How we rated West Brom's 10 new summer signings so far - part one
Albion were busy during the summer with 10 new signings - and we’ve given them a mark for the impression they have made so far this season.
We handed out early term report cards to Albion’s 10 new summer signings after eight games in this Championship season.
Each mark will be reflective of performances on the field regardless of how many appearances made. Players are listed in order of signing date. See part one below featuring the first five summer recruits, part two will be published tomorrow.
Barney Stewart
The Scot, 22, is trying to settle on the job as a Championship striker after moving from Falkirk in the Scottish Premiership. Most of his background is in a much lower Scottish level - as low as tier seven a couple of years ago.
Stewart, the £1.3million recruit, has been an extremely honest runner from the bench in his seven league cameos but he has been unable to make a significant impact with the ball.
He was brighter at Molineux last time out and, with Aune Heggebo struggling, could be due a start and Albion need him to make a mark.
C-
Jimmy-Jay Morgan
Could hardly have done much more. The England youth prospect hit the ground running with his exciting displays for James Morrison’s side.
Five goals and three assists is a brilliant return from the 20-year-old and his finishing ability has been excellent.
Former Chelsea prospect Morgan’s game is about much more, too. The striker likes to drift left and his combination with Isaac Price and Callum Styles is exciting. He has shown he can be rough and ready too.
A-
Matt Ingram
Only made a single appearance so far, at Newcastle United in the EFL Cup, and despite the 3-2 defeat he caught the eye generally. The 32-year-old particularly impressed with distribution and looks a capable stand-in.
C+
Conor Townsend
The left-back made his Hawthorns return following injury nightmare as a free transfer and has been needed perhaps sooner than expected - due to injuries at right-back and a shuffle around for Callum Styles.
The 33-year-old performed well in the win at Derby and did OK against QPR but struggled against Wolves. He can be satisfied so far, but Albion miss Styles in the role.
C+
Nolan Galves
There were some fears in the early games of the season that the right-back may be lacking from a defensive perspective. He previously played as a wing-back at Rodez, his former club, so could be forgiven.
But Galves, 23, was improving by the game under Morrison and seemed to be developing into a solid and exciting option.
It was cruel look to see him limp out of Derby with a worrying injury to the meniscus in his knee.