Albion defender Neil Clement returns to Black Country derby action tonight claiming he could have a crucial role to play in guiding the Baggies youngsters through the promotion race.
The Baggies’ longest-serving player is back and in form after 18 months of injury hell and a brief loan spell at Hull.
And he believes his experience of previous promotion battles could be vital in the remaining matches, starting at Molineux tonight.
“It’s never been dull here,” said Clement, who is in his eighth year at The Hawthorns.
“Every end of season there has been something to play for and it’s really exciting to be back and in the thick of it over again.
“I’ve had the experience of playing through these things now so it’s up to players like me to step up and stay calm under the pressure and help some of the younger lads through it if they need it.”
And Clement revealed he needs to help the Baggies clinch promotion to help ease the pain of their FA Cup semi-final defeat to Portsmouth at Wembley.
“I can’t remember ever being so disappointed after a game because you don’t get too many cracks at the FA Cup,” he said. “In spite of the defeat it was a great thing to be part of. After the game I went and stood out on the pitch and just had another look around and, when you do that, you just want to go and play there again.”
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he’ll be knackered after half hour of chasing our young kids around like the proverbial headless poultry!!!
The Def looks alot better now Clement is back. Lets hope for a clean sheet tonight and let Phillips Bednar & Miller do the rest.
Clem’s experience could be the difference between promotion and playoffs… where else can you get his type of experience at this stage of the season ?
Both on and off the pitch he and KP will be a great example to our young squad.
BORING..
HAMMERING THE TESCOS THE SYLVAN WAY..IN STYLE OF COURSE..OH YES.
my last post should have read popped
Clem - hope you do get the chance to play at Wembley again - just not this season!!!
Win tonight and Auto promotion becomes a distinct possibility. Clem can use his experience to steady nerves and organise the set piece defending. He must start tonight.
nige wolf said: Apr 15th, 2008 at 12:18 pm he’ll be knackered after half hour of chasing our young kids around like the proverbial headless poultry!!!
Here we go another dingle no brainer, if you knew anything about football it might help, he does not have to be quick - he just needs to be smart - look at KP this season - SMART - not that you would know what that means!!
Southbank will be that upset tonight, that he won’t be able to find his Caps lock key.
smart?? 8 o levels and 3 a levels, mmmmmm!! and as for football knowledge, ive played and now manage a rather successful local team, so b4 u start chirping know your target!!! and as for the comment, one needs to get a sense of humour as it was said in the context in which it was meant- tongue firmly in cheek! get a grip of yourself old lad!!!!
southpark is barmy and harmless said: Apr 15th, 2008 at 12:29 pm BORING..
HAMMERING THE TESCOS THE SYLVAN WAY..IN STYLE OF COURSE..OH YES…..
CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOUR COMMENTS ON HERE AFTER TONIGHT.MUG..
nige if you are that clever why support wolves??
9 Nige wolf .. I got 3 A levels in bricklaying
That a level
That a level
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That a level
Nige: congratulations on your exam results.