Simon Jordan isn’t surprised to see West Bromwich Albion close in on West Ham United winger Robert Snodgrass, describing the Scot as a “typical Sam Allardyce signing”.
While new Brexit rules may have scuppered Big Sam’s hopes of securing a couple of left-field additions, the Baggies will have no such trouble when it comes to a 33-year-old veteran.
Snodgrass is expected to become the first signing of the Allardyce era at West Brom.
The former Leeds United and Norwich City winger will sign an 18-month contract at the Hawthorns with West Ham reluctant to stand in the way of a £10 million man who has played just two minutes of Premier League football all season (talkSPORT).
Former Crystal Palace owner Jordan is familiar with Allardyce’s approach, having watched the 66-year-old closely during his time in charge of the Selhurst Park club in 2016/17.
And he isn’t surprised to see Slaven Bilic’s successor prioritise a proven Premier League player capable of delivering a devilish cross from out wide.
‘He’s a good player. He is also a typical Sam Allardyce signing,” Jordan told talkSPORT (7 January, 11.30am).
“At Crystal Palace, one of his first signings was Jeffrey Schlupp (another hard-working winger).
“Snodgrass will do you a job (but) I’m not sure he’ll do enough of a job to solve all their problems.”
Snodgrass could be joined at West Brom by another 30-something veteran before the month is out. Allardyce is keen to reunite with former West Ham target man Andy Carroll in the next few weeks (The Mirror).
And, in theory, Snodgrass could forge a useful partnership with an old-school spearhead who thrives from dead-ball situations.
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