Some Yeovil Town fans react as Tom James reportedly nears West Bromwich Albion transfer

West Bromwich Albion are understood to have had an offer accepted for the Yeovil Town defender.

Alexis Sanchez of Manchester United and Tom James of Yeovil Town in action during The Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Yeovil Town and Manchester United at Huish Park on January...

Yeovil Town fans are reacting on Twitter after the club accepted an offer, understood to be from West Bromwich Albion, for the right-back Tom James.

Yeovil announced on Tuesday they have agreed terms with an unnamed club, but tagged West Brom at the bottom of their statement.

The Daily Mirror later identified the Baggies as the mystery bidders, claiming a fee of around £400,000 – a record for a Glovers defender.

James only moved to Yeovil 18 months ago from Cardiff City, but excelled in his first full season at Huish Park and found himself linked with clubs including West Brom, Swansea City and Hull City.

This is what Glovers fans are saying ahead of his expected departure…

Seriously rate Tom, gutting but fair play to him
— JoshGuy (@roganjosh101) 1 August 2018

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Gutted about this. But, with a year left on his contract, it’s probably the right call. Now, the big question is who is his replacements? #YTFC https://t.co/Wf0fXn04fT
— Sheridan (@SheridanRobins) 1 August 2018

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Such a shame! For me one of if not the best player for us last season! Wanted him to stay, but he does deserve to be at a higher level then league 2. Good Luck @T_James123 #YTFC https://t.co/saaC7KxV5r
— sophie (@sophieyeo94) 1 August 2018

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Always knew James was going to leave but when it’s actually happening it’s just really gutting. All the best to him, the lads got loads of talent #YTFC
— Jacob Westlake (@Westicles98) 1 August 2018

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It will be a shame to see him go, we will miss him, but I strongly believe that no club should stand in the way of a player who has the opportunity to play at a higher level.
— Victoria Freeman (@Vicky_Freeman) 1 August 2018

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Sad to see Tom James leave, but in the end it was inevitable. He did good for us, and I wish him well at West Brom. Also, good job by the club to get a record transfer fee for him. Use it wisely! #ytfc
— Sondre Fløisand (@SondreFloisand) 1 August 2018

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Really do think he could handle that level, just have to give him handful of games to adjust I expect
Not bad at freekicks either
— JoshGuy (@roganjosh101) 1 August 2018

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He’s versatile and often filled in across the back 4, he takes a good free kick and generally makes the right pass. He has the potential to be a top full back but is still young and his only experience has been at league 2 level so will need games and time to adjust.
— Tom Green (@TomGreen91) 1 August 2018

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@T_James123 Good luck at West Brom, you’ll tear up the championship
— Will(new account) (@Will_Ytfc) 1 August 2018

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James’ arrival at West Brom could signal the end of Martin Cranie’s chances of earning a deal with the Baggies.

The former Middlesbrough right-back has been training with Darren Moore’s side, for whom he has featured throughout pre-season.

Martin Cranie of West Bromwich Albion during the Pre-season friendly between Barnet and West Bromwich Albion on July 7, 2018 in Barnet, United Kingdom.

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Some Yeovil Town fans react as Tom James reportedly nears West Bromwich Albion transfer