West Bromwich Albion Football Club News

• Nickname:The Baggies
• Founded:1878
• Manager:Roy Hodgson

• Ground:The Hawthorns
• Capacity:25,400

Baggies bring in Sodje

17 Mar 2007 - 11:20:31

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West Bromwich Albion have wrapped up the signing of Reading centre-back Sam Sodje on a month's loan.

The Baggies have drafted in Sodje to cover for an injury to skipper Curtis Davies and the loss to a one-match ban of Martin Albrechtsen.

Albion boss Tony Mowbray told the club's official website: "We needed to bring in reinforcements in central defence.

"Sam will bring both a real competitive edge and athleticism to the team.

"He's as big a presence in the opposition box as he is defending in his own penalty area, because he attacks the ball exceptionally well.

"The Reading coaching staff speak highly of Sam. We're looking forward to him coming on board."

Sodje, 27, joined the Royals at the start of the campaign for £350,000 from Brentford, having impressed during two seasons at Griffin Park.