Friends in high places
Had a lunchtime meeting with Fabio Capello's mate today. Or Tony Mowbray if you prefer.
Went down to the training ground to find out the latest regarding transfers and other issues, but also got chatting about Mowbray's decision to shadow the England boss as part of his Pro Licence course.
It seems the two men hit it off when they were sat next to each other during a recent League Managers Association dinner. But Mowbray's appreciation for Capello is nothing new.
About 10 months ago I spoke to the Baggies' boss about his top five managers in European football at that time. In no particular order he picked out Wenger (I bet he was first choice), Ferguson, Ramos (who was at Sevilla at the time), Mourinho and Capello.
It takes some doing to impress the Albion boss. He doesn't really get over-animated about anything. Probably not even chocolate.
Yet it's clear that Capello has made a huge impression on Mowbray.
As for Albion matters, things are still in progress, but it's clear Mowbray is in no rush or panic to bring in new players.
In the meantime, add Danny Shittu and M'Bami to the list of names you can cross off, in addition to the ones I mentioned in my last blog.
Pre-season tours? Almost done. It's down to one of two venues.
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Chris Lepkowski
Mail man Chris Lepkowski’s view of what’s going on at West Bromwich Albion FC.
Surely Mowbray must have put forward Paul Robinson's case for getting an England call-up? Espcially in light of today's report about the Premiership being at a record low for English players.
Why would we want an animal playing for England?
He is the next Danny Mills.
Paul Robinson for England??? Oh my aching sides...
Paul Robinson for England??? Oh my aching sides...
He's better than Konchesky, yet he has International Caps to his name.
Given that Ashley Cole starts, but how many left backs are there? What exactly has Wayne Bridge been doing to warrent a call up?
I'd say Paul Robinson is probably 4th choice England left back these days behind Cole, Lescott, and someone else who's name seem to escape me.
I will fully agree that the fact Paul Robinson is this high in the 'pecking order' for Left Back just illustrates our severe lack of cover in this department in England, but what do you expect with this influx of foreigners into the Premier League???
Influx of foreigners into the Premiership, Mark?That's a harsh way to describe the Albion. I know Sandwell is a strange place, but it is part of England apparently...