West Bromwich Albion play host to Derby County tomorrow in the FA Cup.
Speaking ahead of his side’s FA Cup clash with the Baggies tomorrow, Rams boss Steve McClaren spoke highly of Tony Pulis and his side, and singled out one West Brom player as the signing of the decade, as quoted by the Birmingham Mail:
McClaren has worked wonders since his return to the iPro Stadium, and has guided his side to seventh in the Championship table, after a tremendous run that included seven consecutive wins in the league.
Derby County manager Steve McClaren
Their attention switches to the FA Cup tomorrow, however, and McClaren discussed his side’s chances, as they head into the game at the Hawthorns, as quoted by the Birmingham Mail:
“West Brom are a good team and I’ve always admired Tony Pulis. They’ve been getting stronger and stronger each year and they have some very good players. Chadli and Matty Phillips, I know very well, and (Darren) Fletcher must be the signing of the decade!”
West Bromwich Albion’s Darren Fletcher in action
The 32-year-old made the move to West Brom in February 2015 on a free transfer, and has gone on to establish himself as a vital member of the Baggies first-team side, making 78 appearances for Tony Pulis’ men.
And he has been ever present for the Baggies this season so far, appearing in all 20 of their Premier League games, and helping them climb to eighth position in the table with his determination and drive in the middle of the park
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