vip-carlVIPStakes Sports betting representative The VIPStakes sports representative that blogged from Brazil during the World Cup is back with a series of Sports Blogs in which he will write about the upcoming Premier League. Here's a short introduction about this season's teams, some predictions and betting advice!
West Bromwich Albion
Last season:
2011/12 was a successful season for WBA where they finished at 8th spot in the table. But Steve Clarke failed to build on that achievement and got to see himself sacked halfway through the season. He was replaced by the Spaniard Pepe Mel who’s only instruction was to save the team away from relegation which he also managed to do. Eventually WBA finished in a 17th place only three months off relegated Norwich.
2014/15-season preview:
In order to avoid another disappointing season West Brom have now reinforced their squad. Incoming are experienced centreback Joloen Lescott and midfielders Craig Gardner and Chris Baird from Aston Villa and Fulham.
Player profile:
The additions to the world football from the African nation of Benin are very limited but Stephane Sessagnon is one of the few exceptions. In his brightest moments he is one of the most spectacular if not best attacking midfielders in the Premier League. After leaving his native Benin as a 19 year old for France he fought his way through lower leagues until finally joining Paris SG in the summer of 2007. Three years later Sunderland paid about six million pounds in order to secure his signature. He joined WBA ahead of last season and finished the year joint top goal scorer with five goals.
Summary:
Last season was a massive disappointment for the team from the outskirts of Birmingham. After sacking two managers last-season the unknown Scotsman Alan Irvine is now the man to keep them off relegation. It can be a tough job, especially if the teams ability to score goals doesn’t improve this season.
Prediction:
20th place
Betting suggestion:
Relegation @3.30 under Premier League “Relegation”
