Post by QPR Report on Feb 22, 2010 14:48:47 GMT
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Watson arrives on loan
Posted on: Mon 22 Feb 2010
ALBION have boosted their midfield options by signing Wigan's Ben Watson on loan until the end of the season.
The 24-year-old won't be eligible for Wednesday's FA Cup fifth-round replay against Reading (ko 7.45pm) as he is cup-tied but will be available for selection from Saturday's home league date with Derby (ko 3pm).
Roberto Di Matteo is delighted to have brought in a midfield reinforcement who needs no introduction to the Coca-Cola Championship.
"Having lost Gonzalo Jara for the remainder of the season to injury, we have been looking to strengthen the central midfield area and we are very pleased that Ben has joined us," said the head coach.
"Ben is very good technically and is a competitive player who knows the Championship very well.
"He has played many times at this level and knows what is required, which should help him to hit the ground running."
Although Watson has signed for the remainder of the campaign, the Latics have the right to recall him in seven Championship games' time, after the Hawthorns clash with Coventry on March 24.
Watson spent the first half of the season on loan at QPR, making 16 appearances and scoring twice. He also played the full 90 minutes of the Hoops' 2-2 draw at Albion in December.
After returning to the DW Stadium last month, he came on as a sub in Wigan's FA Cup clashes against Hull and Notts County, grabbing a late equaliser in the latter tie.
Watson wasn't a stranger to the scoresheet in Athletic colours last season, either.
After spurning the attentions of then-Premier League rivals Middlesbrough to join Wigan in January 2009, the 5ft 10in player notched on only his second start, grabbing the opener in a 2-1 win at Sunderland.
The former England Under-21 international also netted on his next Wigan outing, bagging the only goal of the game in another Premier League win against Hull.
Camberwell-born Watson is a product of the Crystal Palace youth system.
He made his Eagles debut at the tender age of 17 and went on to make 169 appearances for the South London outfit, scoring 18 times.
PIC: NEW TEAM-MATES...Watson tussles with Dorrans at The Hawthorns in December
www.wba.co.uk/page/News/0,,10366~1973751,00.html
WBA Official Site
Watson arrives on loan
Posted on: Mon 22 Feb 2010
ALBION have boosted their midfield options by signing Wigan's Ben Watson on loan until the end of the season.
The 24-year-old won't be eligible for Wednesday's FA Cup fifth-round replay against Reading (ko 7.45pm) as he is cup-tied but will be available for selection from Saturday's home league date with Derby (ko 3pm).
Roberto Di Matteo is delighted to have brought in a midfield reinforcement who needs no introduction to the Coca-Cola Championship.
"Having lost Gonzalo Jara for the remainder of the season to injury, we have been looking to strengthen the central midfield area and we are very pleased that Ben has joined us," said the head coach.
"Ben is very good technically and is a competitive player who knows the Championship very well.
"He has played many times at this level and knows what is required, which should help him to hit the ground running."
Although Watson has signed for the remainder of the campaign, the Latics have the right to recall him in seven Championship games' time, after the Hawthorns clash with Coventry on March 24.
Watson spent the first half of the season on loan at QPR, making 16 appearances and scoring twice. He also played the full 90 minutes of the Hoops' 2-2 draw at Albion in December.
After returning to the DW Stadium last month, he came on as a sub in Wigan's FA Cup clashes against Hull and Notts County, grabbing a late equaliser in the latter tie.
Watson wasn't a stranger to the scoresheet in Athletic colours last season, either.
After spurning the attentions of then-Premier League rivals Middlesbrough to join Wigan in January 2009, the 5ft 10in player notched on only his second start, grabbing the opener in a 2-1 win at Sunderland.
The former England Under-21 international also netted on his next Wigan outing, bagging the only goal of the game in another Premier League win against Hull.
Camberwell-born Watson is a product of the Crystal Palace youth system.
He made his Eagles debut at the tender age of 17 and went on to make 169 appearances for the South London outfit, scoring 18 times.
PIC: NEW TEAM-MATES...Watson tussles with Dorrans at The Hawthorns in December
www.wba.co.uk/page/News/0,,10366~1973751,00.html
