West Bromwich Albion – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Sun, 17 Dec 2017 14:09:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png West Bromwich Albion – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 West Bromwich Albion Will Waste Time Against Us – Mourinho https://www.theinfostride.com/west-bromwich-albion-will-waste-time-against-us-mourinho/ Sun, 17 Dec 2017 14:09:08 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=193071 Jose Mourinho has warned his Manchester United players to be on alert for time-wasting tactics by West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns on Sunday Mourinho is concerned about the so-called “game-slowing” tactics employed by West Brom during their 0-0 draw at Liverpool on Wednesday, with the United manager urging his players to try and ensure [...]

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]]> We Need Yaya Toure – Pep Guardiola https://www.theinfostride.com/we-need-yaya-toure-pep-guardiola/ Sun, 24 Sep 2017 07:13:37 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=182920 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola hopes Ilkay Gundogan’s injury is not as bad as first feared after the midfielder hurt his knee in the 2-1 League Cup victory over West Bromwich Albion. The Germany international was making his first start for City since recovering from a cruciate knee ligament injurmy that ruled him out for [...]

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]]> Liverpool Gave Us A More Open Game – Kevin de Bruyne https://www.theinfostride.com/liverpool-gave-us-a-more-open-game-kevin-de-bruyne/ Tue, 12 Sep 2017 06:10:42 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=181721 Kevin de Bruyne has said Manchester City want to compete in all competitions but may need to focus on the most pressing ones as the season progresses. City’s next three games are in three different competitions, beginnining with a Champions League match against Feyenoord on Wednesday followed by Watford in the Premier League and West [...]

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]]> I Believe My Players Are The Best – Pep Guardiola https://www.theinfostride.com/i-believe-my-players-are-the-best-pep-guardiola/ Wed, 23 Aug 2017 05:12:48 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=179371 Pep Guardiola agrees his Manchester City squad can fight for honours even if he is unable to make any more signings before the transfer window closes. The City manager is eager to bolster his defence and is expected to pursue a deal for West Brom centre-back Jonny Evans. “Like last season, every season I start, [...]

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]]> Bayern Munich Sign Serge Gnabry https://www.theinfostride.com/bayern-munich-sign-serge-gnabry/ Mon, 12 Jun 2017 19:33:59 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=167471 Bayern Munich have signed former Arsenal midfielder Serge Gnabry from Werder Bremen on a three-year contract, the German champions said on Sunday. The 21-year-old scored 11 league goals for Werder last season and was also the joint top scorer at the 2016 Rio Olympics, where Germany were silver medallists. “We’re pleased that in Serge Gnabry [...]

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]]> I’m Happy At Swansea – Gylfi Sigurdsson https://www.theinfostride.com/im-happy-at-swansea-gylfi-sigurdsson/ Fri, 19 May 2017 08:42:43 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=165431 Swansea midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson is happy at the Premier League club and is not looking to leave unless the Welsh side want to sell him. Sigurdsson’s nine goals and 13 assists have been crucial for Swansea’s survival in the top-flight this season, and the Iceland international won the club’s Player of the Year award for [...]

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]]> I Want Winning Send-Off For Pablo Zabaleta – Pep Guardiola https://www.theinfostride.com/i-want-winning-send-off-for-pablo-zabaleta-pep-guardiola/ Tue, 16 May 2017 09:38:39 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=165140 Pablo Zabaleta deserves a victorious finale to mark the end of his nine-year Manchester City career, manager Pep Guardiola said Monday. The Argentinian full-back is leaving the Etihad Stadium when his contract expires at the end of the season, with Premier League rivals West Ham the 32-year-old’s likeliest destination. Zabaleta joined City from Espanyol for [...]

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]]> Cesc Fabregas Foils Watford https://www.theinfostride.com/cesc-fabregas-foils-watford/ Tue, 16 May 2017 04:27:40 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=165050 Substitute Cesc Fabregas scored an 88th-minute winner as new Premier League champions Chelsea edged Watford 4-3 in a richly entertaining game at Stamford Bridge on Monday. John Terry, who will leave Chelsea at the end of the season, crowned his 716th game for the club with the opening goal, but was then at fault as [...]

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]]> Something Went Wrong With Manchester City – Fernandinho https://www.theinfostride.com/something-went-wrong-with-manchester-city-fernandinho/ Sun, 14 May 2017 14:07:30 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=164860 Fernandinho admits “something went wrong” with Manchester City during Pep Guardiola’s frustrating first season in the Premier League. City began Guardiola’s reign tipped as title favourites after reeling off 10 consecutive wins in all competitions. But they will end the campaign without a trophy as they scrap to qualify for the Champions League via a [...]

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]]> UCL Qualification Is In Our Hands – Pep Guardiola https://www.theinfostride.com/ucl-qualification-is-in-our-hands-pep-guardiola/ Sun, 14 May 2017 03:29:51 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=164747 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has hailed the impact of captain Vincent Kompany after two injury-ravaged seasons at the club but admits they still need to sign a back-up option for their central defender. Kompany made a fifth consecutive appearance in the starting line-up and scored his second goal since returning last month in City’s [...]

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]]> Alexis Sanchez Shines Against Stoke City https://www.theinfostride.com/alexis-sanchez-shines-against-stoke-city/ Sun, 14 May 2017 03:20:48 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=164739 Arsenal maintained their pursuit of a top-four finish with an impressive 4-1 victory at Stoke City but the Gunners still need other favourable results if they want to play in the Champions League for a 21st consecutive season. Restored to the starting line up, Olivier Giroud opened the scoring from close range after 42 minutes [...]

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]]> I Am Obsessed With Winning The EPL – David Luiz https://www.theinfostride.com/i-am-obsessed-with-winning-the-epl-david-luiz/ Thu, 04 May 2017 11:12:20 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=163850 Chelsea defender David Luiz says winning the Premier League has become an “obsession” as the leaders edge ever closer to lifting this season’s crown in his first campaign back at the club. Luiz, who returned to Stamford Bridge from Paris St Germain at the start of the season, won the Champions League and Europa League [...]

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]]> Tottenham Will Take Title Race Down To The Wire – Matic https://www.theinfostride.com/tottenham-will-take-title-race-down-to-the-wire-matic/ Tue, 02 May 2017 09:31:39 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=163644 Chelsea midfielder Nemanja Matic thinks Tottenham Hotspur will take the race for the Premier League title right down to the wire, making the run-in far more difficult for the West London club than it was two years ago. Antonio Conte’s side beat Everton 3-0 at Goodison on Sunday but Spurs extended their league winning streak [...]

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]]> We Must Win Our Remaining Home Games – Pep Guardiola https://www.theinfostride.com/we-must-win-our-remaining-home-games-pep-guardiola/ Mon, 01 May 2017 10:57:17 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=163546 Manchester City’s hopes of finishing in the top four hinges on their three remaining home games in the Premier League, manager Pep Guardiola said after Sunday’s 2-2 draw with second-bottom Middlesbrough. Fourth-placed City are level on points with third-placed Liverpool and are a point ahead of Manchester United, who also drew against a relegation-threatened side [...]

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]]> Can John Terry Still Help Chelsea? https://www.theinfostride.com/can-john-terry-still-help-chelsea/ Mon, 17 Apr 2017 23:49:45 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=162334 Monday’s joint announcement from Chelsea and John Terry that the captain will leave at the end of the season will come as no surprise to supporters accustomed to the club calling time on stalwarts’ playing, even if they still have a season or two of football left in them. At 36, Terry is very much [...]

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]]> Leicester City Will Not Target Defoe – Craig Shakespeare https://www.theinfostride.com/leicester-city-will-not-target-defoe-craig-shakespeare/ Tue, 04 Apr 2017 06:23:31 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=160844 Leicester City manager Craig Shakespeare has no plans to detail a defender solely to mark striker Jermain Defoe when the champions face strugglers Sunderland. Basement club Sunderland continue their increasingly forlorn struggle against Premier League relegation at Leicester’s King Power Stadium on Tuesday, with the Black Cats currently eight points adrift of safety. England forward [...]

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]]> Jose Mourinho Blasts Reporter https://www.theinfostride.com/jose-mourinho-blasts-reporter/ Sun, 02 Apr 2017 15:12:38 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=160646 Jose Mourinho cut a frustrated figure after Manchester United’s 0-0 draw with West Bromwich Albion at Old Trafford on Saturday, branding one reporter’s line of questioning “silly.” BBC Sport’s Conor McNamara suggested to the United boss in a postmatch interview that Tony Pulis’ visiting side had been on a similar level to their hosts, despite [...]

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]]> Adam Lallana Out For One Month https://www.theinfostride.com/adam-lallana-out-for-one-month/ Wed, 29 Mar 2017 03:28:46 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=160336 Liverpool midfielder Adam Lallana is a doubt for the Merseyside derby at home to Everton after suffering a thigh injury on England duty, a source have told. Some reports suggested the midfielder could face a month on the sidelines, but the source said the club had yet to set a timescale for his return. Lallana [...]

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]]> Jose Mourinho Has Been Unlucky – SAF https://www.theinfostride.com/jose-mourinho-has-been-unlucky-saf/ Tue, 28 Mar 2017 08:06:12 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=160231 Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is “unlucky” not to see his side competing for the Premier League title this season, according to former Old Trafford boss Sir Alex Ferguson. Mourinho’s United are currently fifth in the table after 27 league matches of his debut season in charge, and they trail leaders Chelsea by 17 points [...]

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]]> Mesut Ozil, Alexis Sanchez’s Contract Talks Now On Hold – Wenger https://www.theinfostride.com/mesut-ozil-alexis-sanchezs-contract-talks-now-on-hold-wenger/ Wed, 22 Mar 2017 20:30:50 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=159642 Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has told beIN SPORTS that contract talks with Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil are on hold until the summer. Star duo Sanchez and Ozil have so far refused to sign long-term contract extensions, with their current deals expiring after next season. Wenger said no further talks would take place before the [...]

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]]> Mesut Ozil Can Do Better At Arsenal https://www.theinfostride.com/mesut-ozil-can-do-better-at-arsenal/ Tue, 28 Feb 2017 16:35:07 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=157881 Mesut Ozil was supposed to be the cornerstone of manager Arsene Wenger’s last great Arsenal side. Four years into the German’s time at the Emirates, he could become the symbol of his manager’s final failure. There’s more than just this season on the line when the north London club face Liverpool on Saturday. It is [...]

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]]> Brown Ideye Joins Mikel Obi In China https://www.theinfostride.com/brown-ideye-joins-mikel-obi-in-china/ Fri, 24 Feb 2017 01:45:01 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=157476 Brown Ideye has become the latest Nigerian to head to the Chinese Super League, after joining Tianjin Teda. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 28-year-old has left Greek club Olympiakos to sign a three-year deal. He will play alongside Super Eagles team-mate John Mikel Obi and Gabon international Malick Evouna. Chinese Super [...]

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]]> Zlatan Ibrahimovic Is EPL’s Golden Boot Favourite https://www.theinfostride.com/zlatan-ibrahimovic-is-epls-golden-boot-favourite/ Sat, 21 Jan 2017 02:26:12 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=154481 It’s one of the most open races the Premier League has witnessed for years, with various clubs represented and seemingly no fewer than seven potential winners. But we’re not talking about the title race. No, Chelsea are odds-on favourites to win the league. Instead, the battle for the leading scorer’s Golden Boot is set to [...]

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]]> Morgan Schneiderlin Set To Join Everton https://www.theinfostride.com/morgan-schneiderlin-set-to-join-everton/ Wed, 11 Jan 2017 12:12:43 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=153703 Manchester United have agreed to sell Morgan Schneiderlin to Everton for £22 million, sources close to the deal have said. United manager Jose Mourinho had spoken on Friday about a move not being close to completion at that stage and, over the weekend, Everton boss Ronald Koeman then said that it was “up to the [...]

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]]> Olivier Giroud Is A Fighter – Arsene Wenger https://www.theinfostride.com/olivier-giroud-is-a-fighter-arsene-wenger/ Tue, 27 Dec 2016 15:10:11 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=152491 Arsene Wenger hailed Olivier Giroud’s fighting spirit after the Arsenal striker marked his first Premier League start of the season with the winning goal against West Bromwich Albion. Giroud headed home four minutes from the end of a game that had seemed destined to finish goalless at the Emirates Stadium. Before Monday’s 1-0 victory, Giroud [...]

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]]> Arsenal Took Their Foot Off The Gas – Iwobi https://www.theinfostride.com/arsenal-took-their-foot-off-the-gas-iwobi/ Mon, 19 Dec 2016 16:55:50 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=151674 Arsenal midfielder Alex Iwobi says the Gunners took their “foot off the gas” in the second half of Sunday’s 2-1 loss to Manchester City. Arsenal led 1-0 at half-time through Theo Walcott’s early goal, but gave up an equaliser just minutes after the break and struggled to recover as City dominated the second half and [...]

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]]> I Feel Like A 20-year-old – Zlatan Ibrahimovic https://www.theinfostride.com/i-feel-like-a-20-year-old-zlatan-ibrahimovic/ Sat, 17 Dec 2016 19:30:01 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=151614 Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has told BT Sport that he still feels like a “20-year-old boy” and wants to play on despite his heavy workload. No outfield player has started more games for United in the Premier League this season than 35-year-old Ibrahimovic and manager Jose Mourinho described him as “phenomenal” in a news [...]

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]]> Eric Bailly’s Injury Not Serious https://www.theinfostride.com/eric-baillys-injury-not-serious/ Thu, 15 Dec 2016 18:28:28 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=151378 Eric Bailly is confident of a swift return to action for Manchester United, sources have said, despite limping out of Wednesday’s 2-1 victory against Crystal Palace. Bailly, 22, made his first Premier League start since damaging knee ligaments against Chelsea on Oct. 23 when he lined up at right-back for Jose Mourinho’s team at Selhurst [...]

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]]> Eric Bailly Back In Training https://www.theinfostride.com/eric-bailly-back-in-training/ Wed, 30 Nov 2016 12:15:43 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=149610 Eric Bailly is closing in on a return to action for Manchester United after resuming training this week. Bailly, 22, was at Carrington on Monday after United manager Jose Mourinho said last week that the Ivory Coast international “will be back before the end of the year, for sure” following a knee ligament injury. The [...]

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]]> I Am Positive – Francesco Guidolin https://www.theinfostride.com/i-am-positive-francesco-guidolin/ Wed, 03 Feb 2016 11:18:47 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=119740 Manager Francesco Guidolin had mixed emotions about Swansea City conceding a late equaliser against West Bromwich Albion on Tuesday, but focused on the positives as the point put more distance between the Welsh side and the relegation zone. Salomon Rondon’s equaliser deep into stoppage time prevented the Swans from claiming all three points at the [...]

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]]> Liverpool’s Mignolet Wants Response At Stoke City https://www.theinfostride.com/liverpools-mignolet-wants-response-at-stoke-city/ Tue, 05 Jan 2016 11:22:27 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=117188 Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet has called on his team mates to respond immediately to Saturday’s disappointing 2-0 Premier League defeat by West Ham United when they travel to take on Stoke City in the League Cup semifinal on Tuesday. The Merseyside club have been struggling to pull together a string of results on their travels, [...]

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]]> Jack Wilshere Not In A Hurry To Return https://www.theinfostride.com/jack-wilshere-not-in-a-hurry-to-return/ Tue, 17 Nov 2015 11:28:42 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=107526 Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere has said he will not be in a hurry to come back to first-team action as he prepares to return from a fractured fibula sustained during the club’s pre-season training. Wilshere, who is expected to return mid-December, last played a competitive game for Arsenal in the FA Cup final win over [...]

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]]> Joleon Lescott Joins Aston Villa From West Brom | #Sports https://www.theinfostride.com/joleon-lescott-joins-aston-villa-sports/ Tue, 01 Sep 2015 16:31:14 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/joleon-lescott-joins-aston-villa-sports/ Joleon Lescott has joined Aston Villa from West Bromwich Albion for an undisclosed fee. Lescott signed a two-year deal with the Baggies in June last year at the end of his 5-year spell with Manchester City, and made 34 league appearances for the club. The 33-year-old has signed a two-year deal with the Villans for [...]

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]]> Nigeria international striker Brown Ideye Joins Greek Club Olympiacos | #Sports https://www.theinfostride.com/ideye-joins-champions-league-bound-olympiacos-sports/ Mon, 31 Aug 2015 20:40:40 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/ideye-joins-champions-league-bound-olympiacos-sports/ Nigeria international striker Brown Ideye has completed a permanent transfer from West Bromwich Albion to Greek club Olympiacos. The 26-year-old arrived at the Hawthorns for a then-club record fee of £10m in July 2014 and made 31 appearances in all competitions for Albion, scoring seven times. Both Olympiacos and West Brom have confirmed the transfer, [...]

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]]> Manchester United Bid New West Bromwich Albion Signing Evans Farewells | #Sports https://www.theinfostride.com/man-utd-bid-new-west-brom-signing-evans-farewells-sports/ Sat, 29 Aug 2015 20:40:09 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/man-utd-bid-new-west-brom-signing-evans-farewells-sports/ Man Utd defender Jonny Evans has joined West Bromwich Albion on a four-year contract. The centre-half made 198 appearances (19 as a substitute) for United and scored seven goals. A product of the Red Devils’ academy, Evans made his debut for the Manchester club in a League Cip clash with Coventry City in September 2007. [...]

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]]> West Bromwich Albion Reject Spurs’ Second Bid for Saido Berahino | #Sports https://www.theinfostride.com/wanted-west-brom-reject-spurs-2nd-bid-for-berahino-sports/ Tue, 25 Aug 2015 16:40:05 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/wanted-west-brom-reject-spurs-2nd-bid-for-berahino-sports/ West Bromwich Albion have turned down a 2nd offer from Tottenham Hotspur for Saido Berahino, the Premier League club have announced. According to Sky Sports, the White a Hart Lane outfit, who have just two points from three league games this season, have submitted a bid quoted at £22m for the Burundi-born striker. Spurs initial bid [...]

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]]> West Brom Rejects Spurs Offer for Striker Saido Berahino | #Sports https://www.theinfostride.com/west-brom-reject-spurs-offer-for-berahino-sports/ Tue, 18 Aug 2015 15:42:40 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/west-brom-reject-spurs-offer-for-berahino-sports/ West Bromwich Albion has rejected an offer from Tottenham Hotspur for his striker, Saido Berahino. Spurs had reportedly been weighing an offer for the England Under-21 in the region of £15m. West Brom have not confirmed detail of the figure been tabled by the north London side. “We have no interest in selling Saido, which [...]

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]]> West Brom Sign Striker Rondon for a Record £12m | #Sports https://www.theinfostride.com/west-brom-sign-striker-jose-rondon-for-a-record-12m-sports/ Mon, 10 Aug 2015 18:19:08 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/west-brom-sign-striker-jose-rondon-for-a-record-12m-sports/ West Bromwich Albion have completed the signing of striker Salomon Rondon for a club record fee of around £12m from Zenit St Petersburg. The Venezuelan has agreed a four-year contract and will not be eligible for the Baggies’ opening Premier League clash with Manchester City at the Hawthorns. Rondon said: “The club showed a lot [...]

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]]> Sunderland escape and stay up with a 2-0 win against West Bromwich Albion https://www.theinfostride.com/sunderland-escape-and-stay-up-with-a-2-0-win-against-west-bromwich-albion/ Thu, 08 May 2014 08:21:07 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=41128 Sunderland completed their great escape from what had seemed certain relegation when a 2-0 win at home to West Bromwich Albion on Wednesday ensured they'd be playing Premier League football next season. First-half goals from Jack Colback and Fabio Borini…

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]]> West Ham, West Brom share spoils in goalfest https://www.theinfostride.com/west-ham-west-brom-share-spoils-in-goalfest/ Sat, 28 Dec 2013 17:54:24 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=6762 West Ham United and West Bromwich Albion each squandered opportunities to move away from the Premier League relegation zone in a topsy-turvy 3-3 draw at Upton Park on Saturday. After Joe Cole put West Ham ahead in the fourth minute, Nicolas Anelka scored…

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]]> Sherwood set for West Brom bow with Spurs https://www.theinfostride.com/sherwood-set-for-west-brom-bow-with-spurs/ Thu, 26 Dec 2013 09:18:35 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=6477 Tottenham Hotspur head coach Tim Sherwood will take charge of his first game as a full-time Premier League manager on Thursday when managerless West Bromwich Albion visit White Hart Lane. Both clubs sacked their managers earlier this month, but Spurs…

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]]> Last-ditch Vydra halts West Brom slide https://www.theinfostride.com/last-ditch-vydra-halts-west-brom-slide/ Sat, 21 Dec 2013 20:37:14 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=5991 West Bromwich Albion began life without Steve Clarke by snatching a 1-1 draw at home to Hull City on Saturday thanks to an 86th-minute equaliser from Matej Vydra. A week on from Clarke's abrupt dismissal as manager, Jake Livermore's first-half goal…

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]]> Berahino signs new West Brom deal https://www.theinfostride.com/berahino-signs-new-west-brom-deal/ Mon, 02 Dec 2013 16:53:49 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=3201 Rising West Bromwich Albion star Saido Berahino has signed a new contract that commits him to the Premier League club until 2017, the Midlands side announced Monday. The 20-year-old Berahino, who has made his name with six goals in 10 matches for Albion…

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