JT extends Albion stay

06 July 2010 19:56
Midfield signs new deal Jerome Thomas has given Albion an early pre-season boost after signing a new contract with the club.  The former Arsenal, Charlton and Pompy winger has penned a deal until 2012 with a further year in the club's favour.  Thomas already had an existing year left on his contract after joining Albion on a free transfer last summer. The Bosman signing played an important part in helping Albion bounce back to the Premier League starting 27 times and netting five times from midfield.  Thomas is now hoping to continue where he left off last term and is relishing a return to the top-flight. "I'm really happy," said the 27-year-old. "I had a good season last year and I've been rewarded for that. "When I injured my back and missed a season at Portsmouth, it was a reality check on how quickly it can all go. "So, I worked extra hard last season and it's paid off. "I feel I put a lot of good performances in last season. "The club know my injury is not an issue now. "I've come back in early for pre-season training to do my strengthening work and I feel good. "My job is to set up goals and score goals. "If I'm not doing that I'm not doing my job. "I think I was consistently a threat last season and I'm glad the club have recognised that and rewarded me with a new deal."

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