Saha look to be scuppered after Sir Alex Ferguson said he had a future at Manchester United.

Charlton have revealed that they have turned down a bid for midfielder Zheng Zhi, believed to have been from West Brom.

West Brom and Hull have both agreed fees with Bolton for Abdoulaye Meite, with the defender to choose between the top flight new boys.

Bolton have insisted that West Brom target Abdoulaye Meite will not leave on the cheap despite Wanderers buying Danny Shittu.

Scott Carson believes Tony Mowbray is yet to make a decision on who will be West Brom's keeper for the opening clash with Arsenal.

Tony Mowbray is reportedly set to launch a new raid for West Ham defender James Collins as he aims to bolster his West Brom side.

Hull are favourites to beat West Brom to the signature of Bolton defender Abdoulaye Meite after they agreed a fee for Danny Shittu.

Tony Mowbray says talks are on going to sign new players but is adamant he will not break West Brom's wage structure.

Bolton have been told to forget about signing Jonathan Greening or Paul Robinson as part of a swap deal for Abdoulaye Meite.

West Brom chairman Jeremy Peace has denied claims that his absence was the reason Majid Bougherra opted to sign for Rangers.

West Brom boss Tony Mowbray has decided to end his interest in Bolton defender Abdoulaye Meite.

West Brom are reportedly lining up a £2million bid for Sheffield United midfielder Michael Tonge who Charlton also are said to want.

West Brom are believed to be interested in China captain Zheng Zhi who currently plays for Charlton Athletic.

Bolton Wanderers have proposed a swap deal with West Brom as they look to end the Abdoulaye Meite transfer saga.

Tony Mowbray is confident summer signings Scott Carson, Marek Cech and Gianni Zuiverloon will be instrumental in keeping West Brom up.

Tony Mowbray must look elsewhere in his quest to bolster West Brom's defence after Rangers hijacked their bid for Madjid Bougherra.