Championship

BAGGIES BOUNCING WITH BILIC

by
The LeaguePaper Team
20 October 2019

CHAMPIONSHIP
WEST Bromwich Albion goalkeeper Sam Johnstone has hailed the impact of Slaven Bilic at The Hawthorns.
Former West Ham United boss Bilic has the Baggies battling for promotion at the top of the Championship after a start to the season that saw the club go nine games without defeat.
And he has impressed Johnstone, his 26-yearold former Manchester United keeper.
“All the lads are buying into what the boss is trying to do here and that’s helping us on the pitch,” said Johnstone.
“He’s a great manager to work under and he gives us so much confidence.&rd...

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