Hodgson knows value of Odemwingie

08 April 2011 13:30
West Brom head coach Roy Hodgson has admitted he may have to fight to hold on to star striker Peter Odemwingie during the summer. The Nigerian forward has scored 10 goals so far this season, the second most of any player in a bottom-half Premier League team. His performance during Albion's 2-1 win over Liverpool was particularly eye-catching, as, although he failed to score, his pace and skill led him to be brought down for both penalties. Hodgson paid tribute to Odemwingie, and was asked if he would have to brace himself for offers for the 29-year-old later in the year. "Perhaps, but I'll worry about that when the time comes," he said. "Whatever happens after the season finishes I'll concern myself with at that time. "Peter's been an excellent signing for the club. I knew of him at Fulham, when I was working there he was on our scouting radar. We were interested in him, but didn't need a centre forward at the time."

Source: PA