01-02-2017, 14:41
Marc Wilson feels his loan chance at Albion will put the spark back into his football following his switch from Bournemouth.
The 29-year-old Republic of Ireland defender is at The Hawthorns for the remainder of the season and determined to seize this fresh opportunity under a man he knows so well – Tony Pulis.
“I’ve had my best times as a footballer under Tony and I’ve got nothing but respect for the man. It’s absolutely no surprise to me seeing Albion doing so well. I’ve been watching them on the TV and they have really impressed me. They are playing some great stuff and look like a team going places. Tony has always got the best out of me and I am genuinely thrilled to get this chance under his charge again.” says Wilson who was first recruited by Albion’s Head Coach during his Stoke City stint.
Knutsford-based Wilson, a 25-times capped player who was disappointed to miss the European Championships alongside Jonny Evans and James McClean through injury, admits personal reasons have influenced his eagerness to return to the Midlands.
Our new No.12 says “I’ve got to admit that I have been in the doldrums for the last 18 months. There have been personal reasons in living so far away from a young family which have not helped me. Coming to Albion suits me perfectly. I believe I can be of use to the Club because I feel one of my strengths is being able to play in a number of positions across the back or in midfield.
“My aim is to do enough over the period of the loan to hopefully convince Albion to make a deal permanent. It feels great to be here and I feel like I’ve got my spark back.”
These are good words and potentially we have someone who is keen to put hard work in and revive his career - I am happy to applaud him and give him the chance - after all there are enough players out there who really just don't give a fig!
The 29-year-old Republic of Ireland defender is at The Hawthorns for the remainder of the season and determined to seize this fresh opportunity under a man he knows so well – Tony Pulis.
“I’ve had my best times as a footballer under Tony and I’ve got nothing but respect for the man. It’s absolutely no surprise to me seeing Albion doing so well. I’ve been watching them on the TV and they have really impressed me. They are playing some great stuff and look like a team going places. Tony has always got the best out of me and I am genuinely thrilled to get this chance under his charge again.” says Wilson who was first recruited by Albion’s Head Coach during his Stoke City stint.
Knutsford-based Wilson, a 25-times capped player who was disappointed to miss the European Championships alongside Jonny Evans and James McClean through injury, admits personal reasons have influenced his eagerness to return to the Midlands.
Our new No.12 says “I’ve got to admit that I have been in the doldrums for the last 18 months. There have been personal reasons in living so far away from a young family which have not helped me. Coming to Albion suits me perfectly. I believe I can be of use to the Club because I feel one of my strengths is being able to play in a number of positions across the back or in midfield.
“My aim is to do enough over the period of the loan to hopefully convince Albion to make a deal permanent. It feels great to be here and I feel like I’ve got my spark back.”
These are good words and potentially we have someone who is keen to put hard work in and revive his career - I am happy to applaud him and give him the chance - after all there are enough players out there who really just don't give a fig!