West Bromwich Albion 3 Blackpool 2: Peter Odemwingie's late volley ends Albion's losing streak

15 January 2011 23:23
Peter Odemwingie atoned for the penalty miss of the season as he scored twice, including the winner in an enthralling battle at The Hawthorns.[LNB]The Russian-speaking Nigerian sliced his spot kick embarrassingly wide against Manchester United on New Year's Day to cost his West Bromwich Albion side a point.[LNB]But his goals left his manager, Roberto Di Matteo, justifiably relieved and Blackpool boss Ian Holloway deeply disappointed at how his side threw the game away.[LNB] Match winner: West Brom's Peter Odemwingie celebrates after scoring his side's third goal [LNB]Di Matteo said: 'It was about desire. I would not think desperation is the correct word to describe how we played.'[LNB]Blackpool took the lead throughDavid Vaughan after 11 minutes and let it slip in the 37th minute asOdemwingie ended his five-match barren run.[LNB]There was a suspicion of offside but if Holloway acknowledged the possibility there was no rant.[LNB] On target: James Morrison scores West Brom's second goal[LNB]James Morrison stabbed the side from the Black Country in front on 52 minutes, only for Gary Taylor-Fletcher to equalise.[LNB]Odemwingie sealed three points for the hosts three minutes from time, bringing to an end a minor classic.[LNB]Charlie Adam gave away his Blackpool jersey to the crowd, sparking suspicion this could be his last match for his club.[LNB] Delight: Peter Odemwingie celebrates his goal at The Hawthorns[LNB]'Not so,' said Holloway, who confirmed Adam will certainly move on at the end of the season.[LNB]Aston Villa are the only club knownto have made an offer for the former Rangers midfielder who passes theball with an accuracy and style that is breathtaking.[LNB]Holloway is adamant Villa will never sign the player because of the way they made public their interest.[LNB] It started so well: David Vaughan fires Blackpool in front[LNB] [LNB]He said: 'I know where we could sellhim in the summer. Until this club receive the money we think he isworth I am the governor of his career.'[LNB]It means a club will have to pay well in excess of the £3.5million Villa revealed they had offered.[LNB]For now, Blackpool look good enough to put in their place those who said they would suffer instant relegation.[LNB] PREMIER LEAGUE LIVE: Follow the action from around the groundsScharner slams his 'lazy' West Brom team-mates after woeful run of formWest Bromwich Albion FC news, features and opinionBlackpool FC news, features and opinion[LNB][LNB] [LNB]  Explore more:People: David Vaughan, James Morrison, Luke Varney, Simon Cox, Charlie Adam Places: Liverpool

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