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West Bromwich Albion: Three hopes, one fear

By Sean Maslin

WEST BROMWICH, ENGLAND - AUGUST 28: West Brom mascot Baggie Bird poses for a photo with young fans prior to the Premier League match between West Bromwich Albion and Middlesbrough at The Hawthorns on August 28, 2016 in West Bromwich, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
WEST BROMWICH, ENGLAND - AUGUST 28: West Brom mascot Baggie Bird poses for a photo with young fans prior to the Premier League match between West Bromwich Albion and Middlesbrough at The Hawthorns on August 28, 2016 in West Bromwich, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) /
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WALSALL, ENGLAND – AUGUST 31: West Bromwich Albion Signing Allan Nyom at West Bromwich Albion Training Ground on August 31, 2016 in Walsall, England. (Photo by Matthew Ashton – AMA/West Bromwich Albion FC via Getty Images)
WALSALL, ENGLAND – AUGUST 31: West Bromwich Albion Signing Allan Nyom at West Bromwich Albion Training Ground on August 31, 2016 in Walsall, England. (Photo by Matthew Ashton – AMA/West Bromwich Albion FC via Getty Images) /

Hope #2: That Allan Nyom can get minutes at right-back.

Nyom was one of Albion’s biggest signings in the off-season inking a deal worth around reportedly 4 million pounds. The Cameroon international comes to the Hawthorns after having made 32 starts for Watford last season.

The hope is that Nyom can come into this side and immediately add some energy. West Brom’s back four of Jonas Olsson (33), Johnny Evans (28), Gareth McAuley (36), and Craig Dawson (26) is one of the most experienced back fours in the Premier League.

But as evidenced by their slide late last season they did not have the legs to pull out a consistent effort throughout the entire season. Nyom should provide excellent depth this side and give some of their older players a bit of a reprieve late in the campaign.

Keep an eye on Brendan Galloway as well. Galloway was signed to a season long loan from Everton and is considered to be one of the top young defenders in English football. The 20 year old made 17 appearances for The Toffees last season and showed that he has all of the skills necessary to earning consistent minutes with a Premier League side. Under Pulis’ tutelage he should  gain a great deal of experience that will help the Baggies this season and put him on target towards fulfilling his potential.

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