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By Peter Fraser Last updated: 2nd July 2009
Di Matteo: Hits back at critics
I am confident with this set of players that we can do a good job and be very competitive.
Roberto Di Matteo
Quotes of the week
Roberto Di Matteo has hit back at suggestions he lacks experience after being appointed the new manager of West Bromwich Albion.
The former Chelsea and Italy midfielder has left Milton Keynes Dons to succeed Tony Mowbray at The Hawthorns after spending just under a year with the League One outfit.
Critics have questioned whether Di Matteo has the necessary know-how to help West Brom earn an immediate return to the Premier League following their relegation to the Championship.
But the 39-year-old, who was praised for his aesthetic style of play with MK Dons, has admitted his gratitude to Baggies chairman Jeremy Peace for offering the opportunity and is confident he can meet standards.
"I am very proud to be here," he told a press conference shown on Sky Sports News.
"I think I am joining a club with a long history and a very ambitious club with great supporters.
"I would like to thank the chairman for having the confidence to appoint me because I know that a lot of people have some concerns about my lack of experience.
"We will see by the end of the season where I can take this club.
"I am confident with this set of players that we can do a good job and be very competitive."
| Time | Fixture |
|---|---|
| Saturday 21st November | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| 15:00 | West Brom vs Bristol City |
| Saturday 28th November | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| 15:00 | Sheff Wed vs West Brom |
| Saturday 5th December | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| 15:00 | Derby vs West Brom |
| Tuesday 8th December | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| 19:45 | West Brom vs Cardiff |
| Monday 14th December | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| 19:45 | West Brom vs QPR |
| Saturday 19th December | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| 15:00 | Blackpool vs West Brom |
| Saturday 26th December | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| 15:00 | West Brom vs Peterborough |
| Monday 28th December | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| 15:00 | Scunthorpe vs West Brom |
| Friday 8th January | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| 19:45 | West Brom vs Nottm Forest |
| Saturday 9th January | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| 15:00 | West Brom vs Nottm Forest |
| Saturday 16th January | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| 15:00 | Newcastle vs West Brom |
| Monday 18th January | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| 19:45 | Newcastle vs West Brom |
| Tuesday 26th January | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| 19:45 | Ipswich vs West Brom |
| Saturday 30th January | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| 15:00 | West Brom vs Sheff Utd |
| Saturday 6th February | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| 15:00 | Plymouth vs West Brom |
| Tuesday 9th February | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| 19:45 | West Brom vs Scunthorpe |
| Saturday 13th February | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| 15:00 | West Brom vs Sheff Wed |
| Time | Result |
|---|---|
| Saturday 7th November | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| Leicester 1 - 2 West Brom | |
| Saturday 31st October | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| West Brom 5 - 0 Watford | |
| Saturday 24th October | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| Coventry 0 - 0 West Brom | |
| Tuesday 20th October | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| West Brom 0 - 1 Swansea | |
| Saturday 17th October | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| West Brom 3 - 1 Reading | |
| Saturday 3rd October | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| Preston 0 - 0 West Brom | |
| Tuesday 29th September | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| Barnsley 3 - 1 West Brom | |
| Saturday 26th September | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| West Brom 0 - 1 Crystal Palace | |
| Tuesday 22nd September | |
| Carling Cup | |
| Arsenal 2 - 0 West Brom | |
| Saturday 19th September | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| Middlesbrough 0 - 5 West Brom | |
| Tuesday 15th September | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| West Brom 3 - 1 Doncaster | |
| Saturday 12th September | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| West Brom 3 - 1 Plymouth | |
| Saturday 29th August | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| Sheff Utd 2 - 2 West Brom | |
| Wednesday 26th August | |
| Carling Cup | |
| West Brom 4 - 3 Rotherham | |
| Saturday 22nd August | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| West Brom 2 - 0 Ipswich | |
| Tuesday 18th August | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| Peterborough 2 - 3 West Brom | |
| Saturday 15th August | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| Nottm Forest 0 - 1 West Brom | |
| Tuesday 11th August | |
| Carling Cup | |
| Bury 0 - 2 West Brom | |
| Saturday 8th August | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| West Brom 1 - 1 Newcastle | |
| Friday 31st July | |
| Friendly Match | |
| Cheltenham 2 - 1 West Brom | |
| Pos | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newcastle United | 16 | 33 |
| 2 | West Bromwich Albion | 16 | 31 |
| 3 | Cardiff City | 16 | 27 |
| 4 | Queens Park Rangers | 16 | 27 |
| 5 | Blackpool | 16 | 27 |
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