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Baggies ace out for season

West Brom midfielder Zoltan Gera has been ruled out for the rest of the season due to a knee injury sustained against Tottenham.

Odemwingie quote sparks Albion fears

West Bromwich Albion striker Peter Odemwingie, who has been linked with an exit, has reportedly said he misses Russia.

Albion in frame for Robins ace

West Brom and Fulham are among several Premier League clubs keen on signing Bristol City star Albert Adomah in the New Year.

Roy to pip Gers' for Allan deal

West Brom are reportedly leading Glasgow Rangers in the race to sign Dundee United's highly-rated midfielder Scott Allan.

MLS star on his way

West Brom have arranged for US centre-back Tim Ream to train with the club for a week next month, before he goes to Bolton.

Club assess extent of Gera blow

WBA have confirmed Zoltan Gera will be out for the 'foreseeable future' after initial scans revealed he sustained serious knee damage.

Four facing fitness race

West Brom have fitness doubts over Shane Long, Peter Odemwingie, Paul Scharner and Graham Dorrans for the home clash with Spurs.

Odemwingie tweets back at Hodgson

West Brom striker Peter Odemwingie has responded to boss Roy Hodgson's recent criticism by tweeting a picture of his knee injury.

Gera has years left - Boss

Roy Hodgson claims West Brom star Zoltan Gera will have a long career in football due to his 'energy, enthusiasm and passion'.

Quartet have a chance for Spurs - Hodgson

Roy Hodgson is hopeful that Shane Long, Peter Odemwingie, Paul Scharner and Graham Dorrans will be fit for West Brom's game with Spurs.

Boss eager for striker's return

West Brom boss Roy Hodgson is showing signs of losing patience with striker Peter Odemwingie after an injury-plagued year.

Long cool over Hutton tackle

West Brom striker Shane Long claims Aston Villa's Alan Hutton has no need to say sorry for the tackle that put him out for a month.

Pompey set for Baggies pair swoop

Portsmouth boss Michael Appleton is reportedly set to try and snap up Marc-Antoine Fortune and Roman Bednar on loan from West Brom.

Thomas backs Baggies to trouble Spurs

Jerome Thomas feels West Brom can trouble Tottenham on Saturday if he continues his good link up play with Zoltan Gera and Shane Long.

Long has high hopes

Shane Long admits he will have to perform at a consistently high level for West Brom to make sure he makes it to Euro 2012.

Boss hails no-brainer deal

Roy Hodgson insists he "never had any doubts" about his decision to bring playmaker Zoltan Gera back to West Brom for a second spell.

Hodgson hails Long's performance

Roy Hodgson hailed the performance of West Brom striker Shane Long after his headed winner in a 2-1 success over Bolton at the Hawthorns.

Albion chief puts future on hold

West Brom head coach Roy Hodgson admits he is more focused on a crucial run of fixtures than holding discussions over his own future.

Trotters clash sparks crucial run - Hodgson

Roy Hodgson claims West Brom's results from the run of games between now and Christmas will make or break their Premier League season.

Baggies chief sweats on trio's fitness

Roy Hodgson is waiting on the fitness of Shane Long, Peter Odemwingie and Paul Scharner ahead of West Brom's visit of Bolton.

Long eyes Baggies comeback

West Brom striker Shane Long is pushing for an early return to action from his knee injury but the game with Bolton may come too soon.

Baggies boss reveals backroom plans

Roy Hodgson has revealed that he will take his time before appointing a replacement for Michael Appleton on his coaching staff.

Hodgson issues injury verdict

Paul Scharner and Peter Odemwingie have "an outside chance" of being involved for West Brom against Bolton on Saturday.

Gera tipped to rediscover old form

West Brom skipper Chris Brunt has backed Zoltan Gera to recapture the form he showed in his first spell at the club.

Brunt eyes Hawthorns factor

Skipper Chris Brunt is looking for West Brom to use their home advantage to the full when Bolton visit the Hawthorns on Saturday.

Odemwingie lifts lid on Anzhi links

Peter Odemwingie has played down reports linking him to Russian outfit Anzhi Mahachkala, saying he is happy in England with West Brom.

Baggies looking at Ream

West Brom are in talks with Major League Soccer clubs over loan deals and have offered New York Red Bulls defender Tim Ream a trial.

Foster's future depends on division

West Brom need to stay a division above Birmingham City if they are to sign Ben Foster on a permanent deal at the end of the season.

Lewington link rule out

Sporting and technical director Dan Ashworth is playing down speculation linking Ray Lewington with a coaching role at West Brom.

Albion set for new year Hodgson talks

West Brom have confirmed that they will hold talks in the new year about extending head coach Roy Hodgson's current contract.

Roy get me ready - Appleton

New Portsmouth boss Michael Appleton has thanked Roy Hodgson for giving him the opportunity to work as his assistant at West Brom.

Cottage coach out of Hodgson's reach

Roy Hodgson has been told that West Brom do not have the funds available to try and lure Fulham coach Ray Lewington to the Hawthorns.

Pompey secure Baggies No 2

Portsmouth have confirmed the appointment of Michael Appleton as their new manager.

Albion winning race for New York ace

West Brom have offered a trial to US defender Tim Ream, who has also caught the eye of Arsenal scouts this season.

Gera out to boost fitness

West Bromwich Albion midfielder Zoltan Gera believes playing for Hungary this week can work wonders for his fitness.

Dawson on Everton radar

Everton manager David Moyes is reportedly keen on West Brom defender Craig Dawson and could make a January bid.

City defender targeted

West Brom are reportedly lining up a move for Manchester City's Nedum Onuoha as fellow defender Craig Dawson is linked with Everton.

Roy reveals number two situation

Baggies boss Roy Hodgson has revealed he is unlikely to replace Michael Appleton should the Albion coach leave to manage Portsmouth.

Roy weighs up Scharner replacement

Roy Hodgson must decide who will replace the injured Paul Scharner for West Brom's trip to Arsenal while Peter Odemwingie is a doubt.

Baggies chief not concerned over strike ace

Roy Hodgson is confident that West Brom striker Peter Odemwingie 'can do a lot better' once he shakes off his niggling injury problems.

Striker deal rebuffed

West Brom have rebuffed an offer from Doncaster to take Marc-Antoine Fortune on loan with the striker keen to fight for his place.

Appleton casts doubt on Long participation

West Brom striker Shane Long looks like losing his battle to be fit for the Republic of Ireland's Euro 2012 play-off ties with Estonia.

Hodgson's midfielder return clue

Zoltan Gera is being primed to make his first appearance of his second spell at West Brom against Arsenal on Saturday.

Scharner to miss Gunners trip

Paul Scharner has been ruled out of Albion's trip to Arsenal on Saturday after scans revealed hed suffered a minor knee ligament tear.

Appleton on loan prospects

Michael Appleton is not surprised that Marc-Antoine Fortune and some of Albion's other fringe men are attracting Championship interest.

Baggies ace's plea to players

Billy Jones has urged his West Brom team-mates to all be 'bang at it' against Arsenal this weekend following the defeat to Liverpool.

Tamas return boost for Hodgson

West Brom are set to be boosted by the return of defender Gabriel Tamas from injury in Tuesday's reserve-team clash against Chelsea.

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