{"id":492561,"date":"2019-07-27T07:38:37","date_gmt":"2019-07-27T11:38:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/?p=492561"},"modified":"2020-12-28T11:33:43","modified_gmt":"2020-12-28T16:33:43","slug":"west-bromwich-albion-romaine-sawyers-brentford","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2019\/07\/27\/west-bromwich-albion-romaine-sawyers-brentford\/","title":{"rendered":"West Bromwich Albion Complete the Signing of Romaine Sawyers From Brentford"},"content":{"rendered":"

West Bromwich Albion\u00a0<\/a>have completed the signing<\/a> of Romaine Sawyers<\/a> from fellow Championship club Brentford on a three-year deal. The 27-year-old returns to the club where he began his career.<\/p>\n

Romaine Sawyers Signs For West Bromwich Albion<\/h2>\n

Last Season<\/h3>\n

Last season was Sawyers’ third as a Brentford player. He made 45 appearances, failing to score. However, the club captain did register six assists.<\/p>\n

The Saint Kitts and Nevis international proved a solid all-round midfielder at Griffin Park last season. Defensively, he made 1.3<\/a> tackles per game; while in attack he made 1.6 shots per game.<\/p>\n

What Was Said<\/h3>\n

Speaking to the official West Brom website<\/a>, Sawyers said: “It’s been a long time coming and I feel like I have unfinished business.<\/p>\n

“This is the first team that I have always wanted to play for and I’m delighted I’m now going to get that chance.<\/p>\n

“I left the club when I was just a boy with a lot of potential. But I am coming back as a man who has matured as a player.<\/p>\n

“It looks to me that we are assembling a strong group of players and I hope to add to that.”<\/p>\n

How Will Sawyers Fit in at West Brom for Their Promotion Bid?<\/h3>\n

As Sawyers hinted at during his interview, West Brom will be vying for promotion this season in their second season in the Championship following relegation from the Premier League.<\/p>\n

The Baggies have seen a number of players leave The Hawthorns so far this summer. As a result, he may be able to cement a position in the first team under new manager Slaven Bilic<\/a>.<\/p>\n

However, the 27-year-old may find it tough to begin with due to a number of players able to operate in the centre of midfield. Fellow new arrival Filip Krovinovic<\/a> is likely to begin the season in attacking midfielder, while Jake Livermore<\/a> is likely to be one of two defensive midfielders.<\/p>\n

Main Photo<\/p>\n

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