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

Peter Odemwingie atoned for the penalty miss of the season as he scored twice, including the winner in an enthralling battle at The Hawthorns.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.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. Match winner: West Brom's Peter Odemwingie celebrates after scoring his side's third goal Di Matteo said: 'It was about desire. I would not think desperation is the correct word to describe how we played.'Blackpool took the lead throughDavid Vaughan after 11 minutes and let it slip in the 37th minute asOdemwingie ended his five-match barren run.There was a suspicion of offside but if Holloway acknowledged the possibility there was no rant. On target: James Morrison scores West Brom's second goalJames Morrison stabbed the side from the Black Country in front on 52 minutes, only for Gary Taylor-Fletcher to equalise.Odemwingie sealed three points for the hosts three minutes from time, bringing to an end a minor classic.Charlie Adam gave away his Blackpool jersey to the crowd, sparking suspicion this could be his last match for his club. Delight: Peter Odemwingie celebrates his goal at The Hawthorns'Not so,' said Holloway, who confirmed Adam will certainly move on at the end of the season.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.Holloway is adamant Villa will never sign the player because of the way they made public their interest. It started so well: David Vaughan fires Blackpool in front 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.'It means a club will have to pay well in excess of the £3.5million Villa revealed they had offered.For now, Blackpool look good enough to put in their place those who said they would suffer instant relegation. 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  Explore more:People: David Vaughan, James Morrison, Luke Varney, Simon Cox, Charlie Adam Places: Liverpool

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