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Remembering West Brom’s free-kick wizards; featuring Chris Brunt

West Bromwich Albion's Chris Brunt celebrates scoring their second goal (REUTERS)
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We pick out some of West Bromwich Albion’s best free-kicks over the last decade.

Chris Brunt versus Queens Park Rangers (4th May, 2008 – Championship)

Brunt’s free-kick sealed the Championship title for West Bromwich Albion. The Northern Ireland international gave Rangers goalkeeper Lee Camp no chance as his strike flew into the top corner.

Graham Dorrans versus Preston North End (20th March, 2010 – Championship)

Dorrans got the Hawthorns crowd on their feet with a magnificent 30-yard free-kick to grab West Brom’s third of the game.

Dorrans versus Doncaster Rovers (10th April, 2010 – Championship)

The Scottish midfielder was at it again to get Albion’s promotion party off to a flying start at the Keepmoat Stadium. Dorrans whipped the ball past the Donny wall to bag his 17th goal of the season.

Brunt versus Everton (27th November, 2010 – Premier League)

Brunt sent Tim Howard clattering into his goalpost with a wonderful bending effort. The sublime 30-yard strike proved Brunt has one of the best left foots in the top flight.

Steven Reid versus Wigan Athletic (10th December, 2011 – Premier League)

Reid put the Baggies ahead at the Hawthorns with a pinpoint free-kick. The Republic of Ireland man could add that goal to his unstoppable hit for Blackburn Rovers against the Latics in 2005.

Dorrans versus Stoke City (21st January, 2012 – Premier League)

It might not be the prettiest free-kick on the list but Dorrans’ strike gave Albion their first win over Stoke since 2003. The midfielder’s curling effort evaded Stoke ‘keeper Thomas Sorensen and sent the travelling supporters wild.

Craig Gardner versus Leicester City (1st March, 2016 – Premier League)

Gardner left Kasper Schmeichel rooted as he brilliantly lifted the ball over the wall to equalise for the Baggies against the flying Foxes.