At last, “Magic Mikey” and West Brom managed to reunite.
Summertime has been unpredictable for Mikey Johnston. The only near certainty was that he was leaving Celtic after 16 years with the club, marking the […]
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Carlos Corberán Previews the Stoke City Challenge
Carlos Corberán insists that the Baggies must keep up the “character and personality” they’ve shown in their first two games to secure a positive result […]
“£7m-8m mark” – Pundit predicts Southampton to target West Brom’s Brandon Thomas-Asante
Carlton Palmer has weighed in on the potential price tag Southampton might face for West Bromwich Albion’s Brandon Thomas-Asante. Thomas-Asante has had two strong seasons […]
Sheffield Wednesday could miss out on defender with Championship rivals ‘one step ahead’
Sheffield Wednesday has had a successful summer, nearing ten new signings. However, they might miss out on one potential addition, Mickaël Nadé. Reports surfaced that Nadé has become a target for the club to strengthen their defense. The 25-year-old center-back, whose contract with Saint-Étienne recently expired, is also being pursued by West Bromwich Albion. Le Progrès indicated that West Brom is ‘one step ahead’ and hopes to finalize the deal by early next week. Despite having defenders like Dominic Iorfa and Michael Ihiekwe, Wednesday could benefit from Nadé’s natural left-footedness, which adds balance to their current options. However, if West Brom succeeds in securing Nadé, it won’t matter for the Owls.
Former Sheffield Wednesday boss linked with potential Championship return
Former Sheffield Wednesday manager Steve Bruce has been linked with a potential surprise return to the Championship this coming season. Bruce’s departure from the Owls in 2019, after a very brief stint at Hillsborough, left many fans in South Yorkshire displeased despite the decent compensation Wednesday received when he joined Newcastle United. Journalist Alan Nixon reports that Bruce is among the names being considered by Burnley as they search for Vincent Kompany’s successor. Although Bruce is not high on the list, Burnley is reportedly keen to bring in a big name following Kompany’s move to Bayern Munich.
West Brom’s stunning £43m squad value after increase compared to Leeds United, Sunderland, Sheffield United and rivals
The summer transfer window has officially opened, leading to a significant rise in squad values across the Championship. Despite the departures of top players from Luton Town, Burnley, and Sheffield United to the Premier League, the Championship remains packed with talent. This transfer window is expected to see several inter-division deals and the arrival of lesser-known international stars.
However, many clubs are constrained by Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations, which might limit activity. Nevertheless, clubs will still seek to strengthen their squads to meet their objectives. For example, West Bromwich Albion finished in the top six last season but were outperformed by Southampton in the play-offs, leading to another year in the Championship. Despite this, West Brom’s squad has increased significantly in transfer value compared to other teams in the division.
Sheffield Wednesday: Josh Windass and Will Vaulks developments will not help Dejphon Chansiri – View
Sheffield Wednesday faces a pivotal summer after securing their Championship status. The Owls seemed set for an immediate return to League One following a disastrous start under Xisco Munoz. However, under Danny Rohl’s guidance, they managed a remarkable turnaround, finishing 20th and ensuring their survival. Fears of losing Rohl were alleviated when he signed a new long-term contract last month.
Rohl now focuses on rebuilding the squad, with loanees like James Beadle and Jeff Hendrick returning to their parent clubs, and several players, including Ciaran Brennan and George Byers, being released. Cameron Dawson, Liam Palmer, Dominic Iorfa, Di’Shon Bernard, Will Vaulks, Barry Bannan, and Josh Windass were offered new deals, but only Palmer and Bannan have committed so far. Dawson seeks regular first-team football elsewhere, and Vaulks has joined Oxford United, while Windass, amid interest from multiple clubs, is the latest to reject a new contract. These departures heighten scrutiny on owner Dejphon Chansiri as the club navigates this crucial period.
Southampton captain discusses nerves and preparations for play-off final
Jack Stephens will captain Southampton on Sunday in the Championship play-off final against Leeds United. Captain Jack Stephens emphasizes that Southampton will approach Sunday’s Championship […]
Verdict on Southampton’s Play Off Clash with West Bromwich Albion
Saints endured an initial onslaught before settling into a disciplined performance to avoid trailing heading into the second leg at St Mary’s on Friday. Russell […]
Martin needs to adjust formation and unleash Southampton’s standout star.
Russell Martin might make adjustments for Southampton’s initial match at West Bromwich Albion. Russell Martin aims for Southampton to replicate their impressive performance against Leeds […]