West Bromwich Albion: March 2009 Archives

Baggies fitness boost

West Brom boss Tony Mowbray is delighted that Chris Brunt will sit out Northern Ireland's clash with Slovenia on Wednesday.

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Velero set for exit

Real Mallorca look likely to make a summer move to take West Brom midfielder Borja Valero back to Spain but for a knockdown fee.

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West Brom look to Swindon striker

West Brom are ready to offer Swindon Town £1million for Simon Cox after watching the striker score a hat-trick on Tuesday night.

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Martis deserves his chance - Jonas

West Brom defender Jonas Olsson says team-mate Shelton Martis deserves his chance in the Baggies first team.

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Contract talks on hold

West Brom centre-half Shelton Martis has revealed he does not know if he has a future at the club after this season.

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Defender still believes

West Brom's Swedish defender Jonas Olsson maintains the Baggies still have what it takes to escape the drop this season.

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Hoefkens set to leave

West Brom defender Carl Hoefkens has become the first player to break ranks and suggest he will leave the club if they are relegated.

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Koren not giving up

West Brom midfielder Robert Koren says a Baggies win over Stoke in their next match would blow the relegation scrap wide open again.

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Baggies will gamble again

West Brom boss Tony Mowbray has said he will not be afraid to go with a two man defence again before the end of the season.

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Carson backed by boss

Baggies boss Tony Mowbray believes Scott Carson will improve as a keeper under his guidance at the Hawthorns.

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Stock set for Premier gravy train

Doncaster Rovers midfielder Brian Stock is wanted by Black Country rivals Wolves and West Brom this summer.

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West Bromwich Albion 1-1 Bolton Wanderers

Robert Koren's late equaliser earned West Brom their share of the spoils at The Hawthorns in a stalemate encounter with Bolton.

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FT:West Brom 1-1 Bolton:Koren's late equaliser leaves a stalemate at The Hawthorns in a game that both sides may feel they could have won.

GOAL:West Brom 1-1 Bolton: (81mins)Robert Koren cuts inside and beats Jaaskelainen with a powerful strike from outside the area.

GOAL:West Brom 0-1 Bolton: (66mins)Matthew Taylor breaks the deadlock with an instinctive right-footed strike from 18-yards.

HT:West Brom 0-0 Bolton:The visitors seem happy enough to hold out for a clean sheet in this game after a half of minimal opportunities.

LINE UP: Carson, Zuiverloon, Martis, Olsson, Robinson, Morrison, Koren, Greening, Brunt, Fortune, Simpson

LINE UP: Jaaskelainen, Steinsson, Cahill, Puygrenier, Samuel, Taylor, Muamba, McCann, Gardner, Elmander, Kevin Davies

LINE UP:

LINE UP: Carson, Zuiverloon, Martis, Olsson, Robinson, Morrison, Koren, Greening, Brunt, Fortune, Simpson

Defenders warned by boss

West Brom boss Tony Mowbray has warned Shelton Martis and Jonas Olsson they must continue to keep clean sheets to stay in the side.

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Boss to stick with duo

Tony Mowbray will again pair Shelton Martis and Jonas Olsson in his defence for the clash with Bolton on Saturday.

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Mowbray explains Borja absence

Baggies boss Tony Mowbray insists Borja Valero still has a future at the club despite leaving him out of the squad recently.

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Boss praises fans

West Brom boss Tony Mowbray has praised the Baggies fans for their unswerving support of the side during the difficult season.

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Duo to keep places

Tony Mowbray has praised defender Shelton Martis and midfielder Graham Dorrans after their performances at West Ham.

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No action over keeper clash

The FA has decided to take no further action against West Brom defender Jona Olsson following his clash with goalkeeper Robert Green.

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Baggies still in fight - boss

Tony Mowbray believes the Baggies can beat the drop and is hoping the point at West Ham will lead to wins against Bolton and Stoke.

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West Ham United 0-0 West Bromwich Albion

West Brom stay rooted to the bottom of the Premier League after being held to a drab goalless draw at West Ham.

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FT:West Ham 0-0 West Brom: A poor game finishes goalless with Shelton Martis' header off the bar the closest either come to a goal.

HT:West Ham 0-0 West Brom: James Morrison has wasted the best chance of the half for West Brom but it's goalless at Upton Park.

LINE UP: Carson, Zuiverloon, Martis, Olsson, Robinson, Morrison, Koren, Dorrans, Greening, Brunt, Fortune.

LINE UP: Green, Neill, Tomkins, Upson, Ilunga, Noble, Kovac, Parker, Nsereko, Di Michele, Sears.

Boss looks ahead

West Brom boss Tony Mowbray says the players believe they can still get out of trouble and claims it is their home form that is key.

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Striker return boost

West Brom welcome back Jay Simpson for tonight's clash at West Ham and fellow striker Roman Bednar is also pushing for a start.

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Mowbray's four-game warning

Tony Mowbray says his West Brom players will know which division they will be playing in next season after their next four matches.

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Baggies eye key improvements

Tony Mowbray says West Brom need to stop conceding 'silly goals' if they are to have any chance of Premier League survival.

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Triple boost for Mowbray

Jonas Olsson, Roman Bednar and Youssouf Mulumbu are all expected to be fit for Monday's clash with West Ham United.

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Chairman's rallying call

West Brom chairman Jeremy Peace has called on players, staff and the fans to give it one last push in a bid to stave off relegation.

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Morrison admits life is tough

West Brom star James Morrison has admitted it is hard to play for the club while they sit at the bottom of the table.

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Injury boost for Baggies

Swedish defender Jonas Olsson says he is fit and raring to go and is looking to earn a starting berth against West Ham next week.

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Injury boost for West Brom

West Brom are set for a boost on the injury front as top scorer Roman Bednar says he will be fit to play at West Ham in a week.

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Keeper backed by boss

West Brom boss Tony Mowbray is backing keeper Scott Carson to retain his confidence despite conceding a hat full of goals.

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Baggies need to battle - Brunt

West Brom winger Chris Brunt has called on the side to be more aggressive as they battle it out at the bottom of the Premier League.

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Mowbray's league warning

West Brom boss Tony Mowbray says they will not win another match if they continue to defend like they did against Arsenal.

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FT:West Brom 1-3 Arsenal:The Gunners win thanks to a Bendtner brace and a Toure header.Brunt gets a consolation for Albion.

FT:West Brom 1-3 Arsenal:The Gunners win thanks to a Bendtner brace and a Toure header.Brunt gets a consolation for Albion.

HT:West Brom 1-3 Arsenal:Albion will be disappointed to be 3-1 down.The Gunners have punished them for defensive lapses.

GOAL:West Brom 1-3 Arsenal: (44mins) Bendtner finds room in the West Brom box to smash a half volley passed Carson.

GOAL:West Brom 1-2 Arsenal: (38mins) The Gunners retake the lead thanks to a Toure header from Arshavin's free-kick.

GOAL:West Brom 1-1 Arsenal: (7mins)Brunt brings West Brom level with a low free kick.

GOAL:West Brom 0-1 Arsenal: (4mins) Bendtner drives into the West Brom box and bends a low shot into the bottom corner.

LINE UP: Carson, Zuiverloon, Meite, Donk, Robinson, Morrison, Greening, Koren, Brunt, Moore, Fortune

LINE UP: Almunia, Sagna, Toure, Eboue, Clichy, Song Billong, Djourou, Nasri, Denilson, Bendtner, Arshavin

Mowbray on Hawthorns future

West Brom boss Tony Mowbray says he has no fear over his position at the Hawthorns and is enjoying managing in the Premiership.

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Mixed news for Baggies

West Brom could recall skipper Jonathan Greening to their starting XI against Arsenal but there will be no place for Jay Simpson.

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Moore set for Gunners test

West Brom boss Tony Mowbray is likely to go with Luke Moore up-front in Tuesday's clash with Arsenal after his display at Everton.

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Mowbray wants a miracle

West Brom boss Tony Mowbray thinks his side have to win "four or five" of their last 11 games to avoid Premier League relegation.

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Baggies fitness boost

West Brom boss Tony Mowbray is delighted that Chris Brunt will sit out Northern Ireland's clash with Slovenia on Wednesday.

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Velero set for exit

Real Mallorca look likely to make a summer move to take West Brom midfielder Borja Valero back to Spain but for a knockdown fee.

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West Brom look to Swindon striker

West Brom are ready to offer Swindon Town £1million for Simon Cox after watching the striker score a hat-trick on Tuesday night.

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Martis deserves his chance - Jonas

West Brom defender Jonas Olsson says team-mate Shelton Martis deserves his chance in the Baggies first team.

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Contract talks on hold

West Brom centre-half Shelton Martis has revealed he does not know if he has a future at the club after this season.

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Defender still believes

West Brom's Swedish defender Jonas Olsson maintains the Baggies still have what it takes to escape the drop this season.

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Hoefkens set to leave

West Brom defender Carl Hoefkens has become the first player to break ranks and suggest he will leave the club if they are relegated.

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Koren not giving up

West Brom midfielder Robert Koren says a Baggies win over Stoke in their next match would blow the relegation scrap wide open again.

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Baggies will gamble again

West Brom boss Tony Mowbray has said he will not be afraid to go with a two man defence again before the end of the season.

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Carson backed by boss

Baggies boss Tony Mowbray believes Scott Carson will improve as a keeper under his guidance at the Hawthorns.

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Stock set for Premier gravy train

Doncaster Rovers midfielder Brian Stock is wanted by Black Country rivals Wolves and West Brom this summer.

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West Bromwich Albion 1-1 Bolton Wanderers

Robert Koren's late equaliser earned West Brom their share of the spoils at The Hawthorns in a stalemate encounter with Bolton.

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FT:West Brom 1-1 Bolton:Koren's late equaliser leaves a stalemate at The Hawthorns in a game that both sides may feel they could have won.

GOAL:West Brom 1-1 Bolton: (81mins)Robert Koren cuts inside and beats Jaaskelainen with a powerful strike from outside the area.

GOAL:West Brom 0-1 Bolton: (66mins)Matthew Taylor breaks the deadlock with an instinctive right-footed strike from 18-yards.

HT:West Brom 0-0 Bolton:The visitors seem happy enough to hold out for a clean sheet in this game after a half of minimal opportunities.

LINE UP: Carson, Zuiverloon, Martis, Olsson, Robinson, Morrison, Koren, Greening, Brunt, Fortune, Simpson

LINE UP: Jaaskelainen, Steinsson, Cahill, Puygrenier, Samuel, Taylor, Muamba, McCann, Gardner, Elmander, Kevin Davies

LINE UP:

LINE UP: Carson, Zuiverloon, Martis, Olsson, Robinson, Morrison, Koren, Greening, Brunt, Fortune, Simpson

Defenders warned by boss

West Brom boss Tony Mowbray has warned Shelton Martis and Jonas Olsson they must continue to keep clean sheets to stay in the side.

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Boss to stick with duo

Tony Mowbray will again pair Shelton Martis and Jonas Olsson in his defence for the clash with Bolton on Saturday.

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Mowbray explains Borja absence

Baggies boss Tony Mowbray insists Borja Valero still has a future at the club despite leaving him out of the squad recently.

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Boss praises fans

West Brom boss Tony Mowbray has praised the Baggies fans for their unswerving support of the side during the difficult season.

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Duo to keep places

Tony Mowbray has praised defender Shelton Martis and midfielder Graham Dorrans after their performances at West Ham.

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