West Brom

Ryan Lowe praised the resilience and character of his Preston North End side showed in their 1-0 victory over West Brom.

“The wing backs, Robbie [Brady] in that eight position, and every single one of them was fantastic. We’ve got a good squad of players and they’ll all get opportunities to play like they have already. “What we’ve got to do is make sure that they’re ready. Ryan said: “Seani was fantastic. “Second half was obviously a little bit different. “We were really on the front foot.

The chairman needs to sit down with the players and ask them to pick a manager who they would perform for as their performances have cost the last 4 ...

West Brom paid a heavy price for starting yet another game slowly as defeat at Deepdale left them languishing in the Championship relegation zone, ...

Jed Wallace forced Preston keeper Freddie Woodman into a fine save just before halftime while Karlan Grant — anxious to make amends for his penalty miss in West Brom’s home defeat by Swansea on Saturday — went close on three occasions as the pressure mounted on Bruce. West Brom boss Steve Bruce shows his frustration during the defeat at Preston Preston 1-0 West Brom: Steve Bruce on the brink after Emil Riis' seventh-minute strike leaves visitors languishing in the Championship relegation zone

Emil Riis piled the pressure on Steve Bruce as Preston extended West Brom's winless Championship run to seven games. In a lively start, Riis converted ...

Rotherham and Millwall had to make do with a point apiece as their clash at the New York Stadium ended 1-1. Ben Cabango struck eight minutes into stoppage time as Swansea came from behind to win 2-1 at Watford. Cabango made the decisive intervention on a night when a problem with the officials’ communications system saw 17 minutes of added time signalled and 21 played at the end of the game.

Steve Bruce during the Sky Bet Championship between Preston North End and West Bromwich Albion at Deepdale on October 5, 2022 in Preston, United Kingdom. (Photo ...

"My frustration is that we've never been able to arrest the slide since last February. "We've got to prepare for Saturday. "However, at this moment in time, everyone is finding it tough.

A downtrodden Steve Bruce will 'fully understand' if his West Bromwich Albion tenure comes to an end as the result of the Baggies' third defeat in four ...

I'll never quit it, that's for sure, because it's been tough - that's not going to be on the agenda," he added. I hope, given the time, and if not I fully understand that I haven't been able to arrest the slide which has gone on, unfortunately, for a good two-and-a-half years maybe." When you win one out of your first 12, then you have to accept what's coming your way. "I'm never going to give up, not when it's tough. "That's for other people," Bruce replied, when asked about whether he expected to be in charge of the club still this weekend. A downtrodden Steve Bruce will 'fully understand' if his West Bromwich Albion tenure comes to an end as the result of the Baggies' third defeat in four matches.

Bruce took over the Baggies in February just four months after being sacked by Newcastle. Albion collected six wins from their final 17 Championship games last ...

2 were against Reading and Barnsley at the end of last season who had nothing to play for. Why isn't he playing from the start? Gourlay said he would reconnect the club with the fans when he appointed Bruce. No enthusiasm, sluggish and not looking very fit, except Asante. West Brom have now gone eight games without a win across all competitions and supporters have taken to Twitter to urge the board to relieve Bruce of his duties immediately. @Suecoleman59 Bruce should quit now and do us all a favour - having said that the players need a kick up the bum.

The malaise started before his reign – and it may well carry on beyond his time – but West Bromwich Albion are failing, and Steve Bruce is the standing ...

Admittedly, they were sliding down the table and were only propped up by the 10-match unbeaten start under predecessor Valerien Ismael, but he could still call on the core of the squad Slaven Bilic had led to automatic promotion less than two years earlier. [Preston 1-0 West Brom: Player statistics, formations, xG](https://theathletic.com/football/game/preston-north-end-vs-west-bromwich-albion/Y6su4MDPbwBp6u38/) [Championship table](https://theathletic.com/football/efl-championship/standings/) [West Bromwich Albion](https://theathletic.com/football/team/west-bromwich-albion/) are failing, and Steve Bruce is the standing figurehead of their collapse.

Former West Brom striker Hal Robson-Kanu has pointed to the ownership and structure of the club as reasoning for where it finds itself.

"The club is a big club, and it should be fighting for promotion from this league, but you need to invest and you need to show that intent. "That's very difficult as a manager, and when you look at that, I think he deserves more time. Over the course of the summer, he was able to complete six free transfers, while Jayson Molumby and Brandon Thomas-Asante arrived for relatively small fees, too.

West Brom may be set for a deluge of injuries if they scale back their use of artificial lighting rigs for pitch regrowth. That is the view of medical ...

That leads to fatigue and can change the profile of a game as well as how teams are set up. Research indicates that pitches that are harder have more of an impact on joint and tendon issues. Pitches can cut up as a result.

Preston North End vs West Bromwich Albion: How to watch on TV, live stream, kick-off time & team news.

West Brom boss Steve Bruce has said he hopes to keep his job for this weekend as pressure mounts on him after the Baggies' loss to Preston North End (Birmingham ...

Kasumu is the best ball recoverer in the league, he’ll be a Premier League player, one hundred percent.” ( (Watford Observer). [Hull Live](https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/hull-city-make-next-manager-7668445)). [Gazette Live](https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/leo-percovich-expects-still-charge-25189626)). QPR have been dealt a blow on the injury front with key man Chris Willock picking up a hamstring injury. [Birmingham Live](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/steve-bruces-telling-comment-quizzed-25189595)).

Albion slipped into the Championship relegation zone with a record of just one win in the opening 12 game following defeat at Preston.

Before the hour Bruce turned to Rogic and Livermore for his midfield. But the striker, while holding off a defender, could not beat Woodman with his low effort. The first half - and Albion's performance in general - drifted into a lull. The minutes ticked away agonizingly slowly for the 718 travellers in the away end - who braved the weather and traffic - and there was a sad acceptance Albion were leaving empty-handed. The Baggies livened up as Preston dropped off and Grant was played in by Livermore for his side's best opening of the evening. He made six alterations in total to the side that went down so damagingly at home to Swansea, the headline inclusions were in goal and at the heart of defence.

Latest West Brom news from BirminghamLive as Preston boss Ryan Lowe is asked about Albion manager Steve Bruce.

[Bruce](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/all-about/steve-bruce) and was keen to sing the praises of his fellow manager. Lowe also thinks his side should have scored more goals during the game, and even a three-goal cushion before the interval. The performances have been outstanding, we’ve just not been getting three points.” [comments section](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/west-brom-steve-bruce-preston-25190350#comments-wrapper). [Steve Bruce's telling comment when quizzed about West Brom future](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/steve-bruces-telling-comment-quizzed-25189595) [Ex-West Brom striker points to Guochuan Lai as 'higher up issue'](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/ex-west-brom-striker-points-25189795)

The West Bromwich Albion boss gave his assessment of their loss to Preston North End on Wednesday evening.

Advertisement “I still think we can make a challenge of trying to get up to where we want to be, which is of course around the play-off places. “We had enough to get something from the game, but unfortunately we didn’t and it’s so disappointing.”

Conor Townsend of West Bromwich Albion during the Sky Bet Championship between Preston North End and West Bromwich Albion at Deepdale on ...

Had a good shot saved, and although he couldn't deliver a lot last night in terms of quality in the final third, he made up for it with his work rate. One positive to come from this season is the rejuvenation of this man. Made the odd decent run but nothing of note. A lack of pre-season continues to catch up with the Turk. His performances this season are a far cry from that of last in the early stages. Been off the boil of late.

We take a look at who the bookies think are in line to replace Steve Bruce at the Hawthorns, if he is dismissed.

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Cardiff City's loan agreement with West Brom for Cedric Kipre does not include a recall clause in January, it has been revealed. Kipre has been one of the ...

"He has been really good and it was another really big display from him. "But he has to show it again on Saturday, and again, and again, and again. The Burnley game, he shrugged someone off, showed his strength and flicked the ball over someone's head. He is showing that at the moment and long may that continue." But he has put himself back out there and showed what he was about on Tuesday. Kipre has been one of the standout performers for the Bluebirds this season.

Steve Bruce during the Sky Bet Championship between Preston North End and West Bromwich Albion at Deepdale on October 5, 2022 in Preston, United Kingdom. (Photo ...

Manager Nathan Jones provided a squad update ahead of Saturday's trip to West Bromwich Albion, with the hope of winning a fourth consecutive away match.

He’s so important to us, it’s really unfortunate, because he’s been in fine form and he’s the type of important player we want. It was a decision we took, Henri wasn’t his energetic self so we felt we needed to do something.” With three wins back-to-back against Swansea City, Cardiff City and Hull City, the ambition is to continue that rich vein of form.

Former Sunderland and Newcastle United boss Steve Bruce is reportedly on the verge of being sacked by West Brom.

The Baggies lost their last game to Preston North End on Wednesday evening in the Championship, heaping yet more pressure on Bruce and leading to reports that state he is close to the sack. Former Sunderland and Newcastle United boss Steve Bruce is reportedly on the verge of being sacked by West Brom. Ex-Sunderland and Newcastle United boss Steve Bruce close to West Brom sacking

West Bromwich Albion have confirmed that Steve Bruce remains in charge of the first-team squad ahead of this weekend's clash with Luton Town, the Express &

To some, West Brom are in an unrecoverable situation with Bruce at the helm – he has been in charge since February and things have gotten no better, and with the squad they have they should absolutely not be in the bottom three of the league. The Hawthorns could be a very toxic place on Saturday afternoon, and a defeat against Luton would surely put Bruce out of a job once and for all. The club have announced that Bruce will take up his pre-match responsibilities of talking to the media on Friday morning before Nathan Jones’ side visit The Hawthorns on Saturday afternoon, meaning that he will once again take to the dugout for another match as manager.

Steve Bruce is under increasing pressure as West Brom manager after a dreadful start to the campaign that has left them in the Championship relegation zone.

It burns inside of me, especially as it is at the minute.' When you win one out of your first 12, then you have to accept what's coming. After the Preston setback, Bruce was asked about his future and responded: 'That's for other people.