http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Republic-of-Ireland-c2987 striker Shane Long believes that West Brom have the striking firepower to help them upset the Premier League odds this season.
The striker is impressed by the arsenal of striking talent West Brom have at their disposal this season, and insists that they have the strength to become the league’s surprise package of the season.
The 25-year old forward scored his fourth goal of the season in the 1-1 draw against Aston Villa at Villa Park this past weekend. He also featured in West Brom’s Capital One Cup defeat to http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Liverpool-c39809, and has become a first team regular under new manager Steve
Clarke.
The former Reading player has been in fine form, and he is just one of the many talented and capable strikers West Brom boast of currently.
West Brom have the likes of Chelsea’s on loan striker http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Peter-Odemwingie-c29794, Marc-Antoine Fortune and Markus Rosenberg to count on whenever required. Odemwingie and Long had been the main attacking outlet for the club last season, and were instrumental
in their top half finish in the league.
New manager Steve Clarke’s first priority upon joining the Baggies was to tie down both strikers to the club, which he did.
Long has continued his form this season, and received a standing ovation from the West Brom fans as he made way for Romelu Lukaku in the game against Villa. Speaking to the press after the game, the striker expressed his confidence and delight at the club’s
goal scoring http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Arsenal-c38429.
"We have plenty of attacking options this season and you know that whoever starts has an able replacement to come on. The gaffer said that he will share the load. It seems that me and Romelu are alternating the scoring at the minute and that is working well.”
"Whoever comes off the bench is a real threat. It means you can go full pelt for 70 minutes. Don't forget there is also Peter Odemwingie and Marc-Antoine Fortune who weren't involved today."
The striker also praised Clarke’s football philosophy and the impact he has had at the club so far. He said that he is looking forward to a successful season under the manager.
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