As featured on NewsNow: Football news

West Brom boss rules out new striker

West Bromwich Albion manager Roy Hodgson has basically ruled out making a move for a new striker this winter.

Despite the Baggies scoring just 19 goals in 20 Premier League matches so far this season, Hodgson is confident those he has at his disposal at present are capable of doing the job.

"I wouldn't say so necessarily," he said. "Obviously, like everyone else at this level of football, if you can bring in two or three players in various positions at this stage of the season and let some players who have maybe not featured in your team move on and get regular football, you're happy to take that chance when it comes along.

"We're not unhappy with the squad we've got. I believe that the group of players we've got will get us through the season and help us to achieve our goals.

"But I would be lying if I didn't also say it would be good for the club if we could bring in several new faces.

"We got back to scoring goals against Cardiff (in the FA Cup) which is good, and let's hope that will continue (against Norwich)."

 Click here to reach the No1 destination for hard news and exciting gossip on West Bromwich Albion

Video of the day:

Andrew Slevison
About the author

Andrew Slevison

×

Subscribe and go ad-free

For only $10 a year

  1. Go Ad-Free
  2. Faster site experience
  3. Support great writing
  4. Subscribe now
Launch Offer: 2 months free
×

Subscribe and go ad-free

For only $10 a year

Subscribe now
Launch Offer: 2 months free