As the West Brom club defeated Coventry City on Friday night, claiming a “massive three points,” new owner Shilen Patel showered the team with adulation.
West Brom firmly secures a play-off position Albion was five points ahead of the Sky Blues going into the match, while Preston and Norwich were also vying with the Baggies and Hull for the remaining two play-off spots.
As a result, the significance of the match was obvious, and Carlos Corberan’s team put in a strong performance to win 2-1 at The Hawthorns.
After just six minutes, Mikey Johnston, a Celtic loanee, scored a fantastic individual goal to give Albion the ideal lead. Grady Diangana added another goal soon before halftime.
following the interval, the visitors made some progress. Haji Wright had the opportunity to get one back from the spot following a foolish challenge by Cedric Kipre, which he took.
Albion held on, but Coventry made some pressure but barely threatened Alex Palmer in goal.
Shilen Patel messages West Brom
The Hawthorns’ triumph increased the positive vibe among the supporters, who were ecstatic following Patel’s successful takeover of the team the previous week.
The controversial Guochuan Lai, who had left the club in a fragile financial state after years of service, was replaced by the US businessman.
Therefore, even though we have to wait and see how things work out, there is hope that the Baggies are moving in the right route under Patel, who has already stated his goals of returning the team to the Premier League.
Moreover, Patel was obviously watching the game even if he wasn’t present at the stadium yesterday night because he posted on social media right after the final whistle went out to express his joy and happiness.
“Three. Giant. Points.”
West Brom’s prospects of promotion
Albion still has a long way to go to guarantee a spot in the top six, but the way they’re playing, it would be shocking if they didn’t make it.
