West Brom boss Roy Hodgson has told Andre Villas-Boas that the only way is down from his current job as Chelsea manager. Speaking ahead of West Brom’s clash with the Blues on Saturday, the Baggies boss suggested he found it difficult to see how, having landed such an important position at such a young age, Villas-Boas will continue to find long-term employment at the highest level. Hodgson himself has been…
West Bromwich Albion’s gutsy effort against Manchester United will give them heart for their trip south to face Chelsea on Saturday. The Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge is the tea-time kickoff (local time) and the eyes of the country will be on both sides in what shapes as an exciting match. Roy Hodgson worked miracles with West Brom after he took over last season, leading the club to an…
West Brom manager Roy Hodgson has praised Chelsea striker Fernando Torres ahead of their Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. Hodgson, who managed the Spaniard during a turbulent spell at Liverpool last season, said the striker was prevented from shining for the Reds while under his tutelage due to World Cup burnout. “Fernando Torres is a top-quality player – and I fear I shall see that at close…
Peter Odemwingie has signed a new contract at West Bromwich Albion until 2014. Odemwingie, 30, joined West Brom last summer from Lokomotiv Moscow and proved an instant success in the Premier League, ending the campaign with 15 goals. His efforts led to reports of interest from several top European clubs, while Wigan have more recently seen an approach rejected, and Roy Hodgson is delighted to put an end to the…
Chelsea legend Marcel Desailly says it will be vital for the club’s new manager Andre Villas-Boas to win over the dressing room early in his reign. Desailly believes 33-year-old Villas-Boas cannot afford to make any mistakes if he is to gain the respect from the Blues’ star studded squad. Failure to do so, and the former Porto manager could face a player backlash similar to the one that plagued Roy…
Roy Hodgson is confident West Brom striker Peter Odemwingie will reach an agreement over a new contract. Odemwingie was the Baggies’ leading scorer with 15 goals last season and has been the subject of speculation linking him with a move away from The Hawthorns, but Hodgson has seen positive signs from Odemwingie since returning for pre-season training that suggest he will be happy to stay. Hodgson said: “Peter has been…