West Bromwich Albion striker Simon Cox is confident of making Euro 2012 with Ireland despite admitting to a “horrible” season among the Hawthorns substitutes.

West Bromwich Albion striker Simon Cox today emerged as a potential transfer target for neighbours Birmingham City.

Strange how things seem to come in three’s these days, writes blogger Jarrod Hill. Simon Cox goals, games against Norwich, and the amount of fans in the Smethwick End last Saturday.

Albion assistant boss Keith Downing today admitted Simon Cox might not start against Norwich on Saturday despite his FA Cup hat-trick heroics.

West Brom striker Simon Cox was one of millions of furious viewers watching the Republic of Ireland robbed of a World Cup spot in 2009.

West Brom striker Simon Cox will spring onto the Euro 2012 stage tonight despite admitting fears his lack of club action would halt his international career.

Albion are set to ring the changes at Bournemouth – but assistant boss Michael Appleton insists they can still lift the Carling Cup.

Albion today confirmed the signing of striker Shane Long for an initial fee of around £4.5million.

Simon Cox has admitted he must still improve to nail down a place in the Albion team – despite becoming the club’s leading scorer in pre-season.

Simon Cox pressed his claims for a Premier League chance with a clinical double strike but Albion had to settle for a 2-2 draw in their friendly at Southampton.