Tuesday 22 July 2014

Ideye will change West Brom's style of play--Anichebe

West Bromwich Albion striker, Victor Anichebe believes the coming of compatriot, Brown Ideye to the Hawthorns would change its style of play given his immense attacking instinct.
Ideye had on Sunday signed for West Brom from Dynamo Kyiv of Ukraine in a £10m (N2.6billion) club record signing.
Anichebe in an interview with the Birmingham Mail noted that playing alongside Ideye would no doubt create a sensation as never witnessed in the English Premier League (EPL) side.
He stated that the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) gold winner is a team player who usually play supporting role in the national team and the pivotal role in his former club where he always run in behind.
“Everyone knows the way I play, but to have someone who can make powerful runs in behind,
that will be great for us. I’ve seen him pop up in several different positions. He can adapt to different ways of playing and flexibility is always good.
“Judging from what the gaffer said, I think he sees Brown as someone who can run in behind and that’s something that we do really need. If he can do that, it will create more space for the rest of the team to play in. Brown coming here means we will have different ways to play and if we can bring in a couple more quality players like this, I’m sure this season will be a lot better than last season," said the former Everton of England forward.
Anichebe who had 11 international caps is amazed by the qualities of Ideye as a player.
“He’s very quick and strong. He’s also got a good eye for goal and we’re looking forward to him
coming in and helping us,” Anichebe said.
He believes the EPL would provide the Edo State-born Ideye a quick platform to return to the Super Eagles in no time, after being left out of the just-ended 'mundial' by coach Stephen Keshi.
“He missed out on the World Cup (Brazil 2014) and that will be a big motivation for him. He’ll work extra hard to get back in the Nigeria set up. They adore the Premier League in Nigeria so this will give him another platform to show everybody exactly what he can do.
“Playing in the Premier League is a lot different to playing in other leagues. There are some great leagues around the world but, with all due respect to them, I think playing in the Premier League is more special. I would say the Premier League is more respected, especially back home in Nigeria.
“He’s done well in Ukraine after moving there for a lot of money, just like he has in moving here. Hopefully, he can come here and also do well for us," said Anichebe who joined West Brom in 2013 and finished the season with 13 goals in 16 appearances.
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Caption: Ideye, can he justify his £10m move to West Brom?

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