da brdice： West Bromwich Albion manager Steve Clarke has urged his players not to get carried away despite their impressive start to the 2012/13 Premier League season.
da betobet： The Baggies are currently third in the league table with seven points from three matches, just two points behind leaders Chelsea. This has been West Brom’s best start to the English top flight for 34 years, but Clarke wants everyone at the club to keep their feet firmly on the ground. He told the club’s official website:
“I think everybody is pleased with the start. What’s good, though, is that even though the players are pleased with the start, nobody is getting carried away. We understand there are many tough games to come. We’re just focused on the next game and trying to get a positive result down at Craven Cottage. The good thing about it here is that it’s a good experienced squad. All the experienced players understand how difficult the Premier League is. Their feet are firmly on the ground.”
The Baggies have recorded two clean sheets and conceded only one goal in their opening three Premier League fixtures, with Arsenal the only side in the Football League who have yet to concede. Clarke has taken time out to praise Gareth McAuley, whose impressive performances alongside Jonas Olsson at the heart of defence have helped improve the Baggies’ defensive record since joining on a Bosman 14 months ago. He continued:
“Gareth has really stepped up to the mark. He’s risen to the challenge, which is something that comes better with experience. He understands and respects the fact he’s got a talent in football. There’s a lot of players like that, who just come in, do their job and try to do the best they can everyday in training and everytime they are picked to play in a match. It’s a great gift. It’s also fantastic for me as a head coach when you’ve got players like that.”
West Brom travel to Craven Cottage to face Fulham on Saturday.
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