EPL news, West Bromwich Albion, West ham United, Wigan Athletic
West Bromwich Albion
Roberto Di Matteo substituted attacker Marc-Antoine Fortune with midfielder Graham Dorrans at half-time on the weekend against Birmingham City. Roberto Di Matteo allowed Peter Odemwingie to play in a more attacking role. This tactical change was very vital
in the game as West Bromwich Albion were able to score three goals and claimed three points. West Bromwich Albion boss said: "The aim was to get a win and we did it and it was a good performance. We controlled the majority of the game and managed to score
three goals in the second half”.
Coach of newly promoted West Bromwich Albion said that he was disappointed with a goal which his team conceded on a set piece. Roberto also admired the way his team controlled the game and didn’t give the opposition any chances. He also said that his team
was not able perform well in the midfield in the first half so he decided to put in another midfielder.
Moreover, Roberto added that it was not just his tactical move; his players performed brilliantly in the second half and secured victory against a very strong opponent, Birmingham City.
West Ham United
The Welsh football club, Swansea have signed Hammers striker Frank Nouble on a three-month loan deal. Frank Nouble addition in Swansea squad will provide a major boost to the side. Swansea’s two main strikers, Craig Beattie and Gorka Pintado are injured.
While another attacking midfielder Shefki Kugi is also on loan to Derby County.
Swansea manager, Brendan Rodgers believes the England Under-19 international will be a big success at the Liberty Stadium. "I am absolutely delighted to get Frank Nouble," Rodgers said. "We have seen already what a massive asset Scott Sinclair can be for
this club, and now we have another player with big potential”.
Brendan Rodgers admired the abilities of the young English player and he is confident that Frank would be one of the players, who would excite the crowd with his abilities and skills. Swansea boss also said that Frank’s addition in his squad would give his
team power, pace and mobility. Rodger added that West Ham United manager, Avram Grant has rated Frank one of the best young talents.
Moreover, Rodgers quoted that his new signing has some Premier League experience and will not have any problem in making his way to starting eleven.
Wigan Athletic
Wigan Athletic coach, Roberto Martinez believes his team are showing signs of progress earlier than might be expected. Roberto Martinez feels his new-look group of players are already working well together. Martinez admired the way his team is showing progress
in this season. Martinez said, "We are a real team and there is that feeling about every single performance. If we get that, we are going to get a lot of consistency and that is the biggest thing that we have had to solve".
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Mick McCarthy was unhappy with his players for giving away their lead at White Hart Lane where they suffered a 3-1 defeat. "We've contrived to give that away, I think, to be honest with you. We were certainly the architects of our own downfall by allowing
them to open us up and then get the penalty", McCarthy said.
Mick McCarthy refused to expand on the mistakes that let Tottenham back into the game. McCarthy said he would protect his players and would not go on air to discuss the problems. He also went on to say that his side performed quite well against Spurs but
weren’t able to finish off the game. Wolves conceded three goals in the last twenty minutes against the Spurs.
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